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Franklin, Denney, Ward & Lawson PLC

2.9
10 reviews

129 N. Wayne Ave., Waynesboro, VA 22980, U.S.A.

Bankruptcy, Business Organization and Operation, Creditors and Debtors Rights and 6 more

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About Franklin, Denney, Ward & Lawson PLC

Franklin, Denney, Ward & Lawson PLC is a law firm established in 1931 with an office in Waynesboro, VA. At this office location, there are 4 lawyers practicing bankruptcy, business organization and operation, creditors and debtors rights and 6 other areas of law.

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Champion Badge Silver

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Franklin, Denney, Ward & Lawson PLC got this award in 2021

Champion Badge Gold

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

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Franklin, Denney, Ward & Lawson PLC got this award in 2021

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Communication
3.2
Quality of Service
2.7
Responsiveness
2.8
Value for Money
2.7
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
February 12, 2013
Hired Attorney Jeffrey Ward

Easy to work with and shows concern for personal needs.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
March 26, 2012
Hired Law Firm

Excellent service. Fast and courteous. Will use again and recommend.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
May 15, 2011
Hired Attorney Jeffrey Ward
Bankruptcy
Posted by anonymous
April 15, 2011
Hired Law Firm
Business Law
Posted by anonymous
October 26, 2011
Hired Attorney Jeffrey Ward
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
April 21, 2013
Hired Attorney Paul Dryer

I felt like he never heard or cared about anything I said and he just wanted my money!

Wills and Probate
Posted by anonymous
January 22, 2020
Hired Law Firm

This review is solely for JEFF WARD: Run, don't walk away from this attorney. He DOES NOT return phone calls from his clients, other attorneys, company directors, cooperation management or State agencies. Things will spiral out of control before he gets involved. He is useless once he has your money. Find someone else.

Civil Practice
Posted by anonymous
August 09, 2018
Hired Law Firm

Jeff Ward took me on as a client, I paid the fee, he did nothing for the retainer and has refused to return that payment. Definitely incompetent who takes your money and does nothing to earn it. I wouldn’t recommend him for anything short of tying my shoes if I were wearing loafers. Ward gives other lawyers the bad reputation that he deserves.

 
Bankruptcy
Posted by anonymous
April 23, 2013
Hired Attorney Paul Dryer

he was excellent. He took our care of all our problems and gave us extremely good advice and helped us much more than anyone could imagine. Excellent attorney and I would recommend him to anyone

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Areas of Law

  • Bankruptcy
  • Business Law 1
    • Business Organization and Operation
  • Debtor and Creditor 1
    • Creditors and Debtors Rights
  • Criminal Law 1
    • Criminal Defense and Traffic
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Family Law
  • Personal Injury 1
    • Wrongful Death
  • Real Estate

Office Details

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    Payment & Cost Features

    Fixed fees available

    Accepted Credit Cards

    MasterCard
    Visa

  • Firm History
    Year Established

    1931

  • Representative Clients

    Representative Clients: Clifton Forge-Waynesboro Telephone Co.; Leggett's Department Store, Inc.
    Approved Attorneys for: American Title Insurance Co.; Lawyers Title Insurance Corp.
    Reference: Wachovia Bank.

    Representative Clients: The Humphries Press, Inc.; D.M. Conner Inc.; Allied Ready Mix, Inc.; Medical Centre Associates; Augusta Psychological Association; Reo Distribution Services Inc.; L.E. Wood Equipment Co.; Wayne Oxygen & Welding Co., Inc.; Valley Building Supply; Adom Inc.; Virginia Department of Transportation; Beverage Tractor & Equipment Inc.; H & R Rental; W. Boutros & Co.; Blue Ridge Mobile Home; CVR, Inc.; Virginia Frame Builders; Andre Viette Farm & Nursery; Valley Crane & Rigging Inc.; Ntelos, Inc.; Cintas Corporation.
    Approved Attorneys For: Lawyers Title Insurance Corp.; Investors Title Insurance Corp.; Chicago Title Insurance Corp.; Old Republic Insurance Corp.; Stewart Title Insurance Corp.
    References: Wachovia Bank; Planters Bank & Trust Company of Virginia; Bank of America.

  • Additional Links

    http://www.fdwl-law.com

Franklin, Denney, Ward & Lawson PLC

2.9
10 reviews

129 N. Wayne Ave.Waynesboro, VA 22980U.S.A.

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