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John Szymankiewicz

14 years of experience
Business Law, Intellectual Property, Trademarks
North Carolina

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Moseley Matheson October 27, 2021

Rating: 10

John is the kind of lawyer you want/need. He is a solid attorney, who zealously advocates for his clients in a clear, professional manner. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague
Classmate at Law School
Friend

I have known John for almost 15 years. He and I have been Partners in my firm for over 7 years.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client
Different Client, Same Side of Case

John and I have worked on many cases together. We have also had clients who have utilized both of us for different areas of law.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
For the last 7 years full time. Before that, we worked together as friends on various legal matters before becoming lawyers.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Absolutely! John works tirelessly for his clients. It is not uncommon to find him at the office after hours or in on weekends. He has been commended by both clients, attorneys that know him, as well as opposing counsel. This says a lot about the work he does for his clients. He has a great reputation.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

The amount of legal knowledge he has in general is high. But for his area of practice (business formation, contract, alcohol law) there are few that know more then he does.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

John has been a great sounding board for me in my practice. Even though he doesn't practice criminal law like I do, he continually offers insight on some cases I discuss with him. As for his area of practice, he can evaluate whatever problems his clients incur with their businesses and coordinate the best possible approach for his clients.

Communication Skills: Excellent

While John can be direct, he is always clear on what his position is on any given matter. He discusses his client's matters constantly, and always with respect, to ensure his clients have full confidence in him.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

For as long as I have known John, he has always carried himself professional. He is fair with the people he talks to, even opposing counsel. It is clear that John actually listens when people are explaining their concerns, and responds appropriately. He has never shown any interest in anything unethical in his practice of law.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
business formation, licensing, zoning, contract, estate planning, alcohol law, trademark.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Appeals
Arbitration
Business Advising
Client Relations
Collaboration
Dispute Resolution
Document Review
Drafting
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Litigation
Mediation
Negotiation
Problem Solving
Project Management
Transactions
Trials

Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
John is a great attorney, and an even better human being. I am honored to have him as a Partner in our firm.

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

London Davenport Tessener November 10, 2020

Rating: 10

Having worked with John for almost two years now, I am confident in his ability to diligently handle client matters and help them run successful businesses with ease. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I currently work for John at the Beer Law Center.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

We work together on legal projects for various clients.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I began working with John as a legal intern in 2019. After I passed the bar, I began working for the Beer Law Center as an attorney.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Yes, John has and continues to be an effective advocate and counselor for his clients. John helps his clients on a wide variety of issues ranging from ABC/TTB compliance, to business formation, and everything in between. A lot of the clients we have at the Beer Law Center have been clients for years that consistently choose our team to help with their legal issues.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

John has a wealth of legal knowledge stemming from his over ten years of experience as a lawyer. Additionally, John has developed a niche practice in alcohol law in NC, VA, and DC. His expertise with alcohol law helps his clients develop strong alcohol related businesses such as bars, breweries, restaurants, seltzeries, and wineries,

Legal Analysis: Excellent

In John's book, "Beer Law: What Brewers Need to Know" he demonstrates excellent legal analysis of current ABC laws in North Carolina.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Clients can expect quick communication from John via email or phone calls.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

John is very ethical and always advises clients to make decisions which will have the best outcome legally and ethically.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
I would recommend hiring this lawyer for legal issues in business law, alcohol law including wine law and beer law, ABC/TTB licensing, and trademark law.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

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