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Posted by anonymous | June 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly Recommended

David is a thorough, responsive, and empathetic lawyer. He represented me in a civil matter that involved several complex aspects. Always wanting to be certain about how these aspects could impact how we proceeded, David or an associate would conduct the necessary research. As well as ensuring that e...ach complex aspect was sufficiently researched, he would clearly outline the findings and their relevance, and provide a recommended course of action. David would also not hesitate in consulting other lawyers with experience in the related areas and relay their advice to me, but he would always check with me before conducting any of these consultations. David and Tracey were very responsive throughout the matter, and proactively kept me informed of any developments. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, David is a very empathetic person -- he always had a kind and understanding demeanor which helped immeasurably in dealing with this stressful matter. I highly recommend David and his firm.

David Marshall

Replied last June 10, 2024

This client needed nerves of steel for the many months their case took to resolve. I was grateful for their steadiness in this crisis and their ability to work with me to find a solution. I wish them the best from this point forward!

Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Wrongly accused of assault

David S. Marshall was understanding, helpful and professional from the beginning. His calm demeanor during our consultation , immediately instilled me with hope and assurance that my situation could be resolved if not totally dismissed . His determination after a very short while of reviewing facts..., combined with a great deal of experience, skill and expertise , he able to determine how frivolous this case was and the most likely outcome would be in my favor, He was right all along and I am eternally grateful he was able to resolve this potentially detrimental , life altering event. I am most fortunate to have found and retained him as legal council .

David Marshall

Replied last April 26, 2023

Practical knowledge gained from experience in defending civil claims for money damages helped me free this person of the worry that they would get hit with a ruinous money judgment. I sensed that we could wait out our adversary and eventually watch this case just go away. It doesn't often happen like that, but this time it did. This client was a pleasure to work for, and I was glad to see this turn out so well for them.

Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

When your spouse false accuses you...

After many years of being happily married, suddenly my life was turned upside-down when my former wife started exhibiting bizarre and deeply disturbing behavior. Paranoid delusions took over her mind. She became increasingly hyper-vigilant and wrongly believed that I had molested our precious child. ...Couples therapy made no difference. I could not believe what was happening to my family and was terrified by all the drama that ensued, which included visits by the police and CPS inquiries. As soon as I engaged David Marshall, I felt that I was in excellent hands. He is meticulous, thoroughly prepared, and has been able to calm my frayed nerves on many occasions, keeping me focused on the big picture. Fortunately all the investigations resulted in no charges because there was no basis for them. There was no truth to my wife's claims. But even if you are innocent, you want to be sure to have competent and experienced counsel to guide you through what can feel like a battlefield. David's breadth and depth of experience is palpable. If you are tangled up in investigations, David is a wise expert you want on your side.

David Marshall

Replied last April 25, 2023

This is a sad situation we at the Marshall Defense Firm have seen more than once: a wife becomes convinced, for the most flimsy reasons, that her husband is molesting their child, and no amount of contrary evidence can weaken her conviction. These cases are so extreme that mental illness must be the root of them. I'm quite glad we were able to provide this man some peace of mind and to get him through this painful process with an unblemished record. He gave us full information right from the start, followed our advice scrupulously, and contributed creative ideas to his defense. it was a privilege to represent him.

Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best lawyer you will find on Avvo

Look no further than Marshall Defense Firm to take your case, you will have no regrets. David is not only one of the most professional and well researched attorneys I have known, he is also incredibly calm, collected and level-headed - qualities that are particularly essential in crises. I was involv...ed in a case with false allegations leveled towards me, and it was terrifying. Having never been involved in something so stressful, I was naturally highly anxious. David was so reassuring and responsive throughout the case, he was able to assuage my fears and completely earn my trust. Not only that, but he was able to develop a positive rapport with the opposing counsel, who was fairly antagonistic. That interaction alone changed the direction of the case in my favor. His expertise during the case was unparalleled, and I can't imagine where I'd be without his steadfast wisdom. I'm so grateful for his involvement and will always feel indebted to him for helping me during a very dark time. I couldn't be happier with the outcome. Thank you David!

David Marshall

Replied last June 20, 2022

It was very satisfying to solve this person's problem. Like many of our clients, they were plunged into a nightmare by a false and dreadful accusation. Yet they summoned the patience needed for me to do my best work. I'm very glad that this person can now go forward without this sword hanging over their head.

Posted by anonymous | November 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Experience that matters - civil defense

I hired The Marshall Defense Firm and David Marshall to represent me after receiving a notice of a civil lawsuit against me. Mr. Marshall and his team provided expert counsel that can only come from years and years of experience. It is the calm and non-judgmental counsel from him that I believe resul...ted in achieving a resolution that was fair and equitable given all the circumstances. Mr. Marshall's knowledge and long-standing experience was invaluable in being able to address the aggressiveness of the opposing counsel. I greatly appreciate the extent to which Mr. Marshall listened to me and respected that my goal to reach an amicable resolution. This matter was extremely stressful for me, but Mr. Marshall's representation provided reassurance that the matter would be handled as professionally as possible. I am grateful for Mr. Marshall and his team's work on my behalf and I have no hesitation in recommending him and his firm.

David Marshall

Replied last November 02, 2021

Everyone on our team is glad for the opportunity to help our clients deal with very stressful situations. As this client observes, our experience enables us to guide our clients away from mistakes they otherwise would make. It also enables us to find solutions to their problems that less-experienced attorneys might not find. it was a pleasure to do all that for this client.

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