Patrick Wellington Denton, experienced Bankruptcy, Car Accident attorney in Johnson City, TN with 15 reviews
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Patrick Wellington Denton

817 W. Walnut St., Suite 12, Johnson City, TN

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Kris “thelastone” hagood

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14 Jul, 2021
Mr. Denton is a good man and an amazing lawyer. He is straight up with you and don't sugar coat. I recommend him 110%!
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Deniese

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09 Oct, 2020
Patrick Denton is very knowledgeable in his field. He truly cared about my situation and exceeded my personal and legal needs. He was easy to get in touch with and responded quickly. My outcome was very successful. He was highly recommended to me by a friend and I am grateful that I chose him as my attorney.
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Damien slocum

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25 Jul, 2019
He is an awesome lawyer does his job very well at a very reasonable price I would recommend him to anybody without a doubt
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Knowledgeable and experienced in criminal law
“Patrick Denton is very knowledgeable in his field. He truly cared about my situation and exceeded my personal and legal needs.”
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Hardworking and diligent in preparing cases
“He took the extra time and effort to prepare for court. Not only is he personable and professional, but he was able to get my charges reduced due to his diligence in preparing my case.”
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Effective in the courtroom and able to achieve favorable outcomes
“He is an awesome lawyer does his job very well at a very reasonable price I would recommend him to anybody without a doubt”
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Personable, approachable, and understanding of clients' situations
“He is not only keen on defendant's rights, he is profoundly perceptive & has always been very reasonable in cost for outcomes I have received.”
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Reasonable and transparent pricing
“Patrick's fees are reasonable, not the lowest but definitely not the highest as a couple that I inquired about.”
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