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Lisa J Mainolfi
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Pros
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Knowledgeable and experienced attorneys
“Christopher Greenwood is one of the most versatile attorneys I have trusted with my family's matters. After contacting a number of lawyers, I recognized that his Medicaid and Title 19 knowledge is unmatched.”
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Responsive and attentive to client needs
“Kent Miller goes above and beyond expectations. He's a knowledgeable attorney, he's prompt with his responses, and he's willing to go the extra mile for you.”
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Compassionate and personable
“Kent is patient and understanding. There is a perception attorneys are aloof, Kent is the exception.”
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Effective legal representation and advocacy
“Kent was compassionate, listened to my needs and offered an affordable solution. We had a good day in court- and I saved A LOT of money thanks to Kent. Knowledgable, efficient, and a talented attorney-Kent was not about to be pushed around and fought for my rights.”
Cons
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Lack of responsiveness and communication
“Kent Miller does not respond in a timely and professional manner. We're going on 8 months since an estate sale of real estate and he has not disbursed the funds. Does not reply to emails and phone calls.”
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Questionable advice and handling of cases
“Back in 2016 Kent Miller told me I didn't have a case to get money ”
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Rude and unprofessional behavior
“Having worked with Kent Miller for some time, he continues to exceed my expectations. He is well-versed on a multitude of legal fields, and every time we meet, he sheds new light onto areas I haven't yet explored. He's always prepared ahead of our consultations to save time, and provide current, relevant guidance. He is very professional, but adds a personal touch. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of legal expertise.”
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25 Apr, 2024 by Jean marie wiesen
Honest opinion regarding suing. Greatly appreciated.
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08 Mar, 2024 by Mikie d dibi
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29 Feb, 2024 by Ryan tyler
I needed to have someone look at a contract I drafted up to make sure the terms specified were fair and understandable to both parties. After reviewing the the document and going over it line by line, amending it where needed, I was left with a contract I felt comfortable signing. The whole process was quick and painless, would highly recommend Kent Miller for document review.
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01 Feb, 2024 by Martin schneider
As a former client of Mr. Nicola, my partner asked that he represent her for an upcoming closing on an investment property that she had just purchased
Unfortunately, her experience with him & his paralegal, was frustrating, disappointing, & wholly disturbing
The vast majority of emails & requests for help, guidance, were ignored & went without answers, guidance or help
That lack of responsiveness she/we found not only disturbing, but unprofessional
And when she did get a reply, on several occasions she got a response, either from his paralegal Agnes, or from Robert ( Nicola), it was all too often rude & dismissive, essentially saying, in effect, it was up to her to handle, leaving her with a clearly though not directly stated message of… not my problem, you figure it out, & don’t bother me.
And on one such occasion, Mr Nicola lashed out at her broker, who worked tirelessly on our behalf, telling her, when she questioned if &/or how he would handle or suggest the handling of a situation, that….
“You are being paid a 5% commission ( which she promptly replied to saying she was not getting 5%), & therefore, she should be doing “”it” ( to earn her commission)
To repeat
Unethicaľ, rude, unnecessary, unprofessional
Another example of the arrogance of rudeness demonstrated by Mr Nicola
For a variety of reasons, the circumstances ( before clising) presented many challenges & raised many questions
To that end, on one occasion when we were granted an opportunity to speak with Mr Nicola, a number of steps were outlined as to how to proceed
After repeated questions we raised to clarify our understanding, Mr Nicola said:
“I don’t understand what else I can tell you or why you don’t understand. I have spent 32 minutes of my time”
In addition, at the outset of our agreement to work together, she was sent a list of all items that would have to be paid by closing
This included his written & our mutually agreed upon attorneys fees of $1500
Within the past week, prior to closing, she was sent a revised list of closing fees, which had risen to $3500
There were no discussions or documents listing any additional services &/or fee structure for any such services
Nor, of course did she sign or verbally agree to anything over & above the initially agreed upon fee for services for $1500
When she reached out in an email stating that, & further stating that she felt the fees were exorbitant & unfair, given what she explained as referenced above, that email was as well unanswered & therefore ignored
On the day before closing, we sent an email requesting an itemized listing of fees & services to get an explanation of how the fee ( which we paid at closing) went from $1500 to $3500
That email, like so many before, was ignored
Thankfully the closing was today & was successfully completed
For that she is & we are a thankful
However, it should not have been so distasteful
And so, obviously, she/we am so disappointed & feeling taken advantage of, & dismissed
Lastly she hired a professional as her advocate, “ partner” & resource
Sadly, instead, see was left feeling alone & had to “figure it out on her own”
Clearly, however competent, experienced & knowledgeable Mr Nicola may be, his lack of responsiveness, courtesy, & respect to his (paying) client, all stated above, leads her to state regret for having hired & paid, even overpaid him
and I will NEVER again entertain consideration of working with him again
To that end, we would also WARN anyone against using him!!!
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11 Oct, 2016 by Claudia
I used Joe for 2 closings - one sale, one purchase and one refinance. He is very hands on and easy to communicate with, he provided his cell phone if I had any questions after hours. I cannot say how wonderful hi all staff is and everyone stayed after hours on December 31st to help me finalize the closing when the bank delayed the paperwork . Will recommend him to anyone.
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17 Feb, 2016 by Carol
Joe Varrone handled the closing of the sale of my home. It was a difficult negotiation and his counsel and advice moved the sale forward. His staff is responsive, courteous and helpful.
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07 Mar, 2014 by Blanca
He handled my purchase of a condo. He was knowledgeable, thorough and very professional. His entire staff helped me with anything I needed.
He provided a lot of personal attention, I was very satisfied with quality of work.
Great attorney, wonderful person. I highly recommend Mr. Varrone to anyone.
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18 Jan, 2018 by Anonymous
Professional, knowledgeable, patient and well spoken. Attorney Ribas was always responsive and prepared.
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25 Jul, 2008 by Mike
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He personally worked me through of the different steps a case like mine goes through, and prepared me on what to expect.
He kept me well informed on the status of the case as well as the strategy he was pursuing.
What impressed me the most with Matthew was the fact he values greatly his clients’ opinion and addresses all concerns promptly and thoroughly.
I highly recommend Attorney Matthew Hirsch.
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23 Jul, 2008 by Catherine
Mr. Hirsch has represented me and was wonderful. I have recommended him to friends and family members who have been in need of his legal expertise. I feel comfortable telling others that his experience and personal attributes provide an ideal blend one seeks in counsel. You will not be a mere number or dollar sign, but a real person with needs. Matt will undoubtedly go the extra mile to see you receive the utmost attention you deserve. Having worked at a local law firm, I can attest Mr. Hirsch stands head and shoulders above the rest!
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