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Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Very pleased

When I first met with Sam ,I had just parted ways with my first lawyer after 2 years of unsatisfactory representation.Sam was frank,honest and actually had a plan of somehow getting the divorce settled or getting me ready for trial. Nine months later we settled during mediation. I was very pleased wi...th my representation as he was truly concerned about trying to settle this case instead of dragging it out and prolonging the agony and expense.I would recommend Sam and his staff because even though I wasn't his only client,I felt like it.

Posted by Mark | October 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Poor Service - Didn’t Represent My Request

2003 I hired him for my divorce. I wanted full custody but would accept joint custody. Mr English did not support my request and gave me poor red presentation. Convinced me to accept a lesser agreement which has cost me over $140K since. A lot more to the story but very poor service. Thumbs Down

Sam English

Replied last October 19, 2018

Dear Sir: I’m very sorry you feel like you received poor advice from me 15 years ago and I let you down. I cannot determine the case with only your first name and year. I try my best in every case and give advice based on the facts of each case. I am most definitely not perfect and I am disappointed that you feel that I failed you. The law is tricky and totally dependent on your set of facts. It’s not unusal when people decide to settle the case and not go to trial that they in future feel the “what if I went to trial” perspective. I would like to talk to you about your experience above and your spending $140,000 since my representation on a custody case. It sounds like a very complex matter and those fees sound very high. I’m always looking to grow with past experiences and I would appreciate a call to my office to discuss it. I’m replying to this post as I’m on vacation with my family so I won’t be in the office until next week. I didn’t want to delay your being contacted. I will look for your call and respond to you as soon as possible. Again, my apologies for your feelings that I let you down and I look forward to your call.

Posted by Kendall | June 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Extremely Grateful!

This past February makes a year since everything ended for me, with my daughter home safe and sound. I cannot tell you enough how much appreciation I have for Mr. English and his staff. They fought a very different and very difficult battle for me, one that was a very unusual case that I didn’t think... I would honestly win. It was hard and very brutal, but they didn’t give up and would not let me give up either. I put my faith in God and let Him and Sam do what needed to be done and though it took time, I have my little girl with me now! There isn’t enough stars I could give Sam on this review, we still are so extremely thankful we found him! If you find Mr. English, trust me look no further. He’s very honest and he fights for what is right to the very best of his ability! He’s definitely one of the good guys!

Posted by Jonathan | April 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Sam got the deal done.

I literally had 3 attorneys before Sam that tell me that I didn’t have a strong enough case to get 50-50 time with my son. Sam saw the case differently, and very methodically and compassionately walked me through everything I needed to do to win. There were a few really stressful times throughout the... process and he was always there to guide me and tell me what to do next. If you want a winner who won’t back down from any situation, Sam English is your guy. His entire team is amazing, great to work with and they are all “truth tellers” they say it like it is, and I appreciate that so much.

Posted by MP | November 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Best in Knoxville & Surrounding Areas

This isn’t my first rodeo, so I am well acquainted with the Family legal system. So believe me when I say that Sam English is top in his field. My case was extremely complex due to abduction, parental alienation, and multi-jurisdiction issues. No matter the issue or the crisis, Mr. English adeptly a...nd quickly navigated all facets and facts and has secured multiple victories for me and for my children. It helped that he is held in high esteem by attorneys and judges and detectives alike; so his words carry weight. His staff is professional and friendly, always answering any lingering questions and allaying my fears, as though I was their only client. Divorce is the worse nightmare a family can experience. Sam English is THE best attorney to have alongside you, in the worse moments of life. He is tenacious. He is thorough. He instantly recognises changes on the battle field, if not outright predicts them, and quickly adjusts to maintain his clients' advantage. 10 stars out of 5. Yes.... 10.

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