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Speaks Law Firm

Updated 2026-08-02 · 1,354 reviewed · 200 listed · Scored from 180 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(180) 90 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Estate & Trust LitigationEstate Planning Attorney
Speaks Law Firm
Services
Estate & Trust Litigation, Estate Planning Attorney
Reviews
180

What recent reviews say

Brian and his team answer calls consistently and explain what is happening at each step. Cases take time but clients feel heard throughout, with staff remembering personal details and offering genuine support during stressful situations.

The firm fields accidents, injuries, and workers compensation claims. Named staff include Brian Groesser, Amiah, Chris, Tracy, and Stacey. Reviewers praise how the team prepares them for meetings, updates progress without waiting to be asked, and celebrates wins with personal gestures like branded gifts.

Praised for
  • responsive communication
  • staff treat clients with respect and care
  • clear explanations of case progress
  • successful outcomes
  • team professionalism
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Best for: People injured in accidents or denied workers compensation who need responsive communication and personal attention.

Strengths

  • Staff answer phones consistently and promptly
  • Clear step-by-step communication throughout cases
  • Named attorneys handle cases personally
  • Successful track record on difficult claims

Worth knowing

  • Brian Groesser, Amiah, Chris, Tracy, and Stacey are named staff who handle cases
  • Team sends updates without waiting for client calls
  • Firm prepares clients for meetings with opposing counsel
  • Small branded gifts (blankets, coffee cups) given at case end
  • Workers compensation and personal injury specialization evident

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.59 average across the 147 estate & trust litigation businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 89% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 85
Review volume 98
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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169
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1
3
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2
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8

Common questions

Will my attorney answer my calls?
Reviewers report the team answers calls consistently, even when called multiple times. One client called "1000x" and got through each time.
How long do cases usually take?
One recent case from March 2025 took about a year to finish. The team communicates throughout the process so you know where things stand.

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Last updated 2026-08-02