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20 May, 2020 by Mike
Attorney Russell Dohan just handled a tragic accident involving one of our family members. It was resolved quickly and the firm was so easy to work with. It was the best case scenario. If you are looking for a personal injury firm and want to feel like you are getting personal service vs being just a case number (among the big firms) this is a great firm.
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23 Mar, 2013 by Adele
Through my years I have dealt with several different attorneys. Russell Dohan is the professional attorney that I have ever dealt with. Russell reasearched all aspects of my case, he kept me well informed about everything going on. Both in the court room and out he is very professional, curtious, respectful, etc. I can not say enough good about him, so if you are looking for an attorney that will work with you on your case then he is your man. If not for his dillegence on my case I would not have ended up with the settlement that I received, which I am very happy with. As far as I am concerned you can not get any better attorney for personal injury then Russell Dohan and his staff.
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26 Feb, 2021 by Diana
Thank you so much Attorney Fausto Rosales, for your understanding, for your patience, for your guidance, your dedication to my case and most of all, thank you for being a friend, during that difficult moment. This means a lot to me, and I will be forever grateful to you. Thank you so, so much. I will recommend you to any of my friends and love ones if they ever need a good attorney. God bless you.
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17 Mar, 2017 by Jason
Mr. Rosales is a very capable and trust-worthy attorney! He saved my small business from severe financial hardship when a few of our largest customers tried to get away from unpaid invoices. Very reasonable in price and made me feel comfortable with knowing my options.
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24 Oct, 2015 by Heather
Hung was the court-appointed curator for my mother's estate. His thoughtful, efficient administration settled the estate within a year of his getting involved, despite complex trust issues for a disabled family member. I felt he was fair and worked to save the estate money throughout.
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15 May, 2015 by Anonymous
Mr. Nguyen assisted me in a real estate probate case. He was professional, knowledgeable and honest. It was a pleasure to work with him.
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06 Apr, 2016 by Aileen
I hired Mark to assist me in my divorce case and was extremely satisfied. He is highly professional, knowledgeable, and kept me up to date at all times. Mark was very easy to reach and took the time to address all my concerns. He was very diligent during the whole process and made a difficult situation much easier for me. He is also a really great person who will treat you with respect and compassion. I would definitely recommend Mark to anyone needing legal assistance!
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05 Apr, 2016 by Julia alzate
I hired Mark Dachs as my lawyer last year for my very difficult divorce agreement modification case. Not only he did outstanding job resolving all the issues I needed, but also fixing the missing cables my previous lawyers had loose in my case. Every time I need advise or anything, i don't hesitate to call him and he is immediately on the phone for me (that is unusual with lawyers...unless your constantly paying them). Mr. Dachs knowledge and expertise are very presice handling cases, always treating with professionalism and respect his clients, that is why am confident to say he is a truly Gentleman on his job and I highly recommend him as an Excellent lawyer.
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18 May, 2013 by Kurtis
If I had people to refer, without a doubt she could have them all. She as amazing, and never left you wondering anything. Just so many great things could be said.. I suggest experience what a lot of us have
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15 May, 2013 by Lisa
Diane took my case and was legitimately passionate about it. She felt she was fighting for what was fair, and it made the difference knowing that she could see my side of my issue. It was always easy to get a hold of Diane and she was always available to explain things to me without making me feel like an idiot. I'm grateful that I found her, and I'd recommend her to anyone who wants a passionate , smart, conscientious lawyer in their corner!
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09 Jun, 2013 by Jamie
Brett handled a personal injury case for my disabled father and did an excellent job. The result was more than we could have ever expected.
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26 Aug, 2011 by Bill
I am a member in a class action case and represented by the firm Mr. von Borke works for. Mr. von Borke routinely sends out emails to keep us class members informed about the legal proceedings and promptly responds to questions. He is an excellent attorney.
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19 Mar, 2015 by Ivonne
Christina was very thorough, knowledgeable and helpful. During difficult conflicts, I would email Christina and should would respond in a timely fashion to address my concerns. I felt confident that should be look after my best interest and will refer friends and family.
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16 Mar, 2015 by Anonymous
I can honestly say that I recommend Christina to anyone that is going through a divorce or needs an attorney in what she practices. She is well educated, extremely organized, responsive and cares about the well being of her clients. She made my divorce feel as if it was a walk in the park specially going through so many things and obstacles. She was there to answer any questions at any point in time even when she was not available. I felt that at any point in time I needed help, she was right there to guide me in the best direction for my family and I. She truly cares about her clients and she has a wonderful staff that you can count on. She was recommended to me by a few people, and it was my instinct that decided to hire her, she made me feel at ease and confident that all would work out. When stressful situations arrived, I knew I can count on her. She is great!
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12 Dec, 2018 by Rosana
I recommend Mario for many reasons. He is not only very professional and knowledgeable in his field but he is available and personable. Thank you Mario for your excellence and wish you continued success.
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17 Jul, 2013 by Adam
Not many lawyers go above and beyond to do what they don't have to do. Mario, he does. I was in an extremely bad situation and he really came through, for me. I appreciate what he did for me very much. If more lawyers cared about their work the way Mario does, we might have some Justice in this "System". Thank you Mario!
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10 Feb, 2015 by Lou
I was recommend Gregory Gonzalez, PA to handle my divorce case last year and I was quite satisfied with his firm's services. Gregory was helpful and kind during a rough and sad part of my life. I would recommend his firm to anyone who needs an attorney. He will fight for you!!! Just be patient, these things take time. Even though he is very busy he will find the time to see you. Thanks Greg for all your help. Gbu
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21 Apr, 2013 by Workingonwallstreet
I retained Mr. Gonzalez for a criminal case where I was accused of shoplifting. It is a long story, but my 2 year old daughter had something in the stroller that I did not know about. Mr. Gonzalez reviewed the matter with me and gave me excellent advice. He told me that I could go to trial and that my chances of winning at trial were excellent, but that the State of Florida does not permit the sealing or expungment of a jury acquital. While I was angry at the whole process and at first thought that Mr. Gonzalez was just trying to avoid taking my case to trial, I came to realize that I could not have paid a million dollars for this advice and had a better result. Mr. Gonzalez took a lot of grief from me and at some point stopped taking my calls because I was simply too emotional about the whole thing. Mr. Gonzalez's advice never changed no matter how much I raised different issues about my case. When we showed up to court it was clear that the Court and the State Attorney knew Mr. Gonzalez very well and rolled the red carpet out for him. I did not matter that we had not spoken for a month. He was in court and I just did what he told me. I accepted the diversion program, the case was dismissed and Mr. Gonzalez handled the expungment. That was about a year ago. I recently received a job offer from a major financial institution which required a background check. I stated as advised by Mr. Gonzalez that I had never been arrested or convicted of any crimes involving theft, dishonesty, or fraud. I am now living in New York City in my dream job with lots of responsibility and great income. All I can do is say Thank You!
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17 Aug, 2015 by Mike
Rob understands the device technical aspects as well as the legal aspects, which was a huge benefit. We didn't have to waste a lot of time explaining the device. He was thorough and timely on follow up. I recommend him highly.
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31 Jul, 2015 by Luis
Rob is extremely talented, smart, and dynamic. He is very knowledgable, not only in legal matters, but also knows about technical issues (being an engineer) and is familiar with business aspects as well. This is always very helpful when drafting applications. He is the type of attorney that can sit in design meetings, brainstorm with his clients, and come up with great strategies for getting the right protections for your business. He's also given us great advice when discussing contracts with suppliers, manufacturers, and subcontractors. Always available and responds quickly to your calls. I definitely recommend him.
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19 Feb, 2023 by Lawrence
Dirk Lorenzen is a great lawyer, and I highly recommend him. He shows a genuine concern for his clients, he treats his clients with care and understandinge, and he sees to it that the law is properly administered. He personifies a great lawyer. His commitment to high legal standards lifts him above any sort of legal maneuvering from the other side. He was refreshingly able to listen deeply, hear, and deduce information when the situations called for it. He also displayed these same virtues in procedural dealings. He acted accordingly with confidence and alacrity, and was a pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend his very professional service.
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20 Jul, 2012 by Lizett
Dirk came into our lives not only as a lawyer but also as a friend, he was the blessing my husband and I prayed for. He helped us removed a child molester from our property when I was 8 months pregnant. After seeing 4 lawyers he was the only one who was able to accomplish this. Dirk is a great lawyer and an even better person. Through out the whole process he was caring and always showed concern for our safety.
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18 Oct, 2019 by Damian
We needed an outside lawyer to handle several cases in a rapidly-evolving area of law. We sought out Todd because he was involved in a related appeal at the highest level. His mastery of both substantive issues and procedural rules was unparalleled, and instrumental in formulating our strategy for both trial and appellate levels. He is fast, thorough and determined. An absolute pleasure to work with.
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03 Mar, 2014 by Jermaine lee
I have known and worked with Todd for years. He is the consummate professional and an excellent trial and appellate lawyer. I would recommend clients to him without question
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16 Jul, 2020 by Natalie
I hired Elena and Christina Guerreiro to represent me during my divorce. It was a very difficult time, but the two of them along with the office staff by my side made the process more bearable and helped me feel assured and confident. Christina is lawyer who has incredible patience with her client. She is extremely knowledgeable, precise and thorough. She gives her client a clear understanding of the law and what they may be up against. Both Christina and Elena are a no nonsense team and are to the point! They get the job done in a timely fashion with great results!! I highly recommend them! They were my dynamic duo!
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25 Feb, 2014 by Carlos
Christina is an excellent and extremely professional attorney who has successfully handled multiple family law cases that I have sent her way. Christina exclusively practices in the area of family law along with her mentor/employer, Elena de Socarraz. When you send a case to Christina and Elena you can rest assured that the case is in safe hands.
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01 Aug, 2017 by Ralph
My family has trusted his office for over 20 years. He has been a source for all of us, and has always responded to any of our legal questions. Would certainly recommend him. Thank you again. RC
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09 Mar, 2010 by Carolina f.
i've worked with Bruce now for one year and i'm very greatfull for wat he's done. I can come to him and ask him any questions or concerns i have with any legal problem.
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29 Jun, 2010 by Anonymous
Mr. Espino is well versed in the area of construction law and is very responsive to his clients. I would recommend him will full confidence as a construction lawyer in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
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22 Jun, 2010 by Lazaro
I've known Alejandro Espino for nearly 10 years. He has always provided excellent, timely service with great communication. I have found him to be very knowledgeable in his field producing ultimate results. It is my pleasure and honor to be acquainted with Alex and would highly recommend him to anyone in need of quality counsel.
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18 Aug, 2014 by Anonymous
Mr. Sanchez Aballi and his firm handled a complicated residential transaction for me recently and it was an excellent experience. Very knowledgeable and trustworthy attorney. He was always available when needed and has provided support post closing. Highly recommended.
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01 Apr, 2013 by Otto
I hired this attorney to advice me and draft documents on the creation of a corporation. At all time he displayed knowledge of the law and the business ramifications of the transaction and looked after the interests of my partners and me. On another occasion I tried to retain him to represent my wife in a work-place harassment case. Explaining that he was not the appropriate attorney to handle this case, he referred us to another attorney. As a result, my wife received excellent representation and the defendant settled out of court.
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14 Jun, 2017 by Andy
Barbara and her skilled team help me close on both residential and commercial properties. Her attention to detail is top notch. She is knowledgeable, honest and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended.
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29 May, 2012 by Anonymous
La mejor abogada que he tenido. Muy profesional!
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08 Dec, 2018 by Anonymous
Mr. Martinez helped me with my prenuptial agreement. He answered all of my questions and walked me through the negotiation process. Very professional.
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06 Sep, 2018 by Samantha
Came to Nick for my divorce. He was great! Everything was quick and easy with him. Got exactly what I wanted with my son, fought for what I wanted. Always responded extremely quick. Had paperwork ready within 1-2 days! I would recommend him to anyone! Thank you for everything Nick!
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22 May, 2021 by Richard fuller
I had a situation where the mother of my daughter had passed away , and my daughter’s grandmother was trying to get custody of my daughter . I read all the reviews about Evan and decided to hire him to represent me. His knowledge about family court matters really shinned, he was aggressive and knew the law . The way he express my situation to the judge and showed facts to back up my case was amazing . I would totally recommend Evan and his team to anyone dealing with family matter cases . Great service , amazing communication , very responsive, and an aggressive lawyer . Thankyou again Evan
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28 May, 2017 by Maria mayoral
During a very difficult time and with a very difficult case in my divorce, Mr. Abramowitz was great and very helpful. I am glad I got someone smart, dedicated, very honest, caring, and extremely professional. He won my case and also the appeal. I am very greatful to know him. He is the BEST! I highly recommend Mr. Evan Abramowitz and his firm.
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10 Mar, 2010 by Enrique
Our Family has used Ortega for our business for over ten years. She has a keen mind for finance and business. Her guidance has been very helpful to us. We have recommended Aileen as well and all our customers have been satisfied.
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05 Jan, 2010 by Monica
I am the owner, developer and manager of several real estate properties in the South Florida area, Larrea and Ortega have been our attorneys for the last decade and they are extremely knowledgeable, professional, and trustworthy. I highly recommend this firm for any and all real estate and corporate matters.
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03 Jun, 2016 by Joshua j. wagner
I was very pleased with Mr. Hanrahan's work on a patent. As an attorney, I always find it interesting to hire other attorneys. However, I am VERY glad I did. You will be very pleased with your decision if you hire Mr. Hanrahan to work on your intellectual property. Thanks again Benjamin for a job well done.
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09 Jul, 2015 by Ollie
I approached Benjamin to file a provisional patent, he advised first conducting a search. Even tho I had searched my self, he and his team found an array of very similar patents that showed me the viability of my project was much lower than I first thought. Even though slightly disheartening, it's essential to have this knowledge prior to making any larger time or monetary investments. Would highly recommend him, obviously with sensitive data like patents you need somebody you feel you can trust, and this team will not let you down in regards to that.
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11 Sep, 2024 by Rony
I was very satisfied all I can say keep the good work and keep the trust people have on you guys
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05 Mar, 2024 by John
Louis was very respectful, listened to my concerns and worked with me to resolve my issues with the insurance company that was giving us a very hard time with roof damage coverage due to the hurricane. I am very pleased with all the efforts, time spent, and professionalism that Louis portrayed and I'd recommend him to my friends and family any day.
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23 Sep, 2012 by Alberto
I went to Mrs. Sanchez-Osorio for a consultation when I was considering opening a business in the Miami area a few years ago. All of her ideas and recommendations were right on the money and my business was up and running quicker than I ever imagined. I ended up using her services for all of my business and personal needs and have since recommended her to many of my own clients and business associates. She is also very personable! I highly recommend this attorney.
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29 Jul, 2010 by Jacqueline
Ms. Sanchez-Osorio's professionalism was unparalleled. Her attention to detail is excellent and she always kept me informed, returned all of my phone calls and e-mails, gave me excellent service and took into consideration my needs and feelings. She is a sensitive and knowledgeable lawyer. I highly recommend her to anyone.
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21 May, 2015 by Ralph
My experience with Leo's firm could not have been better. He was able to collect from my insurance company after they had denied my claim. I would recommend Leo Manzanilla to anyone who has a property claim.
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20 May, 2015 by Marlisa
When dealing with legal issues and situations, you need a professional you can trust. Not only he goes out of his way to keep you informed, but his staff works diligently to help you in a timely manner.
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10 Feb, 2014 by Chirag
I'm aware I haven't actually leveraged Helena's services outside of a conversation (after contacting the ARAG center). BUT if an initial presentation or judge of character holds any bearing, I would be shocked if Helena delivered anything short of her proven experience and expertise on the subject matter. She was easy to talk to and provided enough time for a thorough, dialogue driven, discussion around immigration issues.
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29 Jul, 2011 by Flavio almeida
Helena is extremely knowledgeable which can save a lot of time/money with "lawyer's research time". She is caring and she listens carefully better than any attorney I have talked to. Talking to Helena feels different than talking to a lawyer. She is a TRUSTED ADVISOR. You will feel great about retaining her services !
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07 Jan, 2015 by Georges xanthopoulos
He always responded in a quick completely trustworthy manner, was very knowledgeable, and kept me informed at all times. In 1996, i was 19 years of age, less; today, i am 69 years old.
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20 Mar, 2012 by Anonymous
Attorney Cease has been my family attorney for many years he and his staff always take time to listen and make a difference in helping my late parents as well as myself through tough emotional times and took care always of making sure this things run smooth.
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13 Mar, 2024 by Pdd1218
I am a C.P.A. and forensic accountant who worked with Attorney Cooke on a 250 million dollar commercial litigation matter in Miami. Stewart was extremely professional during the four years that I worked with him.
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10 Feb, 2015 by Sherry
I have worked with Stewart on several complex cases. His skill as a strategist and his leadership role brought success in those cases and earned him the respect of his peers. He is definitely a lawyer I would recommend.
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15 Aug, 2018 by Santiago
I was lucky that someone told me about Mr. Cueto's services, I asked him about a dispute I was facing in one of my partnerships. Mr. Cueto understood my situation immediately and explained me in detail what would be the most appropriate way to proceed, always with professionalism and a lot of ethics, in four months we managed to resolve my situation beneficially for both parties. Mr. Cueto always answered my calls and emails as soon as possible, something very strange in the lawyers from Miami, I recommend him 100%, each USD paid was worth it.
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29 Jun, 2018 by Norma
Mr. Cueto’s professional performance, intellect and effectiveness by far exceeded our expectations. We hired him for various legal cases requiring substantive subject matter knowledge and expertise. He maintained direct channels of communication with us, which was essential to successful outcomes in the respective cases.
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18 Mar, 2014 by Anonymous
Lou is an excellent personal injury attorney. He has represented some of my family and friends. I find him to be exceptional as a personal injury attorney. He is very through, dedicated and extremely knowledge in the Courtroom. He is also a great litigator. I would highly recommend him.
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21 May, 2021 by Walter
She was in her hospital bed with tubes coming out from everywhere, but every afternoon that week I had to leave my wife for a couple of hours. I had appointments to interview attorneys about the death of our daughter. Everyone knew about the accident-it was in all the papers and on tv- so I had no trouble getting time with attorneys including the then president of the County Bar association, white shoe firms, and Stuart. In the end we chose Stuart Grossman not only because of his sincerity and empathy, but the way he answered our questions. We were not interested in a fast settlement. We wanted justice for our family wherever that journey would take us, and Stuart always took guidance from us on such issues. One can never be sure when making such momentous decisions, but unless the client knows something about wrongful death cases, sometimes you just have to go with your gut. Everyone was right about Stuart and he quickly became a friend of the family. We talked on many occasions about how the case was developing and when it came time for the five-day trial, he and his associate Andy Yaffa came to the house. They wanted to see our daughter's room and they stayed in there with the door closed for quite a while. Then they came out and said they were going to be at a hotel for a couple of days to "go to war" as they put it, and get ready for court. We were nervous. Stuart was reassuring. The questioning of the defense witnesses and our own expert witnesses were top notch. We were very proud of our attorney. And when the jury came back with a verdict of 37 million dollars, we did not know what to think. We were stunned. It was like a euphoric experience, but confusing at the same time. Then Stuart told us that we needed to get ready for an appeal, so right there and then we walked from the court house and were introduced to our appellate attorney. It would be a long road. Two appellate court hearings were followed by another at the Florida Supreme Court. Stuart never flinched. He was with us all the way, and although none of us knew that it would be for another seven years, there was no question-not one ever- that we made the right choice with Stuart Grossman.
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