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14 Apr, 2021 by Anonymous
Matt was awesome to deal with and handled my case amazing. He was professional and super nice to talk to. I would highly recommend Matt.
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04 Nov, 2019 by Eric
Mathew is a master at his profession. He has evaluated my options and communicated them to me clearly. His knowledge and communication skills are excellent. I would (and have) highly recommend his services.
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24 Jan, 2019 by Anonymous
I was arrested on an OUI, but i was positive i was not under the influence. Matthew got my story, got the police report, and got right to work helping me. Ultimately, he got my charges dropped. He was super calming and personable the whole time, and was great to work with. I was terrified when I was initially charged, and was hugely relieved after one or two conversations with Matthew
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15 Nov, 2023 by Lindsay g
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22 Aug, 2022 by Zoe chute
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23 Nov, 2019 by Percy nickles
Evans a great attorney...down to earth and has done right by me
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23 Nov, 2019 by Percy nickles
Evans a great attorney...down to earth and has done right by me
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22 Aug, 2022 by Zoe chute
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23 Nov, 2019 by Percy nickles
Evans a great attorney...down to earth and has done right by me
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14 Nov, 2015 by Anonymous
La-qiana was very warm & inviting from the moment I stepped into her office. She was very thorough and really took the time to listen to all of the details I had and questions. Not once did I ever feel rushed. She managed to get everything I could have asked for walking out of the courthouse. I highly recommend her!
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18 Oct, 2015 by Brenda ireland
La-Qiana is awesome in representation and brings to the table allot of knowledge in what she specializes in. La-Qiana helped me in the prepping of my case since I have never endured such allegations against me this was all new to me. La-Qiana made the situation of which I was going through less stressful because she took the time with me to explain thoroughly what things I needed to do and why since I had never in my life encountered such evil and false accusations. La-Qiana went above and beyond her call of duty. I give her a 6 Star review..⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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30 Sep, 2015 by Anonymous
You always want an attorney who will be your voice, go the distance and be very involved. Well, Mrs. Saxon will even step out of her own comfort zone just to make sure your voice is heard. Could you ask for much more? Legal matter makes me quite nervous, but with Mrs. Saxon by my side I was put at ease during a very sensitive time! Would certainly utilize her again if needed!
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08 Jan, 2016 by Dwayne
Mr. Mason was appointed to represent me on a couple of charges which i accrued while on probation. His performance as my attorney left nothing to be asked. He was reliable, responsive and genuinely cared about my case. I explained to him that my case was going to be a please because i committed my crimes. Despite this he insisted he needed to look over the case to see if he could find a defense. He was court appointed so i know it wasn't a bigger pay check he was after. He is the most genuine person I've come across in legal defense and would recommend him to anybody.
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15 Jun, 2014 by Pam
Attorney Mason was appointed to represent my nephew in a domestic violence matter. When you have to rely on a court appointed attorney, as in this case, you are always uncertain as to the quality and care you can expect. At this time we are in need of an attorney and we will definitely hire Mr. Mason and not take a chance on court appointment. With Mr. Mason we were more than pleased...quite surprised, in fact, concerning the time provided to this case. I believe it would be accurate to say that at least 90% of the time we were able to reach Mr. Mason with one phone call (oftentimes he answered personally!) which is rare indeed! We were always kept informed of the status of the case and Mr. Mason was always up to date and prompt, in spite of the fact that Rockland is almost 2 hours from Portland. We recommend James Michael Mason without reservation.
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07 Dec, 2017 by Louis reimensnyder
Andrew helped my partner and I navigate a tricky building variance on land we wished to purchase. He represented us in front of a zoning board and went on to handle our title and closing. The zoning hearing was an appeal to an original hearing that we were denied on. Andrew had a strong command of land use law and was able to lead us to a favorable decision on the second hearing. His presence in the hearing was comfortable and not at all overbearing, which was helpful to our case as it was high stakes and highly contested. Once we obtained the favorable ruling at the Zoning Board of Appeals, Andrew stuck with us as our title lawyer. This process was smooth and easy. I recommend Andrew confidently for both land use related cases as well as for title law.
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08 Nov, 2016 by Thaddeus
Bill consulted with me on a Sunday at my office and made himself available for consultation during the 5 day trial. I felt like he had my back during the times I needed help.
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29 Nov, 2016 by Julie
I hired Atty. Feldman several months ago when I decided to divorce my husband. I had previously used another local attorney for a protection from abuse order and my instinct told me I needed to look further for a very smart, tough attorney. I knew I would be in for a very difficult fight. I knew almost instantly during our first meeting that Michael was the right attorney. The subsequent legal battle was just as bad as I had predicted, but Michael handled every single aspect with professionalism, knowledge and compassion. Two months into the divorce, my legal troubles were compounded by a lawsuit that I was wrongfully named in. He has expertly worked through this situation, as well. Atty. Feldman is truly impressive as a litigator. His abilities in court, in mediation and in taking depositions are exactly what a client wants. I have never left a court date disappointed. After my first court date, I knew I was in very capable hands. He is quick to notice any tiny detail and his cross examination skills are dazzling, to say the least. I have never been involved in any legal proceedings before this very tumultuous period with two very stressful cases going on simultaneously. I cannot say enough about Michael Feldman as an attorney. Really, he is amazing, as is his office staff.
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01 Feb, 2020 by Anonymous
Jonathan Handelman represented me in my case. He always responded to my questions thoroughly and quickly. He understood my situation very well and knew the best way to resolve my case, which was an early good outcome based on his quick action at just the right time. I highly recommend Jonathan Handelman if you need any legal help. He is the best!
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21 Jan, 2024 by Dido lumu
Attorney Lobozzo was God sent. Ever since he took up my case in 2021, he had always believed that something was not right about it. We fought the case together for about 2 and half years. Attorney lobozzo was always a text away and was very responsive. With his experience in the field I don’t think you would find anyone in Maine better than him. We’ve won all our cases unanimously and I wouldn’t recommend any other attorney for all your issues. From the bottom of my heart I thank you Allan and your entire team!
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17 Sep, 2023 by Joel caron
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15 May, 2023 by Kevin g
Alan Lobozzo has been an incredible comfort in my life for the past 10 months. I was in a bad situation and found myself with an assault charge.Alan called me back at 6:30 am heard me out and decided to take my case when he really didn’t need to. With his guidance I found Aa and got my life back together. I am now 10 months sober and have received a full dismissal of my case. He is a busy man but please trust me be patient and he will take care of you. Thank you sir!
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21 Jan, 2024 by Dido lumu
Attorney Lobozzo was God sent. Ever since he took up my case in 2021, he had always believed that something was not right about it. We fought the case together for about 2 and half years. Attorney lobozzo was always a text away and was very responsive. With his experience in the field I don’t think you would find anyone in Maine better than him. We’ve won all our cases unanimously and I wouldn’t recommend any other attorney for all your issues. From the bottom of my heart I thank you Allan and your entire team!
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17 Sep, 2023 by Joel caron
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15 May, 2023 by Kevin g
Alan Lobozzo has been an incredible comfort in my life for the past 10 months. I was in a bad situation and found myself with an assault charge.Alan called me back at 6:30 am heard me out and decided to take my case when he really didn’t need to. With his guidance I found Aa and got my life back together. I am now 10 months sober and have received a full dismissal of my case. He is a busy man but please trust me be patient and he will take care of you. Thank you sir!
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24 Jul, 2024 by Thomas j
Justin is awesome! Gave me some great advice and has me feeling confident about my situation.
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29 Apr, 2024 by Winston antoine
The most unprofessional experience I have had in my life. I am an employee of CEI. I called to take advantage of my CLC Legal Program benefit that I have through UNUM's Employee Assistance Program. The person that answered the phone was rude, and outright confrontational but only after I had begun talking to explain my situation and why I was calling. I HIGHLY suspect that the woman who answered the phone is racist.
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20 Dec, 2023 by Julian mcintosh
Cody is very personable. Explains a situation and helps find the best solution to overcome it. Always timely, and gives notice when he will be out of the office. Would recommend to anyone needing legal help.
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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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