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14 Jun, 2016 by Anonymous
I was impressed with Mike's amazing attention to detail. I have retained several attorneys over the years, and can honestly say that his demeanor and attention to detail made me feel very comfortable and that I was in extremely capable hands.
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11 Dec, 2012 by Anonymous
I hired Michael for a Trespass case. It was a completely bogus claim by my ex-husband; when I initially reached out to Mike, I was mortified and scared. I have never been arrested in my life... He handled the case with complete professionalism, and he was able to get the case completely dismissed. He worked tirelessly on a letter to the ADA, making sure that no details were left out. (I picked up my son's backpack off my ex-husband's lawn, and he called the police. It was completely crazy, but when an arrest is made, an arrest is made; I had no choice but to fight it and to protect my clean record.)
Mike returned calls promptly, and he even called me back after business hours. I've dealt with a couple of other lawyers during a tumultuous divorce, and Mike was, by far, the most responsive and professional. His staff, as well, was superb. I wish I had hired him for the divorce; my much higher priced lawyer out of Syracuse did a very, very poor job. I highly recommend Mike Miller.
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28 Apr, 2015 by Anonymous
Jerry was able to get my case brought down to almost absolutely nothing. Given that i was charged with 7th degree criminal possession, it was a success. They were able to help my trial and speed it up due to time constrictions I had. They were knowlegdable and know how to work the court system.
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14 Jul, 2023 by David g.
Stay Away!! Everyone will lie to you and are not professional in anyway!! They are just complete scam artists!!! Stay away from these people!!! STAY AWAY!!!
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20 Sep, 2020 by Tamara johnson
08 Apr, 2019 by Dave nouza
05 Feb, 2015 by Anonymous
Marian Cerio was my attorney for my divorce several years ago. It is because of her that I have custody of my two children. Her knowledge of Family Law was beyond my expectations. Her staff was compassionate and friendly whenever I had to deal with them. Overall, my experience with Marian Cerio was exceptional and I would recommend wholeheartedly recommend her.
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04 Apr, 2013 by Anonymous
This attorney was a nightmare of incompetence. She failed to file paperwork on a timely basis, missed deadlines and jeopardized my position. The bill was padded and to my best knowledge and belief, little real work was ever done. Other attorneys advised me of my mistake as her reputation is not good within the legal community.
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13 Dec, 2023 by Anonymous
Worst Lawyer ever. We paid her a lot of money and it seamed like she was not working for us. She set up the most liberal visitation for my ex son in law and most confusing I have ever seen. She did not really get my daughter anything she wanted. We did not feel she was working for us and it was all to the detriment to my granddaughter. If your a man she might do a good job if your a women stay away. She stuck up for my ex son in law every step of the way and he is a poor excuse for a parent. We paid her and she helped him.
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10 Dec, 2023 by Ryan madore
Refused to meet with me even though she was my child’s law guardian but met with the other parties and i lost my case despite trying to speak with her multiple times to the point of frustration and anger
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15 Jun, 2022 by Angela marroccolo
Very caring attorney !!
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