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24 May, 2023 by Peter
My parents hired Attorney Rubin to help with the closing of their house. It took over 4 months! My mother had to do most of the work. They are terrible at communicating what is going on. They weren't very nice to my parents either. And they practice Elder Law?!
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20 Mar, 2019 by Craig
When coordinating my work as a CFP® with previous attorneys, it seemed non-responsiveness and blanket answers were the norm. Attorney Rubin has always been prompt, concise, and consistent when coordinating work together. Would highly recommend him for any financial professional who need to co-op on with a qualfied estate planning attorney.
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26 May, 2018 by Karl
Atty.Rubin was very thorough when he updated all our wills and created several trusts.he left no stone unturned to ensure our best interests (and, very importantly, assets) were covered.the legal system is so complicated now i'm sure it's a challenge to keep on top of things.
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12 Aug, 2024 by Jenn 101577
Dan helped me with the purchase of my second home. And the closing of the sale of my first property. I couldn’t have asked for a better person to handle the process. He was very detailed and explained everything. Made it all so seemless. Thank you so much!
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07 Aug, 2024 by Paul roland
I need to purchase a real estate property in New Haven. Dan helped me which each step on closing process. Explained Everything! I highly recommend and will use again DEFINITELY use again! Thanks Dan!
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04 Nov, 2023 by Grace de la mora
Dan was the closing attorney for our first home and we had to do all of our transactions in FL before we moved to CT. He was great to work with and really made us feel comfortable throughout the whole process! He answered all of our questions, even the non-house related ones, and he was just overall an awesome person to seek advice from. Highly recommend Dan! He'll be my go-to for anything law-related from now on!
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01 Aug, 2024 by Charlotte
I would recommend this office to anyone in need of legal services. The attorney and his staff were friendly, kind, and the documents prepared for me were exactly as requested and handled in an extremely professional manner and the charges were reasonable and fair. Anyone who selects this service will not be disappointed
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25 Jul, 2023 by Joenns delrosario
Attorney friedle is a great lawyer, he will fight for what’s best for you. I highly recommend him.
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24 Nov, 2022 by Rose frink
I have known Attorney Friedle for approximately 30 years. He has helped me tremendously throughout that time. Most recently during the Probate of my husband's death which was quite painful. Attorney Friedle goes above and beyond to fight for his clients. I truly greatful for him and his paralegal Justine. I highly recommend them.
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06 Nov, 2019 by Patricia
Greg Mogel came highly recommended to me by a good friend who is also an attorney.When I met Greg I was emotionally devastated that my 42 year marriage was over.During the first consultation Greg was very supportive as well as forthright about the obstacles facing me in this divorce.He was always honest, and always available.I was very fortunate with the outcome of my divorce.I owe it all to Greg . I can recommend him without reservation !
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06 Nov, 2019 by Anonymous
I highly recommend Attorney Mogel! I have hired him several times over the past nine years. He is a true professional, incredibly knowledgable as it relates to the laws surrounding divorce, alimony, division of assets, etc. I have always felt a priority and was sensitive to my concerns. My case was problematic and my ex-husband and his attorney were incredibly difficult. Greg navigated each obstacle, issue, concern like a true professional. I would highly recommend Greg Mogel.
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16 Apr, 2018 by Anonymous
Greg is an outstanding attorney and deserves 5 stars! He has compassion in his approach and will give rational advice to reduce the cost of your legal fees! He went out out of his way and drove to office just to meet me on 'snow days' when the entire town was shut down. He helped me during the mediation process with the mediator as well as helped me tap into spouses pension accounts that I had never looked into. Greg is just a great guy! Highly recommend him!
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31 Aug, 2022 by Anonymous
I have known Attorney Knott since childhood so naturally I contacted him when I was having issues with family members using fraudulent POA documents to loot my Mother in-law. We had a great conversation, he sent me an email with certain information he needed from me and said he would file paperwork the following week. I have not heard from him since our initial conversation. I have left several e and voicemails with no reply. Meanwhile I have had to obtain new counsel and leave my loved one in financial jeopardy for 2 extra weeks because of false promises on the behalf of attorney Knott. The law firms website is like ordering from a fast food menu. Everything is monitized and it is impossible to get in touch with the attorney.
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14 Nov, 2020 by Alex
Andrew and his firm work their absolute hardest to deliver the best results for their clients. Attorney Andrew Knott is diligent, ethical, extremely competent in the work he does, and he does it with charisma. Robert Santoro, Esq. assisted on my case as well, and I extend the same compliments to him, as well as all other staff members who worked on our case. My mother and I had a rough time while our case was litigated for roughly two years. But there was always clear communication, transparency, honesty, and a sense of trustworthiness we were able to hold onto while the courts went through their motions. Lawsuits can turn a person into a basket case, and he handled all of our concerns with the utmost respect and patience. He was able to see through all of what was happening in our case and delivered results. I wholeheartedly recommend Andrew Knott and his firm to service your legal matters.
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30 Mar, 2020 by Linda
Attorney Andrew Stephen Knott did an excellent job of representing and communicating with me in settling the estate of a relative . I would definitely recommend him to others !
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29 Jan, 2024 by Oliver radclyffe
Eric helped me re-negotiate my alimony/child support agreement and I couldn’t recommend him more highly. He was determined to get the best results, patient and meticulous, and a pleasure to work with. He left no stone unturned, and had a keen eye for small issues that might lead to big problems if left unaddressed. He really went to bat for me, and I am very grateful to him.
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03 Oct, 2023 by Christine polishan
Upon contacting Eric for an initial consult, he made me aware that his initial fee was to donate to a children’s charity close to his heart. This spoke volumes to me. I could tell from the start of this initial conversation that he was compassionate, and upon conclusion of the consult, I knew that he was not only compassionate but extremely knowledgeable, professional and the type of attorney I wanted to represent me. He continued to impress me throughout my divorce proceedings. After the consult, I hired Eric as my divorce attorney, and it was one of the best decisions I made. Eric was professional, organized, meticulous, compassionate, and supportive during a turbulent time in my life. He not only gave me guidance and his expertise throughout the divorce proceedings, but he also was very emotionally supportive when necessary. He gave me a clear understanding of the process and what options existed in my particular case. Eric along with his associate and staff were very responsive and considerate throughout my divorce. They were truly amazing, and I would highly recommend the Law Office of Eric R. Posmantier for anyone seeking a professional, caring, compassionate attorney who knows when to stand up for his client and is able to negotiate a fair and favorable outcome. You will not be disappointed in this decision.
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09 Sep, 2023 by Slhebner
I had a very good experience with Eric and his team. Insightful, prepared, and always available when needed. Eric was also very good at moderating negotiations and helping me think through the proper approaches. Finally, is model is to avoid trials via collaborative law, which is a major plus. Highly recommended.
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29 Jan, 2024 by Oliver radclyffe
Eric helped me re-negotiate my alimony/child support agreement and I couldn’t recommend him more highly. He was determined to get the best results, patient and meticulous, and a pleasure to work with. He left no stone unturned, and had a keen eye for small issues that might lead to big problems if left unaddressed. He really went to bat for me, and I am very grateful to him.
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03 Oct, 2023 by Christine polishan
Upon contacting Eric for an initial consult, he made me aware that his initial fee was to donate to a children’s charity close to his heart. This spoke volumes to me. I could tell from the start of this initial conversation that he was compassionate, and upon conclusion of the consult, I knew that he was not only compassionate but extremely knowledgeable, professional and the type of attorney I wanted to represent me. He continued to impress me throughout my divorce proceedings. After the consult, I hired Eric as my divorce attorney, and it was one of the best decisions I made. Eric was professional, organized, meticulous, compassionate, and supportive during a turbulent time in my life. He not only gave me guidance and his expertise throughout the divorce proceedings, but he also was very emotionally supportive when necessary. He gave me a clear understanding of the process and what options existed in my particular case. Eric along with his associate and staff were very responsive and considerate throughout my divorce. They were truly amazing, and I would highly recommend the Law Office of Eric R. Posmantier for anyone seeking a professional, caring, compassionate attorney who knows when to stand up for his client and is able to negotiate a fair and favorable outcome. You will not be disappointed in this decision.
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09 Sep, 2023 by Slhebner
I had a very good experience with Eric and his team. Insightful, prepared, and always available when needed. Eric was also very good at moderating negotiations and helping me think through the proper approaches. Finally, is model is to avoid trials via collaborative law, which is a major plus. Highly recommended.
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29 Jan, 2024 by Oliver radclyffe
Eric helped me re-negotiate my alimony/child support agreement and I couldn’t recommend him more highly. He was determined to get the best results, patient and meticulous, and a pleasure to work with. He left no stone unturned, and had a keen eye for small issues that might lead to big problems if left unaddressed. He really went to bat for me, and I am very grateful to him.
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03 Oct, 2023 by Christine polishan
Upon contacting Eric for an initial consult, he made me aware that his initial fee was to donate to a children’s charity close to his heart. This spoke volumes to me. I could tell from the start of this initial conversation that he was compassionate, and upon conclusion of the consult, I knew that he was not only compassionate but extremely knowledgeable, professional and the type of attorney I wanted to represent me. He continued to impress me throughout my divorce proceedings. After the consult, I hired Eric as my divorce attorney, and it was one of the best decisions I made. Eric was professional, organized, meticulous, compassionate, and supportive during a turbulent time in my life. He not only gave me guidance and his expertise throughout the divorce proceedings, but he also was very emotionally supportive when necessary. He gave me a clear understanding of the process and what options existed in my particular case. Eric along with his associate and staff were very responsive and considerate throughout my divorce. They were truly amazing, and I would highly recommend the Law Office of Eric R. Posmantier for anyone seeking a professional, caring, compassionate attorney who knows when to stand up for his client and is able to negotiate a fair and favorable outcome. You will not be disappointed in this decision.
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09 Sep, 2023 by Slhebner
I had a very good experience with Eric and his team. Insightful, prepared, and always available when needed. Eric was also very good at moderating negotiations and helping me think through the proper approaches. Finally, is model is to avoid trials via collaborative law, which is a major plus. Highly recommended.
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29 Jan, 2024 by Oliver radclyffe
Eric helped me re-negotiate my alimony/child support agreement and I couldn’t recommend him more highly. He was determined to get the best results, patient and meticulous, and a pleasure to work with. He left no stone unturned, and had a keen eye for small issues that might lead to big problems if left unaddressed. He really went to bat for me, and I am very grateful to him.
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03 Oct, 2023 by Christine polishan
Upon contacting Eric for an initial consult, he made me aware that his initial fee was to donate to a children’s charity close to his heart. This spoke volumes to me. I could tell from the start of this initial conversation that he was compassionate, and upon conclusion of the consult, I knew that he was not only compassionate but extremely knowledgeable, professional and the type of attorney I wanted to represent me. He continued to impress me throughout my divorce proceedings. After the consult, I hired Eric as my divorce attorney, and it was one of the best decisions I made. Eric was professional, organized, meticulous, compassionate, and supportive during a turbulent time in my life. He not only gave me guidance and his expertise throughout the divorce proceedings, but he also was very emotionally supportive when necessary. He gave me a clear understanding of the process and what options existed in my particular case. Eric along with his associate and staff were very responsive and considerate throughout my divorce. They were truly amazing, and I would highly recommend the Law Office of Eric R. Posmantier for anyone seeking a professional, caring, compassionate attorney who knows when to stand up for his client and is able to negotiate a fair and favorable outcome. You will not be disappointed in this decision.
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09 Sep, 2023 by Slhebner
I had a very good experience with Eric and his team. Insightful, prepared, and always available when needed. Eric was also very good at moderating negotiations and helping me think through the proper approaches. Finally, is model is to avoid trials via collaborative law, which is a major plus. Highly recommended.
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29 Jan, 2024 by Oliver radclyffe
Eric helped me re-negotiate my alimony/child support agreement and I couldn’t recommend him more highly. He was determined to get the best results, patient and meticulous, and a pleasure to work with. He left no stone unturned, and had a keen eye for small issues that might lead to big problems if left unaddressed. He really went to bat for me, and I am very grateful to him.
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03 Oct, 2023 by Christine polishan
Upon contacting Eric for an initial consult, he made me aware that his initial fee was to donate to a children’s charity close to his heart. This spoke volumes to me. I could tell from the start of this initial conversation that he was compassionate, and upon conclusion of the consult, I knew that he was not only compassionate but extremely knowledgeable, professional and the type of attorney I wanted to represent me. He continued to impress me throughout my divorce proceedings. After the consult, I hired Eric as my divorce attorney, and it was one of the best decisions I made. Eric was professional, organized, meticulous, compassionate, and supportive during a turbulent time in my life. He not only gave me guidance and his expertise throughout the divorce proceedings, but he also was very emotionally supportive when necessary. He gave me a clear understanding of the process and what options existed in my particular case. Eric along with his associate and staff were very responsive and considerate throughout my divorce. They were truly amazing, and I would highly recommend the Law Office of Eric R. Posmantier for anyone seeking a professional, caring, compassionate attorney who knows when to stand up for his client and is able to negotiate a fair and favorable outcome. You will not be disappointed in this decision.
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09 Sep, 2023 by Slhebner
I had a very good experience with Eric and his team. Insightful, prepared, and always available when needed. Eric was also very good at moderating negotiations and helping me think through the proper approaches. Finally, is model is to avoid trials via collaborative law, which is a major plus. Highly recommended.
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29 Jan, 2024 by Oliver radclyffe
Eric helped me re-negotiate my alimony/child support agreement and I couldn’t recommend him more highly. He was determined to get the best results, patient and meticulous, and a pleasure to work with. He left no stone unturned, and had a keen eye for small issues that might lead to big problems if left unaddressed. He really went to bat for me, and I am very grateful to him.
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03 Oct, 2023 by Christine polishan
Upon contacting Eric for an initial consult, he made me aware that his initial fee was to donate to a children’s charity close to his heart. This spoke volumes to me. I could tell from the start of this initial conversation that he was compassionate, and upon conclusion of the consult, I knew that he was not only compassionate but extremely knowledgeable, professional and the type of attorney I wanted to represent me. He continued to impress me throughout my divorce proceedings. After the consult, I hired Eric as my divorce attorney, and it was one of the best decisions I made. Eric was professional, organized, meticulous, compassionate, and supportive during a turbulent time in my life. He not only gave me guidance and his expertise throughout the divorce proceedings, but he also was very emotionally supportive when necessary. He gave me a clear understanding of the process and what options existed in my particular case. Eric along with his associate and staff were very responsive and considerate throughout my divorce. They were truly amazing, and I would highly recommend the Law Office of Eric R. Posmantier for anyone seeking a professional, caring, compassionate attorney who knows when to stand up for his client and is able to negotiate a fair and favorable outcome. You will not be disappointed in this decision.
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09 Sep, 2023 by Slhebner
I had a very good experience with Eric and his team. Insightful, prepared, and always available when needed. Eric was also very good at moderating negotiations and helping me think through the proper approaches. Finally, is model is to avoid trials via collaborative law, which is a major plus. Highly recommended.
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29 Jan, 2024 by Oliver radclyffe
Eric helped me re-negotiate my alimony/child support agreement and I couldn’t recommend him more highly. He was determined to get the best results, patient and meticulous, and a pleasure to work with. He left no stone unturned, and had a keen eye for small issues that might lead to big problems if left unaddressed. He really went to bat for me, and I am very grateful to him.
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03 Oct, 2023 by Christine polishan
Upon contacting Eric for an initial consult, he made me aware that his initial fee was to donate to a children’s charity close to his heart. This spoke volumes to me. I could tell from the start of this initial conversation that he was compassionate, and upon conclusion of the consult, I knew that he was not only compassionate but extremely knowledgeable, professional and the type of attorney I wanted to represent me. He continued to impress me throughout my divorce proceedings. After the consult, I hired Eric as my divorce attorney, and it was one of the best decisions I made. Eric was professional, organized, meticulous, compassionate, and supportive during a turbulent time in my life. He not only gave me guidance and his expertise throughout the divorce proceedings, but he also was very emotionally supportive when necessary. He gave me a clear understanding of the process and what options existed in my particular case. Eric along with his associate and staff were very responsive and considerate throughout my divorce. They were truly amazing, and I would highly recommend the Law Office of Eric R. Posmantier for anyone seeking a professional, caring, compassionate attorney who knows when to stand up for his client and is able to negotiate a fair and favorable outcome. You will not be disappointed in this decision.
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09 Sep, 2023 by Slhebner
I had a very good experience with Eric and his team. Insightful, prepared, and always available when needed. Eric was also very good at moderating negotiations and helping me think through the proper approaches. Finally, is model is to avoid trials via collaborative law, which is a major plus. Highly recommended.
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29 Jan, 2024 by Oliver radclyffe
Eric helped me re-negotiate my alimony/child support agreement and I couldn’t recommend him more highly. He was determined to get the best results, patient and meticulous, and a pleasure to work with. He left no stone unturned, and had a keen eye for small issues that might lead to big problems if left unaddressed. He really went to bat for me, and I am very grateful to him.
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03 Oct, 2023 by Christine polishan
Upon contacting Eric for an initial consult, he made me aware that his initial fee was to donate to a children’s charity close to his heart. This spoke volumes to me. I could tell from the start of this initial conversation that he was compassionate, and upon conclusion of the consult, I knew that he was not only compassionate but extremely knowledgeable, professional and the type of attorney I wanted to represent me. He continued to impress me throughout my divorce proceedings. After the consult, I hired Eric as my divorce attorney, and it was one of the best decisions I made. Eric was professional, organized, meticulous, compassionate, and supportive during a turbulent time in my life. He not only gave me guidance and his expertise throughout the divorce proceedings, but he also was very emotionally supportive when necessary. He gave me a clear understanding of the process and what options existed in my particular case. Eric along with his associate and staff were very responsive and considerate throughout my divorce. They were truly amazing, and I would highly recommend the Law Office of Eric R. Posmantier for anyone seeking a professional, caring, compassionate attorney who knows when to stand up for his client and is able to negotiate a fair and favorable outcome. You will not be disappointed in this decision.
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09 Sep, 2023 by Slhebner
I had a very good experience with Eric and his team. Insightful, prepared, and always available when needed. Eric was also very good at moderating negotiations and helping me think through the proper approaches. Finally, is model is to avoid trials via collaborative law, which is a major plus. Highly recommended.
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29 Jan, 2024 by Oliver radclyffe
Eric helped me re-negotiate my alimony/child support agreement and I couldn’t recommend him more highly. He was determined to get the best results, patient and meticulous, and a pleasure to work with. He left no stone unturned, and had a keen eye for small issues that might lead to big problems if left unaddressed. He really went to bat for me, and I am very grateful to him.
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03 Oct, 2023 by Christine polishan
Upon contacting Eric for an initial consult, he made me aware that his initial fee was to donate to a children’s charity close to his heart. This spoke volumes to me. I could tell from the start of this initial conversation that he was compassionate, and upon conclusion of the consult, I knew that he was not only compassionate but extremely knowledgeable, professional and the type of attorney I wanted to represent me. He continued to impress me throughout my divorce proceedings. After the consult, I hired Eric as my divorce attorney, and it was one of the best decisions I made. Eric was professional, organized, meticulous, compassionate, and supportive during a turbulent time in my life. He not only gave me guidance and his expertise throughout the divorce proceedings, but he also was very emotionally supportive when necessary. He gave me a clear understanding of the process and what options existed in my particular case. Eric along with his associate and staff were very responsive and considerate throughout my divorce. They were truly amazing, and I would highly recommend the Law Office of Eric R. Posmantier for anyone seeking a professional, caring, compassionate attorney who knows when to stand up for his client and is able to negotiate a fair and favorable outcome. You will not be disappointed in this decision.
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09 Sep, 2023 by Slhebner
I had a very good experience with Eric and his team. Insightful, prepared, and always available when needed. Eric was also very good at moderating negotiations and helping me think through the proper approaches. Finally, is model is to avoid trials via collaborative law, which is a major plus. Highly recommended.
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11 Sep, 2023 by Tricia
Paul spent close to an hour reviewing my case with me. He followed up the next day after reading the information I sent him. He didn't have the bandwidth to accept my case at that time but he went out of his way to get me a strong referral. He wanted to make sure I had representation. He also offered to consult with my new attorney on my case. If you want a sincere, smart and committed attorney, Paul is your guy. Think no further and hire him.
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21 Jul, 2019 by Terri
I came to Paul after being in a car accident. Paul did a great job and was able to help me receive the full amount I was entitled to. I would definitely recommend him.
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24 Mar, 2019 by Kelvin
I have worked with Paul Levin’s office on numerous occasions for litigation purposes. I retained Paul’s firm to work on several workers compensation claims and personal injury claims resulting from an at fault driver’s negligence. Paul and his staff assisted me in every step of the way from the day of a major motor vehicle accident, through the multiple surgeries, into therapy and post therapy. Paul and his staff are extremely compassionate, patient, and understanding with each case they work. I have known Paul and his legal team for well over 15 years now and continue to use his legal knowledge, expertise and understanding of complex personal injury law. Paul is committed to excellence and dedication to his clients by building rapport with outstanding professionalism. I have personally referred numerous clients to his firm that emboldens his ability to fight strong and achieve great monetary gains and seek justice. His dedication to the pursuit of justice and negotiating skills is evident by the way he carries himself as an attorney and as an individual. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a fair, honest and straightforward attorney who goes after companies and individuals regardless of the roadblocks that are put in the way. Paul and his team do not let outside noise taint their ability to achieve greatness in litigation and settlement. If you are looking for muscle, walls of law, and perseverance look no further than the Law offices of Paul Levin.
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18 Feb, 2024 by Kevin conlan
Very kind, and helped my mother with important legal documents. I will certainly consider their services again in the future and I highly recommend them to others.
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07 Jan, 2024 by Jeneisis
Attorney Fischer helped me thrifty since the dark times when my sister and mother passed at 21' & 22'. He got me through my mother's passing, her probate, and the sale of my mother's home seamlessly. I will always be grateful. 🙏🏾
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16 Jul, 2023 by Lynn citarella
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09 Feb, 2024 by Magda odige
We closed on our property with Greg and the team! Everything went super smooth, the team was very patient with us and ensured we understood everything! We are very satisfied and plan to use the team for our legal Needs moving forward!
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10 Apr, 2023 by Henry nwudu
Very Professional. All my questions and concerns were adequately addressed.
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21 May, 2018 by John andrews
Attorney Hughes handled my fathers criminal court case and was able to negotiate a decent disposition. I then asked him to help with my case because I was getting a real bad offer with my public defender and felt as if I was just a number to them. Pat is an extremely down to earth guy. he will not lie to you and tell you something that may not happen. He was more than willing to work with my payments as my finances are awful at the moment. Pat will not promise you something unless it is a one hundred percent guarantee. I love having an honest, caring,ccompassionate attorney in my corner!
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26 Apr, 2018 by Michael
I had wrote a review on Patrick that was so great. I’m currently in the process of having it removed. Ya see, I have been going through a rough time in my life. I was charged with things that weren’t true. Well Patrick had read my review and instead of taking it personally. He took it as a challenge to do better and instead of being a lawyer, he opened up as a friend and really made me and my family feel comfortable. When the stuff hits the fan, you’re gonna want someone who will help you feel at ease. Not only does this man excel at law. He is a wonderful human! You’re lawyer may be good but my lawyer does more. If you don’t contact Patrick first. You’re gonna end up last.
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24 Apr, 2018 by Anonymous
I was recommended to Pat last summer and I'm so glad I was. I have a criminal case due to the negligence of another attorney. Pat took on this new case and has literally gone above and beyond for me. Pat takes pride in everything does; he is a very good attorney, believe me when I say he knows what he's doing. He has worked very hard for me and has been there for me through out this whole process, every single step of the way. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of an attorney. :)
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25 May, 2024 by Michael culbertson
They really fought for me. Believed in me and made things right. Very good at what they do. Very professional. I would use them again instantly.
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14 Dec, 2023 by Lisa romano
I cannot express my gratitude sufficiently. I am a teacher, and I was falsely accused of something by a student. I felt my career was over. The union refused to represent me. Not only was the criminal investigation dropped, but DCF un-substantiated the case. Thank you, Mark!
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27 Oct, 2023 by Reggie miller
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15 Feb, 2022 by Anonymous
...that left me with questions and a feeling of chaos and confusion afterwards, tried to see if I could quickly get a little clarity or when? Was told only after signing the retainer I could set up another appointment! I was in a most distressed and traumatic state of mind, vented/muttered things to myself about access to justice and prohibitive costs with dismissive treatment, MY OPINION/FEELING, after just being hit with the staggering costs for representation (AND paying $325 for what?). So Chris said he wouldn't represent me(the audacity to think I would want him to after this kind of treatment is telling) due to his receptionist saying I was verbally hostile towards her, which I absolutely was not and even went out of my way to be polite to her and say goodbye using her name(again I was muttering to myself and towards the wall).
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15 Jan, 2022 by Carol ann
A most admirable attorney. I am so thankful to him. He endured the abuse. He exposed the truth.
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05 Nov, 2020 by Mike
After having a TRO put on me over false Allegations From a EX. I did my research for a good family attorney. After reading all of the positive reviews I decided to go to a Consultation . I was impressed with his knowledge and professionalism . I retained his services and was able to get the TRO dismisses. I am very thankful for his services and would recommend him to anyone I know who is going threw similar issues .
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13 Aug, 2024 by Jeffrey
I had an amazingly positive experience with Attorney Brodeur and her staff. I found her office by drawing a 10 mile circle around my house and looking for attorneys affiliated with my legal insurance plan. I checked out the websites and something about Attorney Brodeur’s just stood out. Attorney Brodeur spent a large amount of time getting to know me and my personal situation. I knew I was not getting a cookie cutter plan. I never felt rushed. She has collated a great set of tools to help with this. She carefully and thoroughly explained the advantages and disadvantages of will-based vs trust-based estate planning. She took extra time answering my questions by phone after our in-person meetings. At every stage of the process I felt like I was well taken care of and that I was getting the best advice. She was very patient as I worked through my uncertainties about what I needed. She has also collated a wonderful set of ancillary tools and services for passing on personal and generational knowledge to heirs. So, it’s not just about ‘who gets the money’. The office is well run, all my phone calls and emails were responded to promptly. Kasey is a fantastic paralegal. I’m over-the-moon happy to have found Attorney Brodeur and I’m thrilled that I have her card in my wallet should I need legal services again.
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30 Apr, 2024 by Amy hubbard
It was a true pleasure to work with Brodeur Law Firm.
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26 Oct, 2023 by Julie mcgarry
We had an excellent experience here with the entire estate planning process. Attorney Brodeur really listened and understood our preferences and the entire staff was helpful throughout every step. Highly recommend!
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15 Feb, 2024 by C t
Attorney Edgar is extremely professional knows the law and was very available for every question I had; additionally Atty Edgar who requested, please call me by my first name, was very personable and handled my emotions delicately which allowed me to be more positive throughout the process. Ultimately the outcome was super! Highly recommend!
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06 Oct, 2023 by Laurie h.
Mr. Sandler, you are an incredible human being and very professional and so very helpful to me and my family. I cannot say enough good things about you! If anyone is seeking any assistance you are the man to call! You took the time out of your busy schedule to help my family you assisted us, you got us through, and you helped make things easier for us. You are amazing! You deserve 1 million stars! 👍
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06 Jul, 2023 by Bettehead bettehead
I can't write enough good things about Chad Edgar . We had several phone consults and he was knowledgeable, personable , and reassuring . I have recommended him to many people and will absolutely seek his counsel again as my situation warrants . Thanks , Chad !
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27 Apr, 2024 by Laura
I am specific in saying that my experience with Adrian Baron has been a totally Unique eperience. With lots of successful cases, Adrian is always a good listener and helps make you feel comfortable and cared for. His work is always catered to the person he is serving and I thank him for all he does for all of us. His work with the City of New Britain's "Little Poland" and the State of Ct was the reason I reached out to this exceptional attorney.
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10 Aug, 2023 by Jacek
I highly recommend Adrian Baron. He is very professional and highly knowledgeable. He has helped me a number of times in various cases. His legal advice has been very helpful. He had explained the process well and what to expect.
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28 Jul, 2022 by Tessa
Our family has used this law firm for years. Attorney Baron was very approachable and made us feel comfortable with the legal process. Highly recomend
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06 Jun, 2023 by Robert r
Lee was able to step into an emotionally charged case and help me through it. Lee is highly skilled and diligent. He allayed many of my concerns during my divorce and custody case and brought to light many different considerations along the way, critical to custody determination and the particulars of my divorce. He was always there to help explain my options and key decisions for my case. I highly recommend Lee as a family law attorney!
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12 Jan, 2023 by Jeffrey napoli
Attorney Marlow was always readily available and on top of what is going on in the case. He thoroughly answered any questions I had and put it in terms I can easily understand. Throughout the process, he was very fair and always had my back. His experience in divorce procedures was phenomenal and he was extremely knowledgeable. I would recommend him to anyone who is unfortunately going through the divorce process, especially if their are children involved.
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05 Aug, 2024 by Daniel yabandeh
Let me start off by first saying Edith was the most amazing paralegal I've dealt with. Its a shame Teresa was not able to perform to the same standard, let alone any standard I've seen an attorney hold themselves to. The purchase of the property was smooth and simple however there was an issue being part of the property I was entitled to having access to I was not. Teresa told me during the close "heres my card if you have any issues or need help in the future" well I ended up needing it and when I called Teresa to say I was unable to access my promised parking and that the sellers agent lied about the parking situation and I in fact did not have a spot, I was told "sorry we can't help with post close matters". So much for giving me your card then, If you expect to close and are not worried about needing helpm after the close then you will be okay. But god forbid you need help post close you won't get it here. Finding an attorney to remediate the situation was rough, they all asked the same question "what about your closing attorney?" to which I had to explain as I did above. To put it plainly Edith was amazing, Teresa was not. I truly hope I am the only person this firm has caused this level of stress. *** Edit #1 Post Response Wow what a mess, so in their response it was detailed that I was instructed to contact the HOA and the City of Hartford. It was also detailed that I had purchased the space post close. Point One - I was instructed to contact the city and the HOA which i did numerous times, they all told me the same thing. Speak to your closing attorney. They couldn't help with this as it was an issue of what was promised in the sale and they were not the responsible party. Point Two - The space was not purchased after the closing, it was said to have been included in the sale of the property along with the unit, as show in the listing. According to the CT department of consumer protection they state that real estate listing websites such as zillow and redfin are protected "a real estate broker shall exersice diligence at all times in obtaining and presenting accurate information in the brokers advertising and representation to the public." They also state that "MLS forms are deemed reliable." Point Three - The only reason i had pushed to make a claim against the brokerage in court rather than "contacting the HOA and City of Hartford" is not because I "appeard indifferant to the suggestions" its because I tried them. They know I did because I told them of the attempts before contacting them again to ask about filling a claim. If that wasn't communicated internally to the attorneys then thats not my fault, however I will not let this office misconstrue what actually happened. Point Four - In regards to "I'm Not particularly suprised Mr. Yabandeh has had a "rough time finding an attorney to bring his claim for misrepresentation" the reason being not because they didn't think it was an unviable claim. Reason being as discussed with one attorney "we have had issues with cleaning up past attorneys dirty work before and it never ends well, sorry." I truly hope this office uses this not only as a learning experiance for how to handle customer dissatisfaction but also in the field of being more dilligent in responding in a frankly repugnant manner rather than understanding the situation was poorly handled on their end.
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03 May, 2024 by Raymond hayes
Attorney Paul Small just completed all of my estate planning and medical documents. Paul was very helpful in answering all of my questions regarding the complexities of these documents, and I would recommend his services.
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17 Feb, 2024 by Prashant chauhan
Great people, used them for closing of my first house. Very professional, proactive and punctual. Teresa and Edith help me on every step of this process. I’m literally writing this review after one year of purchase. Thank you!
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05 Aug, 2024 by Daniel yabandeh
Let me start off by first saying Edith was the most amazing paralegal I've dealt with. Its a shame Teresa was not able to perform to the same standard, let alone any standard I've seen an attorney hold themselves to. The purchase of the property was smooth and simple however there was an issue being part of the property I was entitled to having access to I was not. Teresa told me during the close "heres my card if you have any issues or need help in the future" well I ended up needing it and when I called Teresa to say I was unable to access my promised parking and that the sellers agent lied about the parking situation and I in fact did not have a spot, I was told "sorry we can't help with post close matters". So much for giving me your card then, If you expect to close and are not worried about needing helpm after the close then you will be okay. But god forbid you need help post close you won't get it here. Finding an attorney to remediate the situation was rough, they all asked the same question "what about your closing attorney?" to which I had to explain as I did above. To put it plainly Edith was amazing, Teresa was not. I truly hope I am the only person this firm has caused this level of stress. *** Edit #1 Post Response Wow what a mess, so in their response it was detailed that I was instructed to contact the HOA and the City of Hartford. It was also detailed that I had purchased the space post close. Point One - I was instructed to contact the city and the HOA which i did numerous times, they all told me the same thing. Speak to your closing attorney. They couldn't help with this as it was an issue of what was promised in the sale and they were not the responsible party. Point Two - The space was not purchased after the closing, it was said to have been included in the sale of the property along with the unit, as show in the listing. According to the CT department of consumer protection they state that real estate listing websites such as zillow and redfin are protected "a real estate broker shall exersice diligence at all times in obtaining and presenting accurate information in the brokers advertising and representation to the public." They also state that "MLS forms are deemed reliable." Point Three - The only reason i had pushed to make a claim against the brokerage in court rather than "contacting the HOA and City of Hartford" is not because I "appeard indifferant to the suggestions" its because I tried them. They know I did because I told them of the attempts before contacting them again to ask about filling a claim. If that wasn't communicated internally to the attorneys then thats not my fault, however I will not let this office misconstrue what actually happened. Point Four - In regards to "I'm Not particularly suprised Mr. Yabandeh has had a "rough time finding an attorney to bring his claim for misrepresentation" the reason being not because they didn't think it was an unviable claim. Reason being as discussed with one attorney "we have had issues with cleaning up past attorneys dirty work before and it never ends well, sorry." I truly hope this office uses this not only as a learning experiance for how to handle customer dissatisfaction but also in the field of being more dilligent in responding in a frankly repugnant manner rather than understanding the situation was poorly handled on their end.
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03 May, 2024 by Raymond hayes
Attorney Paul Small just completed all of my estate planning and medical documents. Paul was very helpful in answering all of my questions regarding the complexities of these documents, and I would recommend his services.
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17 Feb, 2024 by Prashant chauhan
Great people, used them for closing of my first house. Very professional, proactive and punctual. Teresa and Edith help me on every step of this process. I’m literally writing this review after one year of purchase. Thank you!
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05 Aug, 2024 by Daniel yabandeh
Let me start off by first saying Edith was the most amazing paralegal I've dealt with. Its a shame Teresa was not able to perform to the same standard, let alone any standard I've seen an attorney hold themselves to. The purchase of the property was smooth and simple however there was an issue being part of the property I was entitled to having access to I was not. Teresa told me during the close "heres my card if you have any issues or need help in the future" well I ended up needing it and when I called Teresa to say I was unable to access my promised parking and that the sellers agent lied about the parking situation and I in fact did not have a spot, I was told "sorry we can't help with post close matters". So much for giving me your card then, If you expect to close and are not worried about needing helpm after the close then you will be okay. But god forbid you need help post close you won't get it here. Finding an attorney to remediate the situation was rough, they all asked the same question "what about your closing attorney?" to which I had to explain as I did above. To put it plainly Edith was amazing, Teresa was not. I truly hope I am the only person this firm has caused this level of stress. *** Edit #1 Post Response Wow what a mess, so in their response it was detailed that I was instructed to contact the HOA and the City of Hartford. It was also detailed that I had purchased the space post close. Point One - I was instructed to contact the city and the HOA which i did numerous times, they all told me the same thing. Speak to your closing attorney. They couldn't help with this as it was an issue of what was promised in the sale and they were not the responsible party. Point Two - The space was not purchased after the closing, it was said to have been included in the sale of the property along with the unit, as show in the listing. According to the CT department of consumer protection they state that real estate listing websites such as zillow and redfin are protected "a real estate broker shall exersice diligence at all times in obtaining and presenting accurate information in the brokers advertising and representation to the public." They also state that "MLS forms are deemed reliable." Point Three - The only reason i had pushed to make a claim against the brokerage in court rather than "contacting the HOA and City of Hartford" is not because I "appeard indifferant to the suggestions" its because I tried them. They know I did because I told them of the attempts before contacting them again to ask about filling a claim. If that wasn't communicated internally to the attorneys then thats not my fault, however I will not let this office misconstrue what actually happened. Point Four - In regards to "I'm Not particularly suprised Mr. Yabandeh has had a "rough time finding an attorney to bring his claim for misrepresentation" the reason being not because they didn't think it was an unviable claim. Reason being as discussed with one attorney "we have had issues with cleaning up past attorneys dirty work before and it never ends well, sorry." I truly hope this office uses this not only as a learning experiance for how to handle customer dissatisfaction but also in the field of being more dilligent in responding in a frankly repugnant manner rather than understanding the situation was poorly handled on their end.
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03 May, 2024 by Raymond hayes
Attorney Paul Small just completed all of my estate planning and medical documents. Paul was very helpful in answering all of my questions regarding the complexities of these documents, and I would recommend his services.
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17 Feb, 2024 by Prashant chauhan
Great people, used them for closing of my first house. Very professional, proactive and punctual. Teresa and Edith help me on every step of this process. I’m literally writing this review after one year of purchase. Thank you!
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05 Aug, 2024 by Daniel yabandeh
Let me start off by first saying Edith was the most amazing paralegal I've dealt with. Its a shame Teresa was not able to perform to the same standard, let alone any standard I've seen an attorney hold themselves to. The purchase of the property was smooth and simple however there was an issue being part of the property I was entitled to having access to I was not. Teresa told me during the close "heres my card if you have any issues or need help in the future" well I ended up needing it and when I called Teresa to say I was unable to access my promised parking and that the sellers agent lied about the parking situation and I in fact did not have a spot, I was told "sorry we can't help with post close matters". So much for giving me your card then, If you expect to close and are not worried about needing helpm after the close then you will be okay. But god forbid you need help post close you won't get it here. Finding an attorney to remediate the situation was rough, they all asked the same question "what about your closing attorney?" to which I had to explain as I did above. To put it plainly Edith was amazing, Teresa was not. I truly hope I am the only person this firm has caused this level of stress. *** Edit #1 Post Response Wow what a mess, so in their response it was detailed that I was instructed to contact the HOA and the City of Hartford. It was also detailed that I had purchased the space post close. Point One - I was instructed to contact the city and the HOA which i did numerous times, they all told me the same thing. Speak to your closing attorney. They couldn't help with this as it was an issue of what was promised in the sale and they were not the responsible party. Point Two - The space was not purchased after the closing, it was said to have been included in the sale of the property along with the unit, as show in the listing. According to the CT department of consumer protection they state that real estate listing websites such as zillow and redfin are protected "a real estate broker shall exersice diligence at all times in obtaining and presenting accurate information in the brokers advertising and representation to the public." They also state that "MLS forms are deemed reliable." Point Three - The only reason i had pushed to make a claim against the brokerage in court rather than "contacting the HOA and City of Hartford" is not because I "appeard indifferant to the suggestions" its because I tried them. They know I did because I told them of the attempts before contacting them again to ask about filling a claim. If that wasn't communicated internally to the attorneys then thats not my fault, however I will not let this office misconstrue what actually happened. Point Four - In regards to "I'm Not particularly suprised Mr. Yabandeh has had a "rough time finding an attorney to bring his claim for misrepresentation" the reason being not because they didn't think it was an unviable claim. Reason being as discussed with one attorney "we have had issues with cleaning up past attorneys dirty work before and it never ends well, sorry." I truly hope this office uses this not only as a learning experiance for how to handle customer dissatisfaction but also in the field of being more dilligent in responding in a frankly repugnant manner rather than understanding the situation was poorly handled on their end.
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03 May, 2024 by Raymond hayes
Attorney Paul Small just completed all of my estate planning and medical documents. Paul was very helpful in answering all of my questions regarding the complexities of these documents, and I would recommend his services.
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17 Feb, 2024 by Prashant chauhan
Great people, used them for closing of my first house. Very professional, proactive and punctual. Teresa and Edith help me on every step of this process. I’m literally writing this review after one year of purchase. Thank you!
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05 Aug, 2024 by Daniel yabandeh
Let me start off by first saying Edith was the most amazing paralegal I've dealt with. Its a shame Teresa was not able to perform to the same standard, let alone any standard I've seen an attorney hold themselves to. The purchase of the property was smooth and simple however there was an issue being part of the property I was entitled to having access to I was not. Teresa told me during the close "heres my card if you have any issues or need help in the future" well I ended up needing it and when I called Teresa to say I was unable to access my promised parking and that the sellers agent lied about the parking situation and I in fact did not have a spot, I was told "sorry we can't help with post close matters". So much for giving me your card then, If you expect to close and are not worried about needing helpm after the close then you will be okay. But god forbid you need help post close you won't get it here. Finding an attorney to remediate the situation was rough, they all asked the same question "what about your closing attorney?" to which I had to explain as I did above. To put it plainly Edith was amazing, Teresa was not. I truly hope I am the only person this firm has caused this level of stress. *** Edit #1 Post Response Wow what a mess, so in their response it was detailed that I was instructed to contact the HOA and the City of Hartford. It was also detailed that I had purchased the space post close. Point One - I was instructed to contact the city and the HOA which i did numerous times, they all told me the same thing. Speak to your closing attorney. They couldn't help with this as it was an issue of what was promised in the sale and they were not the responsible party. Point Two - The space was not purchased after the closing, it was said to have been included in the sale of the property along with the unit, as show in the listing. According to the CT department of consumer protection they state that real estate listing websites such as zillow and redfin are protected "a real estate broker shall exersice diligence at all times in obtaining and presenting accurate information in the brokers advertising and representation to the public." They also state that "MLS forms are deemed reliable." Point Three - The only reason i had pushed to make a claim against the brokerage in court rather than "contacting the HOA and City of Hartford" is not because I "appeard indifferant to the suggestions" its because I tried them. They know I did because I told them of the attempts before contacting them again to ask about filling a claim. If that wasn't communicated internally to the attorneys then thats not my fault, however I will not let this office misconstrue what actually happened. Point Four - In regards to "I'm Not particularly suprised Mr. Yabandeh has had a "rough time finding an attorney to bring his claim for misrepresentation" the reason being not because they didn't think it was an unviable claim. Reason being as discussed with one attorney "we have had issues with cleaning up past attorneys dirty work before and it never ends well, sorry." I truly hope this office uses this not only as a learning experiance for how to handle customer dissatisfaction but also in the field of being more dilligent in responding in a frankly repugnant manner rather than understanding the situation was poorly handled on their end.
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03 May, 2024 by Raymond hayes
Attorney Paul Small just completed all of my estate planning and medical documents. Paul was very helpful in answering all of my questions regarding the complexities of these documents, and I would recommend his services.
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17 Feb, 2024 by Prashant chauhan
Great people, used them for closing of my first house. Very professional, proactive and punctual. Teresa and Edith help me on every step of this process. I’m literally writing this review after one year of purchase. Thank you!
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16 Oct, 2016 by Sheanmei
My husband and I recently engaged Anne Crane for Trust and Estate planning. We had been going on and on with our general attorney for over a year about this process but were, it seemed, just going around in circles. Anne was able to put our interests and concerns in perspective, walked us through 'Estate Planning 101', and translated all the legal, tax, and asset protection issues into plain language for us so we could understand what we were doing. We are very impressed with her wealth of knowledge, incredibly analytical skills and her practical approach with near 30 years of experience. She is very creative and thoughtful in working to achieve our objectives within the constraints of the law in a very tax (estate, income, and gift) efficient way. She was always very reachable, personable, calm, and patient in taking us through every step. At the end of the day, her fee is reasonable and more than paid for itself in tax savings by looking forward and being proactive in the planning stage. We both feel very comfortable and secure with the plan Anne put forth and consider ourselves very fortunate to know such a skilled and personable attorney. Anne is truly exceptional, clearly one of the best of best in Connecticut and New York State, on estate planning, with a unique and special expertise in dealing with clients/families as real people.
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14 Feb, 2015 by Mary
I worked with Ann twice to draft my personal Revokable trust and family trust. She was patient, very detailed oriented and was eager to help me to examine and explore different possibilities for my trusts. She also worked with me in regard to fees and didn't surprise me with charges on the final bill. It was so refreshing.
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12 Feb, 2015 by Maureen
We engaged Anne Crane when it came time to update our will/estate planning. She came highly recommended by other trusted professionals, but the decision was solidified by a gut instinct that she was the right attorney for us. She possesses the intelligence and integrity to address all of our legal needs, yet is able to clearly and succinctly convey pertinent information to us in language we can easily understand! We look forward to many years as clients!
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