Matthew W. Stonestreet, experienced Car Accident, Class Action attorney in Charleston, WV with 11 reviews
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Matthew W. Stonestreet

118 Capitol St Ste 400, Charleston, WV

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2010:
West Virginia College of Law, JD - Juris Doctor

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Anonymous

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02 Mar, 2021
Exceptional lawyer. With integrity and in-depth knowledge of the law. Professional and provides detailed updates on every case. Highly recommend Mr. Stonestreet to anyone needing an attorney in Charleston.
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Jon

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12 Feb, 2019
Mr. Stonestreet was amazing and he was able to get my case DISMISSED!!!! He did a great job of explaining the process and what I could expect. He kept me informed and up to date. Thank You!
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Jamie

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10 Nov, 2017
I was sued for a debt and this law firm defended me for free and even got me money. If you have a problem with a debt they will help in a big way.
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Pros
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Effective in resolving car-related legal issues
“Lawyer Stonestreet was great in making them realize the truth!”
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Accessible and responsive to clients
“he took time to meet me on a Sunday morning out of the blue so we were sitting and talking and he maid me fill good truth is I felt like I new him forever”
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Provides personalized attention and care for clients
“I know he cared about the outcome of my case”
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Achieves positive outcomes for clients
“he was able to get my case DISMISSED!!!!”
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Proficient in handling a variety of legal matters
“if you have any kind of car issues, this guy knows his stuff”
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As a result of the analysis of reviews about this lawyer, no significant cons were found.

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2010:
Wix-Legal Analysis Site, Legal Viewer's Guide

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