Kerri is both a caring and very knowledgeable trust snd estate attorney. From the first call you…read moreknow that she cares deeply about her clients and that she'll work hard to make sure everything goes well. Highly recommended!

I have confidently referred clients to Kerri for years knowing that she places their interests…read morefirst. I find her to not only be knowledgeable in her field, but through strong communication skills takes the time to address and explain topics in easily understood terms. This ability to communicate complex subjects effectively should not be overlooked! She has a calm yet upbeat demeanor and is without hesitation someone I would trust.

My husband and I recently worked with Antonoplos & Associates to create our estate plan, including…read morea will and healthcare directives. Since this was our first experience with such a project, it was important for us to work with a firm that both understood the legal complexities of the planning and had regularly worked with same-sex couples. Our first consultation with Mr. Antonopolis was a valuable and informative one that made us feel confident about the undertaking. And we very much appreciated his straightforward personal style. We always felt fully supported, understood, and respected. Over the course of gathering the needed information to create our documents, staff members, particularly paralegal Daria Brovenko, were always ready to guide us through the process and provide answers to questions. And at the final signing, we were happy to meet other staff, all of whom made the closing step of our legal journey one that went smoothly and was filled with their warm congratulations. Having these legal protections in place was important for us, and our very positive experience with Antonoplos & Associates played a significant role in providing that peace of mind. We highly recommend their work.

UPDATE: Minutes after posting my review, I received a call from Peter Anotonoplos and he said my…read moreappointment was declined because it was Juneteenth. I reminded him that it was his staff that scheduled the appointment for that day and that I had called 2 days prior inquiring about the status of the appointment and no one once mentioned Juneteenth. I have updated my review from 1 to 3 stars because he offered to have a conversation about my situation and gave me some feedback. As requested, I considered removing my review but since I can see from Yelp reviews that this is not an uncommon type of incident, I am leaving it here for anyone else - like myself - may not have time to wait for the day of the appointment to find out if they can get legal counsel about a potentially urgent matter. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BEWARE of the tentative/pending appointment!! I have a legal plan through work and this firm was provided for me. I called to make an appointment and was told my appointment, for the following week, was tentative and that I would get an email to let me know if the appointment was accepted or not. I asked when I would find out and was told it would likely be in the next 24 hours. I asked what would determine if it was accepted and was told it was usually just a scheduling decision. So when it was just 2 days away from the appointment, I still had not received any response. I called and was told by reception that they would let the attorney know I called. ON THE MORNING OF THE APPOINTMENT, I received an email that my appointment was declined. This is an unacceptable way to do business. My issue was becoming urgent and I didn't expect this kind of treatment.

I'm retiring and moving to another state and I needed to redo my Estate Plan and Will from top to…read morebottom. James Saintvil at Jayde Law was amazingly patient with my myriad questions and very responsive with drafts and changes. He gave clear and comprehensive explanations and has tremendous depth of knowledge. Ancillary things that came up (like needing a limited power of attorney for a new bank account) were handled with ease and were rolled into the quoted project price. James provided good forms for aggregating all important information in one document for ease of access by my family. Signing day for the documents was incredibly efficient with Jayde Law providing witnesses and notary. I highly recommend Mr. Saintvil and Jayde Law.

The consultation I had was incredible. All of questions were answered and I was provided with…read moreinformation that I didn't even know that I needed. Im looking forward to working with James for my estate planning. Very professional and personable!

Mark Bayer is a phenomenal attorney. He seamlessly handled a very complicated transaction, with…read morereasonable and fair legal fees. I will be referring Bayer and Kaufman to all my colleagues and friends. His expertise in foreign nationals purchasing property in the US is extensive, highly recommended.

I was considering purchasing a newly renovated 2 BR condo in DC. The developer wanted to use a…read morenon-standard contract and I needed to have an attorney look it over on fairly short notice, as I had questions about some of the terms. Despite DC having more lawyers than anywhere else in the country, this was surprisingly difficult to find someone to do. Robert Kaufman agreed to do the review for me. He provided incredibly sage advice which allowed me to understand the transaction I was getting into, and he suggested some modifications that I might want to make to the contract. Mr. Kaufman was exceptionally knowledgable and the money I spent for this service was well worth it. I would not hesitate to engage Bayer & Kaufman again on real estate matters and would highly recommend them to others.

We are so glad we hired the Geller Law Group for our estate planning! They made the wills/trusts…read moreprocess so easy. It's uncomfortable to think about awful possibilities, but the wonderful GLG team got us through it. We feel confident and secure, knowing we are thoroughly prepared for the unexpected. A recent serious illness rocked our family, but one worry we didn't have was "what if" because we have a plan. We can't recommend the firm enough!

A difficult & abused feeling experience with this firm…read more I needed legal help to process the estate of my deceased mother. I ended up wasting six months and about $4K, paid in fees, with no outcome with Geller Law. I was first requested to have a mandatory paid initial consultation session to go over my legal help needed. I was introduced to Julie S. during this session. After describing my specific case & needs, she informed me that Geller Law can handle my case. What followed was months of emotional stress & redundant conversations with the staff of this firm that yielded no results. It became clear to me that they didn't know how to legally handle my case. Some staff members were argumentative & appeared trying to take advantage of this emotional situation for me. There were redundant conversations that I was later billed for. I concluded that this firm is not the choice that can handle my case professionally. I terminated my work with them. The new law firm I selected to handle my case turned out to be more knowledgeable for my case. And, more compassionate with me. The process was handled smoothly & professionally to completion.

Losing a family member can turn your life upside down. Then it goes into probate, which you have no…read moreidea what to do. We reached out to Olesya Sidorkina for help. She was very professional and friendly, and willing to help. She always kept in touch whether it was email text or a phone call to see how we were doing. She always explained everything along the way, and it made our lives easier. She is a very trustworthy Professional. Wendy, and I highly recommend Olesya

I had several conversations with Olesya regarding a difficult trust & will issues. Olesya was…read moreaccessible, prompt, and very helpful.

Informative and professional session. When I'm ready to move forward I will definitely reach out to…read morethis law firm.

Selected law firm at random to handle brother's estate - which was a HUGE mistake. While we did…read moreinterview law firm associate, process was significantly more expensive than our "all inclusive" quote and experienced multiple clerical and filing issues with simple details like addresses and names (received emails addressed to our deceased brother!) among others. Initial cost was $5000 - which had to be paid out of pocket, up front, and probably was a red flag we ignored. Got hit with another $2000 court fee that I don't remember hearing about, for a total cost of $7000 to file the 6-8 documents that the court required. At nearly $1000 per page of information - which we had to already provide, seems a steep cost for their efforts. Not only was this was a lengthy (over 18 month) and expensive endeavor dealing with the additional legal issues was very draining.

I contacted Eric for service and it was done right away. I would definitely use them again…read more Excellent work and very professional!!

I was injured in an automobile accident. Andrellos walked me through the process and helped me…read morereceive maximum compensation. I cannot recommend this service highly enough.

Truly was a pleasure working with Mr. Bush from start to finish! He facilitated me creating my…read morefirst LLC (Live & Grow Mentorship) and simplified various tasks I worried would hold me back. His reassurances, expertise, and efficiency made the experience go very smoothly. He was very responsive and available for all my needs and questions throughout the process. I'm forever grateful and highly recommend!

From the owner: The Law Office of Stevaughn J. Bush, Esq. offers comprehensive services in Estate Planning,…read moreProbate, Divorce, and Small Business Advice.

Carolyn is a wonderful attorney and a supportive, understanding human being. I am truly grateful…read morethat I had the opportunity to work with her. I spoke with several attorneys before making my decision, and from our very first phone call I could tell she was different. She did not rush the conversation or treat it like just another case, she listened carefully, understood the details of my situation, and provided thoughtful, practical advice right away. That first call lasted more than half an hour, and after it, I knew I wanted her to represent me. My divorce case was long and challenging, and Carolyn was exceptional throughout the entire process. She handled many responsibilities beyond what was expected and always remained solution-focused. At times, the mediator and the opposing attorney were difficult to work with, and there were even moments when it felt like she was doing more than her share just to keep the process moving forward. She was always accessible, I could reach her quickly whenever needed, we spent hours discussing important details, and she consistently responded to my emails in minutes. I was going through an extremely difficult time financially and emotionally, and Carolyn was incredibly supportive. Even during periods when I struggled to make payments, she continued to work hard and never pressured me. In fact, there were times when she first asked whether I was financially okay before even mentioning her fees. That says a lot about her character, she is not money-centered; she genuinely cares about her clients as people. There were moments when I shared my sadness and emotional struggles, and she was supportive like a friend and, at times, almost like a therapist. She guided me with honesty and professionalism, sometimes telling me things that were difficult to hear, but that honesty is exactly what makes her such an exceptional attorney. She does not sugarcoat reality; she is direct, logical, and always focused on achieving the best possible outcome. In the end, we were able to reach an agreement, and my divorce is now finalized. I truly owe this result in large part to Carolyn's dedication, intelligence, and steady guidance. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs not only a highly skilled and successful attorney, but also a genuinely kind and compassionate human being.

Carolyn breaks legalese down and makes it understandable…read more She attentive, she moves efficiently, and she's thorough. She drafted a prenup for my partner and I that we both felt really good about and helped us go through the process without losing our minds. :) She's friendly and curious and thoughtful to boot - it's nice to work with someone who's both very professionally competent and also kind.