My father's wife convinced him to create a trust, when a will would have been fine. It cost him…read more$5000 to set up the trust. Since his passing in October of 2025, the process for resolving the trust has been very difficult. it's going to cost us around $8500 additionally after the initial $5000, and we have no communication. It would have been faster and cheaper to have a will. The notice to creditors has maybe still not happened, almost 6 months later, or at least we have not been told. I could give names of those within Strauss who have been unresponsive, but I would rather not.

Our father set up a trust with Strauss Attorneys, PLLC. He died over two years ago and we were…read moretold that Dad's assets should be easy to distribute and it should take less than a year to close everything. We still have not received all the funds. Although we are successfully retired college graduates, we have been told by estate lawyers here in Michigan that dad's trust was written to specify subtrusts (with Strauss as trustee) that are appropriate for beneficiaries who are drug addicts or incapacitated in some way. Initially Strauss delayed putting a notice to creditors in the paper (typically done a week or two after death) for over six months, delaying the partial distribution which we got eleven months after dad died. They remediated the subtrust issue by generating new subtrusts at our expense - another half a year. These apparently are paying taxes at the maximum possible rate because there are no K1s. Every quarter fees are taken from the trust but there is no transparency, no accounting statements despite many requests, and no end to the delays. We are frustrated beyond description and starting to wonder if an employee has absconded with the funds. Hoping it doesn't drag on to 2026. I wish we had hired a different North Carolina law firm long ago and made them trustee.

John Veazey and his secretary do not return calls or respond to emails in a timely manner. Had him…read moretake care of my husband's estate while I was in Florida. Just awful service and John is disrespectful.

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Where do we begin? Whitney Staton and her staff are the best we've ever worked with, they are fast,…read moreefficient, conscientious, and very friendly. After our first closing with Staton Law Firm over 3 years ago we knew that we had found our preferred closing attorney, since then we recommend Staton Law Firm to all our clients. We have never been disappointed and there are a number of times that we know the closing would not have happened if it weren't for Whitney. We cannot adequately put into words how much we appreciate Staton Law Firm.

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BEWARE: Lawyer, Mike M. Thompson of Van Winkle Law Firm (a principle of the Asheville headquartered…read morefirm's satellite office in/at 422 S. main st., Hendersonville, NC 28792 represented me in the sale of the real estate closing that occurred 3-16-22, a residential lot I owned located in Hendersonville, NC 28739. He was hired specifically to send proceeds of the sale payable to (my legal name) as the property was held in a LLC that became defunct 13 years ago. I was the only managing member and sole beneficiary. I paid $55 to have the sale proceeds sent FedEx next day to my residence. Instead, his assistant, Morgan, mistakenly sent out the proceeds check made payable to the 13 year defunct LLC and none of my bank accounts would allow deposit...On 3-21-22, I contacted, Morgan, the assistant to lawyer Mike Thompson and she asked me to send her the following e-mail message: "Put stop payment payment on check and reissue in seller's legal name. Ten days later, as of 3-31-22, the proceeds check was never sent FedEX "next day delivery." Proceeds have never been delivered (of which i paid for). I called lawyer, Mike Thompson; he was rude, nasty and he hung up on me...BEWARE

I received my first ever ticket. I didn't know who to call, so I Googled for attorney's in my area…read more After reading all the reviews for Langer Law firm I made the call. Gordon himself answered the phone, which caught me off guard. He was very easy to talk to and took his time to explain everything to me and answer my questions before I hired him. I thought his fees were definitely fair and worth every penny!! I had a clean driving record and he predicted that he could get it down to Improper equipment, which is exactly what happened. I didn't have to go to court and miss work. He did it all. I can't thank him enough for what he did. I would highly recommend him to anyone!!

My son, age 19 received 2 traffic violations that if not addressed would have been devastating to…read morehis insurance and driving record. When I searched & found Gordon I was shocked that he answered the phone & took all the time I needed before I hired him. He was honest, realistic with the situation & his prediction was accurate. I highly recomend his services should you need them.

I am the executor for an estate PMA is working on. Sharon A. ignores me and my CPA. I am VERY…read moredissatisfied with their work and am seeking a new attorney to handle this estate. Sharon seldom returns our calls and does not keep me informed with a status of current work. tjm

Excellent with the initial tenant issue involving local mobile home park but I chose not to sue and…read morethe issue drags on. Later called with a different issue and attorney was pretty much too busy. Definitely know their business.

I have been a client of Sheffron Law Firm for a few years now. With an ongoing complicated child…read morecustody case. I came to the firm when my daughter was just over a year old, she is now 4. It has been a long journey to say the least. The firm has handled my case with care and compassion every step of the way. I would specifically like to thank Sandra West. She has been there for me answering all my questions and always going above and beyond in every aspect. She has eased my mind over the years with comfort and compassion. My case finally came to a close this past week and I cannot thank the firm enough for sticking by me these last few years.

Mr Saffron is an excellent attorney; he is experienced and professional so he knows what he's…read moredoing! Hire him and you will definitely be in a better situation soon! He helped my son with a criminal case and Im so thankful- thank you Scott and Manni!