Hook Law Center

My husband and I moved to Williamsburg, VA in 2015 from Northern Virginia. We are an older couple…read morein mid 70's and early 80's. 2 years ago we finally decided it was time to put our estate in Trust. We attended several talks from local estate planners. Met with 2 local firms that have excellent repetitions. After all this we finally met with Trey Parker and Victoria Bowling at Carrell Blanton Ferris & Associates. My husband (who practiced law until he retired) and I finally found our law firm and lawyers we felt would represent us in every way we needed. They instructed us through the process. Every question and concern we had was met with clear and helpful responses. They guided us through what we needed to know about creating a Trust, what we needed to consider about our estate, discussed our future and our family needs. We learned to follow and trust their suggestions. We hired them. There was an agreed upon cost and it was clear what we would receive in return. We occasionally have questions regarding how to handle certain things, we always receiving a response to our emails. Most recently we were considering hiring a financial adviser firm which we didn't feel quite comfortable about using. We received information that gave us options to consider. With the most recent stock market decline we are again pleased we had their recommendations. I know Trey and Victoria are always there for us now and as we age. Their age, professional knowledge and honesty brings comfort to my husband and me. I was disappointed to see a one star review and felt I needed to share my thoughts about our experience.

From the owner: Carrell Blanton Ferris & Associates, PLC is a Virginia law firm practicing in Estate Planning &…read moreAdministration, Elder Law, Business Law & Trustee Services.

Oast & Taylor PLC

1.8

The knowledge and ease of working with the attorneys and staff really made difficult tasks more…read moremanageable. I am grateful that I trusted them to handle what I couldn't. I feel I was communicated in an honest and direct manner. Questions were answered in an appropriate timeframe. Other friends have had the same interactions. It is disheartening that these reviews don't reflect that.

Stay away from Bradley Brickhouse and the firm he works for. I hired him for a case and after…read moreretaining him, his demeanor quickly changed. Rude, dishonest, and fabricated false billing. Save yourself and stay away from him and his firm.

Virginia Beach Law Group

1.9

(7 reviews)

Do Not hire these people. Lisa Woodward lied to me, deceived me, mislead me and outright misguided…read moreme all to increase her billing charges and failed to advocate for me. These people give lawyers a bad name. Do NOT hire these crooks. *UPDATE* They are such terrible lawyers, the managing partner shares defamation and possibly privileged information on yelp. Do not do business with these people Thank you for making me a rich man David, Lawsuit is being filed presently by an actual lawyer.

I WOULD GIVE ZERO STARS! This attorney, David Johnson of Virginia Beach Law Group left me DEAD IN…read moreTHE WATER when he did not show up for a meeting that was scheduled and paid for weeks in advance. I called his office for my scheduled appointment, and his secretary told me that he was in the office with another client, and he would call me back. An hour goes by, I call back to get an idea of when I would hear from him and was told this time that he was out of the office for the day, and that he didn't want to proceed with my meeting or case because his case load was too full. Backstory - we had previously spoken to this attorney about our case, so he was completely aware of our needs and requested more docs once we received them, we received them and sent them in advance, which prompted this second scheduled meeting. I'm just saying if you knew your case load was too full to handle my case, you should have denied it when the 2nd meeting was initially scheduled and not had us pay in advance for it. Even if he couldn't handle the case, he could have given some sort of courtesy direction on what the next step would be, or how I could somehow help myself. ***So, WARNING TO ALL*** if you have something that's HOT and needs attention , dont bet on this guy to even show up for you. SHAMEFUL!

Mahoney & Richmond

I worked with Nicole Thurston, Joy and Nancy and they were all amazing to work with. They went…read moreabove and beyond to help me fight in my custody battle and my son is now doing excellent. They cared about the outcome of our case showed how much they cared. He has straight A's, on the Principal's list and getting college offers and letters from congressmen to congratulate him for his success. We would not have gotten this far if was not for this legal team fighting day and night to give us the best possible outcome. Thank you all for everything you have done for our family. Sincerely, Tamara

From the owner: Mahoney & Richmond continues the tradition of providing top-tier representation in family law, from…read morehigh-end equitable distribution to simple adoptions. The firm is committed to helping its clients obtain the best possible results, no matter what their circumstances may be. While this may mean victories in court, the attorneys of M&R Law work with clients to explore all methods of conflict resolution.

Melone Hatley

2.6

(5 reviews)

Melone Hatley was such a great resource for answering my questions and pursuing a delicate family…read morematter. They took the time to address my concerns before I even retained their services. THIS is what a law firm should be -- people over billable hours. Thank you, Melone Hatley, for being there when I needed you.

While Victoria appeared eager to help, my overall experience did not align with the reputation of…read moreMalone Hatley or my expectations as a client. On multiple occasions, I requested that my spouse be contacted. I was told this would happen, but to my knowledge, it never did. I was also asked to spend significant time preparing financial documents, narratives, and other case information. Later, while preparing my settlement, I was repeatedly asked for the same information by phone and text. I was told it was "cheaper for you to just answer my questions," which made the time I invested gathering those materials feel unnecessary. Despite investing nearly $10,000 in legal fees, I did not feel my case made meaningful progress toward mediation or divorce. My biggest concern was the lack of communication. Even after requesting it by phone and in writing, I was never provided a clear timeline, an explanation of the process, or realistic expectations for next steps. Navigating separation after experiencing a physical attack by my spouse was already extremely difficult. During that time, I needed proactive communication, guidance, and confidence that my case was moving forward. Unfortunately, that was not my experience. I left feeling disappointed by the lack of follow-through, transparency, and overall case management.

Alperin Law

4.3

(6 reviews)

Called to check on availability and pricing. I spoke with Jessica, her response was, "Initial…read moreconsult $395. Baseline $1,750 and up." When I ask more details regarding availability (turn around for a simple will/POA), she couldn't/wouldn't tell me. Stated, "That will be discussed during initial consult." I ask more details about pricing and she repeated the above. My response, "Thank you & have a nice day."

Update to recent review the owner reached out to me and apologized for what happened, and they…read moreissued a full refund for the initial consultation we had. I applaud them for making it right.

Ernest Law Group

4.2

Olga did an amazing job in getting the insurance company to pay out the max allowed by the policy…read more I'm glad I didn't accept their initial offer to cover just the car repairs and ER visit!

Amy was patient, kind and supportive during a long. difficult divorce process. She was responsive…read moreand explained things carefully and respectfully. I'm grateful that I had her walking me through the process.

CTR Group

3.7

(7 reviews)

Came here looking for employment and found Brittany Clarke who was professional and polite. We…read morestarted my journey that day. She communicated with me daily, throughout the whole process. She was dedicated and determined to find me an assignment. She is beyond awesome and glad I met her. My business is upcoming and then I will be on my way to steal Brittany from you guys!!!!

Overall the company does a great job with placements. During my hiring process Sina was in contact…read morewith me and very attentive to ensure I had everything needed in a timely manner. After starting in my position the staff was helpful with showing me how things were completed. It is amazing to have a company that celebrates birthdays with cakes and has regular cookouts and potlucks.

AppleOne Employment Services

4.2

(5 reviews)

Applied with agency for employment assistance…read more Agency rescheduled virtual appointment time and date placed by me online. After rushing through first half of day to prepare for virtual meeting, linked into their Zoom link for scheduled 30 minute meeting. Sat for 30 minutes with microphone and camera on waiting on someone to connect. No one came online from their side. There was zero text, e-mail, nor phone call before, during, or after the designated time. If this is how AppleOne does business, then I cannot honestly recommend their supposed service to anyone else.

They find you great jobs also the people are very nice…read more Great company to get help with finding a job.

Eggleston Services

(2 reviews)

I'm in the midst of a major purge. As a part of the purge, I had bags of documents that needed…read moreshredding. I have 2 good shredders. But the amount of time it would require was overwhelming, Eggleston Shredding & Document Center came to the rescue. The timing has to be quick. Drop Off service is only available from 9 - 2 M-F. My visiting son had to work from home on Friday. He would be leaving on Sunday. So I worked till midnight going through the bags to separate the trash from the shredding items so he could get them in the vehicle ready to leave early the next morning. The Shredding & Documents Center is located on N Military Highway. The building doesn't face Military Highway but it's a very visible presence. There is a large drive through at the front of the building with numerous trash cans, similar to our city recycling bins, sitting out front. Walk into a very large lobby with a cashier style glass covered area with a friendly employee behind. She instructed us to take a bin, empty our bags and containers into it, then bring the container inside to pay. If I had known the size of the bin I could have saved the time in separating junk mail. The bin could handle a huge amount of documents. The cost, $45 per bin, was unbelievable. What a tremendous amount of time was saved for such a small cost. The employee explained that the bin would be taken immediately back & dumped into the shredder. A human hand would never touch my documents. Even better, they recycle the shredded paper. She provided me with a Certificate of Destruction & a receipt. We were then on our way. Eggleston is so much more than a source for shredding. They employ individuals with disabilities & provide them the chance to learn skills & gain confidence in their abilities and independence. Improving their quality of life through multiple programs is to be applauded. Among the services they provide to 1,500 individuals at 22 locations are rehabilitation services such as Day Support, Residential Support, Brain Injury Services, Veterans Programs & Community Employment. Business Services include Document Shredding & conversion of paper to digital. They do Commercial Landscaping, prepare donated vehicles for auction, and a number of additional services. A retail Garden Center & Farmers Market is also operated. Their work with the federal government includes commercial laundry, food service, mail room & custodial. What a wonderful mission this non profit begun in 1955 has for the people who need help in becoming employable. Eggleston was a great source for bulk shredding for me. But even better, the shredding of my documents provided learning skills to those who need it the most.

Eggleston is a great place to work. They do a great help allowing people who have a disability…read morehave a job. No matter what type of disability. It's great that Eggleston will work with that employee, with their needs. Considering their transportation, or other needs that employee needs. And a good place to learn something new that a person didn't know, because of all the jobs Eggleston has in different cities. The Laundry is great doing so many bases around our area, helping them out that way.

Sure Staffing

The management team was absolutely outstanding!!!! They listened to my needs and provided me with…read morewhat I needed to succeed. I recommend them 10 out of 10!!!

From the owner: Welcome to sure staffing we are thrilled to have you join our team where excellence is not just a…read moregoal but a standard. as the leading staffing provider in virginia, we pride ourselves on delivering top-notch services and fostering a dynamic work environment. your skills and talents will contribute to our continued success and uphold our reputation as the best in the state we look forward to achieving great things together and supporting your professional growth along the way welcome aboard

Gillmann Services

There on point and they work with you. They keep and touch with you and stay informing youread more

From the owner: Gillmann Services is a skilled labor staffing company that specializes in providing qualified…read moreskilled trades employees to commercial, industrial, mining, manufacturing, and marine construction companies. We are dedicated to supplying quality craftsmen on an as needed basis to help our customers complete their projects in a timely and cost-effective manner. "We Work for You" is our motto as well as our pledge to every client and employee.

Reliance Staffing

3.7

(3 reviews)

Posting on my husband's behalf because he doesn't post reviews like I do. He went through the…read moreprocess and we waited for a while to get a call back from them (he called about twice before). He finally has a new job and not through reliance at all. Reliance has yet to call back either it was a waste of time and gas in my eyes.

Reliance got me the job I wanted within days of applying. The Chesapeake location Rocks!read more

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