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21 Jan, 2022 by Kenneth zweig
As a lawyer, I've referred clients to Jeff and worked with Jeff and his firm. He is a wealth of knowledge about elder law and estate litigation. My client needed to get appointed an Administrator of her fathers estate after died, rather quickly. He jumped right on it and was able to help my her throughout the process
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09 Jan, 2022 by Paul ranieri
Jeffrey is extremely knowledgeable in estate matters and elder care and more importantly he explains the material in an understandable format with examples! Also, I find him to be professional and listens to your concerns
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07 Jan, 2022 by Yocasta jimenez
Very professional, knowledgeable and most importantly responsive. Highly recommended.
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21 Jan, 2022 by Kenneth zweig
As a lawyer, I've referred clients to Jeff and worked with Jeff and his firm. He is a wealth of knowledge about elder law and estate litigation. My client needed to get appointed an Administrator of her fathers estate after died, rather quickly. He jumped right on it and was able to help my her throughout the process
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09 Jan, 2022 by Paul ranieri
Jeffrey is extremely knowledgeable in estate matters and elder care and more importantly he explains the material in an understandable format with examples! Also, I find him to be professional and listens to your concerns
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07 Jan, 2022 by Yocasta jimenez
Very professional, knowledgeable and most importantly responsive. Highly recommended.
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19 Jun, 2024 by Dorothy young
If I could give Julia ten stars I would. She picked up the phone immediately when I reached out, her attentiveness, availability and responsiveness was consistent throughout the purchase process. Everyone she recommended was extremely competitively priced, professional, delivered on time and was A+++. She was a pleasure to work with and worked miracles to get the closing done within 6 weeks. I highly recommend Julia and look forward to seeing her around town! She is just awesome.
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06 Feb, 2024 by Seth kinast
I knew Julia was the attorney I wanted when she responded to my initial reachout in the middle of the day on Sunday. During our home purchase process, she was responsive, proactive, and reassuring even through some bumps. In this particular transaction, the seller and seller's attorney were a bit difficult. I was so grateful to have Julia advocating for us; she handled the back-and-forth and got the results we wanted in every case. If I ever buy or sell another property in Connecticut I will absolutely be calling her first.
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07 Nov, 2018 by Ll k
Julia Khaldarov has represented me for two closings (one purchase and one sale) in Westchester County. She is a pleasure to work with and very client-oriented. She is professional and is thoroughly knowledgeable about conducting real estate transactions in Westchester, NY. Also, her office is very easy to work with operationally. Julia is very responsive and attentive to all aspects of the transaction. I highly recommend Julia for your property purchase or sale!
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27 Oct, 2020 by Anonymous
Urs is a smart, creative and cost-effective litigator with particular capabilities in retail oil and gas, real property, and environmental issues. Urs has been successful in resolving for our real estate holding company various cases involving complex environmental and real property disputes. He communicates well and is an effective advocate and negotiator.
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26 Oct, 2020 by Shiv
I have worked with Urs the last few years and he has been a great advisor and legal counsel for me and my business. Urs works on getting the deal done, not just the way a contract should be worded or what should happen.
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06 Feb, 2015 by Jeff
Mr. Furrer is very thorough and dedicated to addressing client needs. He understands the business aspects of contracts, provides timely legal advice and communicates extremely well. We are very pleased with our relationship.
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02 Oct, 2016 by Anonymous
Ms. Maher was one of the most prepared and thorough attorneys that I ever worked with. From the inception of the case, she was aggressive and relentless in pressuring the other side, which undoubtedly resulted in a phenomenal settlement of the matter.
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29 Sep, 2016 by Anonymous
Helen was the lead lawyer on a multi year litigation. She was thorough, diligent and creative. She was very strategic and very good to deal with. In all aspects she was successful. We would use her again.
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21 Oct, 2014 by Carol
I have engaged Attorney Giacomo on many occasions. I cannot imagine a lawyer who is more knowledgeable, honorable, trusted and hard-working than she is. I would not hesitate to recommend her or use her again.
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30 Sep, 2016 by Anonymous
If you are looking for a lawyer who specializes in her field of work, is fully experienced, truly cares about you and the outcome of your issue and is reliable, then Debra Hamilton is the one for you! I would highly recommend her to you, for anything that involves an Animal issue, above the rest & that you can count on!
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27 Jan, 2015 by George harris
Ms. Ruocco has handled both contract and real estate matters for us. She is extremely knowledgable and we always felt our interests were well advocated for by her. She always kept us informed of the next steps and provided detailed explanations for any action she would recommend.
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24 Jan, 2024 by Cody scott
Excellent Service!
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24 Jan, 2024 by Kent alexander
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24 Jan, 2024 by Drima das
Very helpful with their services and easy to contact.
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24 Jan, 2024 by Cody scott
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24 Jan, 2024 by Kent alexander
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24 Jan, 2024 by Drima das
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24 Jan, 2024 by Cody scott
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24 Jan, 2024 by Drima das
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21 Jan, 2022 by Kenneth zweig
As a lawyer, I've referred clients to Jeff and worked with Jeff and his firm. He is a wealth of knowledge about elder law and estate litigation. My client needed to get appointed an Administrator of her fathers estate after died, rather quickly. He jumped right on it and was able to help my her throughout the process
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09 Jan, 2022 by Paul ranieri
Jeffrey is extremely knowledgeable in estate matters and elder care and more importantly he explains the material in an understandable format with examples! Also, I find him to be professional and listens to your concerns
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07 Jan, 2022 by Yocasta jimenez
Very professional, knowledgeable and most importantly responsive. Highly recommended.
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21 Jan, 2022 by Kenneth zweig
As a lawyer, I've referred clients to Jeff and worked with Jeff and his firm. He is a wealth of knowledge about elder law and estate litigation. My client needed to get appointed an Administrator of her fathers estate after died, rather quickly. He jumped right on it and was able to help my her throughout the process
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09 Jan, 2022 by Paul ranieri
Jeffrey is extremely knowledgeable in estate matters and elder care and more importantly he explains the material in an understandable format with examples! Also, I find him to be professional and listens to your concerns
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07 Jan, 2022 by Yocasta jimenez
Very professional, knowledgeable and most importantly responsive. Highly recommended.
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21 Jan, 2022 by Kenneth zweig
As a lawyer, I've referred clients to Jeff and worked with Jeff and his firm. He is a wealth of knowledge about elder law and estate litigation. My client needed to get appointed an Administrator of her fathers estate after died, rather quickly. He jumped right on it and was able to help my her throughout the process
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09 Jan, 2022 by Paul ranieri
Jeffrey is extremely knowledgeable in estate matters and elder care and more importantly he explains the material in an understandable format with examples! Also, I find him to be professional and listens to your concerns
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07 Jan, 2022 by Yocasta jimenez
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21 Jan, 2022 by Kenneth zweig
As a lawyer, I've referred clients to Jeff and worked with Jeff and his firm. He is a wealth of knowledge about elder law and estate litigation. My client needed to get appointed an Administrator of her fathers estate after died, rather quickly. He jumped right on it and was able to help my her throughout the process
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09 Jan, 2022 by Paul ranieri
Jeffrey is extremely knowledgeable in estate matters and elder care and more importantly he explains the material in an understandable format with examples! Also, I find him to be professional and listens to your concerns
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07 Jan, 2022 by Yocasta jimenez
Very professional, knowledgeable and most importantly responsive. Highly recommended.
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21 Jan, 2022 by Kenneth zweig
As a lawyer, I've referred clients to Jeff and worked with Jeff and his firm. He is a wealth of knowledge about elder law and estate litigation. My client needed to get appointed an Administrator of her fathers estate after died, rather quickly. He jumped right on it and was able to help my her throughout the process
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09 Jan, 2022 by Paul ranieri
Jeffrey is extremely knowledgeable in estate matters and elder care and more importantly he explains the material in an understandable format with examples! Also, I find him to be professional and listens to your concerns
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07 Jan, 2022 by Yocasta jimenez
Very professional, knowledgeable and most importantly responsive. Highly recommended.
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21 Jan, 2022 by Kenneth zweig
As a lawyer, I've referred clients to Jeff and worked with Jeff and his firm. He is a wealth of knowledge about elder law and estate litigation. My client needed to get appointed an Administrator of her fathers estate after died, rather quickly. He jumped right on it and was able to help my her throughout the process
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09 Jan, 2022 by Paul ranieri
Jeffrey is extremely knowledgeable in estate matters and elder care and more importantly he explains the material in an understandable format with examples! Also, I find him to be professional and listens to your concerns
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07 Jan, 2022 by Yocasta jimenez
Very professional, knowledgeable and most importantly responsive. Highly recommended.
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21 Jan, 2022 by Kenneth zweig
As a lawyer, I've referred clients to Jeff and worked with Jeff and his firm. He is a wealth of knowledge about elder law and estate litigation. My client needed to get appointed an Administrator of her fathers estate after died, rather quickly. He jumped right on it and was able to help my her throughout the process
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09 Jan, 2022 by Paul ranieri
Jeffrey is extremely knowledgeable in estate matters and elder care and more importantly he explains the material in an understandable format with examples! Also, I find him to be professional and listens to your concerns
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07 Jan, 2022 by Yocasta jimenez
Very professional, knowledgeable and most importantly responsive. Highly recommended.
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21 Jan, 2022 by Kenneth zweig
As a lawyer, I've referred clients to Jeff and worked with Jeff and his firm. He is a wealth of knowledge about elder law and estate litigation. My client needed to get appointed an Administrator of her fathers estate after died, rather quickly. He jumped right on it and was able to help my her throughout the process
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09 Jan, 2022 by Paul ranieri
Jeffrey is extremely knowledgeable in estate matters and elder care and more importantly he explains the material in an understandable format with examples! Also, I find him to be professional and listens to your concerns
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07 Jan, 2022 by Yocasta jimenez
Very professional, knowledgeable and most importantly responsive. Highly recommended.
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21 Jan, 2022 by Kenneth zweig
As a lawyer, I've referred clients to Jeff and worked with Jeff and his firm. He is a wealth of knowledge about elder law and estate litigation. My client needed to get appointed an Administrator of her fathers estate after died, rather quickly. He jumped right on it and was able to help my her throughout the process
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09 Jan, 2022 by Paul ranieri
Jeffrey is extremely knowledgeable in estate matters and elder care and more importantly he explains the material in an understandable format with examples! Also, I find him to be professional and listens to your concerns
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07 Jan, 2022 by Yocasta jimenez
Very professional, knowledgeable and most importantly responsive. Highly recommended.
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21 Jan, 2022 by Kenneth zweig
As a lawyer, I've referred clients to Jeff and worked with Jeff and his firm. He is a wealth of knowledge about elder law and estate litigation. My client needed to get appointed an Administrator of her fathers estate after died, rather quickly. He jumped right on it and was able to help my her throughout the process
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09 Jan, 2022 by Paul ranieri
Jeffrey is extremely knowledgeable in estate matters and elder care and more importantly he explains the material in an understandable format with examples! Also, I find him to be professional and listens to your concerns
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07 Jan, 2022 by Yocasta jimenez
Very professional, knowledgeable and most importantly responsive. Highly recommended.
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21 Jan, 2022 by Kenneth zweig
As a lawyer, I've referred clients to Jeff and worked with Jeff and his firm. He is a wealth of knowledge about elder law and estate litigation. My client needed to get appointed an Administrator of her fathers estate after died, rather quickly. He jumped right on it and was able to help my her throughout the process
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09 Jan, 2022 by Paul ranieri
Jeffrey is extremely knowledgeable in estate matters and elder care and more importantly he explains the material in an understandable format with examples! Also, I find him to be professional and listens to your concerns
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07 Jan, 2022 by Yocasta jimenez
Very professional, knowledgeable and most importantly responsive. Highly recommended.
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21 Jan, 2022 by Kenneth zweig
As a lawyer, I've referred clients to Jeff and worked with Jeff and his firm. He is a wealth of knowledge about elder law and estate litigation. My client needed to get appointed an Administrator of her fathers estate after died, rather quickly. He jumped right on it and was able to help my her throughout the process
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09 Jan, 2022 by Paul ranieri
Jeffrey is extremely knowledgeable in estate matters and elder care and more importantly he explains the material in an understandable format with examples! Also, I find him to be professional and listens to your concerns
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07 Jan, 2022 by Yocasta jimenez
Very professional, knowledgeable and most importantly responsive. Highly recommended.
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21 Jan, 2022 by Kenneth zweig
As a lawyer, I've referred clients to Jeff and worked with Jeff and his firm. He is a wealth of knowledge about elder law and estate litigation. My client needed to get appointed an Administrator of her fathers estate after died, rather quickly. He jumped right on it and was able to help my her throughout the process
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09 Jan, 2022 by Paul ranieri
Jeffrey is extremely knowledgeable in estate matters and elder care and more importantly he explains the material in an understandable format with examples! Also, I find him to be professional and listens to your concerns
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07 Jan, 2022 by Yocasta jimenez
Very professional, knowledgeable and most importantly responsive. Highly recommended.
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02 Jun, 2022 by Brenda daly
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02 Dec, 2016 by Julien n
Great lawyer, and someone who helped me get the accommodations I deserved. If you are applying to either college board or the ACT they can be really tough. I mean really tough, especially if you do not have an active IEP, or 504 plan. Like many, I am ADD and I went through middle and high school without an IEP. I took a gap year, got my old IEP from elementary school, and drafted tons of letters to old teachers, and Julie created a solid appeals letter to the ACT. She helped me with my appeals process. Couldn't be more happy, a great lawyer,and someone who fights for her clients.
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19 Jun, 2024 by Dorothy young
If I could give Julia ten stars I would. She picked up the phone immediately when I reached out, her attentiveness, availability and responsiveness was consistent throughout the purchase process. Everyone she recommended was extremely competitively priced, professional, delivered on time and was A+++. She was a pleasure to work with and worked miracles to get the closing done within 6 weeks. I highly recommend Julia and look forward to seeing her around town! She is just awesome.
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06 Feb, 2024 by Seth kinast
I knew Julia was the attorney I wanted when she responded to my initial reachout in the middle of the day on Sunday. During our home purchase process, she was responsive, proactive, and reassuring even through some bumps. In this particular transaction, the seller and seller's attorney were a bit difficult. I was so grateful to have Julia advocating for us; she handled the back-and-forth and got the results we wanted in every case. If I ever buy or sell another property in Connecticut I will absolutely be calling her first.
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24 Oct, 2023 by Steven
We hired Dmitry Tayts for our closing a few years ago. He was so pleasant and always available to help.
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20 Apr, 2023 by Anonymous
She is, probably, the worst lawyer in America. Not only does she have no idea what she is doing, she disappeared in the middle of my case and never returned my calls but continues to attempt to bill me. Do not hire Farva.
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17 Feb, 2022 by George
Farva is a fantastic lawyer. She represented me in my criminal case and provided more than competent representation. I hope I don't need her services in the future, but if I do, I'm calling her.
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22 Jun, 2021 by Regina
Got my issue resolved. Very efficient and good attorney. If ever needed again, will be back for her services
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When meeting with a lawyer for the first time, it's important to ask the right questions to understand their expertise and determine if they're the right fit for your legal needs. Here are some top questions to consider:

  1. What experience do you have with cases similar to mine?
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  2. Experience and Specialization:
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      Lawyers may charge anywhere from $150 to $500 or more per hour, depending on experience and location.
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      For routine legal services like drafting a will or handling an uncontested divorce, lawyers might offer a flat fee.
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      Common in personal injury cases; the lawyer receives a percentage (typically 25% to 40%) of any settlement or award.
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