Based on published reviews for Sari Kurland, I hired her for a help and paid $5,000.00 retainer in…read moreFebruary 2024. I request a few times appointment, and she refused to meet with me. As of today no word from her, no bill and no refund. We are all stun by her dishonesty.

Obviously she was disbarred for embezzlement so not surprising that her billing practices were…read moreunethical. Burned thru my retainer with no documentation of hours worked/bills sent (while failing to pursue important aspects of my case and then surprise-billed me after weeks of no contact for additional "work" during a time when she had already been ordered to stop practicing. Lied about her status and legal situation. Just lucky I didn't get burned as much as her other clients.

They got the job done with no major issues. Office staff were friendly and responsive, but there…read morewas some delay in getting a closing sheet from the lawyer which didn't leave us much time to ask questions or make changes from the first draft. If using a lender, I would recommend getting a quote on title insurance in advance and make sure it's competitive with other companies you're considering. In Maryland rates are not controlled so it's important to shop around. Despite the delays, everyone was knowledgeable and professional overall.

I'm thrilled I found Main Street Settlements. The…read moreprocessors Carol and Michele are delightful to work with. John Ferguson provides terrific legal advice. They provide preliminary HUD's and I've never found an error on the settlement statement. They help my clients get to closing on time and this is appreciated by everyone. I look forward to closing with them every time.

Iryna and her team helped us with our estate planning, setting up a trust. While talking about…read morethese circumstances was not pleasant, Iryna and her team were sensitive and professional throughout. It was clear that she was well-versed in the law and potential issues specific to our region, etc. We felt that she offered a very fair price for the full suite of services related to this work. We feel secure and satisfied with her work!

Wonderful service. Everything was simply laid out to my wife and I making it easy for us to…read moreunderstand. Highly recommend

Kind, professional, extremely competent, a pleasure to work with Mindy. Thanks for all your help…read morein preparing my brother's trust.

There aren't enough superlatives in the dictionary to describe the professionalism, ethics,…read morecharacter, empathy, kindness and so many services Mindy has provided for our entire family over the many years we have known and admired her. She is, and always has been, there for us when we needed her most. She was absolutely instrumental in obtaining the best possible eldercare for my mother-in-law, who is afflicted with dementia. When my wife inquired about availability for her mother in several facilities and was told there was nothing available, we contacted Mindy asking for advice. She said, "let me make a few calls." Within a few hours, we were notified that a room was available in the facility we desired the most, where before, there wasn't. So, in our minds, she is able to work "miracles." She has guided us in so many other ways, also. Most recently, she worked diligently, and on very short notice, to help us solve a very challenging and stressful issue we faced. We had to supply information and supporting documents for an issue that required completion in a matter of days. Mindy worked with me every step of the way (even late into the night) to meet the requirements successfully. Beyond being a brilliant and highly professional attorney, she is a compassionate and thoughtful advocate who truly prioritizes her clients' needs and goes above and beyond to ensure they receive the best possible care.

My experience with Eric Wexler was below expectations. I setup a consultation for a question…read morearound doing a Roth IRA conversions. It involved some partial rollovers into qualified plan from IRA preceding the conversion. I had done a bit of research but wanted an expert to validate the specifics of my situation. While other attorneys I've met with in the past on other topics have a free consultation to validate they are in a position to help; Eric charges $250 for the initial conversation which is an in person meeting. He doesn't offer a first 5-10 minute phone discussion to ensure he is a fit or the need. After about a week, he called to say what I was specifically trying to do wouldn't work. I requested him to send any specific reference to the law section; IRS publication; or articles as his evaluation was contrary to what I was finding myself. He said he would send me something, but never got back to me. There was some additional up and back with questions as I sent him some IRS material after he never got back to me per above. Eric is not responsive, going weeks without a reply. He emailed me on Nov 9th apologizing that he'd been on a big project, and would reply soon. It is now Dec 2nd and still not heard. My perception is that my question was not in Eric's wheelhouse, familiarity with current rulings regarding rollovers to qualified plans from an IRA of earnings, leaving the basis behind in an IRA. In the end I felt like I wasted time and $250 without clarity. To his credit, at least he never asked for more than the initial consultation fee. But regardless I still feel as though I don't have a solid answer and would he would have been better for him to simply decline to engage on the topic during the initial meeting if this wasn't the type of thing he could get to resolve quickly or he didn't have bandwidth.

We came to Eric for a will, trust, etc. after our State Farm agent recommended him. He is very…read moregenerous with his time, charging a flat fee instead of by the hour. Eric kindly also answered a lot of estate planning questions for my dad, and furthermore recommended my dad use an attorney where he lives, instead of keeping the business for himself. He also explained why we do not, in fact need a trust. I also really like that his flat fee included him retaining a copy of our notarized will, just in case we ever have a house fire or the like.

Hal just did the settlement for the purchase of our first home. I can't say enough about how great…read morehe is and his willingness to go above and beyond to meet the needs of both parties. He is efficient and thorough and has a sense of humor; all important things. On top of all of this, Hal offers affordable and competitive prices. I will definitely refer friends and family to Hal and we will definitely use him again in the future.

In my business I deal with a lot of settlement attorneys. Hal is far and away the best I've ever…read moredealt with. He is knowledgeable, responsive, and is also the least expensive. I know that when I refer a client to Hal I will get the title work quickly and if there are any issues he will let me know so there are no surprises. Hal does a lot of the work himself! Unlike a lot of attorneys who just conduct the settlement and delegate everything else. Unfortunately Hal doesn't do closings in DC or Virginia so I can't refer him all my business.

Susan Eleff did a splendid job helping me and my wife prepare for the things we face as we grow…read moreolder. Setting our plans in order has brought us peace of mind.

Susan was wonderful to work with for our estate planning. She's knowledgeable, patient, and took…read morethe time to answer every question. We felt especially supported as an LGBTQ+ family. She made the entire process smooth and ensured our documents were clear, complete, and well-organized. Highly recommend.

Wow I just called Dawn for will and estate planning and she really took the time to explain the…read moreoptions to me and the importance behind each of them. Thank you so much Dawn! I would highly recommend as she really thinks about your situation and customizes what you need.

I spoke with Dawn Dale about questions I had concerning a trust. She spent a serious amount of time…read moregetting my complete information and explaining in clear and understandable detail about my options. Amazing to find a professional who takes the time to give such personalized attention to a client and then inform them about all their options. She is simply the best.