Simply put, if you don't hire Ryan and or his firm for your needs, you're making a mistake. He is…read morean exceptional lawyer and works wonders in court. It's easy to be nervous or anxious about any legal proceeding, but trusting Ryan is easy and you can be sure he will take good care of you. Hire him!!

YOU can count on everyone at SG Law; simple as that. If you…read moreneed to have your rights protected or simply be properly represented in or out of Court regarding any matter, that matters; Ryan Schmalzle and The SG Law Firm (Megan Houck is awesome) are the ones our whole family can count on. Always prompt, attentive, they listen, offer sound realistic advice and set proper expectations. From our Wills, Traffic Tickets and General advice. It is great to have the SG Team on our side. Thank you for all that you have done (and will do) for our family.

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.

Years ago I worked with Fite & O'Brien for my divorce, they had a new young lawyer on the firms…read moreteam, Don Anderson. His fellowship with these women seeded a lifelong ability of great human skills required to balance the goals of the client with the law, directed, focused and clarity of issues often not understood by the client. with both litigation (or mediation themes) balanced with kindness. His skill, a brilliant, no nonsense approach saved me time, money and most importantly, emotional waste. He's been an advocate for me twice now (and my sister in law) in cases which were the most stressful times in our lives, calmly lowers the distraction with critical clarity and best outcomes for us both. I'm ever grateful for a professional relationship begun so many years ago continues to support me thoughtfully, professionally, with clear knowledge of the ever changing law, handled expeditiously with kindness, and generous comforting spirit. I wholeheartedly highly recommend Don Anderson of Kelly, Burnes Danker and Luu Sincerel, Ellen Brooks

Do not waste your money on this firm. They are unqualified attorneys who have their own agenda and…read morenot you or your childs best interest. I retained this firm for custody and child support. I have had an ongoing open case with DCSE for arrearages in the tens of thousands. Rather than see the trial through she opted to settle for less than half of what is owed. She did not file what was asked in the amount of dollars owed and left it as 50% of all child related expenses. The father is now behind 8 months once again which always leads back to court. This is what they want, so you will continue to retain them and spend your life savings. Then a court hearing was scheduled in November of last year for August of this year giving this girm ample time to prepare. Once again I could not reach them for over a month asking how do we prepare. Discovery was due and instead of admitting to failure they decided to drop my case one month before the trial date. I was forced to retain a real attorney however the damage was done. Since no evidence was submitted to the courts, trial was postponed and removed from the docket. They didn't even have a file for my case. They sent over next to nothing when requested by my new firm. Now we have to re-submit filings and most likely wait another 8 months for a trial date available. Save your time and hard earned money for a firm who takes your childs best interest seriously!!

Grant and his team made a bad situation much more bearable. Not only did he and his team handle all…read morethe legal issues, Grant often acted as the voice of reason during a difficult and help coach me through the situation. They were incredibly responsive and the outcome was even better than I hoped for. I would highly recommend them to handle your divorce.

if you want someone that can't handle their emotions, this is your place! Jenna Maresco struggles…read morecontrolling herself and is quite simply just terrible at conflict resolution... not a fabulous quality in an attorney or a human for that matter. She's very competent in petty and childish remarks as well- I just smh. She must have struggled in high school- or perhaps was one of the mean girls who thought she was pretty. You're not in high school anymore, girl. No need to treat others like shit, but you know... you do you. If you're thinking of hiring from this firm, do yourself a favor and go elsewhere. 'Zero stars' would be too many- it's a pity I have to give even one. (Copied and pasted from my google review... do your research!)

I would highly recommend Kales & Kales to any couples going through a divorce and wanting to keep…read morethings as civil and amicable as possible. We chose to work with Jonathan and Amy to save on the financial aspect of battling lawyers and to come to fair and equal agreements and decisions together with regards to our children and our assets after 20 years of marriage. They were very professional and responsive to our needs. They provided guidance and made this extremely painful process just a little bit easier. The collaborative approach worked for us and Jonathan and Amy made is as stress free as possible!

I found Jonathan Kales through a referral on a web site for collaborative attorneys after my ex and…read moreI decided to try the collaborative process. Agreeing to get divorced was tough, but from our first meeting, Jonathan made it clear how the process works, what I should expect to hear, what it would cost, and all the lawyerly business involved. But he also let me know that it was OK to feel, whether that was bad, sad, or mad, it was OK to feel something. Throughout the process, he gave me excellent counsel, both professionally and personally, which lowered my stress overall. It was clear that he was paying attention during the collaborative meetings, jumping in several times to keep her attorney from walking all over me, and protecting my interests from my own desire to simply get it over with. He helped me with a referral to an estate planning attorney who worked out well too. I am grateful for his help and caring manner. I hope that I never need a divorce attorney again, or that any friends need to ask who I used, but if they do, I can whole-heartedly recommended Jonathan Kales.

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

Mrs. Michele Burton is an exceptional attorney and litigator, but what truly sets her apart is her…read morecharacter. She is humble, empathetic, ethical, patient, and genuinely cares about her clients. Throughout our experience, we felt heard, respected, and well-represented. Her legal expertise, thoughtful guidance, and steady support made a difficult process much easier to navigate. Our family is incredibly grateful that we found her and would recommend her without hesitation.

I'm writing to share my highly unsatisfactory experience with Michelle Burton, a lawyer who…read morerepresented me in two custody cases. Her representation was consistently ineffective and communication was a significant issue. I felt my case lacked proper attention and proactive support, ultimately leading to a sense that my financial investment yielded no real value or clarity. Based on my experiences, I strongly advise against retaining her services.

My ex Husband and I used Colin Family Mediation Group, and it was the best decision we could have…read moremade in a very emotional and financially draining process. I don't think divorce is ever easy, but Rick and Ellice certainly saved us from what was looking like a complete nightmare. We were on a hamster wheel of disagreements and back and forth, each one with the hefty price tag of our lawyers. I was skeptical that anyone could help us get to a point where we could agree on anything. Rick and Ellice were both such a blessing. They worked well as a team to keep us on topic, remain objective, help unscramble the emotions and get to the bottom of what needed to be sorted out. They worked really well as a team and made me feel like I was being heard- finally! They also had a lot of knowledge in regards to the law, and what was actually fair. In the end, we were able to avoid both of the trials that were set, and comet our own, non-traditional agreement that we felt worked best for us, and kept the best interest of our children at heart. We had a total of 4 sessions with them, it was a fraction of the cost of legal fees, and when we finally signed our agreement, it was like a weight of 1000lbs was lifted from both of us. I am very thankful for the experience.

I met Dr Colin through professional networking a few years ago and stayed in touch. I always…read moreregarded her highly for the nature of her work, helping people that are under huge stress, and for how professional she is. I reached out to her earlier this year wondering if she has any insight into the situation I was in, and she was so helpful. She not only has and shares the knowledge to help others, but also she deeply cares about them. When she listened to me, I felt I was "heard". Then she recommended a few professionals and how to evaluate them. I also had the opportunity to meet with one of the mediators in her group, Dorothy Taft, who was also caring and professional. I highly recommend Colin Family Mediation Group.