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How do you know you have a good consumer lawyer? Here are the signs

February 1, 2024August 21, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

Diana Winkler suspected she’d found a great lawyer for her consumer case. The telltale signs were there: His genuine concern for justice, his willingness to take her case on a contingency basis, and his attention to detail.

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They'd made reservations at the Hilton Arc De Triomphe hotel in Paris back in June, using his HHonors points, and selected a special room

A perfect Paris vacation foiled by a flagging flap — what can I do?

January 22, 2024October 15, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

It was supposed to be a special trip for Alana Pitts and her father to celebrate his birthday in Paris. They’d made reservations at the Hilton Arc De Triomphe hotel in Paris back in June, using his HHonors points, and selected a special room on the executive floor with two queen-size beds.

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