beware when referred to a less expensive attorney they fail to mention you'll be billed for…read moretheir work to be looked over by the higher fee attorney. thats just part of my issue with this firm. unless money is no object i would look elsewhere.

Will contest. I contacted this firm regarding a possible Will contest of a distant family member…read more My primary contact was Paul Morf and his legal assistant, Caroline Dick. Both were very helpful and pleasant to deal with. We had a phone call with Paul and a litigator in his office to discuss the issues. They reviewed the materials and allowed us as much time as we needed with discussion and questions. We ultimately decided not to contest the Will, as the estate was worth very little. They would have pursued it if we wanted, but we were not after the money and it would cost a lot to prove our point that there were a lot of shady dealings by the executor. They charged a very minimal amount for some research they had to perform. I was very impressed with the firm and I have referred others to this firm for legal assistance. I absolutely would recommend this firm.

I have known Don for years personally and through business. He knows his field of work well and…read moreputs his customers/ clients first, he will always be honest with you. Don is loyal, hard working and cares about his family he's a good guy to have as a friend and as your Insurance Agent~ I highly recommend Don Fuller with Shelter Insurance.

Daniel is disorganized, poor at communication, and appears to be incompetent. He may have once been…read morea decent attorney, but is no longer capable. His reports and emails were riddled with typos, factual errors, and logical gaps. On one report he planned to file with the court he accidentally included personal information about his other clients. On others, he got basic facts wrong (dates, names, addresses) of information crucial to the case. Nearly every report he shared required substantial editing by us, his clients, before it was acceptable to submit to the court. Months after he took us on as clients he admitted he hadn't carefully explored the details we'd initially shared with him. He asked me to help draft legal filings for him, though I am not a lawyer. When we asked for clarification, he did not respond or responded with indecipherable emails that needed more explanation. Daniel continued to ask for information and reports already sent him, sometimes hours before a hearing. We eventually spoke with other attorneys in the area, who echoed that Daniel's work is often quite poor, but were shocked by his unprofessional and inconsiderate behavior.

I have been impressed by the integrity of Daniel Willems. He is well seasoned in his craft, sticks…read moreto the facts, and is extremely fair in his dealings. He always shoots straight with me as a client. Having hired him on two major cases I highly recommend his expertise not just as an attorney, but as an individual who genuinely cares about the wellbeing of people. ~CS

I needed a lawyer to help me fight a very complicated disability case and had no luck with anyone…read morein Cedar Rapids or Iowa City. I contacted Phil and after looking it all over, he took the case and from there on, he stood up for me and didn't let me down. I can't go into detail but I do want to confirm that this case was difficult because of the judge's extremely biased decisions and accusations made about me. I was in tears and more many times and Phil was right there and let me vent or grieve. He is easy to talk to and he listens well. For my case anyway, I found him a hero.

Siedl Law offices are very good and professional I…read moreappreciate the time the staff spent with me! I will continue to do business with them and refer others! They are reliable, accurate and knowledge! Lisa M

I've never had to hire an attorney before, never needed one. But I was afraid. Although I was…read moretelling the truth I wouldn't get my point across, that I wouldn't win my case. Mark Liabo was the husband of a coworker with whom I used to work. I told him what happened at my job, that my "assignment had ended." My employer, TalentBurst Inc., said that I had 'quit' my temporary assignment. If an employer says that you 'quit' YOU have to PROVE that you did not quit. The burden of proof is on the employee NOT the employer. I thought this to be an important tidbit worth mentioning. If you know anything about unemployment you should know that you are not entitled to benefits if you quit your job. I was outraged that after 5 weeks of waiting for information from Iowa Workforce Development they had scheduled a fact finding interview that I missed. Once I discovered that I missed the interview I called the worker back within five minutes. She did not answer the phone; my call went straight to voice mail. I left the worker a message saying that I had not quit. I missed the interview but apparently so did my employer. And 'no' just because the employer didn't show doesn't mean you won. Adversely, 3 days later the IWD worker found that I had 'quit.' I had to appeal the decision. I could have represented myself in court but then I thought, "my employer will have an attorney, is it really wise to represent myself?" I called Iowa Legal Services in the hopes that they could help. I had 3 dealings with that organization and all were not pleasant. The atty. with whom I spoke told me to "stop talking, that I would be further incriminating myself if I continued to talk."' "Hm, I thought, I was telling the truth." Although Iowa Legal Services was free I wasn't comfortable letting them handle something so very important to me. I decided to hire Mark Liabo from Currie & Liabo. We talked twice, each time for about an hour. He was kind, knowledgeable, and straight forward. The night before the hearing, June 11, 2020, Mark 'coached me.' He helped me focus and not just provide information that I 'thought' was relevant. WE WON our case! Granted I should have won my case, I didn't quit. And yet I was not confident that justice would prevail without the help of Mark Liabo. The fee? It was VERY reasonable. In retrospect, if I were to do it over, would I hire an attorney at an unemployment hearing? Absolutely! That was the best money I ever spent!

From the owner: About Our MissionWe practiced law together with The Tom Riley Law Firm for about 25 years…read morerepresenting people from all walks of life and all sorts of backgrounds. Our clients have recovered millions of dollars in cases of wrongful death, personal injury, workplace accident, and economic loss. Currie & Liabo Law Firm PLC was formed in 2013 with the mission of serving those who need a strong and experienced voice to speak for them.We are advocates. Our job is to level the playing field and give our clients a fair shot at justice. Most people who come to us have been touched by loss, injury or even tragedy. They are often nervous, many are hurt and some are angry. They need a skilled lawyer who understands their needs.Here is a list of the types of cases that we have most often handled:Motor vehicle accident Workers compensation Medical malpractice Products liability Personal injury Wrongful death Breach of contract Employment disputes Civil litigation Most of our cases are handled on a contingent fee basis. This means that our client is only charged a fee if there is a recovery by way of settlement or verdict. There is no charge for the initial consultation and investigation in a contingent fee case even if the case is not pursued. If the case is not the type that can be handled on a contingent fee basis, we charge an hourly rate that reflects our years of experience and the customary rates for lawyers in our area.

I was in need of a divorce attorney, new to the area and had no one to ask for referrals. I just…read moregoogled divorce attorneys and Matt K. popped up. Called, got a consult phone call scheduled and I liked him and his questions to me. I felt at ease in my stressful situation. The other party was in another state and there were some delays on that end but Matt hung in there with me. He was patient and continued to walk me through the process. All in all, things got done in a timely fashion. It felt smooth. I highly recommend Matt K and his services.

Words do not begin to express how impressed I am in the work this firm has done for me, and the…read moredepths in which my gratitude reaches for this team- & namely in Alex. Alex fought on my behalf with a knowledge & passion like no other. He is personable, extremely knowledgeable, and conveys information in a straightforward but considerate way. When I had little faith in my case, he not only reassured me every step of the way- but completely restored my hope in my scenario. It is not an exaggeration to say that choosing him to represent me, was one of the best decisions I've made in my adult life. If you ever find yourself in need of legal representation - look no further than Howes Law.