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26 Sep, 2024 by Jay hernandez
This process was very long and tiring my attorney walk me thru the whole process. Trust me im not so easy to work with, lol she was very patience with me. She was in contact me with me every step of the way. Thank you Jenna consumer attorney. I would recommend them 💯
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26 Sep, 2024 by Jose garcia
Consumer Attorneys provided exceptional service throughout my entire case. Their team was professional, attentive, and always available to answer my questions. They explained every step clearly, ensuring I felt confident and informed. Their expertise and dedication truly made a difference, and I’m grateful for their hard work. Highly recommend!
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20 Sep, 2024 by Lenae brainard
Many thanks to Dawn and her team for working diligently and quickly to assist me with correcting a background check error! If you are hesitant, don't be. Reach out to them and see if they can help you! They helped me tremendously - I cannot thank them enough.
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16 Oct, 2024 by Furkat tursunov
Best service.
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16 Oct, 2024 by Furkat
I found attorney Neil S Ruskin on google and Avvo.
Neil reviews of fantastic. I call Neil make appointment to see today. Neil looked my case and explained everything. Neil told me I need immigration lawyer. I then to go see immigration lawyer. ASAP. Neil is very frendly attorney. Neil is excellent and the now the law. I highly recommend Neil.
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15 Oct, 2024 by Miz g
Neil ruskin is by far the best criminal defense attorney in brooklyn... his vast knowedge of the law and seasoned experience has gotten myself and my family members aqqitals... in brooklyn supreme court..... he is the WHITE JOHNNIE COCHRAN..... I HAVE THE UTMOST RESPECT FOR NEIL RUSKIN
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05 Oct, 2024 by George khrishchanovich
06 May, 2024 by Zinoviy
My name is Zinoviy Shvarts
"I truly appreciate the service provided. Everyone was exceptionally kind, with positive attitudes and always ready to respond and assist. A special thank you to Victoria Beress and Irina Dvorkin. With their help, I successfully achieved my goals. Should I require assistance again in the future, I trust I'll find the same level of support at your office."
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18 Mar, 2024 by Vlad seva
I have been really happy with the service provided by Viktoria. I have worked with her on a document two years ago. Two years go by and I have realized that I do not quite remember all of the details. So I reached out to Viktoria over the weekend, and she responded right away providing all necessary information. Highly recommend her with any estate related issues.
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05 Oct, 2024 by George khrishchanovich
06 May, 2024 by Zinoviy
My name is Zinoviy Shvarts
"I truly appreciate the service provided. Everyone was exceptionally kind, with positive attitudes and always ready to respond and assist. A special thank you to Victoria Beress and Irina Dvorkin. With their help, I successfully achieved my goals. Should I require assistance again in the future, I trust I'll find the same level of support at your office."
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18 Mar, 2024 by Vlad seva
I have been really happy with the service provided by Viktoria. I have worked with her on a document two years ago. Two years go by and I have realized that I do not quite remember all of the details. So I reached out to Viktoria over the weekend, and she responded right away providing all necessary information. Highly recommend her with any estate related issues.
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24 Sep, 2024 by Bea
Thank you Gary for really being an excellent lawyer!
He is exactly who you want to represent you .
He says what can be done , and he does it !
Organized , timely , always returns calls himself .
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17 Sep, 2024 by Oleg brusilovsky
Extremely knowledgeable
Excellent communication skills
Offer variety of option to address my concern
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05 Sep, 2024 by Anna levin
Alex was communicative throughout the process and responsive to my all our questions. Their support team, Kathy provided clear guidance on both process and documentation, and ensured that closing happened smoothly.
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24 Sep, 2024 by Bea
Thank you Gary for really being an excellent lawyer!
He is exactly who you want to represent you .
He says what can be done , and he does it !
Organized , timely , always returns calls himself .
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17 Sep, 2024 by Oleg brusilovsky
Extremely knowledgeable
Excellent communication skills
Offer variety of option to address my concern
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05 Sep, 2024 by Anna levin
Alex was communicative throughout the process and responsive to my all our questions. Their support team, Kathy provided clear guidance on both process and documentation, and ensured that closing happened smoothly.
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24 Sep, 2024 by Bea
Thank you Gary for really being an excellent lawyer!
He is exactly who you want to represent you .
He says what can be done , and he does it !
Organized , timely , always returns calls himself .
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17 Sep, 2024 by Oleg brusilovsky
Extremely knowledgeable
Excellent communication skills
Offer variety of option to address my concern
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05 Sep, 2024 by Anna levin
Alex was communicative throughout the process and responsive to my all our questions. Their support team, Kathy provided clear guidance on both process and documentation, and ensured that closing happened smoothly.
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24 Sep, 2024 by Bea
Thank you Gary for really being an excellent lawyer!
He is exactly who you want to represent you .
He says what can be done , and he does it !
Organized , timely , always returns calls himself .
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17 Sep, 2024 by Oleg brusilovsky
Extremely knowledgeable
Excellent communication skills
Offer variety of option to address my concern
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05 Sep, 2024 by Anna levin
Alex was communicative throughout the process and responsive to my all our questions. Their support team, Kathy provided clear guidance on both process and documentation, and ensured that closing happened smoothly.
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31 Jul, 2024 by Jayvee
Amazed how seamless my process with Matthew has been. He is very responsive, professional and understanding. You can tell he cares about your case and will take action whenever needed. I recommend him to everyone and will continue to do so!
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30 Jul, 2024 by Dalibor konjevic
I’ll rarely write a review but this time it’s more than deserved. Here’s the long story short:
Got referred to Matthew trough a friend and filled and applied for a marriage case with my spouse. Matthew was very helpful at the beginning, explained the whole process to us and after a bit of wait ( due to Covid ) we got our interview and it got approved, 2 years after that we filled for a petition to remove conditions on my residence and about a year after that we filled again for my N-400 form ( naturalization ). Both cases got combined and thankfully I just got approved. I can’t describe how much happy I was to have Matthew as my lawyer due to many reasons. He was always there to answer our questions and most importantly we had peace of mind due to the whole process. All together it took 4 and a half years.
If you have any immigration matter he’s definitely the lawyer you want to have !
Thank you my friend!
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25 Jul, 2024 by Abdou yt
18 Sep, 2024 by Ildar ga
The best lawyer in NYC! Many thanks!
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24 Jun, 2024 by Rosita suarez
Look no more! Robert Bondar Is an excellent lawyer! While all others want to charge you an arm and a leg, Robert gives you a flat fee and is with you to the end without charging you more. He is so Reliable and honest! Thanks to him l won the case. So if you’re looking for a great lawyer, he is your number one.! I highly recommend him to you!
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28 May, 2024 by Svetlana sky
Robert Bondar won my case when no one could. This is an attorney you want on your side- impressive work, expertise, attention to details, professionalism and honesty was a winning combination for me. Highly recommended
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12 Sep, 2024 by Oleksandr yehorov
11 Sep, 2024 by Yulia litvinova
Хороший адвокат
Евгений спасибо !
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11 Sep, 2024 by Elies talukder
Thank you every much.
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07 Oct, 2024 by Paul
Paul is a calm cool and collected professional that put my mind at ease and came through. The process was easy and Paul guided me through every step along the way. Cannot recommend enough!
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14 Aug, 2024 by Yuliya
Very responsible traffic attorney, covering traffic tickets for years ,,excellent results
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29 May, 2024 by Chetan chaubal
Nick was absolutely the best with all the Ins and outs of the legal side purchasing my first apt in nyc! He is the best! Very attentive!
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28 Sep, 2024 by Corazon
Mala la comida no tiene variedades
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19 Mar, 2024 by Joangel tirado
Excelente! Gracias por todo abogada Diaz!
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19 Mar, 2024 by Luis sanchez
28 Sep, 2024 by Corazon
Mala la comida no tiene variedades
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19 Mar, 2024 by Joangel tirado
Excelente! Gracias por todo abogada Diaz!
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19 Mar, 2024 by Luis sanchez
28 Sep, 2024 by Corazon
Mala la comida no tiene variedades
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19 Mar, 2024 by Joangel tirado
Excelente! Gracias por todo abogada Diaz!
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19 Mar, 2024 by Luis sanchez
07 Aug, 2024 by John-paul kocot
Kiva Waters and the Waters Law Group were there every step of the way through the entire process. She took care of everything, answered every question that I had, and helped me through a complicated process with both compassion and dedication. I highly recommend the Waters Law Group to everyone.
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07 Aug, 2024 by Reshonah bennett
Kiva Waters of Waters Law Group did an exceptional job walking me through the process of Bankruptcy. She was passionate, knowledgeable, determined and compassionate about my financial situation and long term goals. Her game plan throughout the process was strategic and I am finally no longer overwhelmed and I am debt free! Peace of Mind ❤️
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07 Aug, 2024 by Mena cammett
Waters Law Group has provided excellent service and peace of mind! Kiva is a champion for her clients - expert, responsive, and caring. I would definitely recommend this practice.
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28 Sep, 2024 by Corazon
Mala la comida no tiene variedades
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19 Mar, 2024 by Joangel tirado
Excelente! Gracias por todo abogada Diaz!
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19 Mar, 2024 by Luis sanchez
28 Sep, 2024 by Corazon
Mala la comida no tiene variedades
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19 Mar, 2024 by Joangel tirado
Excelente! Gracias por todo abogada Diaz!
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19 Mar, 2024 by Luis sanchez
28 Sep, 2024 by Corazon
Mala la comida no tiene variedades
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19 Mar, 2024 by Joangel tirado
Excelente! Gracias por todo abogada Diaz!
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19 Mar, 2024 by Luis sanchez
28 Sep, 2024 by Corazon
Mala la comida no tiene variedades
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19 Mar, 2024 by Joangel tirado
Excelente! Gracias por todo abogada Diaz!
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19 Mar, 2024 by Luis sanchez
22 Aug, 2024 by Leo troy
Great job guys. I appreciate it. Will reccomend!
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08 Aug, 2024 by Grace alter
Wonderful experience. Took care of my ticket and points! Thank you Scott👍🏼👍🏼
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22 Jul, 2024 by Mike versailles
This is a second time I had an issue with a moving violation. Both time, the tickets are dismissed. The attorney did his best and I’m happy with the outcome. Very helpful attorney. I highly recommend.
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12 Aug, 2024 by Jaselin zeng
Thank Ms Zhang for her kind and professional support through our H1B petition filing process! She can provide the most accurate legal answers to our problems, and she priced fairly for a small startup company like my supervisor's. Her work with the petition is well-done and very proficient, and she always keeps my best interest at heart when I am struggling with the choices. All in all, I wish her law firm the best and hope to work with her again!
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12 Aug, 2024 by Jiayu li
She is the best!!! My H1b case is truly complicated though, I got my approval notice without RFE. Jiayun spend a lot of time helping me prepare my documents and check all the details for me.
I am really appreciate and will recommend to all of my friends if they need.
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03 Aug, 2024 by Tianying lan
Attorney Zhang is a great professional. She has helped answer many tricky questions related to H-1B and Green Card, etc. She is very patient and detailed-oriented, which are extremely valuable and rare in this field. She is someone you can trust when you go through critical steps in your immigration process.
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17 Jul, 2024 by Tammy fulton
From the time I met you, you've always remained professional and pleasant. Thank u for offering and doing everything that needed to be done for me, my friends and family. It is always greatly appreciated.
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16 Jul, 2024 by Maria winczewska
Mr. Sandler is very thorough and very professional. You get response right away if you have any questions. Our case went through smoothly.
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15 May, 2024 by Patricia edwards-graham
It was a pleasure working with Premier Life Solutions. Sandler Francois was very professional and communicated with each step through the Divorce. Thank you Sandler for the ease of working with you.
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12 Apr, 2023 by Dylan marrero
Mr. Bendix does his due diligence and assists to get a full understanding of the situation so he can best assist. I would definitely recommend and work with him again.
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28 Mar, 2023 by Franklin echeverria
Mr. Bendix was very helpful working on my case. His expertize and knowledge got my case completed. He’s great and I highly recommend his services!
Mr. Bendix es un abogado muy profesional y su experiencia ayudo a que mi caso empieze y termine a mi favor. Yo recomiendo a Mr. Bendix con sus servicios legales a cualquier cliente que este interesado con ayuda legal.
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30 Dec, 2022 by Chris
Mr. Bendix is extremely professional, informative, with results..... Attorney for life ..
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26 Jun, 2024 by Lucia portillo
To the Muchmore Law Firm,
I am writing to express my deepest appreciation for your unwavering commitment and exceptional work on our recent case. Your professionalism and dedication have made a significant impact, and I am immensely grateful for all your efforts.
I commend your commitment to excellence and meticulous attention to detail. Andrew, handled the complex and challenging separation agreement involving three parcels of real estate with the utmost care and precision. Your thorough investigation and expertise spared us from a lengthy and costly trial in the state of New York, which we greatly appreciate. Your exceptional work has surpassed all expectations, and I cannot thank you enough.
I am relieved that the clouds of uncertainty have finally dissipated, allowing us to forge ahead on a more promising path. Thanks to Andrew Muchmore efforts, the concerns regarding the mismanagement of the properties by the executor are no longer a burden. With your ongoing support, alongside Melanie Wasserman and the rest of the team, I am confident that we will achieve even greater success in the future.
Your dedication to our case went above and beyond what was expected. Your timely communication and prompt responses to our inquiries provided us with a sense of reassurance and confidence. Your expertise and knowledge of the legal intricacies involved in this matter were evident in every step of the process.
Furthermore, Andrew abilities to navigate through the complex web of regulations and laws showed your profound understanding of the legal landscape. Your attention to detail and thoroughness in reviewing all documents and contracts ensured that we were protected and informed throughout the entire process. Your commitment to our best interests was evident at every turn, and it is truly commendable.
I want to express my gratitude to Melanie not only for the legal expertise she provided but also for the compassion and empathy she demonstrated during this challenging time. Your support and guidance eased our anxieties and allowed us to focus on the resolution of the matter at hand. Your professionalism and dedication have left a lasting impression on our team, and I cannot thank you enough.
Once again, I want to express my gratitude for your outstanding contributions. Your dedication and hard work have not gone unnoticed, and I eagerly anticipate more positive developments from all of you. Your unwavering commitment to excellence is truly inspiring, and I consider myself fortunate to have you and your team as our legal representatives.
With sincere appreciation and warm regards,
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20 Mar, 2024 by Behind the struggle
I needed a lawyer and I didn’t know which kind to look for. I thank God for the referral to this firm.
Munchmore spoke with me himself before taking my case and explained I’m detail exactly what my options were and exactly what he would do. Then when I hired them, he helped me work with his highly knowledgeable staff who also answered every phone call and email and every question I had! (I had a lot)
This firm is extremely experienced and they work like a well oiled machine, able to handle dozens of cases at once but still attentive to where I may as well have been the only one! They communicate and are transparent with me and represented me while taking away a huge chunk of stress involved around the parties in my case and the sensitivity of my issue. 5 stars for sure. I pray I won’t need a lawyer ever again but if I do, I’m going here first 🙏🏻
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07 Mar, 2024 by Lois tamir
Andrew Muchmore has been a pleasure to work with. He is accessible, listens, advises and gets the job done. He worked with my business partner and me to create the legal documents to dissolve our LLC Partnership. It went smoothly, efficiently, and to our satisfaction. The fees were completely reasonable. Andrew was recommended to me and I would recommend him to anyone in need of his services.
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26 Jun, 2024 by Lucia portillo
To the Muchmore Law Firm,
I am writing to express my deepest appreciation for your unwavering commitment and exceptional work on our recent case. Your professionalism and dedication have made a significant impact, and I am immensely grateful for all your efforts.
I commend your commitment to excellence and meticulous attention to detail. Andrew, handled the complex and challenging separation agreement involving three parcels of real estate with the utmost care and precision. Your thorough investigation and expertise spared us from a lengthy and costly trial in the state of New York, which we greatly appreciate. Your exceptional work has surpassed all expectations, and I cannot thank you enough.
I am relieved that the clouds of uncertainty have finally dissipated, allowing us to forge ahead on a more promising path. Thanks to Andrew Muchmore efforts, the concerns regarding the mismanagement of the properties by the executor are no longer a burden. With your ongoing support, alongside Melanie Wasserman and the rest of the team, I am confident that we will achieve even greater success in the future.
Your dedication to our case went above and beyond what was expected. Your timely communication and prompt responses to our inquiries provided us with a sense of reassurance and confidence. Your expertise and knowledge of the legal intricacies involved in this matter were evident in every step of the process.
Furthermore, Andrew abilities to navigate through the complex web of regulations and laws showed your profound understanding of the legal landscape. Your attention to detail and thoroughness in reviewing all documents and contracts ensured that we were protected and informed throughout the entire process. Your commitment to our best interests was evident at every turn, and it is truly commendable.
I want to express my gratitude to Melanie not only for the legal expertise she provided but also for the compassion and empathy she demonstrated during this challenging time. Your support and guidance eased our anxieties and allowed us to focus on the resolution of the matter at hand. Your professionalism and dedication have left a lasting impression on our team, and I cannot thank you enough.
Once again, I want to express my gratitude for your outstanding contributions. Your dedication and hard work have not gone unnoticed, and I eagerly anticipate more positive developments from all of you. Your unwavering commitment to excellence is truly inspiring, and I consider myself fortunate to have you and your team as our legal representatives.
With sincere appreciation and warm regards,
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20 Mar, 2024 by Behind the struggle
I needed a lawyer and I didn’t know which kind to look for. I thank God for the referral to this firm.
Munchmore spoke with me himself before taking my case and explained I’m detail exactly what my options were and exactly what he would do. Then when I hired them, he helped me work with his highly knowledgeable staff who also answered every phone call and email and every question I had! (I had a lot)
This firm is extremely experienced and they work like a well oiled machine, able to handle dozens of cases at once but still attentive to where I may as well have been the only one! They communicate and are transparent with me and represented me while taking away a huge chunk of stress involved around the parties in my case and the sensitivity of my issue. 5 stars for sure. I pray I won’t need a lawyer ever again but if I do, I’m going here first 🙏🏻
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07 Mar, 2024 by Lois tamir
Andrew Muchmore has been a pleasure to work with. He is accessible, listens, advises and gets the job done. He worked with my business partner and me to create the legal documents to dissolve our LLC Partnership. It went smoothly, efficiently, and to our satisfaction. The fees were completely reasonable. Andrew was recommended to me and I would recommend him to anyone in need of his services.
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30 Jan, 2022 by Anonymous
My lawyer was very thorough and answered all my questions. He prepared the case quickly and accurately and explained all the steps in the bankruptcy process
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22 Apr, 2021 by Teresa
Made bankruptcy process less stressful than I was expecting. I’m really grateful for Mr. Nadel’s work.
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18 Mar, 2021 by Anonymous
We cannot more highly recommend Robert. He helped my family through a bankruptcy, guiding us throughout the process and stayed in constant communication. At our most difficult time we felt grateful to have Robert's help and expertise- it gave us great comfort knowing we were in good hands and we are truly forever grateful to him and his partners.
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30 Oct, 2018 by Portia b.
I was seeking his counsel on a Lemon Law matter. Instead of string me along drain me of possibly thousands in legals fees and a lengthy trial, he suggested another yet very effective alternative!
His honesty and sincerity is greatly appreciated! I will refer to anyone I know in need of his services!
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04 Aug, 2017 by Joe
He is the only one that got back to me
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21 Feb, 2017 by Jimmy mekelburg
You seem to me from what I have read actually care about my situation. Some of it I already knew and some of it I didn't. Either way i wish there were more people out there in the world.
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16 Dec, 2023 by Bill rhatigan
Charles Emma is a fantastic family lawyer, he helped us move Mom’s house out of her name and into the kid's name.
He’s very knowledgable and patient with his clients
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03 Jan, 2020 by Joseph gagliardi
11 May, 2019 by Patrick liang
31 Jul, 2024 by Jayvee
Amazed how seamless my process with Matthew has been. He is very responsive, professional and understanding. You can tell he cares about your case and will take action whenever needed. I recommend him to everyone and will continue to do so!
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30 Jul, 2024 by Dalibor konjevic
I’ll rarely write a review but this time it’s more than deserved. Here’s the long story short:
Got referred to Matthew trough a friend and filled and applied for a marriage case with my spouse. Matthew was very helpful at the beginning, explained the whole process to us and after a bit of wait ( due to Covid ) we got our interview and it got approved, 2 years after that we filled for a petition to remove conditions on my residence and about a year after that we filled again for my N-400 form ( naturalization ). Both cases got combined and thankfully I just got approved. I can’t describe how much happy I was to have Matthew as my lawyer due to many reasons. He was always there to answer our questions and most importantly we had peace of mind due to the whole process. All together it took 4 and a half years.
If you have any immigration matter he’s definitely the lawyer you want to have !
Thank you my friend!
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25 Jul, 2024 by Abdou yt
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