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07 Dec, 2024 by Christina longinott
My experience with the attorneys at Schonberg Law started almost 3 years ago. From our first meeting to the last, my experience with everyone has been nothing short of outstanding! All the staff are extremely knowledgeable, professional and friendly. The many questions I had throughout this process were always promptly answered by either my attorney (Ryan-shout-out!) or the experienced paralegals in the office. I highly recommend the practice of Schonberg Law should you find yourself in a situation that requires a reputable, professional and empathetic team of lawyers!
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13 Nov, 2024 by R s
Best experience ever,since i had never needed a legal team for any reason until i got rear ended and suffered injuries.Mr Schonberg,Eric,Amelia and the rest of the team took care of everything while i took care of my medical needs.If i could give them 10 stars instead of 5 i would.I so highly recommend Schonberg Law Offices !
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05 Sep, 2024 by Gwenda lewis
I slipped and fell outside my home. I went with another law firm located in the Hudson Valley. But I wasn’t satisfied with them. A good friend of mine, suggested that I see if Bruce Schonberg would handle my case! She referred to him as “an experienced ballet dancer in the courtroom! She said that he did an awesome job for her, and she believed he would do the same for me! I found what she said to be true. Their advertisement “if you want Bruce Schonberg, you’ll get Bruce Schonberg! And that’s a promise “ is truly the truth. Mr. Schonberg came to my home. He is smart, kind, and honest. He made me feel at ease. I trusted his record of 35+ years! I knew when he left my home, I was in good hands.The staff is nothing short of being the “Brightest Stars in the Universe “! They worked during the pandemic. They worked with masks, without masks. They worked in the office, they worked from home. The entire staff worked tirelessly on my case. Victoria dove so deep into my medical history, she found injuries that I had dating as far back as the late 1980’s. I forgot I’d had those injuries. It wasn’t uncommon to see her carrying the many files, often many more than she is tall. We had a standing joke, that I have my own medical records room! Amelia and Tania, answered all my phone calls, always pleasantly. Five whole years of questions and requests. But they were never the less professional, always. I have to give a special “shout out “ to Ryan Fagen. He was right by my side during the damages portion of my lawsuit. I found this to be the most complicated part of the lawsuit. His explanations, were clear and understandable. Everything he said would happen, did! He really worked on my behalf. To see this lawsuit finally come to fruition is wonderful. I am very pleased and grateful for my settlement! The staff, who work at Schonberg Law in Hudson Valley are awesome!
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07 Dec, 2024 by Christina longinott
My experience with the attorneys at Schonberg Law started almost 3 years ago. From our first meeting to the last, my experience with everyone has been nothing short of outstanding! All the staff are extremely knowledgeable, professional and friendly. The many questions I had throughout this process were always promptly answered by either my attorney (Ryan-shout-out!) or the experienced paralegals in the office. I highly recommend the practice of Schonberg Law should you find yourself in a situation that requires a reputable, professional and empathetic team of lawyers!
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13 Nov, 2024 by R s
Best experience ever,since i had never needed a legal team for any reason until i got rear ended and suffered injuries.Mr Schonberg,Eric,Amelia and the rest of the team took care of everything while i took care of my medical needs.If i could give them 10 stars instead of 5 i would.I so highly recommend Schonberg Law Offices !
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05 Sep, 2024 by Gwenda lewis
I slipped and fell outside my home. I went with another law firm located in the Hudson Valley. But I wasn’t satisfied with them. A good friend of mine, suggested that I see if Bruce Schonberg would handle my case! She referred to him as “an experienced ballet dancer in the courtroom! She said that he did an awesome job for her, and she believed he would do the same for me! I found what she said to be true. Their advertisement “if you want Bruce Schonberg, you’ll get Bruce Schonberg! And that’s a promise “ is truly the truth. Mr. Schonberg came to my home. He is smart, kind, and honest. He made me feel at ease. I trusted his record of 35+ years! I knew when he left my home, I was in good hands.The staff is nothing short of being the “Brightest Stars in the Universe “! They worked during the pandemic. They worked with masks, without masks. They worked in the office, they worked from home. The entire staff worked tirelessly on my case. Victoria dove so deep into my medical history, she found injuries that I had dating as far back as the late 1980’s. I forgot I’d had those injuries. It wasn’t uncommon to see her carrying the many files, often many more than she is tall. We had a standing joke, that I have my own medical records room! Amelia and Tania, answered all my phone calls, always pleasantly. Five whole years of questions and requests. But they were never the less professional, always. I have to give a special “shout out “ to Ryan Fagen. He was right by my side during the damages portion of my lawsuit. I found this to be the most complicated part of the lawsuit. His explanations, were clear and understandable. Everything he said would happen, did! He really worked on my behalf. To see this lawsuit finally come to fruition is wonderful. I am very pleased and grateful for my settlement! The staff, who work at Schonberg Law in Hudson Valley are awesome!
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16 May, 2016 by Kate
This is the third time John O'Friel will be assisting me in closing on a property in Orange County, NY. Do not let his relaxed personality fool you, he is extremely detailed orientated and has always done a excellent job with all my real estate transactions. When I was a first-time home buyer, he walked me through every single step and explained everything. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of a real estate closing attorney.
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13 Jan, 2025 by Brittany terrill
Great lawyer for short or long term legal representation. He was always available to answer any questions with the client’s best interest in mind. Don’t look further, call him now!
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09 Jan, 2025 by Tom stupin
Mark was incredible. He always had mine and mine alone interest first and foremost and made that clear to judge and DA. For that I am forever grateful thank you mark you are a great attorney.
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04 Oct, 2024 by Robert terrill
My wife got rear ended by a truck. Mark got us a very nice settlement and it was very fast. I highly recommend the Gordon Law office.
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27 Jan, 2016 by Edward
Mr. Schonberg was the main reason my situation improved. Every single aspect of my case was personally handled by Bruce himself. Looking a Bruce fighting for my rights made me regain faith in the legal system and equality for all, regardless of social and ethical differences. Bruce's assistant...in my humble opinion..Victoria is and outstanding practitioner always providing professional and confidential treatment to all my questions or concerns during the litigation. This is the second time I hired Mr.Schonberg, I highly recommend and suggest at least consulting his firm before going to any other firm regardless how many advertising the others have.Bruce's dedication and accuracy was excellent.
I have the highest respect and professional admiration for Schonberg Law Firm.
I would highly recommend this firm..no doubt.
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18 Jan, 2016 by Anonymous
I don't know how he is with his "injury" law specialty, but as far as a real estate attorney he is horrible and unprofessional! He was hired as a recommendation from my realtor and seemed ok at first, but things quickly turned into a nightmare. The seller kept pushing back the closing date out of contract, the seller did not fix the things that were supposed to be fixed in the contract & the seller wanted me to payback for the unused utilities in the house which was not stated anywhere in the contract! Mr. Schoanberg instead of fighting for me took the seller's side & just wanted me to sign the papers!!! Also want to add that the buyer chooses the day, time & what bank to close at, but Mr. Schoanberg let the seller decide that so I had to take off work & drive and hour out of my way. We were so excited for our new house we went through with this non-sense, I should have fired him and used another attorney. I hope other people don't make the same mistake using him for realty. You get Bruce Shoanberg, thats a sure thing...whats more sure is that he does not fight for his clients!
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29 Oct, 2015 by Luisgarcia
Mr. Bruce Schonberg is the best attorney ever! I myself am a licensed attorney in Colombia, and he defended me in a very complicated legal matter with excellent results. I know when an attorney cares and is interested in helping and getting things done. His staff was knowledgeable, reliable and ready to solve my questions. If you want a team who cares about you, who will fight for you, that would be Mr. Schonberg and his well-trained staff. Thank you Mr. Schonberg, you really saved my profession.
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01 Oct, 2019 by David
I met the right person for the worse time in my life. I didnt know how to hire a divorce attorney cause it wasn't written in the hand book of life. I made no mistake in hiring Justin Kimble. It wasn't even about the money, it was the principle of respect, integrity, and a duty for fairness that I experienced with Justin. He did not sugar coat anything for surprises headed my way during the process of divorce. I was treated with respect and compassion. Justin left no room for drama. His time management and details to attention were point for a fair resolution. If there was something I didn't want to hear against my favor, I still was coached by Justin. I would never wish divorce on anyone but would definitely recommend Justin to help realize it can be the best outcome for happiness
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16 Aug, 2019 by Marla
Got recommended to David, paid $300 to have consult with David. David told us when he takes on a client they can call him day or night he will always be there, got our hopes up about winning and getting full custody for $10,000 retainer. Once we paid the retainer he left for 4 months to live in Arizona for the winter leaving us with a no name lawyer that we have never heard of? After 4 months he came back and we never heard a word from him, i called him and he never returned my phone calls, i emailed him and he said we hired the firm not him. His law firm completely destroyed us, unknowledgeable, unreliable and unethical. we went to court 4 times and they claim that spent the $10,000.
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20 Jun, 2014 by Allison
Do not even think about hiring him if you are woman filling for divorce. I paid him almost $8,000 and I'd not even get child support in the 2 1/2 years he represented me. Twice the judge ordered him to file my child support through support collection and it was never done. He tried to convince me that I would get nothing from my future ex husband, yes I am still married after all of this. I took off countless days of work for court dates that never even happened. He was best friends with my ex's lawyer and let the lawyer call me a b**** to my face, some great representation. Finally I told him I would not pay him another dime until I got some results. The day before I had court he called me and told me was not representing me anymore but that I had to show up to court the very next day alone. His firm even gave me the wrong address for the court and when I finally got to the correct courthouse they told me he himself had cancelled the court date. Another wasted day off of work lost time and money and serious frustration. This guy is trying to run for family court judge and I quote " because someone has to stick up for the fathers" what about the mothers? We are the ones taking care of the kids everyday supporting them while the deadbeat fathers get away with no responsibilities. One of his rude clients interrupted us at court and David totally ignored me because the man had just gotten a multi million dollar settlement when he returned to me he told me that was an important case because that client paid him$11,000 . He needs to be reported to the bar for his sexist discrimination agains women and if he gets appointed to a family court judge all the single mothers out there are in serious trouble. Hiring him was a complete nightmare and waste of $8,000 still married, no child support for 3 children ages 7,4,2,. He really makes me sick p.s. I left my ex with the house brand new car everything, all I asked for was a divorce and child support and I got absolutely nothing!!!!!!!!!
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11 Oct, 2013 by Anthony
I hired him to handle 2 things in my divorce!! First one was get me my personal property out of My home as in clothing. Second was my order of protection that my wife had against me. Hasin was very corky and bold saying I will get you your property and handle that order. He had about 3 weeks to prepare the day of court he gets up there in front of the judge and tells her he is new to the case as is not prepared to proceed today. Then let's the judge slam the order of protection to be extended another month. He gives me a stupid excuse and runs off long story short he never got me my stuff and even let my wife lawyer hanging about my property. Then he just vanished with my money the judge even couldn't understand his actions. He will not return my calls or emails and has gone missing.
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06 Feb, 2013 by Anonymous
Mr Hasin was a super fighter when our daughter needed help. He was in contact with us throughout the process and we won! He is an expert in the legal system and great at dealing with clients that have been through trama.
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