Hiring Carmichael Ellis & Brock (Yancey Ellis) was one of the best decisions I've ever made for my…read morefamily's legal issue. He is by far the most passionate lawyer I've ever encountered -- zealous, aggressive when needed, and fully dedicated to giving us the strongest defense possible. From start to finish, it was clear that he cared deeply about his craft, his profession, and providing us with the absolute best representation. His representation remains one of the greatest investments and value received to this day! What stood out just as much was the respect he commanded in the courtroom. Even bail bondsmen and court clerks recognized him and noted how he consistently makes prosecutors work hard. That gave me incredible confidence in knowing we had the right person on our side. To this day, I remain blown away by his skill, humility, and thoughtfulness. I only hope he'll still be available if we ever need his services again -- though I wouldn't be surprised to see him rise to even higher levels in his career, which would be well deserved. I highly recommend Yancey Ellis without hesitation.

The best lawyers I have ever worked with! Hiring Jessica…read moreCarmichael was the best decision my family and I could ever make. My brother was accused and eventually charged with marriage fraud, a federal crime, and even though he was and is innocent, the prosecution was dead set on convicting him. When my brother was arrested Jessica was my first phone call and not only had she remembered my brother from a brief consult a year before, but was extremely empathetic to his situation and was ready to help right away. She brought her partner Yancey Ellis to the case and the two of them made a dream team. For the first time in months (and years) I felt I could take a breath and let them take over my fight for my brother. I've had several bad experiences with lawyers and letting go of the reigns and letting the two of them take control was a huge deal and a huge relief because they were kicking ass. Since day one of hiring Jessica and Yancey, they've given it their all and there wasn't a day, email or phone call that went unanswered. They both are very professional, prompt, knowledgeable and heavily involved in their cases. Not only did they give me peace of mind that my brother's life and future are in good hands but accomplished the ultimate results in a record time. With their amazing work they managed to get the case dismissed by prosecution and release my brother sparing him and our whole family humiliation of the trail. Myself, my brother and our whole family is eternally thankful to Jessica and Yancey!! They rock!

Beyond helpful winners. Mr. Veliev is very kind and skillful. I recommend him and Karina Barrera.read more

The entire staff was extremely professional and always willing to help. I was given superb…read moreservice. I definitely recommend Greenblatt & Veliev for future legal services!

Shani was/is my attorney to handle my divorce. She was intelligent, compassionate, and tactful in…read moreeverything that she did. She made a very tense situation at a very difficult time in my life attainable. I never felt like Shani was running up the clock, she had my best interests at heart. Thankfully, I am getting remarried and Shani is drafting up our prenuptial agreement. I truly trust and value her opinion and strongly recommend her for the future should you require her services.

We were represented by Shani in a couple of Civil/Custody cases. The cases were part of a year long…read morecustody battle happened across two states. We wanted an attorney who is very informative given the complexity of the case, reasonably priced and who can be brought up to speed without a lot of back and forth. Long story short, we won both the cases. The things we really liked about her were she did proper ground work in understanding the cases well in advance and formulated strategies to obtain the best outcome. She will be our goto attorney in Maryland. We definitely recommend her.

I retained Mr. Valente for a complicated medical malpractice case involving the permanent blinding…read moreof my left eye and lifelong issues with recurring symptoms that threaten the need to have the eye removed. The malpractice involved was clear, easily identified, and devastatingly damaging to me. I received a vastly insufficient settlement dollar amount. I received a settlement despite Mr. Valente's negative input; without his input, which resulted in underestimated damages communicated during arbitration of my case, I almost surely would have been awarded a higher and more commensurate-with-damages level of compensation based on the facts. Some of the issues I faced while retaining Mr. Valente follow: Mr. Valente utterly failed to accurately assess my economic and non-economic damages . The arbitration process was extremely premature: my damages were not fully established by any means or standard; It was his responsibility to understandnd and effectively convey the extent of damages to me and to the defendent's counsel as well as to a jury at trial. There is no evidence of preparation of my case for trial, as he was contracted to facilitate. Instead, he negotiated a small-in-proportion to my damages settlement. The facts suggest that Mr. Valente lacked the necessary resources as an attorney in the process of establishing a new practice, to represent me successfully or effectively. For example lack of knowledge of my case' details, failure to obtain appropriate expert witnesses in preparation of trial, and an overall failure to retain the facts of my case as presented to him by me in our few meetings and many email communications. Mr. Valente did not attend my deposition during which I gave testimony about my experiences with medical malpractice and it's impact on my life. He also failed to obtain a copy of the deposition's transcript. Since my testimony contained in that transcript formed the basis for my case, Mr. Valente was unable to plan an appropriate case strategy. Mr. Valente retained hundreds of dollars from my settlement in addition to his 40 percent fee for expenses alledged but not factually incurred. One such expense was approximately $800 for the never obtained deposition transcript. Many times, Mr. Valente did not reply to requests for information or respond to information that I provided He failed to inform me of over thirty legal motions pertaining to my case over a 14-month period. I self-discovered these motions and documents which formed an outline of how my case was proceeding in the discovery process online months after the fact. As a result of Mr. Valente's failure to keep me informed about my case, the defense attorney was permitted to interrogate any and all healthcare providers that I was currently visiting or had seen for health concerns in the past for any kind of treatment without my knowledge or participation, a clear violation of HIPAA security laws. Mr. Valente or someone in his employ forged my signature on numerous letters sent to the defendent's attorneys permitting the privacy-violating process to take place. Specifically, the letters stated that I had "no intention" of quashing defense' motion to interview my doctors. Thus, the motion was granted. In fact, I had no idea that defense counsel would be permitted to invade my health care related privacy in such a broadly delineated manner. This practice has been prevented as a violation of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) patient privacy law by many U.S. courts. Mr. Valente, was legally required to inform and offer me my right to file a motion to quash the procedure in order to start the process of a legal determination for its necessity by the court system. When I questioned him about it, he indicated that it was insignificant. Perhaps it was not significant to Mr. Valente, however it was my protected Healthcare information at issue. I would say that precludes Mr. Valente from making a moral judgment about its significance. The current law "says" it is not his legal right to do so without consulting with me. Valente became evasively (and ineffectually) defensive in his written communications to me after I learned of the seriousness of his failures. Mr. Valente was deceitful, non-responsive and ultimately refused to respond to my direct questions concerning issues that I had after the settlement, as new facts emerged about his shortcomings in representing me in the case. I would under no circumstance recommend Mr. Valente to anyone. I have filed formed complaints against him with two separate legal bars. Ultimately, working with him was a damaging, galling and self-defeating experience.

My husband contacted The Valente Law Group when I tripped over a piece of cinder block in the…read morewalkway carelessly placed in front of a grocery store to hold the carts in line. I was taken by ambulance to the ER and treated for a shoulder injury which caused me pain for a year. Joseph Chandlee handled my case diligently and worked to achieve a just settlement. It took a long time to finalize the case as the store's insurance company was being resistant; however, Mr. Chandlee held their feet to the fire. I was pleased with the outcome.

Based on my personal experience, I would strongly caution anyone considering this firm. I would not…read morerecommend working with Jill or Mark. I questioned their integrity, and they seemed to lack a moral compass. They appeared to care more about the money they were making than about the actual client. They also have billboards placed by nearly every major highway and intersection with high accident rates, which says a lot. In my opinion, that is the kind of marketing you often see from what's known in the business as ambulance chasers. COMMUNICATION From start to finish, I did not feel supported or properly informed. I initially worked with Jill, but due to poor communication and unprofessional conduct, I eventually had to move my case to Mark. In one conversation, Jill ended the call while I was still asking basic questions about where my money was going, which felt extremely disrespectful in a personal injury case where clear communication should be a priority. Most of my communication went through an assistant named Leslie, and at times it felt like I was doing much of the work myself--gathering evidence, tracking down paperwork, and helping build my own case--only to be charged for it. That was not the level of service I expected from a law firm. BILLING AND MEDICAL EXPENSES My biggest concern was how the settlement was handled and how much of it went toward medical expenses. I was charged about $1,500 for an MRI and roughly $650 to $680 for each 60-minute therapy session. In my opinion, those charges were excessive and did not reflect the care I actually received. The physical therapy I was sent to did not feel like real treatment. Much of it involved lying on a massage table and doing self-guided exercises. I was billed $300 for simple exercises like spinning a wheel and another $400 to $500 just for lying on a massage table. There was no hands-on therapy, and I was also billed for generic products as if they were brand-name items. It felt misleading, and it seemed to me that the providers they sent me to were familiar with this firm. When I questioned the charges, I was told the providers might not come to court if I challenged them. At one point, I was also told that if I kept asking where the money was going, no one might show up for me if the case went to court. I was accused of alienating them when all I wanted was to know why they were price gouging. That made me feel pressured into accepting billing practices I did not agree with, and I was forced to settle when I didn't want to. My own insurance would have covered an MRI for far less, and the lien paid to my insurance company was significantly lower than the amount billed by another provider they sent me to, which from my perspective appeared to have a business relationship with the firm. At one point, the medical charges were run up to nearly $10,000, and in reality there is no way the treatment I received should have cost anywhere near that amount. When I asked the firm to renegotiate some of the expenses, they declined. Even the first time those bills were reduced, I had to ask for it--it was not done willingly. I had to advocate throughout the entire process just to get basic questions answered and to push for any reduction at all. That made me question whether they were truly looking out for my best interests. I also had to speak directly with the adjuster myself about replacing my car, car seat, broken cell phone, and other losses because I did not feel the firm was advocating for me on those issues. SETTLEMENT PROCESS It took a full year to settle my case because I was constantly fighting for a fair outcome. The initial offer was nowhere near reasonable, and I had to advocate for myself to get it increased by $9,000. Even after that, I still did not believe the settlement was fair. I do not feel I should have had to push so hard when I was paying a 33% attorney fee for someone to advocate on my behalf. By the time everything was deducted, I ended up with only about half of the full settlement, and I do not believe the firm fought hard enough for me. OVERALL EXPERIENCE Overall, I did not feel supported or properly represented throughout this process. It felt like I had to advocate for myself every step of the way, and I honestly do not know what I paid the attorneys for. I do not feel they did a good job for me, and I wish I had gone somewhere else. It felt like the firm was more focused on collecting their 33% than on truly caring about my pain and suffering or fighting for a fair result. I was left feeling taken advantage of in multiple ways. They benefitted from my misfortune. I would strongly encourage anyone considering this firm to ask detailed questions upfront and read the negative reviews carefully before signing anything. Don't make the same mistake I made. Update: I have never spoken to Hunter, who replied to this review. Must just want to appear that way online.

Clean cut. Didn't have to keep calling them. They took care of my son. We had to wait but it was…read moreworth the wait.

Sussman and Simcox has been my go to accident and injury attorneys since March 2015. Karen Sussman…read moreis awesome. She's attentive and very responsive. Both she and her office staff are superior and always on top of every detail from intake to settlement. If you are in the Maryland area and are in need of assistance with an injury/accident Sussman &Simcox are the way to go. They will provide you the highest attorney client services. I value their knowledge and expertise and so will you. They are honest and will be up front with no hidden agendas. They take your side and offer the best advice, always providing options and alternatives. They NEVER coerce or pressure you into making decisions that ARE NOT in your best interest. I put my trust in this firm the first time in 2015 and have since trusted their representation a few times more in 2017 and again in 2020 with a separate accident my husband was in with a former coworker. Each time this team prevailed with the best possible outcome. Let Sussman & Simcox "be the justice" you need! ~Signed "Long Time Client" aka Barbara G.

Karen was amazing through the two years we spent together. She was up front with me from the start…read moreand walked me through the case every step of the way! She wins cases! I recommend this firm and the entire staff was very communicative and helpful.

I'm a recent client of Mike Shevlin from the law office of Shevlin Smith. The practice is…read morewonderful and the staff is outstanding. Mike did a brilliant job of representing my medical malpractice case. He is very smart, experienced, caring, thorough, methodical, logical, patient... I could go on and on... He skillfully assembled all the facts, data, experts and evidence we needed to win against the negligent doctor in my case. When my case went to trial, his father, Brian, also attended and brought even more valuable insight and assistance in my case. In my experience, both lawyers receive great accolades; and I would highly recommend the law office of Shevlin Smith.

From the owner: Based in Fairfax, VA, Shevlin Smith, P.C. represents clients in personal injury and medical…read moremalpractice cases. When negligence causes a serious injury, we help clients understand their rights, pursue fair compensation, and address the financial strain caused by medical bills, lost income and care. We handle claims involving car and motorcycle accidents, slip-and-fall injuries, medical errors, and other preventable harm. With decades of experience, we provide compassionate guidance, clear communication, and determined advocacy at every stage of the legal process. Our goal is to ease the burden on injured clients so they can focus on recovery while we work to protect their interests. Free, no-obligation consultations are available.

Michael Wilson was my mom's attorney that represented her complicated case regarding hospital…read moremalpractice. Since he is a lawyer AND doctor, he was able to quickly understand the situation and provide a favorable outcome with no stress to my mom. He went above and beyond helping her and was extremely responsive and so genuinely kind. Michael provided legal expertise and guidance and was the first lawyer I've ever seen that truly cared about my mother and her health. He was such a pleasure to work with and I cannot recommend him enough! Thank you, Michael.

I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Wilson and talking about some legal issues. He was very courteous…read moreand understanding of my situation and offered some great advice at no cost. If I am ever in the need of his services in the future I would not hesitate contacting him for a medical malpractice consultation.

HE EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS…read more His detailed description and attention to every detail, especially in the context of dealing an international case, is incredibly remarkable. It's reassuring to have a lawyer that personally calls me & emailing without delay. Also I can directly call and email him in case I need to. He ensures that I fully understood every step of the process, he will ask if I have questions &will assisst me right then and there. His personalized approach, and dedication is incomparable. The fact that he personally handles every detail without relying on paralegals speaks volumes about his commitment to his clients. I had so much frustrating experiences with lawyers in the past, and I'm so glad I found Attorney Patrick Crawford who provided the support and clarity I needed during what must have been a "very difficult time" in my divorce case. I highly recommend Attorney Patrick Crawford should anyone require legal assisstance in divorce , annulment and any other issues related in family law matters. "You completely changed the course of my life Attorney. I can not thank you enough." Sincerely, Naplina B.

Patrick Crawford is an honest and adroit attorney. Communication was frequent and clear,…read moreexpectations were realistic and the process was handled efficiently. Pat answered all my questions and worked diligently to achieve the best possible outcome in my divorce case. I truly appreciate his dedication and would not hesitate to recommend his expert legal services.