Remarkable, precise and amazing, our entire closing and review was handled professionally and to…read morethe point. Pricing was super, John is a great guy, hire him

A month ago I closed on my new home and John Laster was the closing attorney. I wanted to wait a…read morefew weeks so see if any documents were requested after closing before leaving a review. I have been through this process several times before and this is the first time that "closed" actually meant "complete." I don't know why it was so important to me but I have never understood why real estate attorneys take such little care in making sure they get it right the first time. Every closing I have had in the past had a follow up request for an overlooked signature or a date change because something was out of sequence. I chose Laster because he was recommended by a friend. (It was actually the first time I had heard of him.) His staff was very helpful leading up to the closing. They moved the closing date up for me on short notice to accommodate a change in my work schedule. At closing, I found John to be very professional and he took care to explain each document that I was signing. (In my experience that only happens on the first few signature.) I gave him 5 stars for veing prepared, executing his job completely and professionally and for having a genuine interest in making it a good experience.

Laurie and her office were excellent during the closing on our house. She made the process easy to…read moreunderstand. She explained everything to us and answered all of our questions. She kept us informed on the most important papers and our steps we need to take after signing. Thank you.

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After being a stay-at-home mom for 25 years I was terrified when faced with divorce. My husband…read morehad controlled the finances throughout our marriage and I had no idea what I was going to do. Thankfully after researching MANY attorneys in the area, I chose to meet with Oscar. I believe this decision made all the difference during my divorce. Oscar is patient, kind and offered a steady presence during an extremely emotional time. He handled everything with precision. As a result, I came out of the divorce with a more than fair settlement and a team to help me get on my feet in the days following. I appreciate Oscar and his team so much. I don't think you could find anyone better to turn to during such a difficult time as divorce. Would highly recommend!

Oscar and his team are absolutely first in class. Always responsive and helpful through a…read moredifficult time. I would definitely recommend Gertsch Family Law for any legal work. Thank you Gertsch!

I found them to be unprofessional in that they did not return calls. A particular legal staffer did…read morenot give me the courtesy of a reply despite a couple of polite requests from me. It doesn't matter how many degrees you have, if you have a pressing legal issue and a firm doesn't respond when they said that they would, that's disrespectful and indicates that they really don't care very much.

From the owner: Since 1946, Fortson, Bentley & Griffin has served the legal needs of clients throughout Athens and…read moreNortheast Georgia. Our broad client base includes small and large businesses, individuals, financial institutions, hospitals and local governments and include some of the largest companies operating in the Southeastern United States. Our attorneys have the depth and breadth of legal knowledge and experience to handle a wide range of legal matters, including business and corporate law, real estate transactions, litigation, and tax and estate planning. At FBG, we utilize the combined talents of an experienced team of attorneys to provide comprehensive legal representation to our clients. Our team coordinates their efforts and applies their specialized skills in concert, allowing us to provide our clients with superior, cost-effective legal representation from a single trusted source. Regardless of the nature of your legal matter, the attorneys at FBG will represent you with the utmost professionalism and care. As our client, you experience the best of both worlds: the talent, skills and resources of a large firm with the client service you expect and deserve from a small law firm in Athens, Georgia.

To say that Doug was amazing would be an understatement. He was brilliant ! Wish their were more…read moreattorneys like him. He was very responsive to my texts / calls / emails, keeping me in the loop and status of my case every step of the way - with very comprehensive updates. Above and beyond. He was professional and courteous from the get-go through to the end - of a very successful outcome for which I am very appreciative. I can highly recommend Doug for any legal issue you might have. Colin

Doug is an incredible attorney and if you are in the Athens area and are looking for a defense…read moreattorney, Doug is the person you need to talk to. He had reasonable fees, he is very responsive, and he knows everything you need to do from start to finish to get the best possible results. You will never be in the dark about where your case stands, and he will give you realistic expectations as to what to expect from the process. I could not recommend his services more. If there were more than 5 stars to give, I would give more.

We had a complicated probate problem due to a missing elderly sibling for several years and…read morepresumed deceased. The lawyer we used covered every possible situation and intently listened to all the details of both our sibling's mental decline, disappearance and the estate left behind. The firm drove from Watkinsville to Lawrenceville to file all the necessary paperwork to get our day in court. Once in court, the facts were laid out plainly and accurately. We could not have done this without their help. We first used a local probate lawyer in Lawrenceville and though we were charged for a consultation, they didn't explain the "what ifs". A 45 minute drive outside metro Atlanta, we found the representation we needed at a fair price. We're pleased as punch.

From the owner: Arch Legacy is a team of moms who specializes in a personalized & comprehensive approach to estate…read moreplanning for families. We work closely with families to ensure that your children, assets and legacy are protected for life and beyond. Our goal is to make it as easy for your family as possible after you’re gone. Arch also offers compassionate probate services for uncontested probates to ensure that you get access to your loved one’s assets as quickly as possible.

Jon was handling a simple civil case and just stopped communicating in the middle of the case. Will…read morenot answer calls or emails after numerous attempts on our part. Finally hired a real professional lawyer and resolved the issue quickly. Jon is arrogant and a poor communicator with a God complex. He has no idea what the word humble means. Complete waste of time hiring him.

You will hire him and maybe feel like it's not a personality match or he can be a bit short with…read moreyou. However, when he wipes the floor with the other party and goes for the juggler like he's fighting for his own daughter and you prevail ... you will be so glad you hired this shark.