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03 Dec, 2018 by Inna lakomova
I strongly recommend Galina Feldsherova as a highly professional attorney, who is willing to help and doing it Super professional I'm grateful to my friends who recommended me to retain Ms. Feldsherova. We are very happy with our experience and plan on working with Kopelevich&Feldsherova,P.C for a very long time. I have a lot of respect for Galina's attention to detail along with her persistence to win. She is the perfect blend of professionalism and results in a business lawyer.
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13 Apr, 2020 by Meaghan
I am so thankful we found Daniel. Daniel helped us decide between creating a trust or a will. Never did I feel like he was trying to sell me anything. Just advising us on what would be best for my family and I. Daniel was thorough, reliable, patient, communicative, always reachable, and answered every question I had. He spent time explaining everything in depth until I understood it. We really felt we were in excellent hands and I would recommend him to anyone looking to do estate planning.
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16 Jul, 2015 by Tamer
Hani Sarji is a very knowledgeable attorney who really cares about his client. He partners with his client and negotiates on their behalf to get the best deals for them. He is very responsive. I have tried him with several deals and I am very glad to have him as my attorney
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14 Jun, 2024 by Attia
Ms. Tanay Morris is such an amazing lawyer. She makes fully understand what is going on and what to do. Ms. Morris helps the person the best she could. She listens the clients throughly and she gives as much time as possible to hear her clients. Highly recommended
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01 Sep, 2021 by Rose burns
Hi good morning I hope you all are doing okay in this trouble time we're facing.Ok I really need help of April 3rd 2017 I did my interview from for my green card and until then I don't know what going on..please am asking for your help my receipt #MSC1791831064
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01 Jan, 2019 by Sarah
Hiring Mark was the best decision i ever made. He is an expert in his field his determination and ambition led me to getting everything i requested and more!! He is a real professional and will get the job done. I strongly recommend hiring him for all your needs!!!
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06 Jan, 2009 by Anonymous
I was more then satisfied with the outcome of my case. Theresa Mahlstadt represented me and she was very respectful, professional, and thorough. She is a strong and stern lawyer. I would recommend Ms. Mahlstadt to anyone seeking any type of legal service.
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22 Jun, 2016 by M.desantis
my injury was small but the medical bills were more then i was able to deal with ,,michael handled the whole thing from start to finish,, him and his team really helped me out of a jam that i wasn't sure i could get out of,,,,also he answers any questions that i have about anything law related,,,he also just helped my 67 yr old neighbor that fell in the street.
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04 Aug, 2020 by Anonymous
Steve handled my eviction case against a nightmare tenant and I finally got my apartment back! Thanks again!
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13 Aug, 2008 by Anonymous
A friend refered me to Mr. Diamond after my car accident. I called him and explained about the accident and my injuries - after the conversation he actually came to my home to get all of my information. He was kind, courteous and definately knew what he was doing. After I had completed my medical treatment the insurance company requested that I attend a deposition and Mr. Diamond made sure that I was completely comfortable with the entire experience. He protected me from the insurance company's badgering lawyer and was just as wonderful as the first time I had met him. My case wound up settling for the entire policy that was available and I couldn't be happier. Any time anyone I know has any type of accident I tell them about Mr. Diamond.
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07 Aug, 2017 by Raymond
Liked the service and attention
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02 Apr, 2012 by Scott
Ms. Amilov is highly capable and was responsive to my concerns. She helped me understand our process and professionally resolved my requests. She is a good choice and performs her services well!
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10 Aug, 2016 by Anonymous
Excellent lawyer Thorough and compassionate.
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07 Apr, 2023 by Anna
thankful for great job! very recommended! Siarhei is one of top immigration lawyer of Brooklyn.
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21 Jun, 2021 by Jack
Connecticut attorney John Montalbano is an excellent attorney and a true professional. He refers us cases which have to be filed in Florida and he remains involved and informed. Hickey Law Firm in Florida loves working with John.
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01 Nov, 2009 by Nora
I had a difficult transaction and Mr. Camuso was excellent. The mortgage broker that recommended me to Mr. Camuso became problematic and I was concerned that Mr. Camuso would look the other way because of the referrals he received from the broker but he didn't. He handled it very professionally. There were many delays and my partner who was not involved in the day to day activities thought they were caused by Mr. Camuso and wanted me to switch attorneys. I said they were not caused by him. When my partner went to the closing, he called me and told me he was so wrong about Mr. Camuso. He said that he was so impressed by Mr. Camuso's handling of the transaction and he attributed it went smoothly because of him. He was not impressed with the other attorney at all, nor anyone else in the meeting. I have worked with lawyers for many years and was very pleased with him. I also was out of state. I called him for advice re real estate and found his advice to be very sound. I recommend him highly.
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01 Dec, 2022 by Anonymous
She is an excellent lawyer,She helped us a lot about our case.She treated us like family.thank You so much ALICE….
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17 Mar, 2010 by Jane
I just closed on a house in Bay Ridge Barkley. Gerard was recommended to me by a local broker. Gerard made the buying experience very easy and enjoyable. He explained to me in quite details everything i had to do and held my hand whenever i needed. I just loved dealing with Gerard and look forward to doing it again. P.S He works at a very fair price.
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18 Jul, 2023 by Christine
We cannot recommend Alexander J. Petersen enough for his top-notch expertise and support throughout our entire home buying process. As a first-time homebuyer, we felt overwhelmed by the prospect of navigating the complex legalities involved in purchasing a home. There are so many nuances to home buying especially in a newly developed unit in a condominium building. From our very first consultation, Alex made us feel at ease with his warm demeanor, extensive knowledge, and professionalism. Alex’s dedication to his clients is unparalleled. This is evident in the way he was attentive to our needs during the contracting stages even as he welcomed his first son into the world! He took the time to walk us through each step of the process, clearly explaining legal jargon and ensuring that we understood our rights and responsibilities. It was incredibly reassuring to have him by our side, advocating for our best interests, and promptly addressing any concerns we had. What truly sets Alex apart is his attention to detail and commitment to going above and beyond for his clients. He thoroughly reviewed all contracts and documents, flagging potential issues and negotiating favorable terms on our behalf. When we encountered a last-minute hurdle with the unit, Alex worked tirelessly to help us enter a resolution into an addendum to our already signed contract to resolve the matter, enabling us to close on time, avoid any additional stress, and even got us onto a higher unit level and a storage unit that we preferred. He’s truly unbelievable at his role and we were so happy that he was in our corner, representing us throughout this process. We are absolutely thrilled with our new home and we owe a significant part of that joy to Alex and his unwavering support. For anyone in need of a real estate lawyer, we want to wholeheartedly endorse Alexander J. Petersen. Personally, we know that he has a permanent place in our books for any of our future properties. His exceptional service, expertise, and genuine care for his clients make him the perfect partner for a stress-free and successful home buying experience.
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23 May, 2012 by Alyssa
Gabrielle was my attorney during a very rocky 12 month search for a co-op in NYC in 2000/2001. She stuck with me when Co-op boards were giving her the runaround about financials and eventually recovered my deposit on a bad deal. It was my first foray into real estate and she was patient and knowledgeable and was always quick to respond to my questions.
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08 May, 2016 by Andy
We hired Egle to help us with our K-1 fiancé visa application as my fiancé was not from the US. She was very helpful and made the process very easy as far as helping us understand what documents we needed to submit to her-- something that was impossible to easily find on the gov't websites. We were very happy with Egle's work, she always responded timely to our questions and we successfully got the fiancé visa much quicker than expected. Given our great experience getting the visa, we hired her again to help us with the green card application (and others such as SS, work visa etc.). The process was just as expected, she let us know everything we needed to submit to her and it made it very easy and stress free. We definitely would recommend her services to anybody in a similar position!
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09 Mar, 2022 by Anonymous
Nina Oksman capably assisted a client on a delicate mortgage foreclosure matter.
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14 Oct, 2012 by Anonymous
I last saw Ms. MULL as my lawyer in 2001, she and her team did a great job defending me. She was a great lawyer then so i know she is an excellent lawyer now..
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28 Mar, 2015 by Hillary
Mr. Pantaleon represented me in two court cases and I was pleased with his services. He was knowledgeable, kept me informed and very professional. He was able to put me at ease during a difficult trial. He won my case and got a settlement for what I wanted. I would definitely recommend him to my friends and colleagues.
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13 Nov, 2008 by Anonymous
Raluca prepared my case absolutely perfect. She spent hundreds of hours before my final hearing. Her professionalism is above and beyond any other lawyer. She loves what she does and this makes the difference. I would not be here in America following my American dream if she was not my lawyer. I highly recommend her as a lawyer, but the most important thing I highly recommend her as a person.
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01 Mar, 2011 by Anonymous
Ms. Correa is extremely trustworthy, responsive and knowledgeable. She constantly kept me up to date with all developments on my case and went above and beyond her call of duty by visiting me at my house and at the hospital to discuss the details of my case. The prior review can only be described as entirely untruthful and fraudulent.
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12 Jul, 2012 by Raymond
I was the victim of police brutality. Mr. Mosaku did a perfect job at winning me a large financial compensation for the harm that had been done to me. I highly recommend him.
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21 Nov, 2020 by Anonymous
He is just a solid guy; not only is he an excellent attorney but he's mad chill, and works real hard for you. I couldn't recommend him more strongly!!
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26 Sep, 2023 by Elizabeth
They were very professional and efficient. My mother's immigration case was dealt with expeditiously. If anyone needs literally any help at all, L+C Associates is the place to go. They walked us through the entire process and kept us updated every step of the way. We are glad with the final results.
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26 Nov, 2016 by Rachel
excellent and caring. I have had the pleasure of retaining Mr. Good for a variety of real estate transactions...as a buyer and seller. I would strongly recommend him for any type of legal transactions that require an attorney. Genuine nice guy , very intelligent
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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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