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Pierre Priale

Pierre Priale

 
  • Personal Injury, DUI & DWI, Criminal Law
  • Virginia
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Lawyer Rating and Reviews
Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
Mikhail Nekrich Lopez
Mikhail Nekrich Lopez November 12, 2019
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Pierre is an experienced advocate who is very comfortable in the courtroom, which is one of the most essential traits for a criminal defense attorney. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I see and speak to Pierre regularly about our cases and see him in court regularly as well.

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

Pierre and I have had clients in similar situations, and we've also had cases in which Pierre was representing a party with interests adverse to/different from my client.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Pierre and I discuss cases regularly (at least once or twice a month) and have done so for the last 3-4 years.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Pierre knows in-court procedures, nuances of dealing with local prosecutors in different jurisdictions, and is familiar with the criminal laws of the Commonwealth. He knows how to present his cases and which issues to highlight for the judge.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Pierre has always shown familiarity with run of the mill and less common criminal case issues.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Pierre and I have discussed common criminal legal questions, such as search and seizure rights and rights concerning interacting with law enforcement. He has always been accurate in his understanding of those principles when we discuss them.

Communication Skills: Excellent

I have seen Pierre argue cases in front of judges, and he has always shown an ability to accurately and concisely represent his client's issues and positions to the court.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

I have never heard anyone complain about Pierre being unethical and I have no information to suggest he has ever done anything unethical or unprofessional.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal defense and criminal appeals.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Litigation
  • Trials
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes