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Samantha D Pennington

Samantha D Pennington

 
  • Family Law, Estate Planning, Business Law...
  • Illinois, Missouri
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Lawyer Rating and Reviews
Legal Knowledge
4.0/5.0
80% Complete
Legal Analysis
4.0/5.0
80% Complete
Communication Skills
4.0/5.0
80% Complete
Ethics and Professionalism
4.0/5.0
80% Complete
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Jennifer R Williams
Jennifer R Williams April 23, 2018
Rating: 9 Lawyer Rating - 9 out of 10
I would trust Samantha to represent me in my own legal matters, so I feel confident recommending her to others. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague
  • Friend

Samantha and I were co-workers and colleagues from 2012 to 2015, and have remained colleagues and friends since that time. We both work in similar areas of law and I have had the opportunity to see her skills during each phase of legal representation - from initial consultation to the courtroom, and even to the appellate level when necessary.

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

Samantha and I have represented parties in family law matters where our clients' interests have aligned, and we have represented parties in family law and probate matters whose interests remained divergent.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2012 - present
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Samantha is very knowledgeable in matters of tax law and trusts. I refer all of my clients with tax and trust needs to her. She is also diligent in researching legal issues. She establishes a good rapport with her clients and counsels clients wisely and thoroughly.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Very Good

Samantha has a well-rounded base of legal knowledge. She is knowledgeable about issues of law in many practice areas.

Legal Analysis: Very Good

Samantha is able to look at a case or situation and see novel approaches that may not have been considered before. We have very different styles of analyzing cases, and I frequently seek out her opinion on my cases because she offers me a perspective I had not yet considered, pointing out various strengths or weaknesses in my trial strategy.

Communication Skills: Very Good

Samantha is excellent and building a rapport with clients and inspiring confidence in her legal representation. She endeavors to keep her clients well-informed with the status of their cases.

Ethics and Professionalism: Very Good

I consider Samantha to be highly ethical and professional in her conduct. She has always advocated for her clients' best interest in a professional manner, and she is pleasant to deal with on a case, even when we vehemently disagree.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Tax law; complex estate planning; small business and corporate representation
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Business Advising
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Transactions
  • Trials
  • Use of Technology
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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