RUN!! If you are a male you will get screwed. She is for…read morethe woman. I fired her because she is in the pocket of Buchbauer. I received NO invoices. I spoke with Andrew Music for the time I hired her. I could not say what she did. Over a year no court date. If you have money watch out!! Awful experience!! If I would have given no stars I would have.

She told me right before In going into the court room that she was elected to be a judge. Her…read moreactions in court were, at best negligent, to my case. I was a single mother of two and a full time nurse and when I was on the stand she never once spoke. Not in objection or to fight for my rights. At a later date, I had to literally walk into her office to receive the left over retainer that was owed to me because she would not agree to repay it over the phone. As a single mother I needed the money to pay to feed my children. She took advantage of me, as a single parent, trying to ensure the welfare and safety of my children. As a hard working mother I needed a lawyer who would see my personal situation and fight for me. Not cave to any other lawyer's lies and manipulation.

We needed a lawyer to handle a ticket my son got. He answered the phone when we called. Thought he…read morehad an office in Winchester, VA, but found out later he works in the entire state. He drove a long distance to handle my son's case and by accident, we didn't end up paying until the case was over. That's a story in itself, but he was nice about it and we paid right after the case concluded and we realized he had not been paid. Yes, we would hire him again, but we hope we do not need to. He answered all our questions. He gave good advice and he handled the situation.

John Bradley did an amazing job representing me for my custody/ visitation hearing of my son. He is…read morewell organized and professional and wrote a stellar agreement, bringing up provisions that I had not even thought of that really made positive changes in holding my son's father accountable. Where he really shines, however, is in his ability to communicate even with completely unreasonable people. My son's father is very anxious and has a nasty temper. He sent several emails to Mr. Bradley that just made me cringe. Mr. Bradley responded in a manner that was calm and collected and explained the provisions in such a way that my son's father could not help but agree that they were entirely reasonable. In the end, he signed without any argument! Having John Bradley as my lawyer made my life so much easier!

Finding Tim was a true blessing. He's a rarity in the legal profession, and I don't know what I…read morewould have done without him. He genuinely cares about his clients and has been there every step of the way. If you're looking for an attorney who truly cares, I can't recommend him enough.

I cannot believe i paid this man to insult me. I told him I was accused of a crime by my rapist. He…read moretook a look at the paperwork and said what I did was so horrible that he couldn't take on my case... Is rape not horrible? I see why he practices criminal defense! If you're a rapist, hire this man, because he doesn't care about victims! Ahaha, Timothy Johnson's claim that this is a fake review is insulting! Attached are some emails I exchanged with him to schedule the consultation. Yes, I had attorney's on opposite sides of the country because my rapist lived in California and he accused me while I lived in Virginia. That does not mean my review is fake. So, Mr. Johnson, not only are you a rape apologist, but you invented a lie to cover it up because YOU KNOW there is no socially acceptable excuse for it! This is unprofessional and unethical. If you want to claim that these emails are fake, I have a copy of the check you cashed for our consultation in my bank account. Your lies are only making this worse for you. Update: 8/16 I know there is more that can be done because I have consulted with another attorney who is assisting me in taking legal action.

They were very formal, and not people with whom I felt comfortable. I spoke to Ari Summers, who…read morewas extremely long winded and seemed to want everyone to know he was the smartest person in the room. I later went back and re-read his on-line bio. I was not surprised to see him preening over a trip to South Africa as a novice attorney "helping" refugees obtain citizenship. It's difficult to believe someone straight out of law school would do much more than fetch coffee for the real lawyers who actually knew South African law. It's also difficult to take his "white savior" complex seriously when he charges $500 an hour. We passed and chose other representation.

My family had the privilege of working with Ari Sommer of Harrison & Johnston for elder care…read morematters. When you work with Ari Sommer, you will find that he is who you would consider above and beyond any expectations of a lawyer. We hired Ari Sommer to help my parents when my dad had dementia and he needed long term nursing care; my mom did not need that type of care. Essentially, they had to split while still being married. This happens so many times with the elderly. From the moment we met Ari Sommer he became a guardian angel to my parents and my sisters and me. You expect someone to do what is typical in creating a will etc., but Ari Sommer did so much more. He presented meticulous information to allow supporting agencies such as Medicaid to make quick and concise decisions to secure my parents living conditions as well as financially. I know I may sound repetitive, but I watched Ari as not only did he dot his "i's" and cross his "t's" but he created a road map with precise information and directions to allow agencies to quickly make decisions in my parents favor without having these agencies to ask for further information which would have delaying the outcome for my parents. Time is essential in these matters. He is highly intelligent, compassionate, and caring, and he also went way, way past that. He looked at their situation along with other laws in place and felt that somethings needed to change. After his detailed analysis, he sought after remedies that would protect my parents and their assets. He actually developed a new way to apply a law that can benefit people in Virginia and in doing so, allowed my mother and father to financially be secure and safe. Again, I am repeating myself, but I have never seen someone like him and the way his mind worked. He theorized and meticulously presented information to judges and developed a new application of the law to help not only my parents but others who may be in similar situations in the future. So, do I recommend Ari Sommer you better believe it. I only wish there were more people out there like him and yes, I wish I was more like Ari Sommer and I am a business owner of 20 years. To say he is my hero is not stated without fact, he defines heroism. He took care of my parents when my sisters and I did not know how to. He took that weight off my sisters and I and my parents as we trusted him to protect and serve my parents For that Ari Sommer you are my hero and I cannot thank you so much for the way you compassionately took care of my parents and treated them with the fight and determination with love, gentleness, and reassurance you gave to my parents during this time.

The McCarthy and Akers team presented and executed a very thorough and complete living trust for…read moreus. They were friendly and helpful explaining the process and ensured we made choices that were in our best interest. Estate planning was an overwhelming task we put off for too long. They made it easy and it didn't take long at all. Overall we were very pleased with this office. Thank you!

My Mom and Dad needed extensive, complex estate planning and business entity setups. McCarthy and…read moreAkers was highly recommended from a person we trusted. It turned out to be a very good recommendation. McCarthy and Akers has impeccable professionalism along with courteous and knowledgeable teammates. They worked through sticky issues with calmness and grace. Definitely a "Rolls Royce" level firm. Our experience with McCarthy and Akers was excellent.

These guys are the go-to in the world of divorce. I wouldn't have anyone else handle my case! Ask…read moreany attorney who is their divorce lawyer... it's Jim McGuire!

Peter Buchbauer of the Buchbauer & McGuire, P.C. law firm located 110 N Braddock St, in Winchester…read more Peter Buchbauer represented me in a divorce case. I find his conduct and his representation, in my case reprehensible. Here are the facts, and I have documentation, from my perspective: 1) Peter Buchbauer with the opposing attorney Carolyn Fitzwater with the law firm Adams and Jones, Plc 11 S Cameron St. also in Winchester authored and edited/reviewed a Property Settlement Agreement (PSA). The document as written and reviewed was not a clean document. It contained opposing conceptual statements in the same paragraph, something a legal document should not have. (Malpractice or incompetent) 2) I asked Buchbauer to remove the opposing statement- he did not. (Unethical) 3) Buchbauer withdrew from the case leaving me to explain to the judge the discrepancies in the PSA, authored and reviewed by two family law attorneys. (Unprofessional) 4) After withdrawing from the case Buchbauer bill me, for 4 post-withdrawal events. 5) Buchbauer place an illegitimate lien against the marital property. (I viewed this as his way of bullying his client) 6) Peter Buchbauer appears to, block bill his clients, which increases his invoices by 30% to 50%. (Research Predatory Billing) 7) I brought these events to the attention to the Virginia State Bar. In my opinion, they chose to ignore these events by distorting the timeline and not following through with real investigation. In my estimation, it was attorneys protecting attorneys. 8) Divorce is a traumatic time. Attorneys take advantage and want to keep the fight going which provides billing hours. (No integrity)

Brenda Waugh (Waugh Law & Mediation) mediated our divorce in 2019, which was contentious and…read moredifficult on many levels, to include dealing with the legal custody of my then 13-year-old son. Relations between my wife (at the time) and me were poor at best. Brenda offered a comforting, professional demeanor and environment that ensured both of us maintained our composure and allowed us to get through the challenging emotional issues associated with dividing physical and financial assets and, more important, determining how to raise my son in a post-divorce world. I was pleased and impressed with everything Brenda did to prepare the required documents to present to the judge for review, consideration, and final decision. I have great respect for Brenda and recommend her without reservation for legal mediation services.

I called her to represent me in an auto accident case. She kept me on the phone for over an hour…read moretalking about her auto wreck, her family life, etc. She then sent me a mountain of paperwork for me to fill out for her to represent me. I filled it out and now she refuses to call me back. I have never encountered such a lack of professionalism and accountability from a legal professional.

David Hensley is one of the best attorneys in the area. A highly intelligent and informed lawyer in…read moreWinchester who can handle a multitude of different clients and cases at one of the most affordable rates! Highly respected and highly recommended.

Fights hard for his clients and is a good attorney. Mr. Gunter would be proud.read more