I am writing about Ms. Mary Owens on my 8th year anniversary of visiting her on the Xmas eve of…read more2013. I was shaking on that day and watching at my back as I parked my car in the office park and today I am living my own life in my best possible way. It would not be possible without Mary and her group. Special thanks to Pam, Mary's paralegal and Jermayah, Mary's assistant at that time. Mary was courageous, experienced, fast and aboveall, funny. Aparantly the farm seems to be expensive, but you can trust them and the money will not be wasted. They actually had very good payment options. My divorce had an extended consequence, Mary helped me in another state, finding out the lawyer and resolving continuing problems with another lawyer. I find that I was fortunate having my divorce lawyer as Ms. Mary Owens.

Having read the review that another client wrote, nothing has changed in 4 years. This law firm is…read morestill passive and non communicative. This was the sloppiest and worst settlement I've ever attended or done with a law firm. The settlement sheet was not available until the date and time of closing and items to be included were missing and overlooked by the firm. Wire transfers were awkward and the firm didn't seem to know the process.

I am a travel physician and was driving from NYC to Atlanta instead of flying because of the…read moreCOVID-19 pandemic and sincerely didn't see the speed limit and didn't know I was going 77/55 zone (22 mph over) past midnight. I received a reckless driving - class 1 misdemeanor which is a serious criminal offense with potential penalties of 6 DMV points, a fine of $2,400, a jail sentence of 12 months, and a license suspension of up to 6 months. I was worried because I also had my very first speeding violation 2 years ago at another state while on a travel assignment. I am glad I found Mr. Leavitt who is professional and understands where I was coming from. Mr. Leavitt got Judge Bain (Brunswick General District Court) agreed to reduce my reckless driving 77/55 misdemeanor charge to a simple speeding violation (not reckless, not a misdemeanor). Please do not speed everyone. Life is too precious. But if you need a traffic violation lawyer, I do recommend Mr. Leavitt. Mr. Leavitt and Judge Bain; thank you.

If you get a speeding ticket in Emporia, you will find no one better to represent you than Daniel…read moreLeavitt. He quickly and professionally assessed my case (85 in a 70) and my driving record and gave me an honest appraisal. During our phone conversation, he made clear his expectations and his plan in court. I had great confidence in him and I never had to set foot in the court room. He called me right after the case and gave me the great news that he had been even more successful than expected. If you have a speeding or reckless driving ticket, call Daniel Leavitt, you will not be disappointed.

I left a message and got a call back quickly. The lawyer explained everything including the total…read morecosts. He was to the point. He went to court for my wife. Everything was exactly the way he said it would be. The communication was impressive with documents being loaded to a web portal. We got an email when there were documents for us. We feel lucky to have found him. I recommend this law firm.

Jennifer Wilkie was an absolute angel during one of the hardest times in my life. As a School…read moreCounselor in alternative education, I spend my days guiding and helping others through their challenges, so when Jennifer (aka Jenny) offered her help to me, my heart melted. You never know how or when a blessing from God will appear -- and she truly was one. As someone who deeply supports all public servants, especially those working in education, she felt it was her duty to help those who shape our daily lives and the future generations to come. Her kindness, patience, and calm guidance brought me peace when I needed it most. I'll forever be grateful for her compassion and the light she brought into such a difficult time.

I hired Shields Law Firm to represent me regarding custody of my child. The experience and care…read morethat Bill and Jennifer brought was very comforting. I am grateful that I had that with me going into such a difficult experience.

I highly recommend him to anyone in the area. He has been extremely helpful in legal matters…read morerelated to setting up my own business. His recommendations for what business bank and cpa to use have also held strong. He is prompt in his return of calls and emails. It is easy to make an appointment through his office manager. The office is clean and quiet.

From the owner: Bankruptcy, Divorce, Custody, Support, Real Estate Closings, Business and Commercial Law,…read moreCorporations and LLCs, Criminal and Traffic, Personal Injury, Wills, Estate Administration, and Elder Law

It was surprisingly hard to find family law services in Richmond without getting charged a fortune…read moreor jumping through a number of unnecessary hoops. I was pleased with my experience here - to the point, simplified and felt it was very good value for the services rendered. Happy to recommend them

I was referred my another lawyer to get the may 2nd court transcript and fill out the application…read morehe gave me & complain to the va bar association regarding poor services and attitude for my $850 fee.Not for a refund but to share my concerns as to how he did/did not handle my case! I am forced to give 1 star for this review to post.

After having negative experiences with other attorneys in the Richmond area, we hired DeFazio Bal…read moreto take over our case in family court. Mary McLaurin went above and beyond to make sure we got a favorable outcome. Her key attention to details in reviewing documents was part of major successes throughout litigation. Her professionalism and extensive knowledge of the law was impressive. She took the time to go through every outcome and scenario possible in our case explaining all of the pros/cons along the way. Most importantly, as her clients, we felt heard and understood about our endgame throughout settlement negotiations. She fought for us every step of the way and in the end we couldn't be more satisfied with the result. Highly recommend Mary and the Defazio Bal Firm. Nupur and Dottie were instrumental in our case as well.