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Scott B. Goldie, experienced Government, Litigation attorney in Canton, NY with 1 reviews
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29 Feb, 2012 by Alan
I was given all of the options regarding my case. Great response.
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John Kevin Collins, experienced Business, Personal Injury attorney in Canton, NY with 12 reviews
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07 May, 2024 by Mel bice
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03 Dec, 2023 by Brittany clark
I have had a difficult time this past year with the loss of family. Mr. Collins was very helpful and reassuring with the legal advice he provided. I will continue to use his services where needed and recommend his services to those who need assistance in his fields of expertise.
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30 Mar, 2023 by Jessie kozak
Great Law Firm! They made buying a house so easy paperwork wise.
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Thomas Charles Finnerty Jr, experienced Criminal Defense attorney in Canton, NY with 1 reviews
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06 Oct, 2011 by Dave
Always were kept informed about the status of our son's case,He was always ontime and prepared.and of course was very successfull .
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Christine Nicole Labbate, experienced Family Law attorney in Canton, NY with 1 reviews
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19 Nov, 2012 by Anonymous
Stood in for my attorney, excellent job.
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William Michael Duskas, experienced  attorney in Canton, NY with 12 reviews
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07 May, 2024 by Mel bice
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03 Dec, 2023 by Brittany clark
I have had a difficult time this past year with the loss of family. Mr. Collins was very helpful and reassuring with the legal advice he provided. I will continue to use his services where needed and recommend his services to those who need assistance in his fields of expertise.
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30 Mar, 2023 by Jessie kozak
Great Law Firm! They made buying a house so easy paperwork wise.
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Andrew Wright Silver, experienced  attorney in Canton, NY with 12 reviews
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07 May, 2024 by Mel bice
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03 Dec, 2023 by Brittany clark
I have had a difficult time this past year with the loss of family. Mr. Collins was very helpful and reassuring with the legal advice he provided. I will continue to use his services where needed and recommend his services to those who need assistance in his fields of expertise.
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30 Mar, 2023 by Jessie kozak
Great Law Firm! They made buying a house so easy paperwork wise.
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Roger B. Linden, experienced Civil Rights, Litigation attorney in Canton, NY with 8 reviews
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30 Sep, 2023 by Teal stutzman
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31 May, 2023 by Bryan given
Colin Loomis and the front staff were great. I was purchasing a estate from which included dealing with several states. Very happy with this firm. Highly recommend!! I've used this firm for over twenty years for several deed transfer s and last will and testament.
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12 Jan, 2022 by Levi shetler
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Cathleen Ellen Ohoro, experienced  attorney in Canton, NY with 8 reviews
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30 Sep, 2023 by Teal stutzman
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31 May, 2023 by Bryan given
Colin Loomis and the front staff were great. I was purchasing a estate from which included dealing with several states. Very happy with this firm. Highly recommend!! I've used this firm for over twenty years for several deed transfer s and last will and testament.
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Colin Scott Loomis, experienced  attorney in Canton, NY with 8 reviews
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30 Sep, 2023 by Teal stutzman
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31 May, 2023 by Bryan given
Colin Loomis and the front staff were great. I was purchasing a estate from which included dealing with several states. Very happy with this firm. Highly recommend!! I've used this firm for over twenty years for several deed transfer s and last will and testament.
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E. Dana Johns, experienced Insurance, Personal Injury attorney in Canton, NY with 39 reviews
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03 Apr, 2024 by Dorothy m.
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Amy Victoria Casiuk, experienced  attorney in Canton, NY with 39 reviews
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03 Apr, 2024 by Dorothy m.
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Charee Lynne Hull, experienced  attorney in Canton, NY with 39 reviews
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03 Apr, 2024 by Dorothy m.
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Charles Bradley Nash, experienced Civil Rights, Criminal Defense attorney in Canton, NY with 9 reviews
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31 May, 2023 by Bryan given
Colin Loomis and the front staff were great. I was purchasing a estate from which included dealing with several states. Very happy with this firm. Highly recommend!! I've used this firm for over twenty years for several deed transfer s and last will and testament.
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Amy Lynn Dona, experienced Criminal Defense attorney in Canton, NY with 21 reviews
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24 Aug, 2024 by Brittney laryea
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10 May, 2024 by Reginald stapleton
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24 Aug, 2023 by Emily annunziata
I have had the pleasure of knowing Oliver and his wife Allison for close to twenty years. They have represented me on my many cases throughout the years with care and understanding to my needs. They worked very hard to make sure the outcome of my cases where favorable to me. I would recommend them to anyone looking for professional and caring attorneys to represent them. Louis Annunziata
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Edward Francis Narrow, experienced Business, Personal Injury attorney in Canton, NY with 16 reviews
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13 Mar, 2024 by Carrie burnor
The best lawyer around. Id pick him everytime
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07 Nov, 2023 by Jess reynolds
This guy and his team are very literally the G.O.A.T. doesn't matter if you did or didn't do it. He's got your back. He'll fight for you and make sure you get proper treatment from the court.
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05 Nov, 2023 by Barb tresidder
He is very good at answering questions and providing information about the legal process. He is very knowledgeable and his staff is also very efficient at their jobs.
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Thomas Robert Adams, experienced  attorney in Canton, NY with 7 reviews
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30 May, 2024 by Michael morris
Great eviction lawyer for landlords
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29 Sep, 2020 by T.j. s
If you want to get ripped off and treated very poorly and deal with a lawyer that doesn’t know what he’s doing this is the place to go!! Just ask for Scott Goldie, he’s the most incompetent, unprofessional, rude lawyer you will ever deal with.
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21 Aug, 2019 by Avery dewing
I had contacted this office and ended up having the attorney Scott B. Goldie take on my SSDI case. We met a few times and all seemed well. A year after our initial meeting I received a hearing date. I met with Goldie to check in and all seemed fine. About two weeks before the hearing he calls me and tries to get me to drop him as my lawyer. Since I had no time to find new representation I declined. He let it slip that he wasn't even aware that I was applying for SSDI and not SSI. I kept him up to date on my information and it was clear that he had spent no time reviewing my case. He sent me a letter notifying me that he was dropping my case 1 week before my hearing. I recommend seeking representation elsewhere.
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Gerald Joseph Ducharme, experienced Child Custody, Child Support attorney in Canton, NY with 6 reviews
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30 May, 2024 by Michael morris
Great eviction lawyer for landlords
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29 Sep, 2020 by T.j. s
If you want to get ripped off and treated very poorly and deal with a lawyer that doesn’t know what he’s doing this is the place to go!! Just ask for Scott Goldie, he’s the most incompetent, unprofessional, rude lawyer you will ever deal with.
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21 Aug, 2019 by Avery dewing
I had contacted this office and ended up having the attorney Scott B. Goldie take on my SSDI case. We met a few times and all seemed well. A year after our initial meeting I received a hearing date. I met with Goldie to check in and all seemed fine. About two weeks before the hearing he calls me and tries to get me to drop him as my lawyer. Since I had no time to find new representation I declined. He let it slip that he wasn't even aware that I was applying for SSDI and not SSI. I kept him up to date on my information and it was clear that he had spent no time reviewing my case. He sent me a letter notifying me that he was dropping my case 1 week before my hearing. I recommend seeking representation elsewhere.
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David Baertus Geurtsen, experienced Debt Collection, Personal Injury attorney in Canton, NY with 6 reviews
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30 May, 2024 by Michael morris
Great eviction lawyer for landlords
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29 Sep, 2020 by T.j. s
If you want to get ripped off and treated very poorly and deal with a lawyer that doesn’t know what he’s doing this is the place to go!! Just ask for Scott Goldie, he’s the most incompetent, unprofessional, rude lawyer you will ever deal with.
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21 Aug, 2019 by Avery dewing
I had contacted this office and ended up having the attorney Scott B. Goldie take on my SSDI case. We met a few times and all seemed well. A year after our initial meeting I received a hearing date. I met with Goldie to check in and all seemed fine. About two weeks before the hearing he calls me and tries to get me to drop him as my lawyer. Since I had no time to find new representation I declined. He let it slip that he wasn't even aware that I was applying for SSDI and not SSI. I kept him up to date on my information and it was clear that he had spent no time reviewing my case. He sent me a letter notifying me that he was dropping my case 1 week before my hearing. I recommend seeking representation elsewhere.
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John Francis Richey, experienced  attorney in Canton, NY with 4 reviews
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05 Jan, 2023 by Ashley wright
Allowed charges be brought against my husband when there was zero evidence as declared by family court. Went along with cps corruption
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28 Apr, 2021 by Josh swinyer
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13 Dec, 2019 by Trikelyfe
Well. I was stabbed almost a year ago and no justice has been served. St Lawrence county court system is a joke.
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Mary Margaret Farley, experienced  attorney in Canton, NY with 4 reviews
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05 Jan, 2023 by Ashley wright
Allowed charges be brought against my husband when there was zero evidence as declared by family court. Went along with cps corruption
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28 Apr, 2021 by Josh swinyer
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13 Dec, 2019 by Trikelyfe
Well. I was stabbed almost a year ago and no justice has been served. St Lawrence county court system is a joke.
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Adam Woodrow Stone, experienced  attorney in Canton, NY with 4 reviews
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05 Jan, 2023 by Ashley wright
Allowed charges be brought against my husband when there was zero evidence as declared by family court. Went along with cps corruption
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28 Apr, 2021 by Josh swinyer
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13 Dec, 2019 by Trikelyfe
Well. I was stabbed almost a year ago and no justice has been served. St Lawrence county court system is a joke.
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Efstathia G Kyriakopoulos, experienced  attorney in Canton, NY with 4 reviews
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05 Jan, 2023 by Ashley wright
Allowed charges be brought against my husband when there was zero evidence as declared by family court. Went along with cps corruption
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28 Apr, 2021 by Josh swinyer
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13 Dec, 2019 by Trikelyfe
Well. I was stabbed almost a year ago and no justice has been served. St Lawrence county court system is a joke.
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Mathew Paul Duprey, experienced Personal Injury, Real Estate attorney in Canton, NY with 11 reviews
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21 Oct, 2023 by Tammy wood
Wouldn't help me at all,though listed as ssi practice.
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25 Jul, 2023 by Melissa bush
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Megan Jean Mccarthy Whitton, experienced Estate Planning, Intellectual Property attorney in Canton, NY with 11 reviews
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21 Oct, 2023 by Tammy wood
Wouldn't help me at all,though listed as ssi practice.
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25 Jul, 2023 by Melissa bush
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Jason Matthew Marx, experienced  attorney in Canton, NY with 3 reviews
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04 Jun, 2021 by Harley douillet
I have tried to go to court twice to just update my order and I have been told that I need to drop the case. The only thing I wanted was to make if so my kids could spend holidays together. But I guess family isn’t allowed to do that.
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18 Aug, 2019 by Fred petersen
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29 May, 2018 by Odeza jaiwolf (jade silverpaw)
Need to add business hours to online listings so clients can know when to call.
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Maureen C. McGaw, experienced Child Custody, Child Support attorney in Canton, NY with 2 reviews
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08 Feb, 2024 by Christina hartman
She is horrible she lies to the judge about what ur kids want. Kids say one thing she does the other...she will side with the mother noth the father at all cost.
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08 Sep, 2023 by Anonymous
With side with one parent over the other instead of going with what's best for the kids. Will manipulate your children till she gets the answer she wants depending on the side she favors. Will talk with one parent an get there side of the story but not contact the other. Do not go to this lawyer.
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Heather Anne Dona, experienced Criminal Defense, Family Law attorney in Canton, NY with 2 reviews
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22 Nov, 2024 by Anonymous
Honestly she should look into a new career. Doesn't care about the people she helps. Extremely rude and needs a reality check. stay away from this lawyer at all costs.
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26 Nov, 2022 by Anonymous
This idiot didn't do anything to help. If you can afford ANYONE else, use them.
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Laurie Lynn Paro, experienced  attorney in Canton, NY with 1 reviews
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08 Sep, 2023 by Na
Lazy does to her job takes on to many clients never gets back to you always needs an appointment always sides with the other party trys to tell u to take the other parties deal. Makes you believe you have a chance then blames you for everything.
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Andrew Steven Moses, experienced  attorney in Canton, NY with 1 reviews
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17 Jun, 2021 by Andrew
This attorney doesn’t even deserve to be in practice. He does absolutely nothing for his client as a Legal Aid Attorney. If you want to be a private attorney you need to earn a good reputation. Doing nothing for your clients isn’t the way to get anywhere being an attorney. Did not fight for me at all and stopped returning my calls and didn’t even know how to talk to the judge on my case
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Stephen Wallace Gebo, experienced Business, Civil Rights attorney in Canton, NY with 0 reviews
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    Request a detailed fee agreement outlining all potential costs.
    Discuss any additional expenses that may arise during the case.
  • 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.
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