So, this is really a review of my lawyer, Nelson Garcia. He came highly recommended by a friend…read morewho'd used him as her divorce attorney, and maybe he was great for her. He wasn't for me. My divorce was pretty cut and dry. We just needed someone to write up the legalese for us. The retainer was $5,000, but I think I wound up paying about twice that because Nelson just would. not. listen. to. me. about how I wanted to handle things. I'm sure that he thought that he was doing his due diligence for his client, but after the client (me) has answered multiple times, I really feel like the lawyer should just shut up and listen. On top of that, he made MANY errors in our paperwork, and, naturally, charged me to fix them. I will never, ever recommend him, and I will, in fact, advise other people to stay away from him. On the bright side, the Accountant, Ruth Zetlin, is lovely, and despite the fact that I only dealt with her regarding billing, I appreciated every interaction. Edit added to respond to the comment from the firm below: My divorce was actually pretty straightforward. We split everything 50/50. The problems and delays arose when Nelson tried to talk me out of decisions that my ex-husband and I had already made (e.g. that I would not extend the 50/50 split of his 401k accounts after the date that I officially moved out). We were delayed further because of the many, many, MANY typos (including our NAMES) that were included in Nelson's documents. Had I known I could have a different lawyer represent me at my trial, believe me, I would've done so.

We were looking for an elder law attorney for my parents and were lucky enough to find Michael…read moreCallahan. He has been wonderful. He's experienced, honest, knowledgable, practical, patient and thorough. Navigating trusts and powers of attorney and other documents designed to protect my parents has been a complicated road. Also having to discuss things like illness, long term care and death can be difficult. Mike has been so helpful through all of it. I feel like my parents and I understood our options and were able to make good choices with his help. I would highly recommend him to anyone navigating the elder care world and looking for sound advice and guidance.

Cohen & Hertz were quick to respond via my Yelp request for a consultation. We set an appointment…read morethe next day and had a very candid discussion about my case. Cohen & Hertz unfortunately didn't cover the area of law my case required.

I worked with Matthew Hertz on a leak in my apartment that extended many months and involved two…read morecourt proceedings, and he was the best! He's intelligent, hard-working, available when I need him, no-nonsense, and completely capable. I feel fortunate to have found him, as I wouldn't have been able to get through the process without him. His rates are reasonable, and he was a strong negotiator with the landlord. He's thoughtful and hardworking but always made me feel like I was talking to a brilliant friend. We were on the same page, and I valued his advice at every turn. Highly recommend!!! Hopefully, you don't need an attorney to deal with your landlord, but if you do, use Matt Hertz.

I was seriously injured in an auto accident and was referred to Koonz McKenney et al by a…read moreknowledgeable friend, who assured me they were the most professional and effective Personal Injury firm in DC. I wasn't disappointed. I had practiced law for 20 years and so was an unusually informed client. Kasey Murray handled my case with ease and expertise, staying on top of all the details as the defendants expanded into an unruly bunch and delayed progress whenever they could. Ultimately, we prevailed. I knew myself to be in good hands all along the way. I recommend to anyone with a PI claim that they do whatever it takes to get Kasey on their case!

I cannot recommend this firm enough! After getting hit by a car, I retained Paulette Chapman as my…read morelawyer. Her and her team were so wonderful to work with and fought hard for me. Anyone who needs a personal injury lawyer should call Paulette!

I am extremely fortunate that Mr. Simmons represented me for my particular (and NOT…read morestraightforward) issue. He was very patient in explaining things to me and what I could expect. He did not sugarcoat things and was very factual about what could happen in court, NOT to scare me or provide false reassurances but to tell me what I needed to know. He was TOTALLY committed to achieving the best outcome for me which I will say right now, HE DID! I am very happy about that! He was responsive to my emails, my texts, my phone calls and most important, the advice he gave me was spot on! He communicated with me as soon as he heard from the State's Attorney or to apprise me of the SA's offer and how he intended to respond after talking to me to get agreement. Then, when we were in court, he went above and beyond, conveying my story, and what he thought was an appropriate outcome. I was floored by his eloquence and the wisdom of his word choices. He had also advised me on what Judges want to hear in such a case as mine which helped me in preparing my allocution when prompted by the Judge. It was also there in the courtroom where I witnessed Mr. Simmons in his element and tapping into his vast legal experience. I learned SO much about the law (related to my issue), courtroom behavior, legal terms, even such things as how lawyers negotiate with the State and the Judge about, well, legal stuff. If I am ever confronted by a legal problem (NOT THE SAME ONE!!!! ABSOLUTELY!!), Mr. Simmons would be the ONLY person I would trust to handle it for me. Bottom line, he knows his stuff, he's competent, and it's apparent to me that folks in the court system (Judges, Bailiffs, State prosecutors, other attorneys, even police officers) in Montgomery County know him and respect him and his opinions. His fee was extremely reasonable, especially for all the work that was required in my particular case. So, Mr. Simmons does any EXCELLENT job and if you need legal representation, go to him!

Mr Simmon was a great lawyer. He fought the case for over 2 years and minimized the sentence to no…read morejail time. You couldn't ask for a better lawyer that is caring, reasonable, and I would recommend him.

He is straight to the point! He wants you to be able to get what you need and start fresh! He…read morewants you to come prepare with all your documents to help Move you along. He is efficient and knowledgeable. This is the person you need to get your financial life back and learn how to be better!

Mr. Ammerman assisted me with fixing my bankruptcy. The initial lawyer didn't file my case…read morecorrectly so he ensured that the process was completed & correct.

Very mean and disrespectful said I had 30 seconds to tell him about my case when I told him I…read morecouldn't in 30 seconds he hung up on me. Wow!?

David Kindermann took care of my legal issue in a very professional way. He was so easy to talk to…read moreand he really cares about you and your needs. I got the outcome I was looking for and I felt reassured during the whole process. Thank you Potomac Legal! Highly recommend!

Highly experienced and seasoned attorney, very reliable and dedicated. Michael Garagozlo can be…read morecounted on to properly represent you and work efficiently to produce the outcome that you deserve.

Attorney Michael Garagozlo went above and beyond. Extremely knowledgeable, detailed, and genuinely…read morehelpful throughout the entire process. I really appreciated the time, effort, and expertise provided. Highly recommend.

For over four years, I have had the pleasure to work with Nancy Farren and Jane Rodgers. Jane has…read morebeen my primary contact at the firm, and someone who has wholeheartedly earned my trust. A consummate professional who is articulate with the keyboard and in the courtroom, Jane is a gem of a human being when it comes to navigating difficult circumstances that require legal support. Jane is a great listener, who continually asks insightful questions, has a knack for getting to the facts and developing sound judgments often based on information that is incomplete or sometimes contradictory. A master tactician, Jane knows how to steer proceedings and negotiations effectively and she is highly creative when crafting closing arguments that are persuasive and compelling. Jane Rodgers has taught me a great deal about the nature of professionalism, about how to stick with a client and offer genuine and meaningful support and how to always keep sight of the end goal while enduring the inevitable bumps along the way. If you are looking for a legal practitioner who is empathetic, insightful, knowledgeable, honest and deeply committed to her work, look no further than Jane Rodgers. I cannot recommend her work highly enough.

Jane Rodgers was exactly what I wanted and didn't know I could find! I didn't want a cut throat…read morelawyer but one that would get the job done with out bulling the other party. She was perfect! Every up and down she was there, gently directed me when I was ready to give in, always quick to address my concerns, and very kind and compassionate. She was heaven sent!! I have recommended her to friends who needed a family/ divorce lawyer and like me couldn't be happier! I hope to never need her services again but wouldn't think to go elsewhere. Thank you Jane!