We did a consult over the phone with him. Was extremely helpful. He can't help us right now, but…read morethe info he gave us was helpful. And he trusted me enough to pay his consult fee after he spoke to us. Liked him a lot.

From the owner: Divorce, child custody, child support, eviction, bankruptcy, wills, trusts, probate, guardianship,…read moreconservatorship, business formation, workers compensation, employment discrimination, traffic tickets and criminal defense.

We needed a lawyer to handle a ticket my son got. He answered the phone when we called. Thought he…read morehad an office in Winchester, VA, but found out later he works in the entire state. He drove a long distance to handle my son's case and by accident, we didn't end up paying until the case was over. That's a story in itself, but he was nice about it and we paid right after the case concluded and we realized he had not been paid. Yes, we would hire him again, but we hope we do not need to. He answered all our questions. He gave good advice and he handled the situation.

John Bradley did an amazing job representing me for my custody/ visitation hearing of my son. He is…read morewell organized and professional and wrote a stellar agreement, bringing up provisions that I had not even thought of that really made positive changes in holding my son's father accountable. Where he really shines, however, is in his ability to communicate even with completely unreasonable people. My son's father is very anxious and has a nasty temper. He sent several emails to Mr. Bradley that just made me cringe. Mr. Bradley responded in a manner that was calm and collected and explained the provisions in such a way that my son's father could not help but agree that they were entirely reasonable. In the end, he signed without any argument! Having John Bradley as my lawyer made my life so much easier!

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)

Always compassionate, professional, and dedicated to supporting her clients.read more

From the owner: Sometimes, it's easy to live life by the moment, enjoying surprises along the way. Other times,…read morelife requires a little more planning. The Law Office of Karen M. Holman in Winchester, VA can guide you through legal twists and turns along the way. From family and estate planning to child custody after divorce, I'm here every step of the way. With a knowledgeable and compassionate family lawyer at your side, your options will begin to unfold in front of you.

RUN!! If you are a male you will get screwed. She is for…read morethe woman. I fired her because she is in the pocket of Buchbauer. I received NO invoices. I spoke with Andrew Music for the time I hired her. I could not say what she did. Over a year no court date. If you have money watch out!! Awful experience!! If I would have given no stars I would have.

She told me right before In going into the court room that she was elected to be a judge. Her…read moreactions in court were, at best negligent, to my case. I was a single mother of two and a full time nurse and when I was on the stand she never once spoke. Not in objection or to fight for my rights. At a later date, I had to literally walk into her office to receive the left over retainer that was owed to me because she would not agree to repay it over the phone. As a single mother I needed the money to pay to feed my children. She took advantage of me, as a single parent, trying to ensure the welfare and safety of my children. As a hard working mother I needed a lawyer who would see my personal situation and fight for me. Not cave to any other lawyer's lies and manipulation.

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.

From the owner: At the Law Office of Lorena R. Smalls, P.C., you will find legal representation and guidance on all…read moreof your family law issues. Our firm offers divorce assistance, family law, adoption, alimony and child support, custody and visitation, property settlement agreements, and more. We take the time to learn the details of your case in order to best represent your interests. Call us today for initial consultation!