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Showing 11 - 15 of 44 reviews | Copyright Infringement

Posted by Thi | June 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Efficient with time and money

Steve and Lisa have been a godsend for our young and small immigrant family when copyright trouble struck. Our American dream barely survived thanks to their calm and collected help, minimizing the financial calamity that could have sent us all the way back to our home country.

Steve Vondran

Replied last June 10, 2022

Thank you for the nice comment. We were honored to represent you in your copyright case. It is especially tricky as we live in a land of immigrants and my clients come from a wide variety of backgrounds. One thing most people have never studied in school is copyright laws and how they work. I always remember when Napster came out and many people did not know if it was legal or what not, in copyright cases there are many complexities most people do not understand. We were pleased you chose our firm to guide you through this process to a successful outcome. Thank you for taking the time to post. All the best, Steve

Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney

I've Never Had A Lawyer Before

When I received papers in the mail saying I had violated copyright infringement laws by sharing a file I had purchased online years ago with a torrent site, I was greatly surprised and astonished. I didn't even know if this was real or a scam. The staggering amount they were requesting from me would ...probably leave me homeless. I found Vondran Legal by doing a google search. I've never had or needed a lawyer before so I didn't know what to expect. I simply left a brief message explaning my situation on their website, on a Saturday morning. On the very same day Lisa called me. She let me know this is what she does and that she could help me. I retained her as my lawyer and did nothing else. She took over and within 2 weeks my case was over and settled for an amount that I could afford and not be homeless. Thank you Lisa for a wonderful first time lawyer experience.

Steve Vondran

Replied last April 24, 2022

Thank you for your comment. Most people who contact our IP Copyright law firm are first greeted by Lisa. She is so knowledgeable about copyright infringement (having worked with me for so many years now), that some people think she is handling the case. While she is not a lawyer, she does so many things to help make our clients feel comfortable. From initial fact-finding calls, to file setup, research on the case, and coordinating calls with Steve Vondran, Esq. She is a tremendous asset and I am happy to have her not only as "Frontline Lisee" as I call her (because she is always on the front lines of the legal action) but also my amazing wife of 15 years. Thank you for taking the time to post!! Steve

Posted by anonymous | March 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Thank You!

I received a notice from my ISP that Strike 3 LLC tried to obtain my information. Steve addressed all my concerns and explained how he would proceed in the first call. In the end, he was able to obtain a favorable outcome and I am very happy with the result. Thank you again for guiding me through th...e whole process and obtaining a great outcome on my behalf.

Steve Vondran

Replied last March 12, 2022

You are welcome! Yes, that is a common occurrence in a BitTorrent litigation case with Strike 3 Holdings as Plaintiff, they are ALWAYS trying to uncover your name and address. They want to know who you are, where you work and get a sense of how much money you make (in my opinion). This can factor into what the final settlement amount might be. At times, we can safeguard this information and keep things private, in other cases involving a financial hardship, we may have to turn this over to get a better deal. Regardless, we make sure we know which option is best for you and fight to protect your interests. Thank you for taking the time to comment, we appreciate having you as a client. Steve

Posted by anonymous | February 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Anxiety?

When you receive the notice of a pending subpoena to unmask your privacy, you can easily fear that your life has become unglued. Spouse, job, reputation- ANXIETY! You want this to go away and unfortunately simply ignoring the problem isn’t a viable solution. I needed someone whom I could trust, who... was non-judgmental and had experience in dealing with these bottom feeders and to whom I could transfer my fear and anxiety. I reviewed many websites addressing representation against the copyright trolls who were attacking me, and I found Steve Vondran’s posts the most professionally informative of the lot. I liked his style and perspective and picked up my phone and called him. His assistant Lisa responded and I knew pretty quickly that she and Steve would be a good fit for me. With them, I didn’t feel like I was being fed into a settlement grinder which would throw me into a wholesale trade to maximize everyone’s profit but mine. They weren’t going to play on my fears and anxiety but instead help lift that burden with me. Nor was my situation likely to drag out while my sleep deteriorated. I felt that I became part of a lean team which had my back - they knew the SOBs but were not part of them, Steve and Lisa would be there for me and move expeditiously to settle this so my life could move on. The results? Within 3 weeks my matter was done, settled within the original financial parameters to which I had agreed with Steve as being a victory of sorts, based in large part on his getting to know the salient facts of who I was, and my personal circumstances and objectives. While I hope never to have to hire Steve and Lisa again, they would again be my first choice, and I recommend them for your consideration as well. As Jimmy Buffet said “ Breath in, breath out, move on.”

Steve Vondran

Replied last February 24, 2022

Wow, thank you for taking the time required to write such a nice review. It's clients like you that give us the continued inspiration to fight for our clients. You hit on a great word "ANXIETY" having handled hundreds of Strike 3 ISP subpoena cases, I can tell you that most of our clients experience anxiety. Mainly, because you are dealing with the unknown. Second, you are dealing with the legal system which can be a very confusing process. Aside from trying to settle your case as quickly as possible (to get rid of the knot in the stomach that many feel), and get the best settlement possible, we like to make it a part of our representation to explain the process and possibly even learn a thing or two. So, yes we are cognizant of this and like Blake Shelton said "doing our best to make the best of the worst of it." All the best in your future endeavors and thank you for your thoughtful input. We really enjoyed having you as a client.

Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Amazing Care

When I received the letter from Strike Holding 3 of asking ISP to provide my information, I was completely puzzled and scared. After searching for several law firms that have dealt with this plaintiff, Lisa reached back out and gave me a quick call the earliest; and it was on the weekend as well. Ste...ve and Lisa were attentive and caring; they explained and consulted me through everything. Finally, they resolved the issue quickly with a result that I couldn't ask for more. Highly satisfied with the team and cannot recommend them enough.

Steve Vondran

Replied last November 14, 2021

Thanks for the nice words. Yes, we typically work weekends and will call you back on Saturdays and even Sundays. We understand it is no fun to be dealing with a serious legal issue so we take pride in getting right back to our clients and potential clients to help address their questions, needs and concerns. I also appreciate noting that many of our clients do contact other lawyers before settling on our firm. I usually say if you are going to be calling around, call us LAST so you can really notice the difference in your choice of counsel. Our firm is the clear leader in handling Strike 3 cases in California and in this area of law, there really is no substitute for experience. Thank you again for putting your trust in Vondran Legal® and taking the time to post your comments. All the best! Attorney Steve.

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