I am so impressed with Baillon Thome Jozwiak & Wanta because of their track record of winning…read morecases, and the kind of cases they take on. They are a law firm that are for the people and they really want to help people that have been wronged by their employers or wronged by dishonest businesses. I also have known one of the lawyers for almost 20 years, and have met his partners and most of his colleagues. They are all really honest, kind, and caring people who genuinely want to help those in need. And at the same time they are all extremely intelligent and passionate about the work that they do. I have also visited their offices many times. The work environment is very positive with a great energy. As a guest, I always feel very welcomed into their offices from the moment I arrive at reception. The office as a whole (interns, assistants, receptionist and lawyers) are all treated as valuable members of a team, which says so much about a company. Baillon, Thome, Jozwiak, Wanta and their team are are amazing lawyers and do their best to help every client. I encourage you to read the "not recommended" Yelp reviews from actual clients, who had never written a Yelp review, but were motivated to do so because of the great services they received. These reviews are very informative about the service and experience you can expect from Baillon Thome Jozwiak and Wanta.

Wanta Thome wasted a great deal of my time, and I understand they have great reviews - so I don't…read moretake putting a 1 star lightly because I appreciate good business. *** BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE - THEY DEMAND 40% CONTINGENCEY FEE FOR PRE-LITIGATION WHICH IS HIGHER THAN USUAL, AND IT GETS WORSE*** I was referred by AI which maybe was my first mistake - but the website looked legitimate and the language seemed to match what I was looking for. I was on the website, and, without acting - a calendar popped up. I was strong-armed into booking an appointment with Carla the intake Lead. Well I book it, but then in the morning Carla e-mails me and tells me she's kicking it down to an entry level intake employee - which I resisted because my case is complex and I wanted someone with experience. Well I didn't get my way, the firm insisted that I get a greenhorn. The new intake person ended up getting fired or quit, but not before wasting my time. The first call was a standard 25 minutes and I submitted a timeline for her as well. 6 days later I get a text saying "Since you're not fired, we can't represent you, but reach out to us immediately if you DO get fired." Those were exactly the terms of rejecting me and leaving the door open. Well a few weeks later my employer ramps up the shenanigans threatening to fire me, then finally does - so I reach back out as instructed. The file is re-opened at Wanta, I'm told GREAT NEWS the attorney is taking a look! Then I had an attorney Kristan call me for another intake. I took the time to send her a detailed updated timeline. She called back with a retainer offer on another day and asked me to open it on the phone. I questioned the high fee and the fact that Wanta Thome will NOT coordinate with EEOC or NLRB inquiries/charges. Compared to what the website says, this seems to make no sense for an employee who did diligence before getting fired who already wants to use those agencies to help out his co-workers and himself. What's disturbing is the amount of wasted time. I TOLD THEM RIGHT AWAY ON THE PHONE AND IN MY TIMELINE THAT I HAVE AN NLRB CHARGE AND EEOC INQUIRY!!! IT TOOK THEM 45 DAYS TO REALIZE IT. I could have been told that initially, it could have been listed on the website in some form. Nobody on the planet it my situation would read the website and be led to believe anything otherwise. The intake process was wonky. Kristen on multiple phone calls assumed I was in Minnesota WHEN I CLEARLY AM IN CHICAGO and corrected her multiple times. They're just not paying full attention. ALSO she said She'd have to ask the partners about the EEOC/NLRB clause in the contract - she said she can't speak with them for 5 days because they're "away" -- I'm sorry, You have a huge law firm in multiple states - and the top 2 partners are going to be off the radar for a week? Do they meditate in the far east? That makes no sense. I respect any attorney's decision to decline a case for whatever reason - but at no point was I led to believe anything other than WANTA THOME IS THE PERFECT FIRM TO REPRESENT ME. I knew it was a wonky process but I told myself - as long as I get retained and they can help me - it'll be worth it. I was wrong. They offered to retain me - and all I said was "hey - do they mind doing something that their website makes it seem like they would totally do?" Advice to the firm - don't put Retaliation, Wrongful Termination, Discrimination on your website if you're not going to coordinate with NLRB or EEOC. Just put in big letters at the top "WE WANT TO SEND A LETTER FOR A HIGH FEE AND IF IT DOESNT WORK WE'RE BACKING OUT." A severe waste of my time - it's not OK - I'll never get it back. They don't really pay attention. I'm not sure what types of cases these reviews come or if they're incentivezed to send them in - but for the sake of helping people who need help - if you see any of these warning signs, consider going somewhere else. IM SO GLAD I DIDNT SIGN THAT RETAINER WITHOUT FIGHTING FOR A SENSIBLE CONTRACT. Change your website

In life you hope you don't ever need the assistance of an attorney. But if you do, I highly…read morerecommend this team. Both Beth & Andrea are the true definition of what we hope an attorney will be when we may need their service. INTEGRITY - but get the job done. I unfortunately have needed a few attorneys in my lifetime and what I can tell you is these 2 are the best! Could not recommend more!

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David definitely helped me out a lot w/ my unemployment appeal. His knowledge that he shared w/ me…read morewas very helpful and I was more than prepared to win. He was a straight shooter and took time out of his busy day to talk to me step by step. Great guy is my conclusion after our phone conversation. In the unfortunate event I have another bad work experience I'm definitely calling him. You should too you won't regret it

I highly recommend Lewis Law. David Lewis helped me with a separation agreement from my employer…read more He was courteous, timely, efficient and most of all, clearly very knowledgeable on this type of agreement. His feedback was highly valuable to me! I would definitely work this this firm again on anything employment related.

Advised that litigating a $40,000 contract violation would cost more in legal fees than the case…read morewas worth. Perhaps that is what constitutes good legal counsel these days, but it still is disappointing and bad news for individuals or small businesses who count on contracts. So it may not be Maida Law's problem but one of society.

I would recommend Madia Law to anyone who feels that they have been wronged. Ashwin Madia is honest…read moreand hard working. He will tell you the straight truth, even when you don't necessarily want to hear it. Madia Law will take the time to hear your story and gather all of the facts needed! The team (ESPECIALLY SARA!!) are fantastic! They are very prompt to get back to you and always willing to help! Very happy I contacted them!

Extremely responsive, thoughtful, and professional. They helped me get through my employment…read moreseparation by giving me solid advice and strategies. Communication was excellent and timely. God forbid I have another nasty employment situation, but if I do, I'll definitely go back to Cummins & Cummins.

From the owner: Cummins & Cummins represents clients in a wide variety of labor & employment law, civil rights, and…read morenonprofit law matters in the Midwest and beyond.Our work includes litigating client cases involving: Contract claims, Whistleblower or other retaliation claims, Pay claims, Harassment claims, False Claims Act or other fraud claims, Leave claims, Non-compete claims, Fiduciary duty claims, Mass layoff claims, Unfair business practice claims, Discrimination claims, Benefits claims and Constitutional claims.

Obtaining an attorney during a legal issue is never easy. Michael made it easy and was confidently…read morereassuring. He met with me to review the facts of my issues and provided me with options. He was open about costs, as well as possible risks and benefits to my decisions. He spent time prior to hearings reviewing my testimony and offered legal guidance. I had multiple hearings and felt prepared because of Michael's guidance and support. He was there by my side to answer questions and advocated on my behalf. He kept in touch with me via phone, email and fax to address legal documents, which required attention. In the end, I felt the legal advice I received was sound and allowed me to make educated decisions. I trust Michael's legal advice and have recommended him to friend's and acquaintances, looking for legal assistance. I will use Michael's services again should I need an attorney.

I worked with Michael on my licensure defense case against the Board. I called the office to…read moreschedule a consult and Michael agreed to meet with me later that same day. His general availability, flexibility, and genuine willingness make accomodations, in my opinion, demonstrates his wonderful work ethic and person-centered approach with his clients. He was there to provide guidance and support during the most frightening and distressing ordeal of my life. At the consult, Michael was up front about the costs. He did not create any sense of false hope nor speculate unpredictable possible outcomes, which I found refreshing. Communication was excellent as he is available through varying modes (call, text, e-mail.) Michael consistently provided prompt responses, detailed information, and transparent instructions throughout the progress of my case. Michael was patient with my many questions and concerns. He never made me feel rushed when we'd go over the expected time, or feel like any kind of inconvenience. Michael provided excellent assistance with revising and collaborating on the final written response. During the prepping/coaching sessions, he made sure I had ample time to learn & practice those skills to an appropriate comfort level. Michael accompanied me to the review panel. I was quite moved by his opening statement. He possessed sincerity and conviction in his words that displayed genuine support and belief in my case. My case was complex and the cards were seemingly stacked against me, yet in the end the Board fully dismissed every allegation in the case. Michael is genuinely motivated, passionate, and devoted to assisting nurses & others receive justice and fair treatment through his utilization of experience and intellect along with the consistent application of ethical practice. I would highly recommend Michael Weber, without hesitation.

Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts - Attorney Barbara Kristianssen at Felhaber Larson helped me with my…read moremother's trust, will, and power of attorney / healthcare documents when we moved her to MN from CA. I heard about her through an NPR report on Wills & Estates, and a caller to the program, unsolicited, talked about how Ms. Kristianssen has saved his family a lot of money by understanding tax law implications when moving a trust / estate from Montana. She did not disappoint! She is kind, explains legal terms in a layperson-friendly way, and doesn't charge you for things you don't need (she could have charged us for updating the trust documents but told us those were fine as is.) Highly recommend. If you need to do your will or estate planning, don't wait - just DO it, already, and save your loved ones the hassle, confusion, trauma and cost of not having your estate pulled together. Our total bill was about $570. FYI, another attorney wanted to charge me $3,500 for the same work.

From the owner: Felhaber Larson is a full-service law firm with a more than 70-year history of serving clients. We…read moreserve clients throughout the Midwest from our offices in St. Paul and Minneapolis. Our attorneys practice in all areas of commercial law, providing exceptional service to our clients across all areas of the law.

Seemed friendly and helpful at first. Turned out he wasn't. He started my case than dropped me…read morebecause he discriminated against me. The very reason I went to him for help.

This is the 2nd time Ive had the privilege working with JRW Law, Josh Williams Attorney. I had a…read morevery sensitive sexual harassment case and Josh was extremely understanding and supportive. He is so good at what he does it just amazes me. Along with being a sensational attorney who is so knowledgeable in this particular area of the law Josh is so well spoken and intelligent that I enjoy speaking with him and enjoy our phone calls. From the very beginning I had complete trust in Josh and the case. The out come was in our favor and I can't thank JRW Law enough for protecting my rights with integrity, Character and the upmost professionalism. I highly recommend Josh and his firm, he is hands down the best attorney I have ever known and will ever know. Thank you Josh.

Be careful working with this group and any legal group for that matter. Read the contract and all…read morethe fine print especially how billing works if they dont take the case or you decide not to pursue it any longer. They are not as transparent and friendly as they appear on the surface.

From the owner: Halunen Law offers highly experienced legal representation primarily in matters related to…read moreemployment law and fraud against the government. We are a formidable group of attorneys with a commitment to client service. Halunen Law is not a general practice law firm. We are highly focused, concentrating our energies and resources on the areas of the law that we know well. This enables us to be highly effective and to gain a strong reputation in our chosen practice areas: Employment Law, Wrongful Termination, , Whistleblower Retaliation, Severance Agreements, Government Fraud, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination Law, and FMLA Retaliation. Our dedicated and enthusiastic staff members are also integral to our team. Together we work to achieve the best result possible for our clients.

November 23rd, 3 years ago, I was involved in an accidental shooting. I had attended a house party…read moreat which I had planned to spend the night. I was shot in the left buttock while I was sleeping! Talk about a rude awakening??!!! The bullet hit 3 organs, my rectum, vagina and bladder. I required 2 major surgeries, a catheter for first 3 weeks and a colostomy bag, I named Lola, for 8 months. It was over a year worth of physical recovery with some residual bladder issues and ongoing emotional recovery from the trauma of a life changing experience. At the time this happened, I met with a couple of lawyers and was feeling extremely bummed out about the whole situation and truthfully, I had very little faith in attorneys and that they actually gave a damn about me as a person and what I was going through. Just as I was feeling I was done talking with attorneys, Pam Rochlin stopped by my house and everything changed. She was extremely kind to me and I could feel genuine empathy from her. I took Rochlin Law on for my case! Right before I was getting prepared to schedule my second surgery for colostomy take down, summer of 2020, Pam called me with extremely disappointing news. I'll never forget her voice while being told the claim had been denied by the home owner's insurance company. Pam assured me she'd do everything to find a way to fight the denial. I wasn't going to hold my breath and continued to remain positive, focusing on my upcoming surgery and recovery! I'm someone of immense faith, I had accepted my situation as part of my journey and I assumed Pam would give up on my case eventually, but I was so very wrong! She took the next couple of years to TRULY fight for me, meeting with a panel of attorneys, going above and beyond and finding any way to get me the payout that was deserved. Pam handed in the claim again earlier this year and this past summer 2022, the insurance company settled the claim, knowing they'd have Pam to face in court and she was not backing down without a fight!!! Even though Pam won for me by getting the Insurance Company to settle, she was apologetic she couldn't get me the full amount, but to me, who had accepted I might not get anything, she changed my whole world! The settlement allowed me re-start my life and Pam wholeheartedly fighting for me, restored my faith in attorneys and humanity in general. Pam was extremely kind to me and she genuinely FOUGHT for me to get what I deserved out of this unfortunate accident! I will be forever grateful to her and Rochlin Law for representing me with my case! I HIGHLY recommend working with Rochlin Law Firm, you will be made to feel like a human and you will have attorneys who actual fight for you! I named this chapter, "When I took it in the ass!" And if I have any advice for people in life, it's to "never take shit for granted, literally and metaphorically!" #WorldPeace

Pam Rochlin was very pleasant to work with and I appreciated her availability to speak whenever I…read moreneeded her advice. Her office staff are extremely efficient and they kept me apprised of each step taken regarding my case. I highly recommend.