PJI was a great choice after my father died and I needed representation about his assets. They came…read moreprepared first meeting with all the information available. I always felt like they were actively working to help me during this difficult time. Professional, courteous, great communicators, and you know you have an entire team working for you when you hire them! Highly recommend.

The circuit court of Virginia determined that my lawyer, Kevin Jaros' billing was unreasonable…read more My lemon law case was settled out of court in my favor, but the defendants refused to pay my legal bills, claiming they included unnecessary and excessive activities, block billing and administrative tasks charged at senior lawyer rates. The case for the legal fees went to a Circuit Court of Virginia hearing My lawyer decided not to attend and instead sent a junior partner, Bret Giaimo, whose hands were visibly shaking and voice kept breaking up with nerves. Judge Stoney was clearly not satisfied with the Giaimo's explanation for Jaros' billing practices and awarded me only 70% of my costs as reasonable, leaving me over $11,000 out of pocket. When I asked Jaros to amend his billing to better reflect what the judge determined as reasonable, he refused. Even when I asked him to split the difference he flatly refused. To add insult to inquiry, after the court hearing Jaros sent me a long email telling me that I should look at this as a victory because the defendants were not happy with the amount they had to pay out . He then billed me a further $113 for the 'pleasure' of his email. Overall, I was billed more than $40,000 and was awarded $29,000 by the court as reasonable fees. I reached out to their CEO, Paul Abraham, but he didn't bother to reply. USE THIS COMPANY AT YOUR PERIL!!! *Sort reviews by lowest and you'll get the true picture

Ben helped my family through a sticky real estate situation. He was professional, compassionate,…read moreand solved it quickly. In fact, most of it was figured out in the consultation and he quoted a very reasonable amount of time to resolve the rest. I would highly recommend this firm and Ben.

It has been a pleasure working with Tate Bywater, Attorneys! People such as Travis Tull, Ileana…read moreQuintero, and Jamie Nolasco have been more than helpful during the process of my case. Travis Tull is an amazing lawyer, and his paralegal, Ileana Quintero is amazing as well. I am glad to say that I was 100% able to put my trust into them and into Tate Bywater. I was always contacted before a decision was made and I was never left astray during the process of my case. Thanks to the help of Travis Tull and Ileana Quintero. Jamie Nolasco has been more than amazing as well. I was always greeted in a friendly manner, even when having conversations over the phone. Jamie Nolasco set an amazing, trusting atmosphere as soon as you walk into the door. I highly recommend Tate Bywater, Attorneys!

Extremely helpful and affordable. great communication as well! I would definitely recommend!read more

I want to thank Nova Legal group particularly Spencer Reese for his legal services in the…read morebranishing case. His experience in preparation for the trial gained a successful no guilty verdict. Thank you for saving my son from the system.

I want to take this time to thank my lawyer Katie Anderson for taking on my case. She helped me…read morethroughout my situation. Her guidance and her hard work is what makes her truly amazing at what she does! I also want to thank paralegal Rossi Membreno for all her hard work and professionalism throughout my case. Thank you both again! A million times again!

Hello. My name is Adrian Morales…read more My experience with Livesay & Myers had some positives, but also major setbacks. I started with a different lawyer who was rushed, inattentive, and whose overall planning wasn't beneficial to my case. When she retired, I was assigned to Alyssa, who had little experience with custody cases. Despite this, Alyssa was professional, approachable, and genuinely tried to support me, explaining legal issues clearly and making a stressful process more understandable. Brittany was a good assistant and helpful whenever she could. Unfortunately, a very crucial court date was missed by Alyssa, which I believe was the turning point in our case. After that, the judge sent our case to Fauquier County, and that's when things started to go downhill. To make matters worse, during my last case in Loudoun County, they sent a random attorney to support me who didn't know anything about my case, making both me and Livesay & Myers look unprepared in front of the judge. After spending $18,000, I literally got nothing from the ordeal--the only modification that came out of all this was a calling schedule with my kids. Livesay & Myers can be capable and supportive, but I strongly suggest clarifying who will handle your case and their experience with custody matters before committing.

The best part of my experience, and the highlight of the entire experience was the initial…read moreconsultation with Soo. She gave excellent direction and fully explained all options available. After this, I was assigned to another attorney within the firm. The representation itself was fine, but I did feel that there was unneeded back-and-forth at times, with each message being billed at a rate of 6 minutes, it all adds up. The tipping point was when I emailed asking if we could reach out to the other party's representation and also asked if there were any strategies to move toward a resolution. I received a response stating "It is good to hear from you. It probably makes sense for you to reach out to [other party regarding my question] and the need to reach a resolution. If you are able to reach an agreement, then we can help you to memorialize its terms." I was surprised when I was charged for this, and when I asked if I was being charged, I was ignored. Finally, when I asked to end my relationship with the firm and requested a refund of my retainer, the amount billed for the aforementioned email response was deducted. While it was only ~$40, my question was not even answered. I was offered a 15 minute consultation at a later time, but since I'm no longer a client, asked if that was something I would even be able to use. A week later and I have not received a response. I would be cautious of this firm if your situation is not cut and dry and to whom you are assigned. In my experience, Soo Keithley is fantastic, but others may leave you wanting for more.

I had a long relationship with Soo and her firm for representation in my divorce issues. I…read morerecommend you look elsewhere. Let's just say I have experience now with other divorce attorneys in the area, and it's worth your time to keep looking because you can do much better. A lot of the other posters' negative experiences with Soo and her firm are very familiar and similar to my own. In my opinion, professionalism is a huge issue with this firm. Ultimately and I cannot emphasize this enough -- this firm became just as, if not more, stressful to deal with than the high conflict divorce I was embroiled in. And that is not a feeling you want with your attorney who is supposed to advocate for your interests.

I had a consultation with Lee Berlik to discuss a threat I received for a completely frivolous…read morelawsuit. I wanted to explain the situation, bring all documentation, and get an honest assessment as to whether or not I should be concerned about this meritless suit -- could this potentially become a serious headache and attempt to just get me to spend a lot of money for a case that would, no doubt, be dismissed? Lee listened to me; he asked the right questions; and confirmed my assumptions that the other attorney threatening a lawsuit had no legal bearing to do so. I felt so much better after our consultation, at least knowing that 1) What I assumed was validated; and 2) If I receive further threats against this attorney, I know who to call and who will be able to help me put a stop to the nonsense and abuse to our legal system. The consultation with Lee was worth every penny!

Very rarely does any judge sustain a demurrer. A demurrer says a complaint is not grounded in law…read moreand should be dismissed outright. In this case, unable to handle getting dumped by his ex, Plaintiff - Mr. Atchuthan Sriskandarajah (an attorney himself) - filed a defamation complaint against his ex & two other parties. The complaint was rather stupid and had very little substance. Mr. Lee Berlik represented the Defendants and absolutely crushed the Plaintiff. In fact, during discovery, when the Plaintiff realized that the case was backfiring on him, it was hilarious to see the Plaintiff cave in so quickly from his original request of $2.5 million down to 10,000 dollars. In the end, Plaintiff did not get even a penny & his case didn't make it past the demurrer. Plaintiff even tried going to the supreme court but the supreme court did not even want to listen to such a stupid complaint. I know enough about defamation law to tell a good attorney from a bad one. Lee is the best defamation attorney & knows the law inside out. I would highly recommend Lee!

Mark Bailey is an exceptional attorney whose past experience as a public defender has clearly…read moreshaped his deep commitment to fighting for people in the most challenging circumstances. His years of service in the public defense arena show in the way he advocates--not just with skill, but with purpose. Mr. Bailey knows the court system inside and out. Whether it's navigating procedural complexities or anticipating how a case might play out in a particular courtroom, he demonstrates a clear understanding of how to position a case strategically. Just as important, he knows the key players--the judges, prosecutors, and clerks--which gives him a practical edge that only comes with time and experience in the local legal community. If you are looking for someone who not only understands the law, but also understands how to work within the system to get the best possible outcome for his clients, Mark Bailey is someone you want in your corner. He's not just an attorney--he's a true advocate for justice.

After I contacted Mark Bailey he made the process very easy. Mark Informed me on what I needed to…read moredo to get prepared for the trial and provided with ample resources. I was satisfied with the outcome of the trial. I will definitely refer him to anyone that is in need of a good lawyer.

Forget any negative reviews concerning Mr. Daugherty. He handled 18 months legal work for me in a…read morechild custody/divorce case. First, Donald genuinely cares about his clients and focuses on getting the best results. Secondly, Donald is experienced. He's in that courtroom everyday and has a great predictability in how the judges think. Donald is very wise. While polite to his judicial adversaries, Donald does not cringe in tough situations. We're talking about a U.S. Army Lt. Colonel who survived the jungles of Vietnam. In a word, Donald wins. And his legal fees are reasonable. Donald doesn't not nickel and dime like many other lawyers. He'll give you a fee and all the courtroom appearances, phone calls, letters written, photo copies, etc. are under that umbrella. If you have a moment of pause on the legal fees, look at this way -what would be cost of judgements that don't go your way. Donald successfully thwarted opposing lawyer attempts for me to pay their client's legal fees. That alone save me tens of thousands of dollars. He won monetary judgements for me that I had not asked. What you're getting with Mr. Daugherty is client honesty, solid legal knowledge, and decades of daily courtroom experience. Donald cares about his clients and he wins. Donald is a rare, affordable super lawyer and you want this man representing you.

My son received a speeding ticket going double over the speed limit. But, I am so happy with our…read morerepresentation from this firm. Mr.Daugherty what great at keeping us up to date and giving guidance to help in the situation.