I have dealt with Cogent Law Group and Tom over the years and found them to be responsive and…read moreknowledgeable in the law concerning corporations, LLCs, crypto, and patents. They have other areas of practice that I have yet to use personally. For a multidisciplinary law firm, their rates are very reasonable! Tom keeps the overhead expenses low and passes those savings on to the clients. They offer free consultations and will pass you on to a more specialized law firm if they don't have the expertise that you need.

As a real estate agent, I've referred several of my clients to Tom and Cogent Law over the past few…read moreyears, and everyone has always raved about their experiences with him. I've found that Tom is able to offer exemplary service, without necessarily charing the exorbitant prices that other larger firms need to charge. Highly recommend Tom and Cogent Law!

Carolyn is a wonderful attorney and a supportive, understanding human being. I am truly grateful…read morethat I had the opportunity to work with her. I spoke with several attorneys before making my decision, and from our very first phone call I could tell she was different. She did not rush the conversation or treat it like just another case, she listened carefully, understood the details of my situation, and provided thoughtful, practical advice right away. That first call lasted more than half an hour, and after it, I knew I wanted her to represent me. My divorce case was long and challenging, and Carolyn was exceptional throughout the entire process. She handled many responsibilities beyond what was expected and always remained solution-focused. At times, the mediator and the opposing attorney were difficult to work with, and there were even moments when it felt like she was doing more than her share just to keep the process moving forward. She was always accessible, I could reach her quickly whenever needed, we spent hours discussing important details, and she consistently responded to my emails in minutes. I was going through an extremely difficult time financially and emotionally, and Carolyn was incredibly supportive. Even during periods when I struggled to make payments, she continued to work hard and never pressured me. In fact, there were times when she first asked whether I was financially okay before even mentioning her fees. That says a lot about her character, she is not money-centered; she genuinely cares about her clients as people. There were moments when I shared my sadness and emotional struggles, and she was supportive like a friend and, at times, almost like a therapist. She guided me with honesty and professionalism, sometimes telling me things that were difficult to hear, but that honesty is exactly what makes her such an exceptional attorney. She does not sugarcoat reality; she is direct, logical, and always focused on achieving the best possible outcome. In the end, we were able to reach an agreement, and my divorce is now finalized. I truly owe this result in large part to Carolyn's dedication, intelligence, and steady guidance. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs not only a highly skilled and successful attorney, but also a genuinely kind and compassionate human being.

Carolyn breaks legalese down and makes it understandable…read more She attentive, she moves efficiently, and she's thorough. She drafted a prenup for my partner and I that we both felt really good about and helped us go through the process without losing our minds. :) She's friendly and curious and thoughtful to boot - it's nice to work with someone who's both very professionally competent and also kind.

Vanessa Carpenter Lourie and her team provide excellent service, I am extremely happy we did…read morebusiness together. Five years ago I became involved in a housing-related case and Vanessa stuck by our side every step of the way. She is smart and has been practicing law for decades so she has many connections in the DC legal world. I would highly recommend hiring Vanessa for any legal issue, she is determined to always get the best for her clients.

My family hired Vanessa Carpenter Lourie approximately 2 1/2 years ago to help us with a TOPA case…read morein our childhood home in Wash, DC. This case became very long and ugly. It involved many individuals and was extremely complex. Vanessa was our guiding light through this mess with her professionalism and integrity and her staff was wonderful. If you need someone who will guide you through a complicated, frustrating ordeal, she will certainly do it. We owe her a great deal more than money for what she did for us.

Met with Mr. Battino. While the call was helpful, it didn't specifically address the questions I…read morecame to him for. He also covered some basic information that wasn't helpful, although I let him know at the start of the call that I had been a landlord for 20 years, some of the basic information (rent determination) wasn't helpful. He talked the entire time with very little opportunity to ask questions, etc.

I found Aaron to be inexperienced. He followed protocol. Was never creative. Didn't show…read moreconfidence. Can't believe I paid this guy. I should have not. All he did was send one lousy letter, that did absolutely nothing! He is only looking to make money off you. Also, he talks too much. So, if you're on the phone with him, cut him off, otherwise, he will charge you when that time is simple time wasted.

Melissa Washington and her team leave no stone unturned when advocating for their clients. I didn't…read moreget one lawyer, I got a team of lawyers. They are extremely responsive and, as a result, I was able to keep a level head in a tough, emotional, and exasperating situation. In less than two months, Melissa and her team obtained a large settlement (including benefits) for me. The firm is passionate about righting wrongs and, also, offer the fairest fee structure. One of the top trial attorneys in labor/employment law recommended Melissa Washington and The Washington Law Firm. The attorney advised that if she needed a lawyer to represent her in an employment action, she would chose Melissa. I can't think of a stronger recommendation, and I whole-heartedly agree.

From the owner: The Washington Law Firm PLLC is an employment law firm dedicated to representing employees,…read moreincluding executives and partners, in all industries and across all professions, who have suffered discrimination or retaliation or have not been paid fairly for their work. The Washington Law Firm also handles a variety of professional and executive compensation and benefits matters, including the negotiation of employment contracts, severance agreements, and restrictive covenants. Ms. Pierre-Louis Washington has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in 2017, 2018, 2020-2021, LawDragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment Lawyers in 2020, and a Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion in 2021. The Washington Law Firm is committed to achieving exceptional results for each of its clients and ensuring workplace fairness for all employees.

Dropped an email never heard from any one so cant write as how was my experience dealing with this…read morelaw firm. Today April 28 got a call from law office we spoke for 15 minutes about my petition and I felt very pressured to change the star rating to some thing else as she is used to of all five star rating. After our discussion, I felt that she was too expensive highest from all I spoke to for just filling two forms in CEAC and felt really ripped off. I requested her to send me data via email which she never did. I just got a email in the evening from her that she cannot process my petition. This law office was too expensive and just pressuring me to change the star rating. Well she can claim any amount she likes to charge but any one with some IQ will not retain her too expensive. I am glad I am not retaining her in any way.

It has been a great pleasure working with Julie Zhang, Rachel Wei and the team…read more As the first-time family-based green card applicants, we were nervous about what to do, particularly with the immigration polices uncertainties during the period of government administration changes. The kindness, encouragement, patience, and professional support offered by this team over the entire process has been invaluable for us. It is the team's detail-oriented approach, flawless document preparation, and timely hands-on help that enabled us to receive EAD, AP, and Green card approvals as expected, and the entire process to complete with less than four months. Before deciding to work with the Oliver-Zhang Law, we had contacted a few law firms, but not until after we were impressed by Rachel in a consultation could we believe that we found a representation that we can rely on. During the hour-long session, Rachel showed her deep knowledge in immigration law, addressed our questions/concerns in a simple and easy-to-understand way; the path forward was highlighted clearly and convincing. Over the course of preparation, the communication channel has been clear, and the team has always been ready to provide timely guidance and support; when we were frustrated by the challenges and delays in preparation of the required supporting documents, Rachel and Annjelika have been always available with encouragement and support. On all the major activities along the case process, guidance on what to do has always been clear, and advice on DOs and DON'Ts has been always provided in detail and timely manner. When receiving the USCIS interview notice we were kind of stressed, but the stress was soon relieved after the mock interview session, which was so well prepared, thorough, and informative. Again, we were deeply impressed by the professionalism of the lawyers who attended the training session, who provided so many valuable advice, and invaluable encouragement. Julie's presence during the USCIS Interview offering her timely support was certainly another credit to the reliable services of the law firm. Once again, we appreciate Rachel and Julie's experience and knowledge in immigration laws, and Annjelika's continuous support and always keeping things on track. We strongly recommend the immigration law representation by the law firm of Oliver-Zhang Law.

Gerben IP took our family run firm through the trademark process with little effort on our part. We…read morereceived regular updates on the status of our trademark application as well as thoughtful suggestions on what protections we could expect. The price for Gerben's services seemed very reasonable as a one-time fee considering the value we've received.

In 2010, I tried to patent something, he took my money and didn't get back to me for a year. By…read morethat time, I was struggling to pay bills and was trying to buy a car. I didn't have the extra money he demanded. All lawyers I used in the past made me pay total amount upfront. I regret not getting my service as I only have a few years left. My life would have been different

I worked with Jeff on an employment-related matter. He is first class all the way. Very…read moreresponsive. Very good at listening and communicating. Good at strategizing and explaining legal issues in lay person's terms. He worked diligently and efficiently to get me a very satisfactory result relatively quickly. I would trust him with any legal matter within his field of expertise.

I recently consulted Jeff Rhodes for a simple yet important employment matter. He has been great to…read morework with, he responded to my initial inquiry quickly over email/phone and it was on a Sunday! I was able to place a deposit quickly and my consultation occured within same day. Jeff was patient with my situation and was able to co-create a plan for swift action. My situation was resolved within 2 weeks, and there was a lag due to communication issues with the other party involved. I highly recommend Jeff for employment situations that need TLC. His rates are reasonable, given his personalized delivery of legal services.

I live in Delaware and needed an attorney in Virginia, so I was fortunate to find Steven Krieger…read more He responded to my inquiry quickly and was professional from the start. His communication was clear and timely throughout the process, which I really appreciated. Although I ultimately decided not to move forward with additional legal action, he was very helpful in guiding me through my situation and providing thoughtful insight. I would highly recommend him to others in need of legal assistance. ________________________________________

Steven Krieger law has assisted me for a couple of years now with my Will, Power of Attorney, and…read moremy Advanced Medical Directive. They have always been very helpful and attentive to my needs for multiple edits that I have needed and with the original documents. They have gone as far as not to charge me on some of my minor edits. They have responded to my email request late in the evening. Their rates for preparing these documents are very reasonable!