Can not express the appreciation i have for mr bert

DO NOT GO HERE LOOKING FOR HELP WITH SOCIAL SECURITY, THEY ARE CROOKS!!!!!!

Although no one relishes the idea of seeking legal advice, life sometimes happens and we do need that counsel. I have needed to seek that counsel twice and both times I chose Platcha, Murphy, & Associates, P.C. Both times this law firm exceeded my expectations. The entire staff was always courteous, professional, friendly, nonjudgemental. The attorneys who represented me (Bryan Reeder the first time and Bert Irwin the second) were outstanding. They listened to me, gave me wise counsel, and represented me and my interests to the highest level of professionalism.

This firm will always be my first choice should I ever require legal counsel in the future. They have a heartfelt, solid 5-star rating from me! I know I can count on them.

Very nice and professional.

I called to ask a question about a legal issue and instead of forwarding me to an attorney, the secretary thought she would take it upon herself and give me her 2 cents while she is not compentent about the law or has enough legal knowledge regarding the issue. My advice to her is stick to her day job and allow professionals to do their job, no one wants to hear your condescinding 2 cents of your personal opinion regarding the matter. Highly unprofessional. She might has well have told a rape victim to move on and get over it.

Great team to work with, Jeff Black is the best!

Bryan Reeder handled everything wonderfully for us. He’s a smart guy, addressed all our issues, and even met us for appointments later in the evening for our convenience. Highly recommend!

I recently worked with PMA to resolve a family Trust issue on behalf of my father who has early onset Alzheimer's. The case was relatively complicated with my father's family playing hardball. We needed to find a resolution to the matter to ensure that our father would be accepted by Medicaid when that time came. We interviewed a handful of attorneys, but felt most confident in the expertise of PMA. We were introduced to Bert Irwin by Brian Plachta, and Bert took the case without hesitation. He collected all pertinent details, and wrote a demand letter to my father's family that came with a professional tenacity which solidified the fact we had come to the right place. After some back and forth, Bert was able to assist us in settling with my father's family for a sum of money that was exponentially larger than what they had offered us originally. Without Bert's help, we wouldn't have gotten a fraction of that money. Once the settlement was complete, we engaged Bryan Reeder to assist with the Medicaid paperwork filing. Bryan is extremely knowledgeable in this area, and after talking with him for a short time, he gave me an overwhelming sense of confidence that we had come to the right place. Bryan helped us work through and review all areas of our father's estate. He gave my brother and I the information we needed to put the administrative work behind us, and focus on the time we have remaining with our father. I can confidently support and recommend PMA to anybody dealing with elder law or trust disputes. Should any of these issues arise in the future, PMA will be my first call.

Thoroughly impressed by the representation that I received. Bert and Brian did an excellent job with my business buyout and I would highly recommend them.

Plachta, Murphy and Associates and specifically, Brian Plachta have been assisting me with my legal needs for nearly ten years. I deeply appreciate the professionalism, accuracy, solid legal advice and the level of service from Mr. Plachta's associates. I would highly recommend this law firm for anyone seeking legal advice and assistance.

My husband and I had the opportunity to work with Bert Irwin. We found him to be honest, realistic, and personable. His integrity is second-to-none. We highly recommend him without reservation.

We were looking for a local attorney to draw up a land contract and I had posted in the Rockford Services FB page and Bert Irwin reached out to me that he'd be happy to help. I called a total of 5 different attorneys and when I spoke to Bert it was like a breath of fresh air. He was so kind, so professional and really helped me to understand how the land contract process works. I had spoken to an attorney at another firm that was incredibly crass and wouldn't tell me a set fee or number of hours. Bert was straight forward and we were happy to decide on Plachta, Murphey & Associates! That kindness and professionalism carried through our entire land contract and I wouldn't hesitate recommending this firm to everyone I know needing legal services! I can't speak to the other attorneys at the firm, but I have a feeling that they all share similar client values and professionalism! Thank you for a great, pain free legal experience!

I recently worked with Bert Irwin from PMA on a business dispute. Not only did Bert do a great job despite difficult circumstances but overall I had a really good experience with him and the firm. I highly recommend Bert for any business or litigation issues you may be facing now or in the future.

We were interested in creating a Living Trust and have known and worked with Brian Plachta over twenty years. Our meetings and conversations with Brian were helpful and we were given the time we needed to weigh our options. We never felt rushed, and no question or concern we may have had was ever overlooked. We were given solid guidance as we moved forward in the process, Lisa Peterson, legal assistant, also was of great assistance to us. We highly recommend this firm for personal and professional excellence in legal matters.

We were searching for a law firm to guide us in estate planning. A family member recommended Jeff Black at Plachta, Murphy and Associates, PC and we could not have been more pleased. We liked that it was a smaller firm. The staff was professional and made us feel comfortable and valued. We appreciated Jeff’s ability to listen, offer sound advice and expertise and then create a will and trust to protect our assets. We highly recommend Jeff.

Jeff Black was recommended to us through a friend. We were looking to setup our estate plan. Jeff and his team were great to work with. He made the estate planning process easy to understand and easy to setup. Everyone at PMA was very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend them.

One of the most difficult challenges I've been faced with in many years, was being appointed the personal representative for an estate.
I found this job to an extremely comfortable one, due to the assistance of Bryan Reeder and Jeffrey Black, of the law firm of Plachta, Murphy, and Associates. They professionally and compassionately guided me throughout a very lengthy and complicated estate, lasting over two years. During the entire process, Bryan and Jeffrey were attentive and helpful to all my questions and phone calls, instructing and assisting me step-by-step.
My complete trust and confidence in their law firm gave me a sense of well being during a difficult time. In order for me to complete my responsibilities as a personal representative, this was imperative to me.
I would highly recommend Plachta, Murphy, and Associates for their expert legal services. It was a pleasure working with them.

Cheryl S Gibbs

I would love to give thanks to Jeffrey Black for his kindness and work ethics. Jeff was always available in my most toughest times, as went through the death of both of my parents. This firm is quality in every area and aspects. I would also like to think Ms. Thames for expertise as well. I would recommend my family and friends to hire them for what ever legal needs. Like the old saying one use to say, you get what you pay for? Prestige all they way! And the fresh cookies are dynamite! Thank you Guys so much. Sincerely William Tappin

Super Friendly, knowledgable, and Personal experience with the lawyer I worked with (Bryan Reeder), at Plachta, Murphy & Associcates. Highly recommend!

very professional, easy to work with

Read the great reviews and called for an appointment. Very professional and helpful! All the positive reviews written about this firm are true! Made my anxiety go away and answered all my questions. Would suggest this firm to others, they care.

I recently visited PM&A to re-do my estate documents. Bryan Reeder was extremely helpful and competent with this challenging process. My family will be in good hands in the future.

Bryan Reeder is a clear, efficient, and considerate attorney. I highly recommend him if you're looking for honest legal advice from someone who will go that extra mile for his client. Sometimes legal wording is confusing for the non-attorney person, like me, and Mr. Reeder had no problem explaining to me information that I didn't understand.

Bryan was very helpful. His responses and work were kind, thorough, and timely. Bryan worked hard to provide continuous communication and follow up throughout every step of the process and I would not hesitate to recommend his estate planning services to my friends and family!

I didn't really know where to go for help with my situation, so I asked some colleagues and also researched some firms/people online. I decided to take a slight risk and go outside of some recommendations and go with the research I completed. This decision turned out to be a good one. Bryan is the attorney with whom I was connected when I called the firm. He was an active listener and very clear on the situation and next steps, and conducted himself in a professional, but friendly manner. Bryan's experience and ability to reach out to the various parties was helpful in quickly getting to the right answer. I will be calling this firm as future needs arise.

This firm has been an excellent source of assistance. Bryan Reeder, in particular, has been prompt and efficient in caring for my legal needs.

I wanted to commend attorney Brian Plachta for his help with my complicated legal matter. I consulted a different lawyer on recommendation before coming to Brian and that lawyer made me feel very uneasy about my situation. Brian made things very clear for me and I appreciated the time he took in explaining and sometimes re-explaining until I was contentedly "in the know" of what was going on. His legal advice and counseling towards my legal matter made me more comfortable that my situation would be effectively handled.

From my experience with lawyers, Plachta Murphy is different. The staff and attorneys were at my level and made me feel comfortable. That may seem like a small thing, but as a client who would rather not be dealing with a lawyer in the first place it really is a huge deal. Any attorney’s office can offer legal advice; the difference is how you folks do it.

I look forward to working with you in the future, and will always mention my positive experience given the opportunity.

i used to think the days of genuine help & assistance were a thing of the past - not so
i am here to let you know these guys are terrific from the very get go through all the explanations & guidance -
from wills to social security to taxes - i felt at home - thanx guys - for all your undying effort & compassion

Bryan Reeder assisted my wife and I with our Estate planning with great advice, efficiency, and professionalism. I have referred several clients to PMA and they have all given me great feedback.

I have had consistently good results working with Bryan at PMA. He is attentive to details and keeps me informed about important upcoming steps. Very nice to work with.

Plachta, Murphy & Associates are a top notch law firm. They are a small firm that gives you the personal attention with exceptional service. They have handled all of our personal and business needs. We highly recommend PMA if you need any legal advice.

Dr. Ben Gillis

I have had the privilege of knowing Brian Plachta for a number of years. He assisted me in forming my LLC and purchasing my business. I especially appreciate that Brian is a man of integrity and moral fortitude. At our company, Leaves Personal Care, we also appreciate Rick Cross and Miles Murphy for their knowledge and expertise with Veteran's matters!

I was referred to Brian Plachta to navigate a contentious departure from a firm with non-complete implications. Brian took a complete and personal interest in my situation. His counsel was realistic, honest and direct, and he helped me discern choices that I had in going through this difficult process.

Brian has a keen legal mind combined with excellent 'people skills', an excellent listener that enabled him to provide me with ability to make wise choices while recognizing the emotional distress of this process.

I definitely encourage anyone to work with Brian. I know he had / has my back.

Plachta, Murphy & Associates has been my legal counsel in personal and business matters. Brian Plachta walked me through the process of incorporating my small business, assisted our condo association in acquiring land for green-space, and also attended to my personal Estate Planning needs as well as Elder Care for my mother.

While I have always been impressed with Brian Plachta's legal services from a business perspective, it was my meeting with him about Elder Care Law and Estate Planning that made me fully aware of why I call Attorney Plachta. While dealing with my mother’s dementia was overwhelming, Brian’s patience in explaining the financial implications of my mother's dementia and his compassion while we discussed the sensitive matter of taking over my family’s decision making was wonderful. In addition to helping me care for my parents, Brian helped me create a Will that protected my assets and my children’s best interests.

I trust Brian to help me make sure my children and parents receive the very best care, my LLC is legally sound, and my neighborhood business is in order and you can too!

Shari Ann Ciganik
Professor
Aquinas College