Joshua Teverow, experienced Business, Family Law attorney in Providence, RI with 174 reviews
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Joshua Teverow

55 Pine St, Providence, RI

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Rod nice

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07 Jan, 2025
Attorney Thomasian provided an exceptionally smooth experience. I reached out to him as soon as I could which unfortunately for me was not a weekday during normal business hours. To my surorise though, he was able to reach back out to me and listen to my problem. He let me get as much off my chest as I wanted. The man really listened. (I apologized a few times when I had realized how long I had been talking but he had no problem at all with it.) He told me calmly and confidently what he would be able to do for me should I retain him to represent me. At various stages of the process he continued to calmly and confidently reaffirm what he would be able to do for me. Being treated like a member of humanity really helps people hold it together when they are going through tribulations. I felt that Attorney Thomasian was gifted in such a personality trait. The outcome of the services provided reinforced what he had been telling me from the very beginning and I thank the Lord for helping me find Attorney Thomasian. This is a good man whose word holds value.
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Shawn gudmundson

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18 Nov, 2024
I cannot thank Tom enough for how he handled my case. I was fortunate to have him recommended to me, and after this case, I can’t imagine being represented by anyone else in the future (though, I hope I won’t need to call him again!). Tom is communicative, committed, professional, exceptionally knowledgeable, passionate, and overall just a genuine person who cares about you and your case. He made me feel comfortable and informed throughout the entire process. We met in person, through zoom, phone calls, texts, and emails, he was always available in some capacity. It was impressive watching his strategic and thoughtful approach in the courtroom, even using some technology that greatly assisted in this case, resulting in dismissal. Forever grateful for the work Tom did. I absolutely encourage anyone to give him a call if you’re looking for a trustworthy and respected attorney who is personable and truly cares about helping you. Thanks, Tom!!
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Travis curry

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14 Nov, 2024
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Highly knowledgeable and experienced attorney who is passionate about defending clients
“Tom is an absolutely fantastic attorney. He has really helped me, and others I know out on multiple occasions. I definitely recommend him as an attorney. Couldn't be more confident having him defending me.”
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Excellent communication and responsiveness, keeping clients informed throughout the process
“Tom was communicative, committed, professional, exceptionally knowledgeable, passionate, and overall just a genuine person who cares about you and your case. He made me feel comfortable and informed throughout the entire process.”
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Strong strategic and tactical approach in the courtroom, achieving favorable outcomes
“It was impressive watching his strategic and thoughtful approach in the courtroom, even using some technology that greatly assisted in this case, resulting in dismissal.”
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Personalized attention and care for each client, making them feel valued and supported
“He was always available in some capacity. It was impressive watching his strategic and thoughtful approach in the courtroom, even using some technology that greatly assisted in this case, resulting in dismissal. Forever grateful for the work Tom did.”
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Consistently achieving positive results, including case dismissals and record expungements
“Tom helped me get out of a sticky situation and kept my record clean. Thank you!”
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