​Mark Sutton is an amazing lawyer! I highly recommend him and can't say enough good things about…read morehis work. ​They say West Virginia is "Wild & Wonderful"--the "wonderful" being the beautiful landscapes, but unfortunately for me, the "wild" got to be a little much. Out of the blue, I received a phone call from the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force letting me know there was a warrant for my arrest for two very serious, violent felonies. At first, I thought it was a joke... it wasn't. ​The Marshal was actually a reasonable guy, and we arranged a date and time for me to turn myself in. He couldn't tell me the exact details, just that they were serious charges. A coworker recommended Mark Sutton to me, and Mark got straight to work: he found out I was being charged with two counts of malicious wounding, rescheduled my surrender date so he could go with me, and immediately secured a bond so I could bail right out. ​Once I knew what was going on, I thought, "I can prove I wasn't even in the state when this happened! I don't need a lawyer--I'll just explain it, show proof, and it'll be easy." I couldn't have been more wrong. Navigating the legal system was a nightmare, and I saw pretty quickly that without proper representation, the truth alone wasn't going to save me. I was facing decades in prison for a crime I didn't commit, and there was a very real possibility of being convicted regardless of my innocence. ​Long story short, hiring Mark was the best decision I made. He was able to get two violent felony charges carrying significant prison time negotiated down to a single misdemeanor with zero jail time. ​Was I innocent? Yes. Would I have felt comfortable going to trial in a West Virginia courtroom without him? Absolutely not. ​If you find yourself in trouble in West Virginia, Mark Sutton is the attorney you want in your corner!

Horrible, only in it for simple cases and the money. Had no problem cashing my check. Represented…read moreme once in court, follow up was a little difficult so with no word dropped case and stopped taking calls.

The McCarthy and Akers team presented and executed a very thorough and complete living trust for…read moreus. They were friendly and helpful explaining the process and ensured we made choices that were in our best interest. Estate planning was an overwhelming task we put off for too long. They made it easy and it didn't take long at all. Overall we were very pleased with this office. Thank you!

My Mom and Dad needed extensive, complex estate planning and business entity setups. McCarthy and…read moreAkers was highly recommended from a person we trusted. It turned out to be a very good recommendation. McCarthy and Akers has impeccable professionalism along with courteous and knowledgeable teammates. They worked through sticky issues with calmness and grace. Definitely a "Rolls Royce" level firm. Our experience with McCarthy and Akers was excellent.

They were very formal, and not people with whom I felt comfortable. I spoke to Ari Summers, who…read morewas extremely long winded and seemed to want everyone to know he was the smartest person in the room. I later went back and re-read his on-line bio. I was not surprised to see him preening over a trip to South Africa as a novice attorney "helping" refugees obtain citizenship. It's difficult to believe someone straight out of law school would do much more than fetch coffee for the real lawyers who actually knew South African law. It's also difficult to take his "white savior" complex seriously when he charges $500 an hour. We passed and chose other representation.

My family had the privilege of working with Ari Sommer of Harrison & Johnston for elder care…read morematters. When you work with Ari Sommer, you will find that he is who you would consider above and beyond any expectations of a lawyer. We hired Ari Sommer to help my parents when my dad had dementia and he needed long term nursing care; my mom did not need that type of care. Essentially, they had to split while still being married. This happens so many times with the elderly. From the moment we met Ari Sommer he became a guardian angel to my parents and my sisters and me. You expect someone to do what is typical in creating a will etc., but Ari Sommer did so much more. He presented meticulous information to allow supporting agencies such as Medicaid to make quick and concise decisions to secure my parents living conditions as well as financially. I know I may sound repetitive, but I watched Ari as not only did he dot his "i's" and cross his "t's" but he created a road map with precise information and directions to allow agencies to quickly make decisions in my parents favor without having these agencies to ask for further information which would have delaying the outcome for my parents. Time is essential in these matters. He is highly intelligent, compassionate, and caring, and he also went way, way past that. He looked at their situation along with other laws in place and felt that somethings needed to change. After his detailed analysis, he sought after remedies that would protect my parents and their assets. He actually developed a new way to apply a law that can benefit people in Virginia and in doing so, allowed my mother and father to financially be secure and safe. Again, I am repeating myself, but I have never seen someone like him and the way his mind worked. He theorized and meticulously presented information to judges and developed a new application of the law to help not only my parents but others who may be in similar situations in the future. So, do I recommend Ari Sommer you better believe it. I only wish there were more people out there like him and yes, I wish I was more like Ari Sommer and I am a business owner of 20 years. To say he is my hero is not stated without fact, he defines heroism. He took care of my parents when my sisters and I did not know how to. He took that weight off my sisters and I and my parents as we trusted him to protect and serve my parents For that Ari Sommer you are my hero and I cannot thank you so much for the way you compassionately took care of my parents and treated them with the fight and determination with love, gentleness, and reassurance you gave to my parents during this time.

Brenda Waugh (Waugh Law & Mediation) mediated our divorce in 2019, which was contentious and…read moredifficult on many levels, to include dealing with the legal custody of my then 13-year-old son. Relations between my wife (at the time) and me were poor at best. Brenda offered a comforting, professional demeanor and environment that ensured both of us maintained our composure and allowed us to get through the challenging emotional issues associated with dividing physical and financial assets and, more important, determining how to raise my son in a post-divorce world. I was pleased and impressed with everything Brenda did to prepare the required documents to present to the judge for review, consideration, and final decision. I have great respect for Brenda and recommend her without reservation for legal mediation services.

I called her to represent me in an auto accident case. She kept me on the phone for over an hour…read moretalking about her auto wreck, her family life, etc. She then sent me a mountain of paperwork for me to fill out for her to represent me. I filled it out and now she refuses to call me back. I have never encountered such a lack of professionalism and accountability from a legal professional.

Thorough, professional, painless are just a few words to describe our experience with our wills.read more

Extremely dishonest and manipulative. Screwed me out of thousands of dollars and valuable…read moresentimental jewelry/items that belonged to my grandmother and grandfather. All Suzan did was ignore me and do whatever she wanted in favor of herself and my aunt. It was an absolute nightmare. Take advice from an ACTUAL client. Any good review you see is absolutely fake.

I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks for all the support, hard work, and…read moreunwavering dedication throughout the course of my divorce that the Law Office of Lorena R Smalls took in my case. From the very beginning, it was never going to be a simple or smooth process, and I truly don't know how I would have made it through without Lorena's guidance and persistence. The opposing side made things unnecessarily difficult at nearly every turn--whether it was the constant delays, the lack of cooperation, the unreasonable demands, or the emotional tactics they employed. Despite all of that, Lorena Smalls remained focused, professional, and strategic, never once letting their behavior dictate how we moved forward. She consistently put my best interests first and handled each twist and turn with the kind of composure and knowledge that gave me confidence when I needed it most. There were moments when the stress of it all felt overwhelming, but she was always there to explain the process clearly, provide perspective, and help me keep my head up. She didn't just represent me legally--she gave me strength and reassurance during a very painful and personal time in my life. Thank you for being accessible when I needed answers, for being a steady hand when emotions were high, and for fighting for what was fair when things felt unjust. Lorena Smalls was everything I could have hoped for in an attorney, and more. I'm so grateful for how she navigated everything with integrity, patience, and skill. Please know that your work made a real difference, and I'll always be thankful for the care and attention you gave my case.

We can't express enough gratitude to Ron, Sonya and their team for all their tireless hard work in…read morehelping us, both past and present, with our legal issues. It's incredibly comforting to know we have a law firm that has had our backs for the long term. We previously hired this firm for an insurance dispute that went all the way to the Supreme Court, and we were extremely pleased with the outcome in our favor. More recently, my husband retained them again for another case that ended with, yet again, an exceptional outcome. We are beyond grateful to them and truly appreciate everything they've done for us. Always. - J. & R. Fauble, Martinsburg, WV

Ron Harman was very helpful in helping my sister and I in getting our disability. Mr. Harman helped…read moreme back in 2012 and my sister in 2026. He knows his stuff. I have recommend Mr. Ron Harman to many people and will continue to do so. A great lawyer.

These guys are the go-to in the world of divorce. I wouldn't have anyone else handle my case! Ask…read moreany attorney who is their divorce lawyer... it's Jim McGuire!

Peter Buchbauer of the Buchbauer & McGuire, P.C. law firm located 110 N Braddock St, in Winchester…read more Peter Buchbauer represented me in a divorce case. I find his conduct and his representation, in my case reprehensible. Here are the facts, and I have documentation, from my perspective: 1) Peter Buchbauer with the opposing attorney Carolyn Fitzwater with the law firm Adams and Jones, Plc 11 S Cameron St. also in Winchester authored and edited/reviewed a Property Settlement Agreement (PSA). The document as written and reviewed was not a clean document. It contained opposing conceptual statements in the same paragraph, something a legal document should not have. (Malpractice or incompetent) 2) I asked Buchbauer to remove the opposing statement- he did not. (Unethical) 3) Buchbauer withdrew from the case leaving me to explain to the judge the discrepancies in the PSA, authored and reviewed by two family law attorneys. (Unprofessional) 4) After withdrawing from the case Buchbauer bill me, for 4 post-withdrawal events. 5) Buchbauer place an illegitimate lien against the marital property. (I viewed this as his way of bullying his client) 6) Peter Buchbauer appears to, block bill his clients, which increases his invoices by 30% to 50%. (Research Predatory Billing) 7) I brought these events to the attention to the Virginia State Bar. In my opinion, they chose to ignore these events by distorting the timeline and not following through with real investigation. In my estimation, it was attorneys protecting attorneys. 8) Divorce is a traumatic time. Attorneys take advantage and want to keep the fight going which provides billing hours. (No integrity)