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Cynthia Katkish

Cynthia Katkish

 
  • Criminal Law
  • District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina
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Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
100% Complete
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
100% Complete
Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
100% Complete
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
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Bernard Crane
Bernard Crane February 5, 2020
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
For many years I have watched Ms. Katkish work, and believe her to be an advocate of the the highest level. I have seen her deal effectively with difficult clients, and get them great results. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Ms. Katkish and I have both spent many years representing clients in criminal cases in DC Superior Court. We have worked together on co-defendant cases, and have represented the same client on different cases at different times.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client
  • Different Client, Same Side of Case

I have worked with Ms. Katkish as co-defendant counsel on several cases, including demonstrator/First Amendment cases and more general criminal matters. In addition, we have several times represented the same client on different cases at different times over the course of the clients' lives.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Various times over the last 30 years.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Every time I have observed Ms. Katkish work, I have been impressed with not only her skill, but her zealous advocacy for her clients.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

I have seen her work in trials and ancillary proceedings, and have always found her work to be of the highest quality.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

I have seen her work in trials and ancillary proceedings, and have always found her work to be of the highest quality.

Communication Skills: Excellent

I have seen Ms. Katkish deal with clients who had mental health and/or substance abuse issues, and she has always exhibited a kind and compassionate nature, and the ability to relate with all persons of all different backgrounds.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Ms. Katkish is excellent in getting her argument across and making her case.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
criminal law
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Client Relations
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Litigation
  • Oral Argument
  • Trials
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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