Larry Edwin Johnson, experienced Real Estate, Trusts attorney in Springfield, VA with 3 reviews
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Larry Edwin Johnson

Po Box 703, Springfield, VA

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10 Nov, 2015
Larry is a straight forward attorney providing no-BS assessments and recommendations. He represented me on a DUI, clearly explained my situation, and worked diligently and successfully to have the charges dropped. I recommend him to friends and family as the need arises.
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William

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01 Jul, 2014
In direct apposition to the previous review, I would like to offer my opinion of Mr Johnson. I am a 'card carrying' member of the VFW and do as much of business with veterans as possible, in the hopes of meeting a man like Larry Johnson. If you are looking for no nonsense, no bullshit, straight to the point legal advice, there is no better place to go than Larry Johnson. If you are looking for a shoulder to cry on or someone to change your diaper, you will be as unhappy as the previous poster, be warned. I am especially heartened by his frequent admonitions to 'Get to the point', when I wander from my $300/hr purpose, a habit of his that saves me money. He provides his advice to the best of his ability, rather than supporting whatever legal fantasies you may have in your head, a hard pill to swallow, but much cheaper in the long run. As someone who has worked in the legal field with a few relatives who currently practice law, I would have no problem recommending Mr Johnson for any issue he feels he can competently handle, given the above caveats regarding his taciturn nature and mission oriented approach. I find him to be really funny, but you have to speak 'military' to get most of the jokes, lol.
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03 Jan, 2013
Would not recommend this attorney for anything. A most disagreeable man. Thinks he is "god" because he is an attorney...everyone else is mere mortal...and he won't mind telling you so. He is exceptionally difficult to get along with and I would never ever take an elder to him for his services.
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