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Pros
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Highly knowledgeable and skilled attorneys who are well-prepared and confident in the courtroom
“Professional, confident in the court room, incredibly knowledgeable, great to work with!”
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Attorneys who provide personalized attention and guide clients through the legal process
“Melissa VanZile is the best and is highly recommended. She communicates well and gives great advice.”
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Attorneys who fight hard for their clients and achieve favorable outcomes
“Craig Sampson is the best in the business hands down. Extremely well prepared and has a court presence second to none.”
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Responsive and accessible staff who provide prompt communication and support
“The administrator, Cathy Patton, is amazing with providing guidance for your next steps.”
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Firm with a reputation for excellence in family law
“Barnes and Diehl is ranked as one of the best law firms in Virginia.”
Cons
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Some attorneys may not fully prepare or advocate for their clients' best interests
“The lawyers assigned to me did no research, ignored the piles of evidence I brought from previous cases, and were so passive and reactionary that they basically handed the other team the ball and let them run with it.”
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Concerns about high legal fees and billing practices
“They will take your money and do nothing for you. This law firm is a scam.”
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Inconsistent quality of service and communication from different attorneys within the firm
“I called and left a message to Gwen Massie Wind....never returned call until I emailed....currently still waiting on judge signature since 2017 is know 2020.”
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Instances of attorneys not being responsive or returning client calls
“I have been trying to get in contact with some for a month. They talked to me on my intial call and said that they would call back. I never received a call back.”
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Concerns about the firm's ability to handle complex or high-conflict cases
“If you have a high conflict divorce or custody don't trust these guys, they don't care to fight for, they will settle against your best interest and move on to the next case and still drain you out of money.”
