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12 Jun, 2023 by David simmons
I would like to strongly recommend attorney John D. D’Amato to anyone looking for an excellent attorney and John is just that. I hired John D’Amato recently to discuss working out a payment arrangement with the attorneys representing the BMFCU and John was able to work out a payment plan that was affordable to me and he even let me pay the fee owed to him in monthly installments. Attorney John D’Amato is very professional, knowledgeable, compassionate and caring , and I’m glad that I hired him to represent me and I am extremely happy with the outcome and I can’t thank John enough, he’s definitely the best attorney that I came across as far as handling bankruptcy cases and negotiating debt…. David Simmons
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10 Jul, 2020 by William king
For many years I have used Brian's services and have recommended him to many of my clients. Brian has always been very accessible and has always delivered a favorable result and his fees, unlike many other attorneys is very fair and are within the original parameters that we discussed when he was first engaged. Feedback I received from others is that they were very happy with his service. If you want a top notch attorney without the high fees and endless billing I highly recommend Brian.
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26 Mar, 2020 by Dana stansbury
Bill took time to explain things to me and was very helpful. Highly recommend him
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16 Nov, 2017 by Jalique
I was a passenger who was injured in a car accident. I had a severe hip fracture that required surgery. Sidney came to my house to see me when I first came home from the hospital. She and her firm were very hands on. She understood that I was just coming out of surgery and could not come into the office. Sidney settled my case in 60 days for the full value of the insurance policy without having to go to court. I was able to focus on getting better while Sidney handled everything regarding my case. She kept in touch with me, gave me feedback about how my case was progressing, and was always straight forward with me. Sidney and The O'Brien Firm worked hard to get me the best possible settlement as fast as possible. I would definitely recommend Sidney and The O'Brien Firm to anyone in need of help.
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15 Aug, 2017 by Gabriella
Sidney was so helpful throughout my case. She constantly kept me updated and was very professional. She worked with me and was able to get me above and beyond what we originally discussed. I would highly recommend her to anyone out there looking for a Personal Injury attorney!!
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07 Dec, 2016 by Cody
Sidney is an awesome lawyer with great communication skills. Staying in contact with me throughout the whole process of my case, she filled me in with me on details of law, I wasn't familiar with. She knew exactly who to call, kept me informed, and sought the best settlement for me. I am very pleased with the results of my case. I'd definitely recommend her!
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28 Oct, 2016 by Shashank jain
I have had ongoing immigration issues. Ms. Dennis has been very helpful, professional and gone out of her way to answer my question(s).
thank you.
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14 Aug, 2015 by Anonymous
Excellent
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05 Aug, 2015 by Nicolas garreaud de mainvilliers
Johanna Dennis has been no short of excellence, her experience shows the moment you meet with her, she takes cases personal and passionately, money has never felt important. She is so organize and dedicated and never makes you feel neglected, au contraire, she keeps up with her client during and after the objectives are finish. Sucessfully done! We are now living our dreams. Thank you so much! Couldn't have found a better person to deal with my case.
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14 Jan, 2022 by Cherie
Richard is an absolute gem. Going through Divorce is terrifying and he stood behind me all the way through. I highly recommend him!
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21 Jan, 2015 by Dan
Richard has handled several business matters for me. I cant say enough nice things about him. He treat you like a friend, gets the job done quickly and have always ended with a great result Thank again Richard! D.J.
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23 Dec, 2014 by Anonymous
Richard represented me in my divorce and he was outstanding. He would call or e mail me with updates at night and on weekends and kept me informed. He fought for me when I wanted to give up. He was truly a god send. I highly recommend him.
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09 Oct, 2017 by Anonymous
Very friendly and patient with me every time when I called, he was always there for my answers, sometime stupid answers.
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20 Oct, 2008 by David mancuso
This guy wasbeyond greatness! He did a great job every step of the way! I felt he really fought hard and cared about my situation.
We would most certainly recommend him 100%! Hire him and you will have no regrets!
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15 Oct, 2008 by Robin
I have worked with Bruce Zef tel for over 20 years on varfious legal matters. He had done two Real Property Assessment challenges for us, represented us in litigation matters, and served as a mediator/advocate on an insurance claim matter where the insurance company refused coverage. Bruce succeeded in obtaining the coverage.
He is aggressive, responsive and readily available. ( He works-he does not golf).
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13 Oct, 2008 by Anonymous
I have utilized Bruce's services periodically over the past 20 years. Mr. Zeftel won all three cases. I have highly recommended Bruce on several occasions.
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26 Jun, 2023 by Mark
It was an absolute pleasure working with Ally. She was knowledgeable, responsive, accurate, and very detailed. From the home sale process to the home purchase process, Ally was on top of her game from the word go. I would wholeheartedly recommend her services.
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05 Apr, 2022 by Angela
Alexandria Chiarilli did an amazing job with the closing of my first home! Highly recommend her!! She’s knowledgeable, great communicator, fast responsiveness and gets results. You will be in great hands with her.
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31 Mar, 2022 by Adam
Ally was tremendous to work with and is extremely efficient by nature. She is courteous, outgoing, and extremely friendly to speak to. She goes the extra mile unlike other lawyers I have worked with. If you are looking for a highly qualified real estate lawyer, look no further as she is the best.
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26 Jun, 2014 by Michael
I met Edward several years ago when I was looking for an attorney to handle some Landlord tenant disputes/evictions. As it turned out he was very well connected with the City of Buffalo and so he began working on some Housing court cases for me as well. Always got the results I was seeking and since then I have used Mr Betz for everything from a speeding tickets to personal injury defenses and everything in between. If he ever wasn't suitable for the particular need I had he set me up with someone in his firm or elsewhere that was. I really don't need to call anyone else when it comes to needing an attorney. Very grateful
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26 Jun, 2014 by Anonymous
Ed and his firm assisted me in purchasing a new property from an online foreclosure website. The site was very confusing, and I personally struggled to get information on the process. Ed helped me every step of the way and gave me the confidence to follow through with the deal, that I otherwise may have had to back out of. The firm handling the foreclosure actually did not have the proper documentation to close, Ed and his team stepped in and got the deal done.
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25 Jun, 2014 by Dr. ron
Ed worked on a case of mine and was extremely professional, trustworthy, and always let me know what was happening in the case. I would recommend him to anyone, with the highest possible ranking, and without reservation. A great person to boot.
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26 Sep, 2022 by Stephanie
I was represented by Mr.Kelly in 2021 and he was amazing. The Superior Court judge I had to go Infront of is the type of judge that favors local representation. So I was nervous actually to be honest I was terrified. Due to this being my third lawyer for the same case I was feeling helpless. But as they say third time's the charm. Mr Kelly handled my case like I was his only client even met with me at odd times and even on Sundays. He made himself available. He never once made me feel like I was a bad person or treated me like a criminal. He was compassionate and respectful. And he knew how to get around the judges tough exterior so it made court dates go smoother and a lot less stressful on me. Anyways great guy. Great lawyer.
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14 Sep, 2018 by Anonymous
Mr. Kelly handled a legal matter for me and achieved great results. He is professional, experienced, and knowledgeable. I recommend him.
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12 Aug, 2018 by Suzanne
Mr. Kelly recently represented me in traffic court for a speeding ticket. Prior to the court date, he was very prompt in responding to my initial inquiry and any questions I had. He explained everything clearly to me so I knew what to expect on the court date. We were in and out of the court within minutes and I was very happy with the results. I highly recommend Mr. Kelly to anyone!
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17 Apr, 2018 by Lou
Mr. Manna handled a medical malpractice case involving my wife and the loss of her sight. He did an extensive investigation into the people and organizations he felt were responsible for the injury. He also, with the help of his chosen experts, was able to relate the injury to the responsible parties.
During the progress of the case he always kept us advised and prepared. We met many times both at his office or at our home and the meetings were always cordial and professional.
This was a devastating loss. While we learned to cope with our new lifestyle Mr. Manna took care of all that needed to be done to resolve the case. He did so with expertise, professionalism and a geunine concern for how we were coping.
We were totally satisfied with the way Mr. Manna handled the case.
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27 Apr, 2017 by Vincent
I hired Joe as my attorney in the year 2012, after a car crash due to a drunk driver. On our first meeting, Joe explained everything that was involved and how long the case would take. I know Joe and the firm have many cases, but he made me and my wife feel like we were the only ones with a case. His knowledge in law is beyond words. Over the years, Joe has always been there and taken my calls. Even when I became angry on why it was me in a car crash, he always knew what to say. Back to my case, Joe has been professional from day one and to day this he has my trust in handling my case 100%
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16 Apr, 2017 by Tom
Joe Manna is the kind of lawyer you want on your side when you feel helpless and confused. Unfortunately my family lost our mother to what we felt were bad decisions by her surgeon and his residents. Joe was able to explain the law to us and had let us know ahead of time what he honestly thought of our case. He understood when we where upset and made it as comforting as possible. He was able to explain the law in a way we could understand without talking over our heads. Joe was always willing to call and explain things when we thought it was necessary. Joe kept fighting for my family and I throughout the entire process. More importantly, he fought for our mother. Joe was able to settle our case out of court for a substantial sum and saved us from having to relive the nightmare all over again in court.
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16 Jun, 2019 by Jeffrey
I was pulled over for turning on red light and did not see the sign no right on red. North Tonawanda cop pulled me over and smelled alcohol and said I was drunk only after drinking 4 beers in 2 hrs he gave me 2 tickets and dwi charge. Mike got the DA to drop both tickets and drop my dwi to a dwai which is a traffic infraction.(( this lawyer is great))
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13 Feb, 2019 by Anonymous
From the moment we spoke on the phone , I knew he was the lawyer for me. Very compassionate and understanding . Patient and very easy to discuss my issues with. He is amazing, professional, compassionate, extremely knowledgeable. This man gets the job done. Highly recommend to anyone in need
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27 Feb, 2018 by Zak
I was caught speeding in an area where the
construction zone sign was hidden -
being from Canada I was not familiar with this area in Niagara Falls .I was facing a huge fine and points off which they report in Canada.I spoke to several lawyers and Michael was very well spoken confident and
knowledgable about this area of law. His fee
was very reasonable .He is well respected in the court and got the ticket reduced to a non moving offense and a conditional discharge.
It was a very intimidating process an it was great to have him with me in court.I am a
doctor and I need my drivers license.
I am very grateful that I found Michael and I
give him the highest recommendation .
(He is friendly and down to earth also.)
Best of the Best !!
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12 Jun, 2023 by Mike
Mr. Weishaar is a total professional and a financial genius. I can unhesitatingly recommend him and his partner, Mr. Gleichenhaus! The entire experience at this law firm, from start to finish, was outstanding in every way. If you need competent, caring attorneys for any of your legal needs, look no further! I am forever grateful that I found these gentlemen and will happily use them for any of my future legal requirements. Thank you for your kindness, patience, and expertise! Best wishes always!
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21 Jan, 2019 by Josie
I hired Mr. Weishaar for a routine Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 1 year ago. The bankruptcy was painless and after the matter was concluded Mr. Weishaar still returned my calls and even helped my 17 year old son with a criminal summons.
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10 Jan, 2018 by Jillian
I was working with an attorney who on several occasions failed to return my calls or e-mails. His lack of response forced me to find new counsel. I googled attorneys in my area and Michael Weishaar was one that appeared in my search. He responded to my online request almost immediately, gave me honest answers and scenarios of all possible outcomes. I was ready to hire him on the initial phone consultation. We scheduled an office consultation and basically got everything accomplished in 1 meeting. Very knowledgeable, very informative and very down to earth! He got the job done!! Would highly recommend Michael Weishaar!!
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29 Apr, 2016 by J
Mrs. Jones literally saved my life after my first lawyer served me on a silver plater to the prosecution. She appealed the judges ruling and had it overturned saving my career, reputation, my job, my life. I will never forget the hardwork and dedication of ms. Jones. I am forever indebted and thankful. God bless you!
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02 Apr, 2013 by Anonymous
i was an underdog with the deck stacked against me. my first lawyer was assigned and openly stated his bias in my parent vs grandparent rights case, so he was dismissed. my second was retained and was only interested in settling and not going the distance or asking for a recusal of a judge who also displayed biased and was giving a grandparent the status of a parent without giving the benefit of a trial. ms jones was my third lawyer, who not only secured the judges recusal but listened to all i had to say, worked hand-in-hand with me, and went the distance, all the way to trial with a replacement judge and was successful in terminating access with a very meddlesome and contrary grandparent.
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02 Apr, 2013 by Anonymous
this lawyer handled a discrimination complaint and assisted me in successfully obtaining a settlement.
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10 Jun, 2016 by Nelson
Bob gave our iangel investor group key ideas in structuring our financing agreement with an Internet start up company. Our terms were much more favorable than they would be without him.
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08 Jun, 2016 by Brian
Mr. Carbone has handled a fair bit of work for my firm, including but not limited to termed contracts, royalty deals, contract dispute resolution, and even some legwork in securities closings (including all investor diligence). His attention to detail is second to none, his contracts have been flawless, and his ability to parse the requirements of literally any domain put before him is impressive. In short, I'm glad he's on our side.
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08 Jun, 2016 by Rob
Bob not only helped my company formulate our LLC, but acted as a professional consultant throughout the process, providing complete transparency for all parties involved.
Since that time, he has been a trusted advisor in Corporation Legal Amendments, Trademark Registration and Licensing, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) and Covenants Not to Compete (CNC).
I highly recommend his Legal Counseling and/or Business Legal Services. His ability to navigate the legal world - overall knowledge, fast turnaround, and ability to understand what’s important - is second to none.
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29 Jan, 2015 by Mark
Ms Valvo,Attorney at Law,is an exceptional and outstanding Lawyer.Through the course of our initial conversation,I recognized her leadership,legal familiarity,and confidence to provide me with the assistance I sought.It is important for everyone to know that she offers the time to explain the "legal materials"in a simplified and easy to understand manner,for a fee that is within one's means.
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21 Dec, 2014 by Anonymous
Lisa is an excellent lawyer.She is very approachable and energetic and is also very knowledgable .She treats the client like they want to be treated showing patience explaining things to the client.You don't get the feeling like the meters running with her.I am currently her client selling these vacant lots.
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15 Oct, 2013 by Kyle
did a great job with my family court explained things to me that i didnt know and worried not only about me with the case but also what was best for the kids
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19 Jan, 2022 by Michele
Thank you for helping me settle my case it was long and hard but eventally justice came our way.I knew we were in for a hard fight. But you never gave up and this is why I recommend this lawyer.He is kind and a very hard worker.This place is very busy so have patience they will help you. The insurance company wont but the lawyers are great.
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13 Aug, 2021 by Sharon
When I was looking for a workers comp attorney I wanted a local firm that was small and knowledgeable. I did not want the big firms with the flashy tv ads where you are only a number and don't see your attorney until your court date. I did my research and found the Steenberg law firm. I went for a free consultation with JP Marzocchi and retained him that day. He was so knowledgeable and made me confident that he had my best interest in mind. If I had any questions I emailed him and he would call me with an answer or one of the wonderful paralegals would call me. Thank you Kayte and Jessica!! When we were close to settlement JP kept in contact every step of the way. We settled my case recently with a great result. I recommend Steenberg law firm for anyone who wants a great attorney who will fight for his clients. Thank you JP.
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04 Sep, 2019 by Mary
If anyone needs a worker’s compensation attorney I highly recommend Steenberg Law Firm. My lawyer was J.P. Marzocchi he’s very caring honest and compationate and will work very hard for you. Always answered my phone calls the same day even if it was late in the evening. Also Hessica was so very helpful always so friendly and kind and had the right answers for me. My case has been settled and I couldn’t be more happy. So very happy with the outcome. Thank you Steenberg Law Firm and thank you J.P. for all your skillfulness proficiency and expertise.
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01 Nov, 2016 by Raj
I required some help with a difficult corporate contract and contacted Umar via email. Umar responded promptly and provided a wealth of advice that was very helpful. What I liked best was that he provided the consultation by asking and understanding my situation at the onset. Other attorney offices start off in general by talking about their fees, and in that Umar's approach of first understanding the problem and providing valuable and genuine advice was very commendable.
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06 May, 2016 by Anonymous
I retained Umar as a business attorney; I found him to be highly professional, well credentialed, and able to give bottom-line feedback that contributed to the bottom line.
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02 Jun, 2015 by Jabor althani
I dealt with Mr. Umar Farooq , two years ago and I'm still with
Hem this man a professional in his field , and he is successful
In so many cases , I will continue work with hem in futures
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26 Apr, 2019 by Kevin
Heather handled two sensitive items for me with the highest degree of compassion and professionalism. I could not have been in better hands. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
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26 Apr, 2019 by Kristen
I hired Ms. Anderson to do some legal work for me. She was thorough, professional prompt and very effective. I am very pleased with my experience working with her.
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02 Aug, 2017 by Sheryl
Ms. Anderson was amazing to work with. She handled my son's case with the utmost care and professionalism. She made us feel like she was giving 100% on his case. And in the end, he got great results. I highly recommend her.
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04 Aug, 2014 by Anonymous
Ms. Tara Evans is an excellent attorney that represented me along with Timothy Gallagher and Jessamine Ingrid Jackson after I was charged with the attempted murder of my wife...in the end, I was sentenced to a minimum of a year and a maximum of 3 years...I believe in my heart with my past criminal record and the heinous nature of the crime, I would've got an easy 15 to life...I couldn't have asked for a better lawyer...
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07 May, 2012 by Anonymous
this is the best lawyer ever got me out of da big house for a big mistake of talking drugs
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20 May, 2024 by Christian perez
I cannot highly recommend Mr. Block enough for not only his legal counsel, but his genuine guidance as a human. Mr. Block should be first name when you think of personal injury or traffic/speeding violations. David is a clear and concise communicator that has a true passion for his work and for his clients. I felt so incredibly represented, and as long as you have Mr. Block on your side, you know you have somebody that will always fight for you.
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02 Nov, 2023 by Maxine v-s
10/10 highly recommend! He was patient, clear in his explanation of the process and helped me through a rough time.
His hard work and dedication provided me with a new start and a win for the overall outcome!
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02 Feb, 2015 by Anonymous
I've had my run of bad luck and mike has always been able to get me out of it. He's a favorite among many judges and always seems to know everyone on a personal basis.
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30 Apr, 2013 by Felix
Michael O'rourke was not only all of the above, he was very compassionate and striaght forward. stand up guy i would refer him to anyone! He got me 24 months as a third time felon when i was expecting 43 months.
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08 Jun, 2018 by Bianca
I couldn't be happier with the results Mr. Schiffmacher accomplished. I was dealing with a non stop battle with the owners of my rental property. I was living in horrible conditions, and getting nowhere with the company I rent from. The very first time I called his office, he immediately picked up the phone. Within less than a week, he personally came to my home, and addressed all of my concerns that I had been dealing with for months. He didn't just see me as a client, he saw me as a human being that desperately needed help. The moment I hired him, all my anxiety was put to rest. Very knowledgeable, very thorough, and extremely punctual. I never thought in a million years I would find someone to bring justice to light. He kept me informed every step of the way, answered all of my questions in a timely manner, as well as put all my concern to rest. If you are looking for an attorney that knows tenants rights, look no further. Todd Schiffmacher will make what seems impossible a reality. I feel truly blessed that I was represented by him. I was going through a very emotional time in my life, and he took the bull by the horns. Thank you so much for getting our lives back Mr. Schiffmacher ❤️
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22 May, 2018 by Melba
Very attentive to my needs, fights for me. Also help me locate doctors I need. Keeps me informed on regular basis. Always return my calls. Worked to continue my medical bills while my insurance keeps denying pymt for medical, knowing I am truly injured keeping me from working. Help me pay bills, when my lights were shut off for 3 days. I'm so greatful for Todd, he is a incredibly, strong, knowledgeable, attorney. Consider yourself lucky to have this firm working for you.
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03 Mar, 2014 by Anonymous
Rocco was highly recommended by a friend. We now understand why! Rocco helped us through an extremely complex real estate transaction. We give our highest praise and thanks to Rocco for his professionalism, expertise, attention to detail, patience in explaining legal jargon, options and ramifications and his sincere, caring demeanor!
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17 May, 2008 by Anonymous
I had another attorney for a while and then I had the opportunity to work with Rocco when my attorney wasn't available. Recently he handled a litigation matter for us and he always made me feel at ease even though he did not handle the trial directly. Rocco has handled numerous real estate deals for my husband and myself and he was always very helpful, knowledgeable, respectful to ALL parties involved.
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06 Jun, 2012 by Vanessa
Ms. Scharf represents my employers - a high profile actress & filmmaker - living in NYC. She has helped them with a number of different legal scenarios where a knowledgable, professional lawyer was required, and has represented these clients with the utmost respect and serviceability. Though they truly could have chosen any lawyer in Manhattan, they continually return to Ms. Scharf for her expertise on all legal matters. She is pleasant to deal with, is easy to reach via both email and phone, and her office is very efficient, organized, and client-focused. I highly recommend her services.
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06 Jun, 2012 by Ivan
Unlike most lawyers and I have encountered many unfortunately, Ms Scharf actually cares for the well being of her client and takes the burden worrying about the validity of recommendations away. She is very thorough, precise and methodical so few issues slip between the cracks. She frequently sacrifices her personal concerns and substitutes them for your priorities
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04 Apr, 2013 by Jake
We have been using Rogan for several years now and we rely on her to be our "go-to" lawyer for our human resources department queries (e.g., benefit, employment, and union/NLRA). She has done an outstanding job with our day-to-day employment and labor issues as well as our most recent 401K audit and health care reform preparations. I could not imagine doing my job without her.
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06 Feb, 2013 by Thomas
We regularly use Rogan for employment, labor and employee benefit issues. She most recently handled a large compliance and audit issue for the company that involved meeting numerous recent statutes, practice areas and significant data with changing court interpretations. Not only did she finish the project in half the time we expected, but she cost much less compared to others that had done previous versions. Simply put, Rogan is practical, efficient, responsive, friendly, knowledgeable and very easy to work with. She has large firm experience and know-how, but without the large firm price tag. We are lucky to have her in our corner.
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29 Apr, 2024 by Cory
Michael Stuermer Handled my car accident case ,From the time I hired him to the time He settled The Case He Didn't Stop Fighting for Me. Without a doubt He's The Lawyer to Get the job done If your injured The Best Hands Down
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11 Jul, 2023 by Kelly
He is one tough lawyer. However, he will consult with you before making any agreements. He got me the fair amount of money and i was very happy with him. He's very bright!
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13 Jul, 2017 by Taras
Over the years I have retained Mike for various reasons including business law and family court. He is extremely thorough and I always have liked the fact that he is easily accessible. His results handling my issues speak for themselves and I have no problems recommending his services to others.
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13 Jul, 2015 by Michael k
Michael Stachowski has what it takes to be good lawyer . He cares about you. Very knowledgeable and does a good job. Like he, s working for his family. Let him help you. Thank you for helping me mike.
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03 Jan, 2017 by Joanne
I was involved in a car accident and was injured. Not only was Sarah instrumental in obtaining a fair settlement within a timely manner, she was very kind and caring. Sarah always made me feel safe throughout the whole process as this was quite the ordeal for me. This situation was especially sensitive as I am Canadian and live 2 ½ hours away in Ontario. Sarah never let the distance or the fact that I am a Canadian be an issue with resolving this case in a positive manner.
I would highly recommend Sarah as she is very professional and knowledgeable in the industry and truly does care about her clients.
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23 Mar, 2015 by Catherine
I was fortunate to have Sarah represent me on my Personal Injury Claim. She worked tirelessly on every detail and kept me well informed every step of the way. Sarah is the epitome of justice. During my darkest times she showed me compassion. It's not what someone says that you remember, it's how they made you feel and with that being said I not only had good representation... I had and still have a friend.
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28 Jan, 2015 by Pj
Mr. Forrest was there for me throughout my entire ordeal. It didn't matter if I needed advice or someone to talk too. I would recommend him to anyone who was in my position.
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27 Jan, 2015 by Joeyo
Harry Forrest is the smartest, sharpest and the most trusted attorney in Buffalo. He never ever made me feel like a criminal. He always told me the truth no matter what. I recommend him To all my friends and family. He's very polite and always return my phone calls in a very timely fashion. He kept in constant touch with me via email and kept me up-to-date on my case no matter what was going on. he always made me his first priority. He works very hard and it showed in my settlement results. I thank God every day for bringing Harry Forrest into my life !!!!
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21 Apr, 2018 by Anonymous
Nick was very quick to respond to my message and questions. He provided a great deal of information about my pending business matters. I look forward to working with him on various items going forward.
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08 Apr, 2016 by Andrew
Nick is an outstanding attorney that has handled all legal aspects of our business formation and has advised me on estate planning. He is everything you want an attorney and counselor to be: thoughtful, trustworthy, and thorough. He is responsive, creative in his advice and a truly valuable advisor to Stonehenge Construction of Buffalo and my family. I enthusiastically recommended Nick's services.
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Client Reviews and Testimonials:
Read reviews on legal directories like Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, or Google to gauge client satisfaction. -
Professional Memberships:
Membership in professional organizations or specialty bar associations can indicate a commitment to their field. -
Awards and Recognitions:
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Consultation Assessment:
Use the initial consultation to evaluate their communication skills, responsiveness, and willingness to address your concerns. -
Ask for References:
A credible lawyer should be willing to provide references from past clients.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To make the most of your initial meeting with a lawyer, come prepared with:
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Relevant Documents:
Bring all documents related to your case, such as contracts, correspondence, legal notices, court papers, or evidence. -
Written Summary:
Prepare a concise written summary of your situation, including key dates, events, and involved parties. -
List of Questions:
Write down any questions you have about your case, the legal process, or the lawyer's experience. -
Financial Information:
If applicable, bring financial documents like pay stubs, tax returns, or bank statements. -
Contact Information:
Provide details of any witnesses or other parties relevant to your case. -
Personal Identification:
Bring a valid ID for verification purposes. -
Pen and Notebook:
Take notes during the consultation to remember important points. -
Budget Constraints:
Be ready to discuss your budget and any financial limitations.
How Much Does a Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a lawyer varies widely based on several factors:
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Fee Structures:
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Hourly Rate:
Lawyers may charge anywhere from $150 to $500 or more per hour, depending on experience and location. -
Flat Fee:
For routine legal services like drafting a will or handling an uncontested divorce, lawyers might offer a flat fee. -
Retainer Fee:
An upfront payment against which the lawyer bills hourly fees. -
Contingency Fee:
Common in personal injury cases; the lawyer receives a percentage (typically 25% to 40%) of any settlement or award. -
Monthly Retainer:
For ongoing services, businesses might pay a monthly fee for a set number of hours or services.
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Hourly Rate:
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Factors Affecting Cost:
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Complexity of the Case:
More complex cases require more time and resources, increasing costs. -
Lawyer's Experience:
Highly experienced lawyers may charge higher fees. -
Geographic Location:
Legal fees can vary significantly by region or city. -
Additional Expenses:
Court filing fees, expert witness fees, travel expenses, and administrative costs may be extra.
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Complexity of the Case:
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Estimating Total Costs:
Request a detailed fee agreement outlining all potential costs.
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Negotiating Fees:
Some lawyers may be willing to negotiate fees or offer payment plans, especially for clients with financial constraints. -
Pro Bono Services:
For those who cannot afford legal services, some lawyers or legal aid organizations offer services at reduced rates or for free.
