Great law firm, excellent experience working with folks at their Minneapolis, Phoenix, and Los…read moreAngeles office locations. Cases involve employment, consumer, and high-stakes business locations.

Let me start by saying: I have not used the services of this law firm. I did not ever contact them,…read moreor give them my info. I am not their client. My one star review is based on the fact that they made unwarranted calls to me, and on a holiday no less. This firm called me early on the morning of Christmas Eve. When I tried to return this mystery call - I was greeted with a voice recording telling me that their office is closed for the holidays. Gee, I wonder why. Maybe because people do not want to be bothered during this time. Very unprofessional. I can't speak on their practices but I would stay away from a company that calls clients (and strangers like me) on Christmas Eve!

I am so impressed with Baillon Thome Jozwiak & Wanta because of their track record of winning…read morecases, and the kind of cases they take on. They are a law firm that are for the people and they really want to help people that have been wronged by their employers or wronged by dishonest businesses. I also have known one of the lawyers for almost 20 years, and have met his partners and most of his colleagues. They are all really honest, kind, and caring people who genuinely want to help those in need. And at the same time they are all extremely intelligent and passionate about the work that they do. I have also visited their offices many times. The work environment is very positive with a great energy. As a guest, I always feel very welcomed into their offices from the moment I arrive at reception. The office as a whole (interns, assistants, receptionist and lawyers) are all treated as valuable members of a team, which says so much about a company. Baillon, Thome, Jozwiak, Wanta and their team are are amazing lawyers and do their best to help every client. I encourage you to read the "not recommended" Yelp reviews from actual clients, who had never written a Yelp review, but were motivated to do so because of the great services they received. These reviews are very informative about the service and experience you can expect from Baillon Thome Jozwiak and Wanta.

Wanta Thome wasted a great deal of my time, and I understand they have great reviews - so I don't…read moretake putting a 1 star lightly because I appreciate good business. *** BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE - THEY DEMAND 40% CONTINGENCEY FEE FOR PRE-LITIGATION WHICH IS HIGHER THAN USUAL, AND IT GETS WORSE*** I was referred by AI which maybe was my first mistake - but the website looked legitimate and the language seemed to match what I was looking for. I was on the website, and, without acting - a calendar popped up. I was strong-armed into booking an appointment with Carla the intake Lead. Well I book it, but then in the morning Carla e-mails me and tells me she's kicking it down to an entry level intake employee - which I resisted because my case is complex and I wanted someone with experience. Well I didn't get my way, the firm insisted that I get a greenhorn. The new intake person ended up getting fired or quit, but not before wasting my time. The first call was a standard 25 minutes and I submitted a timeline for her as well. 6 days later I get a text saying "Since you're not fired, we can't represent you, but reach out to us immediately if you DO get fired." Those were exactly the terms of rejecting me and leaving the door open. Well a few weeks later my employer ramps up the shenanigans threatening to fire me, then finally does - so I reach back out as instructed. The file is re-opened at Wanta, I'm told GREAT NEWS the attorney is taking a look! Then I had an attorney Kristan call me for another intake. I took the time to send her a detailed updated timeline. She called back with a retainer offer on another day and asked me to open it on the phone. I questioned the high fee and the fact that Wanta Thome will NOT coordinate with EEOC or NLRB inquiries/charges. Compared to what the website says, this seems to make no sense for an employee who did diligence before getting fired who already wants to use those agencies to help out his co-workers and himself. What's disturbing is the amount of wasted time. I TOLD THEM RIGHT AWAY ON THE PHONE AND IN MY TIMELINE THAT I HAVE AN NLRB CHARGE AND EEOC INQUIRY!!! IT TOOK THEM 45 DAYS TO REALIZE IT. I could have been told that initially, it could have been listed on the website in some form. Nobody on the planet it my situation would read the website and be led to believe anything otherwise. The intake process was wonky. Kristen on multiple phone calls assumed I was in Minnesota WHEN I CLEARLY AM IN CHICAGO and corrected her multiple times. They're just not paying full attention. ALSO she said She'd have to ask the partners about the EEOC/NLRB clause in the contract - she said she can't speak with them for 5 days because they're "away" -- I'm sorry, You have a huge law firm in multiple states - and the top 2 partners are going to be off the radar for a week? Do they meditate in the far east? That makes no sense. I respect any attorney's decision to decline a case for whatever reason - but at no point was I led to believe anything other than WANTA THOME IS THE PERFECT FIRM TO REPRESENT ME. I knew it was a wonky process but I told myself - as long as I get retained and they can help me - it'll be worth it. I was wrong. They offered to retain me - and all I said was "hey - do they mind doing something that their website makes it seem like they would totally do?" Advice to the firm - don't put Retaliation, Wrongful Termination, Discrimination on your website if you're not going to coordinate with NLRB or EEOC. Just put in big letters at the top "WE WANT TO SEND A LETTER FOR A HIGH FEE AND IF IT DOESNT WORK WE'RE BACKING OUT." A severe waste of my time - it's not OK - I'll never get it back. They don't really pay attention. I'm not sure what types of cases these reviews come or if they're incentivezed to send them in - but for the sake of helping people who need help - if you see any of these warning signs, consider going somewhere else. IM SO GLAD I DIDNT SIGN THAT RETAINER WITHOUT FIGHTING FOR A SENSIBLE CONTRACT. Change your website

Ryan Osterholm and the entire OFT Law team are specialized experts in their field. Ryan handled my…read moremother's foodborne illness case with skill, compassion and clear communication. He was upfront about details, answered our questions promptly and guided us step by-step until the case was settled to our satisfaction. There was no payment required for service until the case was amicably resolved. Ryan has great social skills and knows all the right people. Without hesitation, we highly recommend him and the OFT Food Safety and Injury Lawyers to anyone dealing with foodborne illness. Five stars are not enough!

From the owner: Our law firm focuses on foodborne illnesses and other food safety legal matters. Our attorneys have…read morehelped with outbreaks throughout the country, and have helped with cases like E. coli outbreaks, Salmonella outbreaks, Cyclospora outbreaks, Listeria outbreaks, and other foodborne illnesses. Our attorneys also assist with personal injury matters such as auto accidents and bicycle accidents.

First let me say that I found Doug Miller on Yelp and decided to reach out based on a couple…read morereviews I saw. He spoke with me initially for quite a while (without charging me-not sure I should say that), but he did. He was very clear on what he would do and how much it would cost me and returned a very comprehensive, clear, and concise memo on the who/what/where/why of my situation. He then followed through with answering my questions and discussed the next steps. I really could go on about the great care/service I received as well as his knowledge of real estate law (he even went beyond what I expected him to review)! I would highly recommend him for real estate legal advice. Also, would like to mention his quick turnaround on phone calls and work product-feels like a rarity these days. Thanks again, Doug!

Doug is a knowledgeable and competent real estate attorney. Doug went out of his way to provide me…read morelegal advice and pointed me in the right direction for a solution. I highly recommend Doug for all you real estate law needs.

I phoned this law firm, after having called 8 others, with no one bothering to return my calls. The…read morefollowing morning after leaving a message, attorney Todd Gadtke returned my call. While not being able to take my case, as his practice is limited to mainly Lemon law cases, he nonetheless spent 40 minutes speaking with me, regarding my case & options. This... with no compensation whatsoever! Who/what attorney does this? An attorney with empathy, integrity, morals & concern for others, that's who! A good man! Now... this really put a dent in my belief, and that of many others... that most attorneys ride along on the underbelly of a fungus, that inhabits the bottom of slime-dwelling creatures! A welcome breath of fresh air-- a refreshing belief in the remaining good in humanity. If you're looking for someone to represent you with intelligence, loyalty and empathy, look no further than this exceptional law firm! I am honored to wholeheartedly recommend them, as the best of the best!

Sure, we all know the majority of lawyers are parasitic creatures that crawl among us, and…read moreunfortunately, we must interact with said creatures occasionally. Rob Gadtke is no exception. He stumbled his way through my worker's compensation case. This is the best example of the exemplary and compassionate legal representation I received: When I asked about the months' worth of wages I had lost, he said in essence that I was SOL. He would not pursue my lost wages because there was not enough cash in it for him.

This company is under the Strategic Financial Solutions umbrella which was charged with fraudulent…read morebusiness practices: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/07/business/strategic-financial-solutions-lawsuit-ryan-sasson.html Essentially the majority of the payments go towards fees and very little actually goes towards debt settlement of any kind. Personally, I was about 8k in payments in (recovered ~4k of it) when I learned it was effectively a scam. Due to the state of things when I ultimately got out, I ended up having to file bankruptcy.

Sent this to the attorney's office since I have been unable to contact you for 5 weeks:…read moreTo whom it may concern: On May 18, 2024 I reached out to Northstar Legal Group for help consolidating my loans. My enrolled debt amounted to 31,536.14. I agreed to pay Northstar legal group 571.00 a month for their services. I was instructed to avoid answering all calls from debt collectors while a team of legal personnel would be negotiating on my behalf a settlement with them. Time progresses and I continued to pay 571.00 monthly. On 12/9/2023 a loan was taken out by Northstar Legal Group through Versara Lending for a total of 18,200.00 under my name. My payments of 571.00 a month are now being directed to Versara Lending. To this very day there has been no progress in a settlement for a loan of 22,000.00 through Lending club, a loan I enrolled with Northstar Lending Group. I am receiving multiple calls on a daily basis from debt collectors. Calls are even coming to my work- a hospital operating room control desk reserved solely for surgical matters and concerns. My credit score is completely shot. Everytime I try and reach out to Northstar Legal Group I am put on hold for over 45 minutes and am never connected to anybody. The one time someone answered the phone she pretended not to hear me. I never get replies through their Northstar portal app and never get replies via email aside from please "call us". Today August 17th 2024 I drove an hour to their office on Washington ave Minneapolis. Their website said they were open until 5pm. I could not even find an entrance to their office. I am so concerned financially. Do I continue paying 571.00 a month indefinitely? Please, please help me. Thank you so much! Sincerely Dominic Bourbeau