Unsolicited Client Testimonials

While most unsolicited comments about lawyers are not suitable for family viewing, The Law Office of Barry Oliver Chase, P.A., has many clients who have spontaneously expressed their appreciation for our work.  Here are a few examples.

These clients all have their own Harvard Lawyer.

Don't YOU deserve one too?

-- From a rap star who had just been signed to a favorable major-label deal which we negotiated:

"Thanks so much Barry...you're an angel."

-- From a movie producer who was writing to me in November:

"Barry, I'm delighted with your expert and economic[al] service.  If the rest of the picture goes as smoothly as our dealings with you we'll have a totally painless production before the new year."

-- From a feature filmmaker who was in need of a tough letter in the course of a negotiation:

"Wow!  You are a no nonsense SCARY Lawyer.  I forget this sometimes because we see the warmer side of Barry."

-- From a singer in the midst of negotiating a new deal with her Personal Manager:

"I saw Kevin [the Personal Manager] yesterday and told him: 'My lawyer is better than your lawyer.'"

-- From an author/photographer who had asked us for a legal review of his book copy:

"You are AWESOME!!!  I think I found my professional proofreader!!! You saved me a step! THANK YOU!"

-- From a feature filmmaker with investor problems just before principal photography in August:

"I do not know where I would be without your help right now.  Please tell your wife that we are sorry for cutting into your vacation time."

-- From the agent for an internationally known fashion-design client in London for whom I had negotiated a US-based deal:                 

"... you have been absolutely fantastic."                       

-- From a network television star client who had just seen the terms I had negotiated for her on a new product-endorsement deal:
"This is great!"

-- By email, from an "Action-Sports" celebrity for whom I had just successfully negotiated a management and merchandising deal after months of unnecessary delay prior to retaining me:

"RE: thanks you are the best

I feel much better....That was fast. thanks."

-- By email, from members of a band for whom I had interpreted a major-label Recording Agreement:

"wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for all the amazing help you gave us!!! We think you are simply AMAZING!!!!!!!

-- By telephone, from an award-winning feature filmmaker who had just "wrapped" his latest film:

"I want to thank you for all your support and help.  Would not have been able to do it without you.  And I hope you know that.  So I really appreciate you.""

-- From the President of an arts organization that, with our help, had resolved a longstanding process with the Federal Government:

"Your help was wonderful. The documentation was great. You really zeroed in on the tricky questions and provided the appropriate responses. We were indeed fortunate to have a dedicated expert in the advancement of the arts in our community." 

-- From a veteran musician and model who wanted to take his career to the next national/international level:

"...thank you for your extraordinary attention and help during my visit to your office."

-- From the Personal Manager of a hip-hop artist for whom I was negotiating a deal, in response to a copy of an email I had sent to the opposing lawyer:

"Sounds good Barry, you are such a sweet talker...."

-- From an independent filmmaker who needed my help to negotiate the best production role for herself in a project she had created but for which she needed external financing:
"You're the best!"

-- From a lyricist who came to me because her career seemed stalled: 

"Thank you for everything that you have been able to accomplish so far.  You are the kind of lawyer that I needed from the start."

-- From an entrepreneur of new entertainment-related businesses who needed some emergency help to protect his intellectual property interests:[by telephone]

"I know you did more than was anticipated; so I will not forget it....Nice work."

-- From a Los Angeles- and NYC-based artist and painter:
"You've changed my opinion of lawyers forever."

          .... and several years later, in an unexpected email: "You helped me a few years ago against                 a copyright infringement of my work.... Just wanted to keep in touch and thank you for defending me.  It made me a stronger person and artist!"

-- From the Senior Partner of a law firm that used our services as an expert witness on a case that was ultimately settled on very favorable terms for their client:
"Thanks for everything; you were wonderful."

-- From a band for which I was just starting to negotiate a new management agreement:
"The letter you sent to [the other party's lawyer] could not have been written any better. We have faith in your work."

-- From the CEO of a film and television production company that needed help protecting copyrighted material:
"You are undoubtedly the most swell fellow I know. No slimy lawyers/clients here! Thanks for the prompt advice and counsel."

-- From a producer of English-language and Spanish-language films for whom we had provided a variety of legal services over several years:
"my meeting you has been a real blessing and  I consider myself very lucky to have you as a counselor and friend.”

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