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Jennifer R Nunnery, experienced Criminal Defense, Estate Planning attorney in Batavia, NY with 2 reviews
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04 Jun, 2016 by Janet
I showed up to Ms. Nunnery's office without an appointment looking for somone to help me with a Worker's Compensation case. She informed me up front that she did not take Worker's Comp cases but she had me sit down and she reviewed all of my paperwork and explained to me what the terms meant, what I needed to do, and answered my questions. She was honest with what she didn't know and said she would look into a few things for me. A week later Ms. Nunnery did call me back with answers for the questions I had asked as well as recommendations for two attorneys that she had spoken with to make sure they could take my case and had experience in my particular injury. This was all part of her free consultation with me. If I ever need legal services in the areas she does practice I will definitely be giving her a call!
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04 Jun, 2016 by Steven & tiffany
About a year ago me and my wife hired Jennifer to represent us in a family court matter. During one of our first phone calls while going over a lot of the information for our first court date Jen was very knowledgeable about the outcomes of the case. She warned us ahead of time what the possible outcomes could be, the best options to take, and things we should do to make our case go as smoothly as possible. She had a very proffesional attitude going into the court. She met us there, went over our reports, discussed with us and made sure everything was correct. Made sure any discrepancies were brought to the courts attention and had them fixed. There was many times my wife and I were not so happy with the courts opinions and actions, but she reassured us that if we were to do everything the court was asking of us, things would turn around. And they certainly have in our case. We as parents are not always perfect, we went through hard times, and a made a few mistakes on the way. But when it seemed like we were going to loose our family and everything was falling apart Jen was there to help make sure that didn't happen. Not to mention that her relationship with the local attorneys and the district attorneys made the line of open communication very helpful. She was able to work out a plea deal with them for us so we kept our family together and were able to prove to the courts that we loved our kids more then anything in the world and would do anything to prove it. A year later, everything is being wrapped up, and we are still a family and still able to kiss our children good night, every night. Jennifer's dedication to my family will always be remembered, and we will always be grateful for what she did for us. She was very affordable and was straight forward with her pricing and there was no hidden charges. She did everything she promised she would, and a lot more. I highly reccomend her to anyone who is in need of a hard working and knowledgeable lawyer. Thank you Jennifer, from the Warner Family.
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Daniel Paul Kuhn, experienced Business, Personal Injury attorney in Batavia, NY with 2 reviews
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09 Dec, 2015 by Anonymous
I met with Mr. Kuhn regarding my workers compensation claim. He made me feel very comfortable with what I was getting into. He assured me that he would handle everything and keep me informed. Mr. Kuhn has been on top of things since day 1 and I will recommend him to EVERYONE!!!
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09 Dec, 2015 by Anonymous
Mr. Kuhn was retained by my husband for his workers compensation claim. He represented him at his last hearing and fought for him to get his benefits increased and he succeed.
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Benjamin J Bonarigo Jr., experienced Child Custody, Criminal Defense attorney in Batavia, NY with 1 reviews
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19 Dec, 2024 by Jan
From my first meeting with Ben, I was instantly put at ease. He clearly explained the path my post judgment order would take and kept me updated as needed. He is definitely the man you want on your side for the services he provides. I look forward to working with Ben again on my will, and any future needs.
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Thomas A. Burns, experienced Criminal Defense, Family Law attorney in Batavia, NY with 1 reviews
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12 Mar, 2024 by Emu1
Will actually help you with you're case. Will keep you informed and responds within a timely matter. Would use again and recommend.
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Daniel M. Dimatteo, experienced Real Estate attorney in Batavia, NY with 9 reviews
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25 May, 2023 by Nathan foster
Great attorney can't say enough good about him!!!!! He's helped me significantly
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23 May, 2023 by Cindy schwartz
Gave me the advice I needed. Thank you
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21 Oct, 2022 by Justin calmes
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Jacqueline M. Grasso, experienced Foreclosure attorney in Batavia, NY with 11 reviews
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14 Apr, 2024 by Carolyn morsch
Plays into the system of the county. Does not actually listen to the children and leads them into responses with negative questions. Very misleading…does not have the children’s best interest at heart. Does not allow the children to actually speak their true feelings. Speaks to only one parent and does this during court and it makes representation negative to the other. Horrible person! She should officially retire!! Children tell her one thing and she reports the opposite due to her “in” at the county. How pathetic!!
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02 Oct, 2022 by Florence warchocki
Very nice person,, gave my husband excellent advice...will definitely be keeping her #
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02 Jul, 2021 by Paul freeman
Couldn't help me but very nice!
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David Leigh Metzler, experienced Business attorney in Batavia, NY with 9 reviews
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14 Apr, 2024 by Carolyn morsch
Plays into the system of the county. Does not actually listen to the children and leads them into responses with negative questions. Very misleading…does not have the children’s best interest at heart. Does not allow the children to actually speak their true feelings. Speaks to only one parent and does this during court and it makes representation negative to the other. Horrible person! She should officially retire!! Children tell her one thing and she reports the opposite due to her “in” at the county. How pathetic!!
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02 Oct, 2022 by Florence warchocki
Very nice person,, gave my husband excellent advice...will definitely be keeping her #
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02 Jul, 2021 by Paul freeman
Couldn't help me but very nice!
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Daniel Anthony Rybak, experienced Business, Consumer Protection attorney in Batavia, NY with 9 reviews
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14 Apr, 2024 by Carolyn morsch
Plays into the system of the county. Does not actually listen to the children and leads them into responses with negative questions. Very misleading…does not have the children’s best interest at heart. Does not allow the children to actually speak their true feelings. Speaks to only one parent and does this during court and it makes representation negative to the other. Horrible person! She should officially retire!! Children tell her one thing and she reports the opposite due to her “in” at the county. How pathetic!!
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02 Oct, 2022 by Florence warchocki
Very nice person,, gave my husband excellent advice...will definitely be keeping her #
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02 Jul, 2021 by Paul freeman
Couldn't help me but very nice!
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Michael Anthony Del Plato, experienced  attorney in Batavia, NY with 39 reviews
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20 Sep, 2024 by Heather schramm
Great communication, he looked out for my interest and the case was resolved highly recommend!!
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28 Aug, 2024 by Dyana knopp
Absolutely terrible legal representation! I was assigned Brian for an attorney for my current Custody/visitation case which is unfortunately a very complex case. I spoke with Brian twice during a two month time frame. I called repeatedly, left countless text messages with NO response! I had a particular situation arise where I needed legal advice in a timely fashion and once again left a voicemail message and text message in reference to the deliema with once again no contact. Communication and professionalism is imperative for an attorney however, This is just not the case here. Very disappointed overall and would not recommend legal representation by this attorney period! If zero stars were an option for a rating, this would be most appropriate!
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07 May, 2024 by Victor toro
Extremely inappropriate attorney. Not only did he fail to notify my fiancé about the proper procedures to pursue after she retained him for her case (which ended up costing an extra 2000 dollars if he actually did his job), he also proceeded to contact her inappropriately while knowing she was in a relationship. He should be disbarred.
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Peter Matthew Casey, experienced  attorney in Batavia, NY with 39 reviews
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20 Sep, 2024 by Heather schramm
Great communication, he looked out for my interest and the case was resolved highly recommend!!
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28 Aug, 2024 by Dyana knopp
Absolutely terrible legal representation! I was assigned Brian for an attorney for my current Custody/visitation case which is unfortunately a very complex case. I spoke with Brian twice during a two month time frame. I called repeatedly, left countless text messages with NO response! I had a particular situation arise where I needed legal advice in a timely fashion and once again left a voicemail message and text message in reference to the deliema with once again no contact. Communication and professionalism is imperative for an attorney however, This is just not the case here. Very disappointed overall and would not recommend legal representation by this attorney period! If zero stars were an option for a rating, this would be most appropriate!
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07 May, 2024 by Victor toro
Extremely inappropriate attorney. Not only did he fail to notify my fiancé about the proper procedures to pursue after she retained him for her case (which ended up costing an extra 2000 dollars if he actually did his job), he also proceeded to contact her inappropriately while knowing she was in a relationship. He should be disbarred.
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Brian P Degnan, experienced Criminal Defense, Family Law attorney in Batavia, NY with 35 reviews
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20 Sep, 2024 by Heather schramm
Great communication, he looked out for my interest and the case was resolved highly recommend!!
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28 Aug, 2024 by Dyana knopp
Absolutely terrible legal representation! I was assigned Brian for an attorney for my current Custody/visitation case which is unfortunately a very complex case. I spoke with Brian twice during a two month time frame. I called repeatedly, left countless text messages with NO response! I had a particular situation arise where I needed legal advice in a timely fashion and once again left a voicemail message and text message in reference to the deliema with once again no contact. Communication and professionalism is imperative for an attorney however, This is just not the case here. Very disappointed overall and would not recommend legal representation by this attorney period! If zero stars were an option for a rating, this would be most appropriate!
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26 Aug, 2024 by Dyana
I was assigned Brian for an attorney for my current Custody/visitation case which is unfortunately a very complex case. I spoke with Brian twice during a two month time frame. I called repeatedly, left countless text messages with NO response! I had a particular situation arise where I needed legal advice in a timely fashion and once again left a voicemail message and text message in reference to the deliema with once again no contact. Communication and professionalism is imperative for an attorney however, This is just not the case here. Very disappointed overall and would not recommend legal representation by this attorney period!
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Robert J. Balbick, experienced  attorney in Batavia, NY with 24 reviews
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07 Nov, 2024 by Lee patterson
We were very pleased with the knowledge & efficiency of the Williams Law Firm. We sold a parcel of land & the whole transaction was completed in just a few weeks. Sandra was especially accommodating & pleasant to work with.
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05 Sep, 2023 by Robert j
Gerald handled my mother's will in 85 when she died. It was a simple will but took over 7 years to finalize it. Also many things in her safe deposit box came up missing. I was there when he opened it and saw the different things in there among a large amount of silver coins. All now unaccounted for. When he did finally finalize the will, he told me he needed more money than what he was bound to and for me to sign the approval for it or I would not get any amount from the sale of the property. To put it simply, he ROBBED my mother's estate.
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08 Jan, 2023 by Andre bryan
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Timothy Michael Banker, experienced  attorney in Batavia, NY with 23 reviews
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08 Oct, 2024 by Jennifer merrell
So thankful that the knowledgeable staff here has the heart to help the people in their community. I have always been represented well and to what I feel as a the best of the ability of the staff I have worked with. Mary is by far and large the absolute best at what she does… STAND UP for the “little guy”.
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03 Oct, 2024 by Jennifer b
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27 Jun, 2024 by Christine hyde
Very nice and considerate,very nice place to get services you need of legal services.
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Mary C. Hanson, experienced  attorney in Batavia, NY with 23 reviews
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08 Oct, 2024 by Jennifer merrell
So thankful that the knowledgeable staff here has the heart to help the people in their community. I have always been represented well and to what I feel as a the best of the ability of the staff I have worked with. Mary is by far and large the absolute best at what she does… STAND UP for the “little guy”.
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03 Oct, 2024 by Jennifer b
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27 Jun, 2024 by Christine hyde
Very nice and considerate,very nice place to get services you need of legal services.
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Lauren Amy Gauthier, experienced Consumer Protection, Insurance attorney in Batavia, NY with 23 reviews
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08 Oct, 2024 by Jennifer merrell
So thankful that the knowledgeable staff here has the heart to help the people in their community. I have always been represented well and to what I feel as a the best of the ability of the staff I have worked with. Mary is by far and large the absolute best at what she does… STAND UP for the “little guy”.
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03 Oct, 2024 by Jennifer b
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27 Jun, 2024 by Christine hyde
Very nice and considerate,very nice place to get services you need of legal services.
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John Michael Zonitch, experienced Family Law attorney in Batavia, NY with 24 reviews
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08 Oct, 2024 by Jennifer merrell
So thankful that the knowledgeable staff here has the heart to help the people in their community. I have always been represented well and to what I feel as a the best of the ability of the staff I have worked with. Mary is by far and large the absolute best at what she does… STAND UP for the “little guy”.
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03 Oct, 2024 by Jennifer b
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27 Jun, 2024 by Christine hyde
Very nice and considerate,very nice place to get services you need of legal services.
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Kristie L. DeFreze, experienced Estate Planning, Family Law attorney in Batavia, NY with 2 reviews
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27 Mar, 2022 by Anonymous
We consulted with Christie De Freze concerning a property damage case. She wouldn't help with the criminal part but would help with the civil part and gave us some things to do preliminarily for case. When we did these things and called her back THREE TIMES she never bothered getting back to us. Got our hopes up and dropped us like a bag of dirt. FIND SOMEONE ELSE that is able to return a phone call !!!!!!!!!
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21 Aug, 2018 by Anonymous
Kristie represented me in a custody and family offense petition. She’s is very professional and honest. She does not over promise or try to just take your money without any potential for winning a case. During our consultation she gave very accurate advice prior to being hired. I will consult her in the future if I ever need another lawyer. She was very responsive to my questions and typically answered them right away.
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Kristie L. DeFreze, experienced Business, Divorce attorney in Batavia, NY with 0 reviews
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Tina Marie Kasperek, experienced Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury attorney in Batavia, NY with 0 reviews
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Jeffrey Thomas Fiut, experienced Business, Litigation attorney in Batavia, NY with 0 reviews
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Robert B. Mc Cutcheon, experienced Estate Planning, Family Law attorney in Batavia, NY with 0 reviews
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Daniel Earl Skinner, experienced Family Law attorney in Batavia, NY with 0 reviews
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Kristin Marie Allen, experienced Personal Injury, Workers Compensation attorney in Batavia, NY with 0 reviews
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Hollis Deabreu Belgrave, experienced Immigration attorney in Batavia, NY with 0 reviews
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Sarah Marie Schuster, experienced  attorney in Batavia, NY with 0 reviews
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Paula Ann Campbell, experienced  attorney in Batavia, NY with 0 reviews
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John Christopher Moellering, experienced Criminal Defense, Immigration attorney in Batavia, NY with 0 reviews
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John B. Reid, experienced  attorney in Batavia, NY with 0 reviews
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Patrick Witakenge Salumu, experienced  attorney in Batavia, NY with 0 reviews
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Kevin Thompson Finnell, experienced  attorney in Batavia, NY with 0 reviews
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