The Buchanan Group helped to create a planning and engagement strategy, through a series of…read morefacilitated discussions for my nonprofit. Once we had agreed upon our messaging, approach, and implementation we were able to bring in the people who are responsible for day-to-day communications whether it be developing and managing social media, and other outreach activities so that this could be presented to those who fund the program, as well as implement engaging strategies on a day-to-day basis. The benefits are that the Buchanan group is able to tailor both the facilitation and expert recommendations so that we have our very own plans, strategy, and processes so that communications can be fully managed in-house. The staff also provided special training for those who may be in particular roles whether they speak to the media, or managing social media on a day-to-day basis. This substantially lowered our costs and increased greater efficacy and impact.

I attended a Social Media Strategy Session - Erin and her team not only had great content covering…read morethe general applications of social media towards my business (which I desperately needed) but created a sharing environment where I learned just as much from the other attendees as well. I'd take another strategy session with them in the future and recommend others do the same.

I discovered Forbes Printing in 2015 and have been using them ever since. A local owned business,…read morerun by two people who are very knowledgeable about what they are doing. They are flexible and very willing to help with design and answering any questions that I have. I have used them for everything from designing flyers, printing business cards, to ordering banners and other promotional items. They are always honest and upfront. I highly recommend them!

From the owner: Business Printing, Graphic Design, Signs and Banners, Mailing Services, Promotional Product…read more A Business Communications Company

Dr. nosiri is amazing. In just a few sessions she completely changed my mindset about public…read morespeaking. Highly recommended!

From the owner: Public Speaking Classes, Self Esteem Counseling, Confidence Coaching, Interview Skills Training,…read morePublic Speaking Training, Presentation Skills Lessons, Self Esteem Workshops, Public Speaking Courses, Family Communication Coaching, Counselor, Consultant

I used them in a previous tax season (yes, this is a late review!) and had a good experience. My…read moretaxes are usually quite simple so I usually do them myself. But that year, after a parent died, I didn't understand how to account for the various incomes and TurboTax was asking me questions I couldn't even begin to answer. So, I called around to to find a local CPA. The woman on the phone was very nice and I told her my issues. The only reason I knocked off a star is because she couldn't (wouldn't?) give me a rate on the phone, which I found unsettling. But I made an appointment with Hugh anyway, because I was desperate and about the miss my extension deadline. Once there, thought, I felt much better. The staff and Hugh, were pleasant and courteous. The staff let me use their printer for the stuff I could print off at home. Hugh sat down with me and after some quick friendly banter, we were straight to work. It didn't take long because my taxes were still relatively simple. I thought the price was fair (although I had no idea what to expect), as I was paying for some peace of mind and a big ol' refund! He gave me a folder with all of my documents and printouts, and he filed my taxes right there. It was a relief for me. I will be returning to his services next year because again my taxes will be more difficult than usual. I will give an update sometime in 2024!

Worst firm ever. Fouled our taxes up from beginning to end. I caught the error and took it back…read moreto them and they charged us to correct. Have tied up thousands of dollars with IRS and Maryland that we have been waiting months to get back. Everything they did was terrible. Communication was terrible. We actually had to drive to the office to speak to them as they did not return calls. Still dealing with this in August. Stay far away from these people.

I am beyond pleased with my experience. He is knowledgeable, empathetic, and supportive. Most…read moreimportantly he listens. Prior to moving forward with my divorce, I contracted Mr. Thomas regarding my situation. After a lengthy conversation, I decided I needed a little more time. Several months later when I was ready to move forward, he was right there. He walks you through the process, advises of all of your options, and most of all he was supportive throughout the entire process. He interacts with your experience and followed by sound advice. I felt like he was not just an attorney but somewhat of a counselor which help keep me mentally sane. He was able to get my divorce finalized in 6 months. I highly recommend James Thomas is you want an attorney that is going to treat you like a person and not a dollar sign.

I want to give a strong recommendation for Cherice Antoinette a creative media consultant and…read moredigital media project coordinator. My vision was drafted and implemented just as I shared. She is super thorough, detailed, organized and also very resourceful when it comes to getting the job done. I definitely feel my money was a worthy investment hiring her.

From the owner: We specialize in project coordination and mass media communication services exclusively for…read morecorporate executives. While other agencies juggle multiple clients with generic approaches, we focus on understanding the unique pressures and time constraints C-suite leaders face. We become an extension of your executive team, handling everything from strategic project coordination to final execution across all media channels. What sets us apart is our deep understanding of corporate dynamics and message precision. Our streamlined processes ensure your vision gets executed flawlessly while you focus on running your business. Ready to elevate your corporate communications? Contact us to discuss how we can transform your media strategy and execution.

I retained Mr. Valente for a complicated medical malpractice case involving the permanent blinding…read moreof my left eye and lifelong issues with recurring symptoms that threaten the need to have the eye removed. The malpractice involved was clear, easily identified, and devastatingly damaging to me. I received a vastly insufficient settlement dollar amount. I received a settlement despite Mr. Valente's negative input; without his input, which resulted in underestimated damages communicated during arbitration of my case, I almost surely would have been awarded a higher and more commensurate-with-damages level of compensation based on the facts. Some of the issues I faced while retaining Mr. Valente follow: Mr. Valente utterly failed to accurately assess my economic and non-economic damages . The arbitration process was extremely premature: my damages were not fully established by any means or standard; It was his responsibility to understandnd and effectively convey the extent of damages to me and to the defendent's counsel as well as to a jury at trial. There is no evidence of preparation of my case for trial, as he was contracted to facilitate. Instead, he negotiated a small-in-proportion to my damages settlement. The facts suggest that Mr. Valente lacked the necessary resources as an attorney in the process of establishing a new practice, to represent me successfully or effectively. For example lack of knowledge of my case' details, failure to obtain appropriate expert witnesses in preparation of trial, and an overall failure to retain the facts of my case as presented to him by me in our few meetings and many email communications. Mr. Valente did not attend my deposition during which I gave testimony about my experiences with medical malpractice and it's impact on my life. He also failed to obtain a copy of the deposition's transcript. Since my testimony contained in that transcript formed the basis for my case, Mr. Valente was unable to plan an appropriate case strategy. Mr. Valente retained hundreds of dollars from my settlement in addition to his 40 percent fee for expenses alledged but not factually incurred. One such expense was approximately $800 for the never obtained deposition transcript. Many times, Mr. Valente did not reply to requests for information or respond to information that I provided He failed to inform me of over thirty legal motions pertaining to my case over a 14-month period. I self-discovered these motions and documents which formed an outline of how my case was proceeding in the discovery process online months after the fact. As a result of Mr. Valente's failure to keep me informed about my case, the defense attorney was permitted to interrogate any and all healthcare providers that I was currently visiting or had seen for health concerns in the past for any kind of treatment without my knowledge or participation, a clear violation of HIPAA security laws. Mr. Valente or someone in his employ forged my signature on numerous letters sent to the defendent's attorneys permitting the privacy-violating process to take place. Specifically, the letters stated that I had "no intention" of quashing defense' motion to interview my doctors. Thus, the motion was granted. In fact, I had no idea that defense counsel would be permitted to invade my health care related privacy in such a broadly delineated manner. This practice has been prevented as a violation of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) patient privacy law by many U.S. courts. Mr. Valente, was legally required to inform and offer me my right to file a motion to quash the procedure in order to start the process of a legal determination for its necessity by the court system. When I questioned him about it, he indicated that it was insignificant. Perhaps it was not significant to Mr. Valente, however it was my protected Healthcare information at issue. I would say that precludes Mr. Valente from making a moral judgment about its significance. The current law "says" it is not his legal right to do so without consulting with me. Valente became evasively (and ineffectually) defensive in his written communications to me after I learned of the seriousness of his failures. Mr. Valente was deceitful, non-responsive and ultimately refused to respond to my direct questions concerning issues that I had after the settlement, as new facts emerged about his shortcomings in representing me in the case. I would under no circumstance recommend Mr. Valente to anyone. I have filed formed complaints against him with two separate legal bars. Ultimately, working with him was a damaging, galling and self-defeating experience.

My husband contacted The Valente Law Group when I tripped over a piece of cinder block in the…read morewalkway carelessly placed in front of a grocery store to hold the carts in line. I was taken by ambulance to the ER and treated for a shoulder injury which caused me pain for a year. Joseph Chandlee handled my case diligently and worked to achieve a just settlement. It took a long time to finalize the case as the store's insurance company was being resistant; however, Mr. Chandlee held their feet to the fire. I was pleased with the outcome.