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

Honestly, if I could give 0 stars, I would…read more Whatever you do, don't hire this firm. They are extremely expensive and, in my experience, seemed more focused on billing than on helping their clients. I worked with Teddi and Sunny, and I regret my decision. I spent over $12,000 on my case and was repeatedly told they could handle it. I shared how serious and urgent my situation had become, but I felt very little was done to move my case forward. After my first court hearing, they chose to withdraw from representing me, which was both surprising and disappointing. Another frustrating issue was being billed for reviewing and responding to numerous emails sent by the opposing parties. Even though I wasn't the one initiating those communications, I was still charged for the time spent addressing them, which significantly increased my legal fees. After hiring a new attorney, I was told that my case should have been handled differently. Looking back, I wish I had known more about the firm's experience with family law before retaining them. Had I known, I would have chosen different representation from the beginning. This was my personal experience, and unfortunately, I cannot recommend this firm. For the amount I paid, I expected far better communication, advocacy, and results.

Livesay & Myers assisted me in my separation and divorce that included military retirement and all…read morethe workings of having a minor in the mix. My lawyer was Jon McHugh and paralegal Tanema Scholl. I seen a lawyer prior to who gave me a timeline to have him on retainer... I met with Jon and he said "I am not selling you a car, whenever you are ready reach back out and we can take care of you." Tanema was a breath of fresh air keeping me informed from start to finish and Jon was honest / upfront and easy to talk to. My process although emotionally taxing, was easy with Jon and Tanema... and super fast because they had ALL their stuff put together well... thank you to the both of you!! Although I never want to see them or go through this again... I highly recommend this law firm!!

A few years ago, my husband and I desperately needed to update our wills and set up trusts for our…read more2 children. Our will had last been done when our 34 year old son was a newborn! Misha was patient and very informative and helped us hash through a several issues on how to structure our trust. It has been a few years since we set up all of this and have had some wonderful life changes. Both our kids are married and both have had babies, so we plan to set up a follow-up appointment with Misha to see what we need to change. I sent my closest friend to him and she had a great experience, too.

I recently had the pleasure of working with Estate Planning Attorney, Speedwell Law, Michael…read more(Misha) Gill, for a review of our trust, and I couldn't be more satisfied. His expertise and attention to detail were evident throughout the process. Michael (Misha) took the time to explain everything clearly, ensuring I understood the implications of each section in my trust. The personalized service and professionalism made a potentially overwhelming task feel manageable. I highly recommend Misha to anyone in need of trust services! WELL WORTH the reasonable rate. My sister is utilizing his services to revise her trust. Our son will be creating a trust with Misha soon as well. Misha is a man of integrity. Five stars!!!!! Peggy D.

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!

We are so glad we hired the Geller Law Group for our estate planning! They made the wills/trusts…read moreprocess so easy. It's uncomfortable to think about awful possibilities, but the wonderful GLG team got us through it. We feel confident and secure, knowing we are thoroughly prepared for the unexpected. A recent serious illness rocked our family, but one worry we didn't have was "what if" because we have a plan. We can't recommend the firm enough!

A difficult & abused feeling experience with this firm…read more I needed legal help to process the estate of my deceased mother. I ended up wasting six months and about $4K, paid in fees, with no outcome with Geller Law. I was first requested to have a mandatory paid initial consultation session to go over my legal help needed. I was introduced to Julie S. during this session. After describing my specific case & needs, she informed me that Geller Law can handle my case. What followed was months of emotional stress & redundant conversations with the staff of this firm that yielded no results. It became clear to me that they didn't know how to legally handle my case. Some staff members were argumentative & appeared trying to take advantage of this emotional situation for me. There were redundant conversations that I was later billed for. I concluded that this firm is not the choice that can handle my case professionally. I terminated my work with them. The new law firm I selected to handle my case turned out to be more knowledgeable for my case. And, more compassionate with me. The process was handled smoothly & professionally to completion.

I live in Delaware and needed an attorney in Virginia, so I was fortunate to find Steven Krieger…read more He responded to my inquiry quickly and was professional from the start. His communication was clear and timely throughout the process, which I really appreciated. Although I ultimately decided not to move forward with additional legal action, he was very helpful in guiding me through my situation and providing thoughtful insight. I would highly recommend him to others in need of legal assistance. ________________________________________

Steven Krieger law has assisted me for a couple of years now with my Will, Power of Attorney, and…read moremy Advanced Medical Directive. They have always been very helpful and attentive to my needs for multiple edits that I have needed and with the original documents. They have gone as far as not to charge me on some of my minor edits. They have responded to my email request late in the evening. Their rates for preparing these documents are very reasonable!

UPDATE: I got what I…read morewanted and what I KNEW was in the best interest of my children. I thought it was settled, nope. My Ex filed again for the exact same thing, EXACT same thing. I sent it over to Mike (this time, more irritated than worried). I KNOW I'm in good hands, I stressed alot less after having him. We finally appeared for the judge to decide if we need to go to trial again, Mike shut it down immediately. He was slick and smooth and knew exactly what to use. It was literally magic.No shit. I had to literally jump for joy once the court room's doors closed. Mike was happy that I was happy and I saw it right then and there, he gave a shit. Not only cause WE won but because he made his client happy. I've heard horror stories about Lawyers costing people an arm & a leg and still not being happy with results. That wasn't the case- Mike was very reasonable and honest. I appreciate that. He was very upfront about the costs of things and didn't bs around it. I'm VERY happy with what I received and it was worth every penny. He truly does provide quality service. All BS aside, Mike knows what he's doing. Stop stressing, make your life easier and just hire him. You WON'T regret it. I promise! Now understand this is in the courts hands and all depends on the mood the judge wakes up in but Mike is your best fucking chance. He will ALWAYS be my go to. ALWAYS. Thanks again Mike, for everything! I can't tell you how much I appreciate you

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.

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.