David L. Savage, experienced Car Accident, Personal Injury attorney in Charleston, SC with 473 reviews
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David L. Savage

171 Church St., Charleston, SC

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Rachel mcbride

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20 Feb, 2025
This will be a long review but my divorce was long and it is necessary to highlight all the ways Greg helped me. My case was complicated from the start as my estranged husband refused to participate at all in the divorce. He just ignored all requests for any paperwork to even get the process started. He moved out of state to further frustrate the reach of SC courts. Attorney Forman was knowledgeable in filing extensions when these antics required it. He was able to navigate through the courts even collaborating up to get action through the Pennsylvania courts to enforce SC motions. Attorney Forman did not budge at all even though my ex was making everything as difficult as he could. When I finally got my day in court for finalizing my divorce, Greg made sure to put things on record to ensure if my ex decided to later continue that I was protected and ready. I do not wish Attorney Forman to have any cases like mine ever again but he is more than capable of handling even the difficult ones. He is amazing and I always knew he was fighting for me and I was in good hands.
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Chase porter

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11 Feb, 2025
Greg is the consummate professional. He made my divorce an absolute cakewalk. When in doubt, go to Greg. He's you man.
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Raebecca miller

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01 Feb, 2025
Mr Forman has a straightforward and no nonsense approach. If you like clear communication and clear expectations, and you dont want to waste time with the drama or theater that often accompanies divorce, he is the right choice for you. I found him to be very easy to work with, extremely intelligent and skilled. He took the things that were the most important (for me) into account, and handled my divorce in alignment to those.
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Highly responsive and accessible attorneys who are available to answer questions and provide updates throughout the legal process
“Allen was extremely professional and accessible, always returning my calls and texts quickly and keeping me informed every step of the way.”
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Attorneys who are knowledgeable, experienced, and skilled in their practice areas
“Greg Forman is one of the most informed, inquisitive, knowledgeable lawyers I know. He is a straight shooter and doesn't nickle and dime you to death.”
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Attorneys who fight hard and go above and beyond to achieve the best possible outcomes for their clients
“Scott Bischoff is an amazing lawyer. He was extremely detailed in reviewing my son's case and was able to help us navigate through a terrible mistake my son had made.”
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Attorneys who provide personalized attention and treat clients with care and compassion
“The Shealey Law Firm team treated us like family from day one. They were patient, professional and negotiated a fair settlement on our case, while communicating with us every step of the way.”
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Attorneys who are honest, transparent, and set realistic expectations with their clients
“Greg Forman is not your average lawyer. He is direct, efficient, and extremely knowledgeable. He doesn't sugar coat things and tells you exactly what you need to know.”
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Some attorneys may lack a personable or "warm and fuzzy" demeanor, which could be off-putting to some clients
“If you are looking for someone to blindly agree with you or for moral support, you should look elsewhere. Greg Forman speaks directly to the point, and your opinion may differ, but with years of experience speaking he was always right.”
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A few clients reported having poor experiences with certain attorneys, including feeling their cases were mishandled or not given proper attention
“I wouldn't recommend this lawyer to anyone. He messed up my son's case and I had to fire him and hire someone else.”

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