Susan Eleff - I recently worked with Susan to redo my previous estate planning documents to bring…read morethem up to date. Susan cared about me and my family, providing timely, practical solutions for our unique planning needs. Even in a fairly straightforward last will, there is legal language that can be confusing - Susan patiently broke it down to layman's language. She took the time to know the situation well enough to make sure I understood the alternatives and why she was making a particular recommendation. She explained the best ways to write a power of attorney and advanced medical directives so that should they need to be used, there would be no question about my intent. Susan earns a 5 star rating - she is conscientious, creative and thorough.

Was very nice on initial phone call but did not follow-up. I called several times but they did not…read morereturn my phone calls. I ended up seeking a different attorney to help with my estate issue.

Mathew Hertz was of tremendous help in deciding what direction to take and what is truly in my best…read moreinterest. Upon recommending the basic background research regarding my inheritance case in great detail, he actually walked me through it to complete the discovery phase in a matter of minutes. Thank you Mathew for your help in this time of need.

Cohen & Hertz were quick to respond via my Yelp request for a consultation. We set an appointment…read morethe next day and had a very candid discussion about my case. Cohen & Hertz unfortunately didn't cover the area of law my case required.

Extremely knowledgeable, very patient and pleasant, and very thorough. I never practiced estates &…read moretrusts but knew enough to realize that we were getting superb skills and advice. Ours was fairly complex as we needed a pet trust. Iryna Avrine did a terrific job for us at a reasonable price. The first attorney we consulted wanted more than twice a much!

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!

I was referred to Peter DePaolis by a friend. Mr. DePaolis had done some work for both my friend…read moreand my friend's mother and came highly recommended. The process of dealing with insurance companies, hospitals, and attorneys is difficult but Mr. DePaolis and his staff made me as comfortable as possible. At every stage of things I was kept in the loop. I was always given the full picture and provided with all possible options. I would recommend Mr. DePaolis to anyone who needed legal representation following an auto accident or other personal injury situation.

I was seriously injured in an auto accident and was referred to Koonz McKenney et al by a…read moreknowledgeable friend, who assured me they were the most professional and effective Personal Injury firm in DC. I wasn't disappointed. I had practiced law for 20 years and so was an unusually informed client. Kasey Murray handled my case with ease and expertise, staying on top of all the details as the defendants expanded into an unruly bunch and delayed progress whenever they could. Ultimately, we prevailed. I knew myself to be in good hands all along the way. I recommend to anyone with a PI claim that they do whatever it takes to get Kasey on their case!

The Pels lawfirm was extremely helpful with my personal injury case…read more I have several reasons why I feel this way, most of which I will not list because of the nuances of the case. However, Mr Pels was always responsive an professional in his interactions with myself and family. In addition, he kept our expectations reasonable in terms of timing and conclusion. Although this was a relatively small monetary case, it was a large impact for my peace of mind, and as such, I am very grateful for Mr Pels', and that of his staff, persistence and patience in bringing it to a close. I highly recommend Mr Pels and his staff for cases that require his efforts. Charles D.

Please read my review. Finding the right lawyer is important - expecially in Maryland. Pels Law…read moresaved my life - it was serious and they had three months to prove I was telling the truth. This law firm stands heads and tails above the high falutin' big firms who promise you everything and steal your money. Go with Pels Law. The best in the state or the country. Excellent professionals who don't talk - they work. I was lucky to find them when I was at a low point in my life. God bless them. And worth the money - you get what you pay for and they are worth it.

Éric and his staff were very professional in helping us complete our will and associated documents…read more His background as a CPA and attorney were very helpful as we decided on how to help our children prepare for their roles in handling our affairs. We were most pleased by his insights that made us pause and reflect on our priorities and his endless patience and time to this process.

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 completed our trust with the company. This is such a daunting task that feels overwhelming…read more They took a team approach and we met with several people over a six month period. They used plain language; broke the information down and answered ALL of our questions and did scenario planning with us to ensure that we understood every step. . These women are AMAZING! Now, the ball is in our court to take it across the finish line and make sure it us funded. They sent us away with a very clear and outlined plan for next steps. They will also call us to check up in 30 days. We are on it! They are worth EVERY. DIME!

Top Notch law firm! The staff and attorneys were all professional and genuinely nice women! I first…read morelearned of this firm through a free financial planning webinar. Shortly thereafter, I spoke with Mrs. Aimee Griffin for a free consultation. Mrs. Griffin answered all my questions and offered alternative recommendations specifically for my circumstances. I instantly knew I had found the perfect law firm to handle my Estate Planning! My case was assigned to Kristen Wilson. Ms. Wilson was a JOY to work with. Ms. Wilson was very responsive to my inquiries. Ms. Wilson ensured that I understood every phase of my plan. Ms. Wilson answered my many questions in a clear and concise manner. Ms. Wilson was so relatable at times I begin to feel a family connection rather than client-attorney relationship. I was so pleased with my services that my sister has since contacted the firm and is on her way of becoming another satisfied client of this firm! I strongly encourage others to attend any of the FREE events offered by this firm to learn how they can assist you in estate planning!

Ari did a fantastic job helping guide us through the questions about wills, trusts, power of…read moreattorney documents, and all the other things that adults should know about, especially parents. He did a great job listening to us and making sure we had an outcome which reflected our values, was comprehensive, and protected us against lots of potential bad outcomes. We ended up with an estate plan that made us feel really comfortable and happy. It was a huge relief! Ari's rates are a good value, especially for a firm where they don't farm out the drafting to recent law school grads (or even paralegals). With Ari, you know the guy who picks up the phone, has lots of experience, and understands your situation is the guy who does the work. Plus, he follows up to make sure you finish the process and get everything executed properly. I think he's a great choice for four major reasons: 1) He is really capable. 2) His prices are great for someone with his expertise. 3) He listens carefully and has refreshingly down-to-earth values. 4) He follows up to make sure everything is done properly. I should note that Ari works with my firm on financial advisory matters. This means that I actually know his work really really well so I think it speaks volumes that the person who knows him and his work best also recommends it so highly and without any reservation. He's excellent--highly, highly recommend.

Ari is very helpful, knowledgeable, thorough, and patient. He explains everything clearly and is…read moregenerous with his time. He is also warm and reassuring. We highly recommend him!