I hired Steve Messick to help me with a family dispute over a trust fund that belongs to my…read moreintellectually disabled sister. I should've known right off the bat that this was a bad idea. While Christine Boulay, his assistant was pleasant, when Steve called me back to discuss the case, he was flat, unenthusiastic, and uninterested. Against my better judgement I retained him anyway as I wanted to get started as soon as possible. At no time did Steve Messick call me to explain the process of the case or what to expect. In fact, as the case moved along over the summer, there were actually incidents of him asking ME what to do!! WTH!? I'm paying you thousands of dollars to help me navigate these shark infested waters, and you're asking me what to do!?! I had to tell him yet again what I needed/wanted, even though he feigned that he already knew... Then, as important dates approached, such as filing a motion in court, the firm would hit me with another huge bill. This happened three separate times, and I found it ironic that these bills would appear right when we were at a critical point in the case process. No coincidence! 100% planned! And poor form!! I also had to constantly stay on top of Christine with case progress. I had to e-mail and call multiple times any time I needed an update on the status of any event, such as if the motion was filed in court, whether or not the opposing party had been properly served, whether or not I needed to attend certain meetings etc. In short, communication was TERRIBLE!!! In the end Christine sent me three different invoices all for the same services, with three DIFFERENT amounts!! When I questioned her about this, she wrote me an extensive e-mail trying to explain away her lack of attention to detail and non-communication! After them trying to send me yet another bill for $1900, I was DONE!! I let them know how crappy this was. Then, without a phone call of ANY kind to resolve the miscommunication, this JERK of an attorney simply filed paperwork withdrawing his services as my attorney...2 WEEKS BEFORE THE HEARING DATE!!! This spells in no uncertain terms: ZERO CHARACTER, and the WORST that most people see in attorneys!! Unless you want to experience all of the above and worse, DONT CONTACT THIS FIRM!!! P.S. I hired a smart, competent, female attorney from a different firm the same day, and told them as well to NEVER refer anyone to Steve Messick!

Messick Law is an extraordinary law firm. Steve Messick honored my needs for a power-of-attorney…read more Instead of trying to force me into a standard-one-fits-all, Steve listened to me and my concerns. He was patient with my questions of the process and the meanings in the document. I learned so much from him. When I said what I wanted, he put it in language that is understandable (to lay people like me) and legal. I found Steve to be compassionate, kind, professional, friendly, and respectful. Steve is the BEST. Plus, interactions with the other staff, for example, scheduling and documents was excellent.

We used Stone Arch Law office to help us with our Estate Planning. Worked with Tony and I couldn't…read morerecommend the firm and him personally enough. He provided a wealth of information and throughout the process, we didn't feel rushed or shorted. He listened, answered questions, highlighted pitfalls for us etc. The value of his counsel is worth far more than the fee we paid. Unlike other law firms we had called, Stone Arch team took the time to have a paralegal reach out and spend a full 30-minutes on basics and what to expect from the process before we even committed to engaging their services. Don't hesitate, they are as great as we say they are. CIAO

I had a revocable trust that had been created many years ago in another state, and when I realized…read moreit was well past time to initiate some modifications, I did a little research and decided to contacted Stone Arch Law Office in Minneapolis to inquire about its services. I called the office, indicated my needs, and stated that I would like to work with Attorney Rory Morse, if possible. Shortly thereafter, I was contacted by Client Services Director Meg DeFrance. Meg is charming, and she is an absolute delight to work with. She and I spent a lot of time on the phone, asking and answering questions; and she familiarized me with the way in which Stone Arch handles estate planning. Meg was extremely helpful, and I went to my initial meeting with Rory feeling very well-prepared. The Stone Arch website states: "It is Meg's mission to make sure every client has an exceptional experience!" Meg, without a doubt, does that - and then some! Upon meeting with Rory, I knew almost immediately that I had selected the right attorney! Rory is perceptive, approachable, down to earth, and knowledgeable; and he effectively combines those qualities with a strong sense of professionalism. Rory is thorough to a fault, and he is clearly an expert in his field. I feel very fortunate to have been able to work with him. A review of Stone Arch would not be complete without giving a "hats off" to Legal Assistant Kat Gehrke, who works in the front office. Kat answered the phone the second time I called, and I immediately felt like I was talking to an old friend. Kat is warm, upbeat, and accommodating, and I believe she is in a perfect position to make new or prospective clients feel very much at home as she welcomes them to the office. I can't imagine working with an estate planning firm other than Stone Arch Law Office. The office really is the complete package, and if you're thinking about creating a will or a trust, about making sure your future heirs and assets are protected, and/or about delving into any other areas of estate planning, I strongly recommend you contact Stone Arch before going any further. I am absolutely sure you'll be glad that you did!

Working with Clarence was an excellent experience. He is knowledgeable, straight forward, hard…read moreworking, and transparent. He was extremely helpful and honest with me. He was reasonably priced and respected my time. Thanks to him, I was able to win in court thanks to him. Even if it had it not ended in my favor, I would have felt appreciative of the way he was able to convert what was an immense level of stress on my shoulders into calm and clarity. I appreciate the work he does.

After several consultations with other lawyers around the Twin Cities I chose Mr. Patterson. I will…read moretell you, it was one of the best decisions that I could've made. He offered me a fair price and allowed me to make payments. More important he got the results that we want. He was always more prepared than the opposing attorney. He was aggressive in court and commanded the respect of the judge. I definitely recommend him!

Joseph was great to work with after my mom passed away. He was friendly, compassionate and was able…read moreto answer all my questions regarding probate as they came up. I'd recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer after a loved one's passing.

I have found Joe Henderson to be personable, professional and responsive to my needs…read more I have relied upon his legal advice and services in general on numerous occasions. In my opinion he does not charge BS fees that can potentially bleed one dry. For a variety of reasons I have never seen his office. However I have spoken with him over the phone and had the pleasure of hosting him in my home (of course such visits might not be applicable or practical for all and I imagine would be done entirely at his discretion). As an added bonus Mr Henderson is a Notary Public. On a number of occasions this status has proven handy, at least to me. At any rate, I was previously unable to find Joe's Law practice on Yelp. In that regard I wanted to get the ball rolling.

Wanta Thome wasted a great deal of my time, and I understand they have great reviews - so I don't…read moretake putting a 1 star lightly because I appreciate good business. *** BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE - THEY DEMAND 40% CONTINGENCEY FEE FOR PRE-LITIGATION WHICH IS HIGHER THAN USUAL, AND IT GETS WORSE*** I was referred by AI which maybe was my first mistake - but the website looked legitimate and the language seemed to match what I was looking for. I was on the website, and, without acting - a calendar popped up. I was strong-armed into booking an appointment with Carla the intake Lead. Well I book it, but then in the morning Carla e-mails me and tells me she's kicking it down to an entry level intake employee - which I resisted because my case is complex and I wanted someone with experience. Well I didn't get my way, the firm insisted that I get a greenhorn. The new intake person ended up getting fired or quit, but not before wasting my time. The first call was a standard 25 minutes and I submitted a timeline for her as well. 6 days later I get a text saying "Since you're not fired, we can't represent you, but reach out to us immediately if you DO get fired." Those were exactly the terms of rejecting me and leaving the door open. Well a few weeks later my employer ramps up the shenanigans threatening to fire me, then finally does - so I reach back out as instructed. The file is re-opened at Wanta, I'm told GREAT NEWS the attorney is taking a look! Then I had an attorney Kristan call me for another intake. I took the time to send her a detailed updated timeline. She called back with a retainer offer on another day and asked me to open it on the phone. I questioned the high fee and the fact that Wanta Thome will NOT coordinate with EEOC or NLRB inquiries/charges. Compared to what the website says, this seems to make no sense for an employee who did diligence before getting fired who already wants to use those agencies to help out his co-workers and himself. What's disturbing is the amount of wasted time. I TOLD THEM RIGHT AWAY ON THE PHONE AND IN MY TIMELINE THAT I HAVE AN NLRB CHARGE AND EEOC INQUIRY!!! IT TOOK THEM 45 DAYS TO REALIZE IT. I could have been told that initially, it could have been listed on the website in some form. Nobody on the planet it my situation would read the website and be led to believe anything otherwise. The intake process was wonky. Kristen on multiple phone calls assumed I was in Minnesota WHEN I CLEARLY AM IN CHICAGO and corrected her multiple times. They're just not paying full attention. ALSO she said She'd have to ask the partners about the EEOC/NLRB clause in the contract - she said she can't speak with them for 5 days because they're "away" -- I'm sorry, You have a huge law firm in multiple states - and the top 2 partners are going to be off the radar for a week? Do they meditate in the far east? That makes no sense. I respect any attorney's decision to decline a case for whatever reason - but at no point was I led to believe anything other than WANTA THOME IS THE PERFECT FIRM TO REPRESENT ME. I knew it was a wonky process but I told myself - as long as I get retained and they can help me - it'll be worth it. I was wrong. They offered to retain me - and all I said was "hey - do they mind doing something that their website makes it seem like they would totally do?" Advice to the firm - don't put Retaliation, Wrongful Termination, Discrimination on your website if you're not going to coordinate with NLRB or EEOC. Just put in big letters at the top "WE WANT TO SEND A LETTER FOR A HIGH FEE AND IF IT DOESNT WORK WE'RE BACKING OUT." A severe waste of my time - it's not OK - I'll never get it back. They don't really pay attention. I'm not sure what types of cases these reviews come or if they're incentivezed to send them in - but for the sake of helping people who need help - if you see any of these warning signs, consider going somewhere else. IM SO GLAD I DIDNT SIGN THAT RETAINER WITHOUT FIGHTING FOR A SENSIBLE CONTRACT. Change your website

Benedict Linsenmeyer informed me that my case is well rounded and I don't need representation…read moreunless their is a failure in the system. Most law firms don't have the decency to not snactch 40% of your money for green. Wanta Thome is a good lawyers and morally decent.

I was very happy to receive prompt attention upon contacting Christensen Law Office and was…read morepleased that I didn't have to drive all the way to their offices just to sign agreements for service; they had everything I needed to do online. Very convenient and time saving. Everything worked out from my perspective and even promptly received money back as the issue resolved quicker and simpler than it may have.

I cannot emphasize enough how awesome Chris Wilcox, Carl Christensen, and the rest of the team at…read moreChristensen Law Office handle my case. Chris was extremely knowledgable, patient, respectful, and communicated all important information with me. The value of service is outstanding. If you are dealing with any consumer rights issues and need a great representative, look no further than Christensen Law Office.

Sly was a great attorney to work with as he helped me with some issues surrounding my father's…read moreestate after he passed. He was straightforward and concise with his explanations and advice and helped me navigate some pretty confusing issues. I felt heard and supported through the entire process and he made a pretty terrible situation that much easier to bear until we came to a successful resolution. His prices were more than fair - I highly recommend.

Can not recommend him enough! Smart, prepared, thorough and my favorite - TOUGH! Sly fights for you…read moreand your family. He put me at ease and answered all my questions during a very difficult time. Very happy with the outcome and worth every cent!

Very positive experience: I was referred to Adam @ St. Croix Services during a difficult time that…read morerequired legal attention on separate, but equally complicated matters. Add to that, a shoestring budget. I was overwhelmed and discouraged, fully expecting to be on the receiving end of the adage, "You get what you pay for." I couldn't have been more misguided; Adam's level of professionalism, dedication and personal knowledge inspired confidence and a level of client-lawyer collaboration that I was amazed/thankful to have experienced. Finally, he was beyond flexible with a payment plan that worked alongside my finances. My litigation results were successful, but what made the experience the most positive was the reinforcement of Adam demonstrating his concern for people over profit. He is a shining example of a St. Thomas lawyer, "Changing lives for the better, in the name of common good."