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18 Oct, 2021 by Alvaro noguera
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14 Jan, 2019 by Teessa
Very happy and proud to say that I am a client of attorney Jon-Marc Zitzkat. A very fine attorney with par excellent knowledge in immigration and a perfect guide throughout. I can’t ask for a better attorney to take my case. The letters that attorney Jon-Marc composed for the petition is very professional and exquisitely crafted. His help for my EAD expedition was exceptional. My case: I am a physician and I had a fellowship offer to join with a near dead line. Without help of attorney Jon-Marc I would never have been able to join. I am very thankful for your support especially even on holidays and for all the emergency guidance! I would recommend Zitzkat Law firm without any hesitance.
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13 Jul, 2018 by Akash
I hired the Zitzkat Law Firm to work on our I-485 applications upon a strong recommendation from one of my friends. The services that I received from Attorney Jon-Marc clearly exceeded my expectations. Jon-Marc and Linda (paralegal) went above and beyond while addressing some of the issues during the application process. I would highly recommend their services for someone who is looking for very professional, efficient and honest immigration law firm. I live in Texas, and hired the Law Firm from Connecticut says it all!! I hope to retain them for my naturalization application in the future.
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18 Oct, 2021 by Alvaro noguera
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30 Apr, 2018 by Lm
The thoroughness and preparation with which Melissa approached my case was exemplary! That, along with the innovative strategies she incorporated, reduced the time frame of the divorce from a year to seven months. It was moving towards a trial which would have added another four to five months. In the courtroom, Melissa was sharp as a razor's edge. Respectful and amicable with the other side until they began personal attacks and bullying in and out of court. Melissa was not having ANY of that nonsense and the gloves came off both in and out of court! She was prepared for the other side to try that tactic and fought back with facts they weren't prepared to address. Ultimately, she did not allow my character to get decimated due to false accusations. She also read me as far as how much and which kind of information I could could take at any given time, she did not inundate me but rather waited until she knew I was ready to hear it. I could go on all day and write many more paragraphs. Simply put... the opposing attorney and ex-wife were on a mission to destroy my character and break me financially which is NO exaggeration. I know if I did not have a lawyer the caliber of Melissa, not only would these proceedings still be going on, the other side probably would've achieved their goal. You will not go wrong or regret retaining Melissa as your lawyer, it would be the smartest thing you could do!
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12 Jan, 2018 by Michael
I have know Melissa for more than 20 years and I have always know her to be an excellent advocate who is passionate about her client and innovative in reaching solutions to client's problems. I would recommend her to anyone that is in need of a divorce/family court attorney.
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24 Sep, 2021 by Sasa harriott
Donna Buttler is a caring, responsive, and wise attorney. I highly recommend this firm.
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03 Jul, 2021 by Anna goldblatt
Donna Buttler is a knowledgeable, experience, confident, and determined attorney. If you are looking for a family law attorney do not hesitate to retain Donna. She will fiercely fight for your interests. Just follow her advice and guidance, and the outcome will exceed your expectations.
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19 Nov, 2013 by Anonymous
"Thank you Donna. I am enjoying my new life immensely! Financial freedom is wonderful. I can't thank you [Donna] enough for the guidance, insight, and of course the alimony! I knew from our first meeting that I had made the right decision in hiring you. I'm a stronger, smarter woman because of you. There's no way I could have made it through this process on my own."
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18 Oct, 2021 by Alvaro noguera
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15 Sep, 2016 by Suzanne
Attorney Connolly provides a level expertise and care that we all wish our legal representation could be. I've had to retain several different types of lawyers the last 2 years and thus have become intimately familiar with a large handful of family, civil and criminal lawyers. If there was an "Attorney Connolly" in each area of specialization, I'm not exaggerating to say the world would be a better place. He is highly detail oriented, super smart and creative at seeing the most important angles. Utmost professional and respectful, and authentically cares. best hands to be in.
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07 May, 2016 by Michael
Martha’s in-depth knowledge of environmental law and issues and her skills as a litigator saved our organization on several fronts. In conflicts with municipal and State agencies over environmental pollution claims, she was adroit in developing defenses that resolved those issues as well as forestalling future claims. She was equally adept in the court room, securing a solid win for us when litigants attempted to shut down our entire operation. She then guided us through the arduous process of obtaining local, State, and Federal permits for site improvements in State and Federal wetlands. She is skillful in her field of law, and pleasant to work with…a winning combination.
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29 Mar, 2016 by Anonymous
I am one of the officers of the Metacon Gun Club in Simsbury, CT. Several years ago the club was subjected to an intense attack by some of our neighbors who used every avenue possible to shut us down, including lawsuits at both the state and federal level on environmental grounds. The club retained Martha to represent us and after a long and exasperating battle we prevailed in both cases and are still operating to this day. The suit in federal court was even appealed and we survived that also. Martha's firm was able to tie our case to a recently-won Supreme Court victory in the environmental field and the group that had won that case took the lead in defending our case also, which saved us a lot of money. Without the services of a very knowledgeable and energetic attorney our club would surely have been shut down. We had to deal with local, state and federal agencies on matters of safety, design, operations, and environmental stewardship and Martha was invaluable in helping us navigate the difficult and sometimes exasperating path through all the requirements and regulations that are in effect these days. She was able to guide a bunch of laymen through a very difficult battle and kept us on the path to victory with grace and humor, which helped a lot.
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23 Mar, 2016 by Anonymous
We are owners of two properties that were once used as gas stations; we never owned or operated the stations. Both properties have/had environmental issues relative to the past uses. Martha Dean assisted us as we navigated the issues regarding our rights as innocent parties and our responsibilities under state and Federal regulations. Martha is an expert in her field and I highly recommend her for someone who needs assistance navigating the very complex issues involving environmental law.
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16 Oct, 2020 by Elizabeth
I had a wonderful experience with Atty Jurkiewicz and his para-legal Aralinde. I came in emotionally stressed due to finances and they were able to clarify my situation and my options and let me choose a course of action. Going through the bankruptcy process with them was broken down to be straightforward and clear, and they were extremely timely in responding to any questions and concerns I had. I had guidance at all times. I would retain them again in a heartbeat for any future concerns, although that hopefully won’t be necessary! Can not recommend enough this responsible and conscientious team!
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10 May, 2020 by Eric
I reached out to this law firm from my Google search. A soft and friendly voice answered, it was attorney Edward Jurkiewicz. I nervously explained my financial situation to him and he patiently listened. Afterwards he gave me a general rundown of the process and requirements If I do decided to go with him. I wasn’t sure what to do or If I should continue to shop around for other assistance. During that conversation I felt comfortable with him so we agreed to meet in person to go over the details formally. Once we were done I agreed to take on his service. He introduced me to his paralegal Aralinde. She assisted with more of the paperwork and other documents I needed for the process. The worksheet they provided me was very thorough and had very comprehensive questions. I needed to list detailed information to complete my process. They were very thorough with the paperwork or the documents they needed do you start this process. Anytime I had a question I I ended up reaching out to them for answers. I get a really quick response, which is a great thing when when you need it immediately. When time came to do the actual filing it was done as stated. I was scheduled a date for the trustees hearing. Unfortunately because of a current Coronavirus situation the hearing was rescheduled twice. I wanted it to be over with as soon as possible but I had no control over the current situation so I have to be patient and waited. Finally there was a set date for the hearing it was to be done via phone conferencing. I didn’t know what to expect from this set up but Edward was kind enough to inform me of how to proceed. Both Edward and Aralinde were there with me during the hearing. They both were there early and explained the rundown of the hearing. After the hearing Edward asked me if I had any questions and explained to me what to be expected. Overall I had a really good experience with this law firm, Edward and Aralinde. They made this process for me very easy and painless. I truly recommend a service for anyone that is in the same type of situation I was in. Their service was very valuable to me. I can’t thank them enough for what they did for me. Highly recommended.
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07 Apr, 2020 by Anonymous
Attorney Jurkiewicz took his time to explain all of our options and walk us through the bankruptcy process. He and Aralinde went above and beyond to ensure we had all of our paperwork ready and their attention to detail ensured our stressful time was manageable.
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11 Mar, 2015 by Colleen
Atty Lawrence is top-notch, honest, and trustworthy. He is one of the good guys. I only wish he did Family Law, we could use more honest lawyers in this world. He is the best choice I could have used at an unfortunate time in my life. Nobody wants to obtain a lawyer, but if you have to this is the lawyer of choice.
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01 Mar, 2015 by Anonymous
We had occasion to seek Attorney Peter Lawrence's opinion concerning our unfortunate need to declare bankruptcy and then seeking a Deed in Lieu for our home from a major bank—a bank that sought to confuse, delay and bully us. Although we were in a financial situation we would have never anticipated, Peter was kind, understanding and compassionate when explaining our options. We found him to be patient with us even when he had to re-explain aspects of the legal process we were confused about, especially with the Deed in Lieu negotiation. It seemed the bank's tactic was to send conflicting communications and it seemed that one department of the bank did not communicate with other parts, often time conflicting with previous communications and statements. Peter was able to put us at ease with his knowledge of the process and his assurance that there would a satisfactory outcome. His calm demeanor, his understanding of our embarrassment being in these difficult situation and his ability to not “talk over us”, but explain in language we could understand, made resolving our problems more endurable. We would not hesitate to refer friends and family to Attorney Lawrence!
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13 Sep, 2017 by Benita
Gregory DeManche is an outstanding attorney. He is very thorough, very informative, and very kind. He cares about the welfare of his clients. I give him my highest recommendation and will defer to him for future legal matters. I was impressed with the amount of time he spent researching my situation which was more involved than it sounded over the phone. He was prompt in getting back to me, and very generous with his time and thought. He will not disappoint.
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15 Dec, 2010 by Gregory
Greg has handled numerous real estate/banking matters for me over the years and has been professional, courteous, expert and very fair regarding his fees. He has always been easy to communicate with him and he is prompt in returning calls and emails. He handles matters throughout Connecticut.
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15 Sep, 2018 by Anonymous
Dave helped me after my injury on the job. I didn't know where to turn, and I'm thankful I found him. He went the extra mile for me and I got an excellent settlement. He knows his stuff and not only works hard on your case, but takes the extra time to help you feel better, too!
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19 Jan, 2016 by Elizabeth
Atty. Moore mediated my divorce back in 2008. He helped me again in 2013 with a motor vehicle case, where I had a broken knee cap and he got me everything that was I was due. We worked so well together that he hired me as his assistant.
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26 Jul, 2008 by Anonymous
My wife and I recently sold a house in AVon, CT. Mr. Case was our lawyer. The details of the closing were somewhat complicated. Mr. Case performed superbly at all levels and at all times. He has excellent contaacts and excellent credibility.
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02 Aug, 2023 by Stacy
Dear Attorney Weiland, On behalf of the entire family, we extend our deepest gratitude for your incredible work on our case. Almost eight years have passed since you won, and we are still in awe of your impact on our lives. We genuinely believe that you saved our daughter, and we will always be grateful for that. Seeing our grandson and his mother standing before us today is a testament to your dedication and tireless efforts. Your professionalism and expertise are beyond reproach, and you have far exceeded our expectations. We understand our case's complexity and never-ending nature, but your accuracy and attention to detail have been truly remarkable. Your unwavering commitment to ensuring that every aspect of the case was cared for has not gone unnoticed. We cannot thank you enough for everything you have done for our family. Your hard work and dedication to our cause are genuinely appreciated. Warm regards, From the whole Family Stacy, Jose, Jenia, Yeliani, Mariana, and baby
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18 Oct, 2021 by Alvaro noguera
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12 Feb, 2024 by Jona ruser
What a great firm. I referred my buyers to Case and Case and they handled everything smoothly! 10/10!!
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08 Jul, 2024 by Debbie boucher
I work office underneath. Known those attorneys for over 8 years. Very very nice attorneys and staff is so friendly. Specializein elder law. Would recommend them to anyone. Chris Drew is friendly and knowledgeable. Kind people
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08 Jul, 2024 by Oleksii katulevych
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08 Jul, 2024 by Trevor mello
Perfect for all your legal needs.
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16 Sep, 2021 by Trevor mello
Perfect for all your legal needs.
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03 Jan, 2021 by Oleksii katulevych
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06 Jun, 2018 by Debbie boucher
I work office underneath. Known those attorneys for over 8 years. Very very nice attorneys and staff is so friendly. Specializein elder law. Would recommend them to anyone. Chris Drew is friendly and knowledgeable. Kind people
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05 Sep, 2024 by Jenn lec
Called and spoke to 2 different employees. Had to pour out my entire and incredibly difficult situation only to not even get a call back. Totally unprofessional. Total loss of time during the process of finding representation
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13 Aug, 2024 by Rachael boido
I also was taken advantage of by attorney Babbitt. She went through $5000 in 2 1/2 months couldn’t return phone calls. She would brief me 10 minutes before court had no clue if she was coming or going and absolutely was a total embarrassment. also after realizing that I could represent myself I asking for the $2000 worth of research that she did, so I could use it for the next court date….. she has not replied, or given me what I paid for. I even was hung up by one of her office workers when I asked for a time frame of when I would be contacted back by Miss Babbitt. That should’ve been my first sign to ask for a refund immediately. Her professionalism was terrible. So bad that I am contacting the Better Business Bureau steer clear. Also, two of her five star reviews are left by her employees. Lol.
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14 Jun, 2024 by Ach1ll3us
I wanted to share my experience working with Beth, Matt and Drea at Klein & Babbitt. From the very beginning, they were willing to speak to me and answer all of my questions. They were all very helpful and significantly reduced the stress going through a divorce. I am very grateful to have had them get me through this process and I am confident that if anyone looks for this Team to help you through, they will make it happen. I will recommend them to anyone needing legal assistance. Thank you!
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03 Oct, 2021 by Justin brown
I had attorney glomb represnt me 1st Dui someone hit me i was charged with dui and fully licenced and regesterd insured. He made me take the 1st offer 18months dont trust this place unless you want to go to jail. He straight up told me idc im going home left me in jail. No motions didnt present a counter offer he lies and un professional
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02 Sep, 2021 by Jennyffer rolon-noble
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14 Jul, 2021 by Jasson caraballo
The best lawyer I had and a great guy Alex Glomb love you brother thank you for your service, I appreciate you thank you again.
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30 Sep, 2020 by John
Attorney Babbitt and her team worked with me in a very fair and transparent manner. I was distraught as a result of my recent divorce and in a difficult spot financially. I needed to access money from a 401K and could not do so until my ex-wife completed the necessary administrative paperwork. Despite several attempts to contact my ex-wife and her attorney directly, pleading with them to complete the paperwork, she ultimately refused my request. My only option was to sue for contempt and I really wanted to avoid the courtroom. Attorney Babbitt was able to work with my ex-wife's attorney and arrange for the paperwork to be completed quickly and without a lot of drama. The team at Klein and Babbitt was patient and understanding during this period and I truly appreciated that most of all. I would highly recommend this law firm. Thank you for your help.
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15 Jan, 2020 by Tim
Hired Attorney Babbitt for my divorce. Never once received counsel. Mostly got forwarded emails from my wife's attorney with "thoughts?" at the bottom. Never responded to numerous calls or emails. In the end I fired her and she charged me $75 for a copy of my file which ended up being just numerous copies of my financial affidavit. Cannot emphasize enough to look elsewhere.
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20 Jun, 2018 by Dave
I hired Beth to help get my children back when their mother took off with them. Beth and her team have been incredible, keeping me informed about the state of my case. They have handled my situation with a great deal of attention and care. Beth is always concerned with getting the best possible outcome for my children and myself. I cannot thank her and her team enough.
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16 Feb, 2021 by Louis
I wrote to Edward Gasser, principal of this law firm.... as a result of his employee..Attorney .Lisa Anderson.... who refused to respond to participate in a complaint with the CT Dept of Consumer Protection. (They fined their client - fraud. charges.) The case was re-opened. Lisa Anderson, ( who has taken a CT Oath... under GOD to do the right thing.) ....refused to respond and to participate in the complaint .... filed..with the State of CT- Department of Consumer Protection.( construction division) The claim regarded $ 185,000 of damages to my property by her roofing client., Silktown. I supplied a 200 pages of chronological photographs, emails and a WRITTEN WARRANTY... which Silktown would not honor. Eight months later...Lisa Anderson and her Employer... appear to be above the law ...and needs not be transparent nor accountable to the State of CT....since they have not responded to the facts provided by the DCP. I will be filing a complaint with the Attorney General, CT Bar. Association and our State Senators.
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