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General practice Attorney | Jan 16
Relationship: Co-worker
"I have known Attorney Joseph Smith for several years as a colleague at a former firm where we both had worked as well as a small practitioner in his own partnership. Joe has the knowledge and analytical ability to think through to solutions to legal issues affecting his clients. He is a pleasure to work with and someone that can be counted on when the chips are down."