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26 Feb, 2024 by Matt m
I cannot express enough gratitude for Somekh and Associates, particularly Lori and her outstanding team. When my father faced serious health complications, they went above and beyond to secure the necessary services. Janet and Kaina deserve special recognition for their exceptional dedication and support. I highly recommend this law office for their compassionate and effective legal assistance during challenging times. Thank you again.
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08 May, 2023 by Audrey ann r
I enlisted Lori’s help for elder care matters and I'm happy to say that she is an excellent lawyer. Her knowledge and expertise in her practice area is impressive and she communicated clearly and effectively throughout the process. She was always available to answer any questions I had and provided valuable guidance that helped me make informed decisions. Overall, I highly recommend Lori to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and caring elder care lawyer.
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17 Apr, 2023 by Mahmudul hasan
My mother in law got letter of cancel her Medicaid but lori solve this problem without hearing.she gave us great professional service . If you get any letter from Medicaid , medicare related don’t deal by yourself take a free consultation with lori .
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07 Apr, 2024 by Baljit singh
Priya is a great lawyer. I always recommend her to everyone.
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16 Mar, 2024 by Fazie salamalay
A heartfelt gratitude to Priya Mathon Law firm. Priya and her team were amazing from the very beginning to the end. They were very responsive, communicative and to top it all very professional in their work. They took the time out to let us understand the full process and risk of obtaining a green card status. My nephew and his was wife was able to obtain a green card status in less and than a year and without and interview. Isn't that amazing??? Thank you Priya and Rose for all your effort in helping us. God bless.
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06 Mar, 2024 by Rameeza shahbaz
Everybody there treated me like a family and helped me in finalizing my forms till the day of interview came. I really appreciate there patience and time while dealing with all of my concerns related to the case. Also they helped me to memorize the test questions and focus on the areas which were important for my case. The interview preparation is tailor based while keeping in mind ones sensitivity of the case.
Miss priya kept preparing me for the interview till my name was called by the interviewer due to which I was able to give answers which were fresh in my mind.
They were with me in every step I was taking forward till the time came when I was being congratulated by the interviewer for successfully passing the interview.
I say thanks to all the team members who helped me to pass this journey.
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27 Nov, 2012 by Jonathan stern
Ronald Schwartz helped me prepare for my mother's retirement and care. He and his staff were courteous, knowledgable and always available.
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13 Mar, 2024 by Sandy landesman
I've been a client for many years and would recommend this firm to anyone interested in: professional, personal, attentive, and knowledgeable advice. Over the years John has been extremely helpful on various issues, I live in Westchester county - my using and/or traveling to this firm tells you how highly they are regarded.
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11 Mar, 2024 by Steve iori
Having been a longtime client Schartz & Greenwood for 30 years. They are very professional and atenttive. I always recommend family and friends to use their services.
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14 Dec, 2023 by Jem jem
They don't deserve a single star, these lawyers ruined my life, because of them and their bad practice I lost everything apart from the fact that they charged me a lot of money, they abused me and after they charged me all that money they left the case open and they don't want to finish it When I contacted him again they sent me to look for another lawyer to finish my case, beware of these scammers
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