Mark Albert Mesler II, experienced Criminal Defense, Medical Malpractice attorney in Memphis, TN with 19 reviews
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Mark Albert Mesler II

6070 Poplar Ave Ste 550, Memphis, TN

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Waylon brice

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08 Feb, 2024
Truly an amazing attorney. Mr. Mesler always answers the phone unlike so many and always has an immediate answer for any problem at hand. I’ve hired many attorneys and Mark Mesler is the best !
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Robert wieland

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06 Oct, 2023
A little over 20 years ago, when I lived in Memphis, Mark helped me in ways that I can only truly appreciate the gravity of in hindsight. To say I had no clear direction and was making poor choices is an understatement. I never felt judged by Mark, and even at that time, I sensed he genuinely wanted to help me. He certainly was not doing it for a pay day, as I was broke as a joke. When I look back at the many people I have met in my life, Mark has always stood out to me as someone whom I admire and have a great deal of gratitude for. Without him, my life certainly could have taken a much different trajectory. At that time, I needed some extra chances, which he found. As far as leaving this review, better late than never, I guess.🤷
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T. c. rogers

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09 Jun, 2023
This the man with legal plan. First hand knowledge of how Mark works tirelessly to make you feel like it's all going to work out. If your family needs his help I highly recommend him for all your legal defense case. Love you Mark and you always worked hard to make sure justice is done fairly and we all appreciate you.
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Highly responsive and accessible attorney who is dedicated to his clients
“Mr. Mesler always answers the phone unlike so many and always has an immediate answer for any problem at hand.”
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Genuinely cares about helping clients and goes above and beyond
“I never felt judged by Mark, and even at that time, I sensed he genuinely wanted to help me. He certainly was not doing it for a pay day, as I was broke as a joke.”
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Excellent legal skills and ability to achieve positive outcomes for clients
“If your family needs his help I highly recommend him for all your legal defense case. Love you Mark and you always worked hard to make sure justice is done fairly and we all appreciate you.”
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Consistently praised as the best criminal defense attorney in the area
“Mark Messler is THE best criminal attorney in Memphis. Period.”
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Some concerns raised about the firm's treatment of non-criminal cases or clients who are not part of certain demographics
“Bruce Kramer doesn't make time for you unless you are black or have a civil rights issue. He was my attorney for two years and never spoke to the man once.”

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