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Patrick Dennis McNally

420 Main St Rm 1110, Buffalo, NY

4.7/5

4.7

55 Reviews

02 Jul, 2024 by Gretchen wiser

I went to Craig on a recommendation. He helped me with everything from finding no fault specialists to filing everything on my behalf. I just focused on my recovery. Craig was very concerned about me and kept me updated every step of the way. The settlement was more than I could have imagined. Very grateful for the Small Law firm.

20 Jun, 2024 by Tylica pope

I was completely satisfied with Craig and his team. This was by far the best law firm I have ever engaged with. They were professional at all times, returned calls, was timely, available, and most of all very compassionate, empathetic, and resourceful. Craig called to check on me and my family just because..... that goes beyond the call of duty. I recommend Small Law Firm to everyone and would definitely use their services in future. 100% Success with this Law firm.

07 Feb, 2024 by Casey callanan

A first class law firm.

Daniel Patrick Greene

420 Main St Rm 1110, Buffalo, NY

Appeals Business Litigation +3

4.7/5

4.7

55 Reviews

02 Jul, 2024 by Gretchen wiser

20 Jun, 2024 by Tylica pope

07 Feb, 2024 by Casey callanan

A first class law firm.

Beata Safari

420 Main St Rm 1110, Buffalo, NY

4.7/5

4.7

55 Reviews

02 Jul, 2024 by Gretchen wiser

20 Jun, 2024 by Tylica pope

07 Feb, 2024 by Casey callanan

A first class law firm.

Sameer Prabhu Ponkshe

420 Main St Rm 1110, Buffalo, NY

4.7/5

4.7

55 Reviews

02 Jul, 2024 by Gretchen wiser

20 Jun, 2024 by Tylica pope

07 Feb, 2024 by Casey callanan

A first class law firm.

Joseph Michael LaTona

403 Main Street, Buffalo, NY

Criminal Defense +1

4.7/5

5.0

2 Reviews

4.7

24 Reviews

24 Aug, 2024 by Mallory herman

Neil dealt with my closing wonderfully. He treated me with overwhelmingly well and was respectful for my many questions.

24 Aug, 2024 by Taylor pasquale

24 Aug, 2024 by Frank guidice

Super professional. Sellers wanted to delay and Neil negotiated an on time closing.

Francis C Amendola

403 Main St Ste 705, Buffalo, NY

Criminal Defense +1

4.7/5

5.0

2 Reviews

4.7

24 Reviews

24 Aug, 2024 by Mallory herman

Neil dealt with my closing wonderfully. He treated me with overwhelmingly well and was respectful for my many questions.

24 Aug, 2024 by Taylor pasquale

24 Aug, 2024 by Frank guidice

Super professional. Sellers wanted to delay and Neil negotiated an on time closing.

Aaron Nicholas Pontikos

40 Fountain Plz Ste 1200, Buffalo, NY

4.7/5

4.7

18 Reviews

07 Jun, 2024 by Vicki allcorn

I've had nothing but problems. One return call from many messages and a totally blown off phone appointment. No bueno so far.

08 Dec, 2023 by Jodi daechsel

Big thank you to Eileen Martin and team. They successfully executed my E-1 Visa quickly and efficiently. Thanks Eileen and McKenzie! I'll certainly use them again.

19 Feb, 2023 by Kim c

Excellent law firm!!!

John Joseph Weinholtz

40 Fountain Plz Ste 500, Buffalo, NY

Class Action Insurance Litigation +3

4.7/5

4.7

18 Reviews

07 Jun, 2024 by Vicki allcorn

I've had nothing but problems. One return call from many messages and a totally blown off phone appointment. No bueno so far.

08 Dec, 2023 by Jodi daechsel

Big thank you to Eileen Martin and team. They successfully executed my E-1 Visa quickly and efficiently. Thanks Eileen and McKenzie! I'll certainly use them again.

19 Feb, 2023 by Kim c

Excellent law firm!!!

Mark Andrew Molloy

40 Fountain Plz Ste 500, Buffalo, NY

Civil Rights Litigation +2

4.7/5

4.7

18 Reviews

07 Jun, 2024 by Vicki allcorn

I've had nothing but problems. One return call from many messages and a totally blown off phone appointment. No bueno so far.

08 Dec, 2023 by Jodi daechsel

Big thank you to Eileen Martin and team. They successfully executed my E-1 Visa quickly and efficiently. Thanks Eileen and McKenzie! I'll certainly use them again.

19 Feb, 2023 by Kim c

Excellent law firm!!!

Erik Anthony Goergen

40 Fountain Plz Ste 500, Buffalo, NY

Appeals Litigation Real Estate +3

4.7/5

4.7

18 Reviews

07 Jun, 2024 by Vicki allcorn

I've had nothing but problems. One return call from many messages and a totally blown off phone appointment. No bueno so far.

08 Dec, 2023 by Jodi daechsel

Big thank you to Eileen Martin and team. They successfully executed my E-1 Visa quickly and efficiently. Thanks Eileen and McKenzie! I'll certainly use them again.

19 Feb, 2023 by Kim c

Excellent law firm!!!

Emily Ann Dinsmore

40 Fountain Plz Ste 500, Buffalo, NY

4.7/5

4.7

18 Reviews

07 Jun, 2024 by Vicki allcorn

I've had nothing but problems. One return call from many messages and a totally blown off phone appointment. No bueno so far.

08 Dec, 2023 by Jodi daechsel

Big thank you to Eileen Martin and team. They successfully executed my E-1 Visa quickly and efficiently. Thanks Eileen and McKenzie! I'll certainly use them again.

19 Feb, 2023 by Kim c

Excellent law firm!!!

Charles Philip Jacobs

40 Fountain Plz Ste 500, Buffalo, NY

Business Real Estate +2

4.7/5

4.7

18 Reviews

07 Jun, 2024 by Vicki allcorn

I've had nothing but problems. One return call from many messages and a totally blown off phone appointment. No bueno so far.

08 Dec, 2023 by Jodi daechsel

Big thank you to Eileen Martin and team. They successfully executed my E-1 Visa quickly and efficiently. Thanks Eileen and McKenzie! I'll certainly use them again.

19 Feb, 2023 by Kim c

Excellent law firm!!!

Susan Campanella Roney

40 Fountain Plz Ste 500, Buffalo, NY

Litigation +1

4.7/5

4.7

18 Reviews

07 Jun, 2024 by Vicki allcorn

I've had nothing but problems. One return call from many messages and a totally blown off phone appointment. No bueno so far.

08 Dec, 2023 by Jodi daechsel

Big thank you to Eileen Martin and team. They successfully executed my E-1 Visa quickly and efficiently. Thanks Eileen and McKenzie! I'll certainly use them again.

19 Feb, 2023 by Kim c

Excellent law firm!!!

Heather Marie Johnston

40 Fountain Plz Ste 1200, Buffalo, NY

4.7/5

4.7

18 Reviews

07 Jun, 2024 by Vicki allcorn

I've had nothing but problems. One return call from many messages and a totally blown off phone appointment. No bueno so far.

08 Dec, 2023 by Jodi daechsel

Big thank you to Eileen Martin and team. They successfully executed my E-1 Visa quickly and efficiently. Thanks Eileen and McKenzie! I'll certainly use them again.

19 Feb, 2023 by Kim c

Excellent law firm!!!

Erika Rose Decosty

40 Fountain Plz, Buffalo, NY

4.7/5

4.7

18 Reviews

07 Jun, 2024 by Vicki allcorn

I've had nothing but problems. One return call from many messages and a totally blown off phone appointment. No bueno so far.

08 Dec, 2023 by Jodi daechsel

Big thank you to Eileen Martin and team. They successfully executed my E-1 Visa quickly and efficiently. Thanks Eileen and McKenzie! I'll certainly use them again.

19 Feb, 2023 by Kim c

Excellent law firm!!!

Stacy Mara-Beth Katz

40 Fountain Plz Fl 6, Buffalo, NY

4.7/5

4.7

18 Reviews

07 Jun, 2024 by Vicki allcorn

I've had nothing but problems. One return call from many messages and a totally blown off phone appointment. No bueno so far.

08 Dec, 2023 by Jodi daechsel

Big thank you to Eileen Martin and team. They successfully executed my E-1 Visa quickly and efficiently. Thanks Eileen and McKenzie! I'll certainly use them again.

19 Feb, 2023 by Kim c

Excellent law firm!!!

Laurie Styka Bloom

40 Fountain Plz Ste 500, Buffalo, NY

Business Litigation Real Estate +3

4.7/5

4.7

18 Reviews

07 Jun, 2024 by Vicki allcorn

I've had nothing but problems. One return call from many messages and a totally blown off phone appointment. No bueno so far.

08 Dec, 2023 by Jodi daechsel

Big thank you to Eileen Martin and team. They successfully executed my E-1 Visa quickly and efficiently. Thanks Eileen and McKenzie! I'll certainly use them again.

19 Feb, 2023 by Kim c

Excellent law firm!!!

In Suk Catherine Koo

40 Fountain Plz, Buffalo, NY

4.7/5

4.7

18 Reviews

07 Jun, 2024 by Vicki allcorn

I've had nothing but problems. One return call from many messages and a totally blown off phone appointment. No bueno so far.

08 Dec, 2023 by Jodi daechsel

Big thank you to Eileen Martin and team. They successfully executed my E-1 Visa quickly and efficiently. Thanks Eileen and McKenzie! I'll certainly use them again.

19 Feb, 2023 by Kim c

Excellent law firm!!!

Zabrina Venzon Reich

300 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY

Immigration +1

4.7/5

4.7

16 Reviews

09 Apr, 2022 by Tom navratil

I could not speak more highly about Zabrina Reich and her colleagues. I had contacts with several lawyers, CBP, USCIS etc in the past 2 decades to no avail receiving any concrete and factual information regarding permanent waivers for Canadian Citizens where the required Border Crossing Card had been lost. In our initial telephone meeting with Zabrina and her colleagues it was evident that Zabrina was not only very knowledgeable but that, before our meeting, she also undertook extra research to provide relevant facts and answers with which we could clearly decide on further action!

11 Jan, 2022 by Anonymous

Truly satisfied for the services and outcome provided by Zabrina and the associates at Serotte Reich LLP. I’ve been through my fair share of immigration attorneys but have to say Serotte Reich was the most competent and experienced by far. I retained Zabrina for both my Green Card and Naturalization process and was amazed with the knowledge, quick responses, and organized process. Her sharp critical thinking and flawless work ethic are perhaps the key qualities which make her a top choice within the immigration law practice. I enjoyed working with Zabrina and her team and would highly recommend them to anyone with their immigration matters.

28 Apr, 2021 by Anonymous

I was almost ripped off by Zabrina and her father William. But William died, just months after the family stopped talking with me when I told them that they were planning an unnecessary process on my cost despite their promise that the paid consultation would be unlimited.

John Francis Collins

267 North St, Buffalo, NY

4.7/5

4.7

15 Reviews

24 Oct, 2024 by Jay w

12 Jan, 2024 by Janie mckenrick

Good to have a great attorney

20 Apr, 2023 by Keith muniz

This place is the real deal. If I could give them 10 stars I would do it in a heartbeat. I chose to end my relationship with Conners and Ferris and I chose Colleen over at Collins and Collins. Colleen is BEYOND thoughtful. And she truly cares about her clients. She communicates very fast and she is really kind/ dedicated Also, she has the best interest for her clients. Which is what you should look for in any attorney. Colleen will help you with all your questions even if they may be silly. I’m glad I went with Colleen. It’s the best decision I’ve made in my life. Please, DO NOT hesitate to call Collins and Collins if you want the results you deserve.

Max Brian Humann

42 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY

Car Accident Medical Malpractice Personal Injury +3

4.7/5

3.0

2 Reviews

4.9

13 Reviews

15 Feb, 2024 by Cmabria333

06 Jan, 2024 by Carol mcmahon

Excellent service. Wonderful attorney in buffalo New York. Always helpful.

27 Dec, 2023 by Jillian campbell

Samuel James Capizzi

267 North Street, Buffalo, NY

Car Accident Personal Injury Wrongful Death +3

4.7/5

4.7

15 Reviews

24 Oct, 2024 by Jay w

12 Jan, 2024 by Janie mckenrick

Good to have a great attorney

20 Apr, 2023 by Keith muniz

Ethan William Collins

267 North St, Buffalo, NY

4.7/5

4.7

15 Reviews

24 Oct, 2024 by Jay w

12 Jan, 2024 by Janie mckenrick

Good to have a great attorney

20 Apr, 2023 by Keith muniz

Rebecca Rose Rabideau

267 North St, Buffalo, NY

4.7/5

4.7

15 Reviews

24 Oct, 2024 by Jay w

12 Jan, 2024 by Janie mckenrick

Good to have a great attorney

20 Apr, 2023 by Keith muniz

Michael Patrick Quinn Jr.

267 North St, Buffalo, NY

4.7/5

4.7

15 Reviews

24 Oct, 2024 by Jay w

12 Jan, 2024 by Janie mckenrick

Good to have a great attorney

20 Apr, 2023 by Keith muniz

Alison Kristine Haseley

267 North St, Buffalo, NY

4.7/5

4.7

15 Reviews

24 Oct, 2024 by Jay w

12 Jan, 2024 by Janie mckenrick

Good to have a great attorney

20 Apr, 2023 by Keith muniz

Joseph Edward Dietrich

101 John James Audubon Parkway, Buffalo, NY

Personal Injury +1

4.7/5

5.0

10 Reviews

4.2

5 Reviews

03 Oct, 2024 by Matthew halvorsen

22 Apr, 2023 by Z rivera

The typical meat wagon chasers that will represent anyone especially without a leg to stand on just to suck some quick bucks out of an insurance company in order to scalp their 33.33%

20 Mar, 2023 by Teairro scott

After being recommended, the Dietrich Law firm was very helpful and made the process very smooth and easy. The was always someone that I was able to speak with, and they worked to finish my case. I highly recommend them to anyone. Also, they will walk you through the process with everything. They were amazing!

Rafael Omar Gomez

2746 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY

Business Litigation Medical Malpractice +1 +4

4.7/5

4.7

14 Reviews

24 Sep, 2022 by Anonymous

Based on my real experience with Gomez Law LLC, it is my opinion that Raphael Omar Gomez is a low quality attorney who produces low quality results.

16 Mar, 2021 by Santadomnic

He is amazing. Brilliant. Got me more than a million settlement from a local forestation that hit my car in the middle of I10-49

28 Jan, 2019 by Anonymous

Rafael is a dillagent attorney, carasmatitic and a good listener. I went to several consultations before a went to Rafael costing me a few hundered dollars everytime. I was told by these other attorneys that my case would be difficult to win and they weren't interested. I felt as though no one was listening to me or really cared about my hardships. I knew that what had been done to me wasn't right and I never wanted anyone else to go through what I had gone though. Rafael listened and answered my questions. He has a great presence in the court room and is a force to be reckoned with. If I had it to do over again, I'd hire him again. I have referred him to several people and will continue to do so. If you want an attorney that will fight for you he's your man !

Benjamin Robert Wolf

135 Delaware Ave Ste 200, Buffalo, NY

Litigation +1

4.7/5

4.7

4 Reviews

26 Oct, 2022 by Berney franklin

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14 May, 2022 by Kevin patrick

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Daniel David Dubnicki

135 Delaware Ave Ste 200, Buffalo, NY

4.7/5

4.7

4 Reviews

26 Oct, 2022 by Berney franklin

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14 May, 2022 by Kevin patrick

30 Sep, 2021 by Alicia concepción

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