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AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies that a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

Martindale Ratings

Average Peer Rating
4.6/5.0
Average Client Rating
Client Recommended
67% client recommended
Our reviews are compiled from our profiles on the legal directory Lawyers.com

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5.0/5.0

Justin Purvis is one of the hardest working attorneys I know and always represents his clients zealously and achieves great results. Justin is also great at communicating with his clients and is an exceptional...

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Senior Associate 2019/07/11

5.0/5.0

Mr. Dean is an excellent litigation attorney who can be relied on to represent his client's interests vigorously while maintaining unimpeachable ethical standards.

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Associate 2012/07/26

4.8/5.0

I have opposed Matt in cases, and I have mediated many cases in which Matt was involved. He always is prepared and usually has a better grasp of the facts of the case than the opposing attorney, especially the...

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Sole Practitioner 2012/09/12

5.0/5.0

Mr. Purvis is one of the best lawyers I work against.

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Principal 2019/07/11

5.0/5.0

Matt is a brilliant, hard working and highly ethical lawyer - and a pleasure to work with as an adversary counsel.

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Sole Practitioner 2012/08/16

4.8/5.0

John David Dean is a top-notch litigator who also holds fast to high ethical standards. Having known Mr. Dean for a number of years and observed his work in many types of cases, I have found him to be...

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Partner 2012/07/02

5.0/5.0

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Founder 2022/02/08

5.0/5.0

Justin is an exceptional attorney with an attention to detail. Anyone would be lucky to have Justin on their side.

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Attorney 2020/04/27

5.0/5.0

Well versed, and a quick thinker. Represents clients with vigor and diligence that always ensures superior representation. Second to none.

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Attorney 2019/08/08

5.0/5.0

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Attorney 2019/08/08

5.0/5.0

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Partner 2019/08/08

5.0/5.0

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Partner 2019/07/18

5.0/5.0

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Attorney 2019/07/11

5.0/5.0

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Partner 2019/07/11

5.0/5.0

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Sole Practitioner 2015/12/15

5.0/5.0

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Partner 2015/10/01

5.0/5.0

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Partner 2014/04/24

5.0/5.0

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Partner 2014/04/24

5.0/5.0

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Partner 2014/04/24

5.0/5.0

I have known Dan and litigated against him for many years -- he is an excellent lawyer and certainly AV quality

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Managing Partner 2014/04/24

5.0/5.0

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Partner 2014/04/24

5.0/5.0

Excellent attorney

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Principal 2012/08/24

5.0/5.0

I know Matt Lawrence well. I have litigeted many cases with him,and I have mediated many cases in which he has been involved. Mr. Lawrence is an excellent lawyer who provides excellent, the highest quality...

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Principal 2012/08/16

5.0/5.0

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Principal 2012/08/16

5.0/5.0

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Sole Practitioner 2012/08/16

5.0/5.0

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Sole Practitioner 2012/08/16

5.0/5.0

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Partner 2012/08/16

5.0/5.0

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Partner 2012/08/08

5.0/5.0

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Other Legal Professional 2012/08/08

5.0/5.0

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Sole Practitioner 2012/08/08

5.0/5.0

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Partner 2012/08/06

5.0/5.0

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Sole Practitioner 2012/08/06

5.0/5.0

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Partner 2012/08/06

5.0/5.0

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Sole Practitioner 2012/08/04

5.0/5.0

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Managing Partner 2012/07/30

5.0/5.0

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Partner 2012/07/06

5.0/5.0

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Associate 2012/07/02

5.0/5.0

Mr. Dean is a great lawyer and works hard for his clients.

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Sole Practitioner 2012/07/01

5.0/5.0

JD is one of the finest lawyers with whom I have had the pleasure to work. He brings honor and integrity to the profession.

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Associate 2012/07/01

5.0/5.0

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Sole Practitioner 2012/07/01

5.0/5.0

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Principal 2012/07/01

5.0/5.0

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Partner 2012/07/01

5.0/5.0

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Partner 2010/06/09

5.0/5.0

I have known Dan Hoffman for more 20 years. He is one of the best defense lawyers in the area. He deserves the A rating.

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Partner 2010/06/09

5.0/5.0

Dan Hoffman is an excellent lawyer who very well represents his clients. He is always extremely well prepared, and he is an extremely experienced and successful trial lawyer. He is both professional and personable,...

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Senior Associate 2010/06/09

5.0/5.0

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Judge 2010/06/04

5.0/5.0

I have known Mr. Hoffman for a number of years and have worked on a number of cases with him. Mr. Hoffman is an excellent lawyer, and I would not hesitate to have him represent me, were I to need legal assistance. ...

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Partner 2010/06/02

5.0/5.0

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Managing Partner 2010/06/02

5.0/5.0

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Managing Partner 2010/06/02

5.0/5.0

Dan Hoffman is an excellent lawyer with the highest ethical standards. He is long overdue, in my opinion, for your AV rating. Ed Wilkin

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Partner 2010/06/01

5.0/5.0

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Partner 2010/05/26

5.0/5.0

Dan is as good as it gets, in my opinion and is pleasant and considerate as well. What else is there to say about him?

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Principal 2010/05/25

5.0/5.0

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Judge 2010/05/24

5.0/5.0

Mr. Hoffman is a lawyer whom I would unhesitatingly choose to refer a client to and if I needed a lawyer in the areas in which he practices I cannot think of anyone I would rather use. His integrity is above...

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Managing Partner 2010/05/24

5.0/5.0

I have known Dan for over 20 years, and have had the opportunity to work with Dan on various matters. He has displayed an outstanding knowledge of the law, and exhibited sound legal judgment in analyzing the...

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Partner 2010/05/24

5.0/5.0

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Sole Practitioner 2010/05/24

5.0/5.0

Dan is well qualified in the area of civil litigation. He is always prepared and is a very capable trial attorney. He clearly deserves an AV rating and I recommend him for this designation.

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Sole Practitioner 2010/05/24

5.0/5.0

Dan is an exceptional attorney who I know to practice in the fields of Workers' Compensation, employment law and general litigation. I have no reservations in recommending him for an AV rating and hope he will be...

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Sole Practitioner 2010/05/24

5.0/5.0

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Partner 2010/05/24

5.0/5.0

Dan is an outstanding lawyer,advocate and adversary and his integrity is above reproach. I have known him professionally for more than twenty years. He is one of the handful of lawyers I know, whose word I trust...

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Principal 2010/05/24

5.0/5.0

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Member 2009/04/10

5.0/5.0

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Partner 2009/04/06

4.8/5.0

Very good technical lawyer. Great writer

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Partner 2019/07/11

4.8/5.0

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Principal 2014/04/24

4.8/5.0

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Partner 2012/09/14

4.8/5.0

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Sole Practitioner 2012/08/06

4.8/5.0

I have found Jay Smith to be an intelligent and fair minded defense attorney at all times. His judgment and ability to fairly evaluate a case are outstanding, and he has an impeccable work ethic. What's more, Jay...

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Government Counsel 2012/08/05

4.6/5.0

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Partner 2015/10/02

4.6/5.0

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Partner 2014/04/24

4.6/5.0

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Managing Partner 2012/08/04

4.4/5.0

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Associate 2012/07/17

4.2/5.0

Excellent attorney. Good grasp of both the law and the practical effects of the law on his clients.

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Managing Partner 2019/07/11

4.0/5.0

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Attorney 2019/07/29

4.0/5.0

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Partner 2015/12/31

4.0/5.0

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Managing Partner 2015/12/15

4.0/5.0

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Partner 2012/08/27

4.0/5.0

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Partner 2012/08/27

4.0/5.0

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Managing Partner 2012/08/24

4.0/5.0

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Sole Practitioner 2012/08/16

4.0/5.0

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Partner 2012/08/13

4.0/5.0

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Partner 2012/08/06

4.0/5.0

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Partner 2012/07/02

4.0/5.0

excellent young attorney. he will be an av lawyer in the near future. he only needs a little more time.

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Judge 2009/04/12

4.0/5.0

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Partner 2009/04/10

3.8/5.0

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Sole Practitioner 2012/08/08

3.6/5.0

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Member 2012/07/01

3.4/5.0

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Managing Partner 2014/05/12

3.4/5.0

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Partner 2014/04/24

3.4/5.0

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Partner 2012/08/05

3.0/5.0

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Member 2014/05/02

3.0/5.0

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Managing Partner 2010/05/24

1.0/5.0

matt lawrence is an excellent attorney and very able adversary.

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Member 2009/04/02

5.0/5.0

A hardworking group of professionals that were easy to work with. I had direct access to my attorney throughout the process.

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Client 2022/08/04

5.0/5.0

I was unsure of all the things I needed to do when my son died suddenly{newline}without a will. John David explained everything explicitly and made me feel very comfortable through the process. He had such...

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Client 2012/07/11

1.0/5.0

He delayed my trial to milk me with billable hours,he is not trustworthy,find another attorney.

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Client 2014/12/01