Brandon Elijah White, experienced Appeals, Child Custody attorney in Columbia, TN with 254 reviews
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Brandon Elijah White

39 Public Square, Columbia, TN

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2014:
The University of Memphis School of Law, JD - Juris Doctor
2011:
Freed-Hardeman University, BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

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Zach clayton

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01 Feb, 2025
Mr.White was great for me, as well as his team for winning my case! It was a tough one from the start considering certain circumstances but they seen not only my side of the story but the overall situation for both parties involved. It was a long drawn out process but I’m glad I was patient and let him work his profession! I would definitely use him again if needed!
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Mo wo

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16 Dec, 2024
Ellis Baltz and his assistant, Deannie, have been a pleasure to work with. They are professional, knowledgeable, committed, and pleasant to work with. They have made a difficult time as easy as possible. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of a stellar legal team!
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Jennifer peterson

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03 Dec, 2024
Hannah rule was a pleasure to work with. She was very timely with her responses and very professional.
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Knowledgeable, professional, and committed lawyers who make a difficult legal process as easy as possible
“Ellis Baltz and his assistant, Deannie, have been a pleasure to work with. They are professional, knowledgeable, committed, and pleasant to work with. They have made a difficult time as easy as possible.”
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Lawyers who are responsive, informative, and go above and beyond to assist clients
“Brandon was responsive, informative and all around helpful during what could have been a much more stressful time.”
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Lawyers who are personable, understanding, and willing to explain things clearly
“Megan is outstanding! She not only does her job but she is so understanding and goes out of her way to help.”
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Lawyers who fight hard for their clients and achieve favorable outcomes
“Ellis Baltz and his team was great to work with, responsive and efficient with everyone's time, the fee was reasonable and my case was led to a favorable outcome.”
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Lawyers who provide excellent communication and keep clients informed throughout the process
“Great lawyer who cares about his clients and is a man of his word. He will show you law code and case code that cooborates what he tells you, he will explain to you what he is going to do and is doing and he shows you proof of his work. He keeps you informed the entire time instead of just leaving you int he dark to guess and he returns calls and emails you don't get a receptionist or some some else you talk to him.”
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Lack of responsiveness and communication from the firm, especially the case manager
“If your looking for a bankruptcy firm that communicates and responds back when you need them this place isn't for you. Their case manager Tracy or what ever her job is will not call or email you back no matter how many vmails or emails you send.”
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Lawyers who do not follow through on promises or take the required actions
“Joshua said he would help me with my divorce. I paid 2500 for a obtaining fee. Nothing was done for me and 4 months of my time was wasted. His excuse was my spouse lives out of state and he could not help me.”

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