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24 Jun, 2021 by Ruth hassett
09 Nov, 2020 by Michael salzer
They’ve treated our family very well
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01 May, 2017 by Theresa
Mr. Carota is an extremely professional attorney. I have hired him two separate occasions. The outcome was above expectation both times. I recommend Mr. Carota to anyone who needs professional legal assistance.
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19 Mar, 2015 by Scott
Hired Mr. Pastore for representation after being charged with a DWI. I spoke with several attorney's in the area, and received a few quotes. Mr. Pastore's was by far the most reasonable. He was upfront, honest, and truthful. He gave me a rundown of what could happen depending on what the DA was willing to barter with on a best/worst case scenario, so I could prepare myself. He also gave me an estimate of possible monetary fines/fees on a worst case scenario. The day of the hearing he met me at the Courthouse briefed me of the offer from the DA which matched the best case scenario he provided to me as far as charge reductions. I was also awarded the best case scenario in regards to fines/fees. Though I would have liked a lesser charge, I'm sure it would have better to not have driven. I'm very pleased with Mr. Pastore's service.
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25 Jun, 2024 by Lynne ronesi
Very warm, responsive, and professional.
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07 Dec, 2023 by Nihanna nihanna
Kim Salerno Law is the worst. Kim's office would not respond to my emails or my phone calls, and it was very frustrating. Kim is very unprofessional, from the fact that you have to try and contact her 20 times before you might get a response. On the day of our closing she decided to send in her paralegal without notifying me in advance. I am paying for a lawyer and yet she is sending a paralegal to do the work who was not even competent to handle the situation, not that Kim is either. When she finally did show up after I said the paralegal was unacceptable, she came in jeans and looked very unprofessional. She was extremely rude along with her staff. She is unorganized and also a liar. I contacted her in regards to receiving the deed for the property I had purchased and she said that it must have gotten lost in the mail because the post office was loosing mail recently a lot ( that makes no sense). I waited some more time and then contacted her again and come to realize she had filed the paperwork incorrectly and sent the deed to the wrong address. I would not recommend Solerno Law!
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31 Oct, 2023 by Lori ross
Salerno Law is my go to attorney. I am a Realtor and use their services to close my real estate transactions. The girls are all very pleasant, knowledgeable & they know how to keep things moving along. I would recommend Salerno Law !
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