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Martin A Spigner, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in Cranbury, NJ with 15 reviews
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19 Feb, 2024 by George
I would highly recommend utilizing the services that the Law Offices of Martin Springer provides. During a hard time within the family, Martin was able to handle all of the financial and legal documentation that needed to be filed. This allowed my family and I to deal with the emotional toll that a loss takes on an entire family. Martin was able to provide clear and concise directions on how the process would work and timelines in which things needed to be handled. There were many components that Martin educated us on that we didn't know existed or had to be done. I strongly recommend working with Martin Springer as you will get the best quality assistance.
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09 Apr, 2019 by Harry
Martin has handled my wills, estates, taxes and real estate dealings for over 20 years. Most recently he totally handled the sale of my primary residence in Princeton, NJ. His expertise and manner kept me calm during what could have been an overwhelmingly stressful process. His ability to know the answers and to know how to clearly handle my concerns made for a smooth closing. Over the years, I have recommended his services to friends and family and I will continue to refer him with heart-felt appreciation for his work.
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27 Sep, 2018 by Ken
This is our second time in 20 years using Martin's services to draft estate documents. In both circumstances, he has proven to be highly knowledgeable and extremely efficient. He took all the time necessary to clearly explain options and guide us toward the choices most appropriate in our particular circumstances. We always felt welcome and never rushed. I wholeheartedly endorse Martin and would not hesitate to recommend his services to anyone who is interested.
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Marty Davidoff, experienced Business, Consumer Protection attorney in Cranbury, NJ with 33 reviews
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29 May, 2024 by J c
I needed help with a inquiry dealing with the division of revenue and enterprise services. Not only did Linda never even bother to pay mind to my issue, but her office gave up completely after 2 weeks. They didn't care that even they couldn't get through after 2 weeks. It's been over a month and still no movement on my issue costing me and my wife $4500 in tax deductions. She got elected because she's a Democrat, not because she cares or does anything helpful.
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22 Apr, 2024 by Joseph miczak
Fantastic state senator, working for the people.
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Ryan Michael Deverin, experienced Real Estate attorney in Cranbury, NJ with 23 reviews
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06 Oct, 2024 by Anonymous
Ryan went above and beyond to go through not one but two closings! He also wiped out violations through. Court hearing which we barely had to pay anything for! Will be saying him for all future Real Estate deals. Very fair pricing and on time responses.
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04 Oct, 2024 by Bill
We hired Ryan to represent us when buying our first home. He made the process smooth and easy at each stage, including advising on an issue that came up during final walkthrough. There is nothing with our purchase that we wish was done differently. When I followed up a year later with a question, he was quick to respond with a comprehensive answer that recalled the details of our property and purchase.
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16 Sep, 2024 by Rajiv
Have used Ryan's services couple of years back and again very recently! he is exceptional in terms of his knowledge and the right guidance! I am genuinely thankful to having found Ryan through one of my realtor friends.
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David E Orron, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in Cranbury, NJ with 7 reviews
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16 Nov, 2018 by Margaret
Mr. Orron handled two matters for me. One was a challenging estate settlement, which he masterfully negotiated in my favor. The transaction that followed a year later was a real estate sale. The real estate sale was painless on my part and David Orron stayed on top of it, filling me in as needed... Worry-free professional service. I completely trust him and also had him draw up my health/will etc. papers. I highly recommend his professional services.
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16 Nov, 2018 by Laura
I hired Mr Orron to handle an estate and I found him to be extremely professional and very helpful. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing his services. I also found his staff to be very competent and knowledgeable.
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15 Nov, 2018 by Barry
David Orron has been my lawyer for several years . He has been reliable, hard working , communicative , honest , and his staff is the same . He has handed all of the work I have given him with efficiency and even when faced with an unforeseen situation , he has handled that for me and charged me very reasonably especially considering the last minute snag that was not related to him . Highly recommend !
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Staci J Greenwald, experienced  attorney in Cranbury, NJ with 7 reviews
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29 Aug, 2020 by Katayoun
I have a 19-year-old non-verbal autistic son who I moved to NJ from California. To tell you that his case was one of the most difficult out there is an understatement -- simply ask his California representation. One of the reasons why NJ became the viable choice for our family was Staci--her expertise is unparalleled, her tenacity matched our families then went beyond. I've never experienced an attorney so invested. To top all of this, her positive never-give-up attitude kept us going. I'm here to tell you that we were in a dog-fight for over 10 years, 3 of them seemed so bleak that we were facing the worst version of options out there for parents and for our son. But every time we hit a dead-end, Staci would find some miraculous way around it -- I'm seriously describing super-hero versions of ways around the impossible. Most recently we had what would be deemed as a miracle result of our boy. He had started out looking at life in the worst version lock-down psychiatric facility with no options, and he is now in full-support, completely held and respected residential home, beyond all the nay-sayers, and no's that we had faced for years -- I can easily say that this was done because of Staci. I would tell you she's magic, but I'd be robbing her of the bow she deserves for all the sleepless hours of coming up with another way to solve the impossible, and then doing it!. She's brilliant. Anyone who has the luck of even a consult with her should count their blessings and hold onto every ounce of her years of honed advice and natural intuition.
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14 Mar, 2020 by Katherine
Meeting and working with Staci was an absolutely phenomenal experience. I consulted with her twice before hiring her because she was so incredibly honest with a devotion to ensure her guidance was understood and that we made an informed decision about how to proceed. Staci was very clear about what our complaint against the school district might cost our family emotionally as well as financially but we trusted her implicitly, and for good reason. Once hired, Staci brought us very quickly to the exact resolution we wanted with our district. Her nimble understanding of the details of our very complex situation saved us what I'm positive would have cost us thousands more in dollars, and an unquantifiable amount more emotionally had we used a different lawyer. Staci is living proof that there are people who want justice for the special needs population, who've made it a career, not for ego, or self-interest, but for the true good of each student. My highest regards to Staci and team, I cannot recommend her highly enough!
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04 Jan, 2019 by Andrew
I contacted Staci to help me with school issues I was having with my autistic son, who was terminated from a school for autism. I contacted her feeling defeated and felt empowered by the end of our conversation. She was kind, caring, empathetic, and real. She did more then we ever had hoped for and we are grateful.
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Adam G Rosenberg, experienced Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense attorney in Cranbury, NJ with 5 reviews
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22 Jun, 2017 by Liz
I have had the pleasure of working with Adam on a variety of issues from Divorce, Family law and Real Estate over a number of years. Adam has been effective, engaged, responsive, ethical and fair in all our dealings. Tough to find a better attorney, I refer my friends and family all the time and will continue to do so. Keep up the good work Adam!
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08 May, 2016 by Glen
I have had several problems over the last 7 years that required legal representation. Adam has proven over time to be a phenomenal lawyer. He has gone the extra mile to deliver favorable results for me time after time. I am fortunate to have him in my corner. He looks after my legal affairs as if we were family. I have been comfortable speaking to him since day one. I am fortunate to be represented by such a wise lawyer who is now also a good friend.
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05 Nov, 2015 by Nekira
Adam is one of the most amazing lawyers I have encountered. During my case he got me out of a situation happily that I thought I would never see the end of. I highly recommend his services
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Jayne M Wesler, experienced  attorney in Cranbury, NJ with 5 reviews
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12 Apr, 2017 by Bill
My wife and I knew our son needed additional help from our blue ribbon school. Our son has Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD). The district assured us over the years that they “were doing all they could” and thought he was “making good progress.” By sixth grade, we could see he was still grades behind where he needed to be. We were despondent and decided to act. Fortunately, a friend referred us to Jayne. Jayne reviewed our son’s case and walked us through all possible outcomes. We decided to move forward. Utilizing top notch experts, Jayne and her team built a great case that our son needed to be placed in a specialized school out of the district. Jayne was able to negotiate the placement of our son in the school we wanted with all costs covered by the district! I should note, that Jayne was extremely respectful when negotiating with the district but also very effective. It was also obvious that the district was aware of Jayne’s reputation and also treated her with great respect throughout the process. I am sure her reputation was a key component of our success. Our son is in his first year at his new school and is already making great progress. I cannot recommend Jayne highly enough!
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08 Apr, 2017 by Mike
After months of frustration dealing with our school district in respect of our special needs child, we found our way to Jayne. Jayne expertise and experience were immediately apparent. Not only did she help us achieve a favorable result with our school district, but, most importantly, she put us on the path toward finding our child the help and support that was needed. She understood the fragility of our situation and was empathetic. At the same time, she was efficient, no-nonsense and results oriented. Highly recommended.
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04 Apr, 2017 by Stephanie
Jayne has been helping me with my son's IEP for the last 7 years. He would not have gotten an appropriate education if it weren't for her and her firm. My son is twice exceptional, and thus, the school did not want to give him an IEP. Then they didn't want to follow it. June not only got him an IEP, but was instrumental in getting him an out of district placement, where he has thrived. I can't say enough thank you's to her for this.
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Donald Katz, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in Cranbury, NJ with 2 reviews
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16 Jun, 2015 by Marty
My interaction with Don on my recent purchase of my home was excellent from the first phone call to the flawless closing. Don educated me along the way and kept me well advised. His fee was precisely as quoted, no extras, no surprises. He saved me several hundred dollars by getting the Title Company to accept an older survey. He was easily available by e-mail or telephone to talk through concerns. He gave good advice, yet listened to my concerns and needs. I could not have been more pleased with his service. He clearly exceeded all of my expectations. Thanks Don!
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25 Oct, 2010 by Mary
I initially met Don through the Chamber of Commerce. He provided top quality legal support to the Chamber, and impressed me with his expertise and commitment to quality. I was pleased to engage him on a commercial lease matter, and I highly recommend his work. If you need someone who is thorough and easy to deal with, Don is the right choice for you.
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Annie Muldowney, experienced Litigation, Personal Injury attorney in Cranbury, NJ with 2 reviews
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Alex Hilsen, experienced Estate Planning attorney in Cranbury, NJ with 13 reviews
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29 May, 2024 by J c
I needed help with a inquiry dealing with the division of revenue and enterprise services. Not only did Linda never even bother to pay mind to my issue, but her office gave up completely after 2 weeks. They didn't care that even they couldn't get through after 2 weeks. It's been over a month and still no movement on my issue costing me and my wife $4500 in tax deductions. She got elected because she's a Democrat, not because she cares or does anything helpful.
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22 Apr, 2024 by Joseph miczak
Fantastic state senator, working for the people.
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Lenore Boyarin Laracuente, experienced Child Custody attorney in Cranbury, NJ with 14 reviews
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29 May, 2024 by J c
I needed help with a inquiry dealing with the division of revenue and enterprise services. Not only did Linda never even bother to pay mind to my issue, but her office gave up completely after 2 weeks. They didn't care that even they couldn't get through after 2 weeks. It's been over a month and still no movement on my issue costing me and my wife $4500 in tax deductions. She got elected because she's a Democrat, not because she cares or does anything helpful.
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22 Apr, 2024 by Joseph miczak
Fantastic state senator, working for the people.
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Inderjit Kaur Sidhu, experienced  attorney in Cranbury, NJ with 3 reviews
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16 Aug, 2021 by Ellen
I've been working with Indy and her law firm for almost a year on various matters relating to business and immigration related law. Indy is strategic, creative, comprehensive and well situated to achieve excellent and quality results for her clients. Her passion for helping her clients is evident in all of her projects. Her knowledge, experience, communication skill, and attention to what is important translate to results.
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16 Nov, 2020 by Mm
Indy and Hardave - This is matter of great shame and disrespect that despite multiple reminders ( 30 emails and 18 phone calls) your office has failed to help . This is very unfortunate that your office was not able to resolve my issue where the seller of 17 Beacon Hill Dr did not pay the sewer expenses and now as a new buyer I own the responsibility to pay it. Your office professionalism is questionable here since you should have holded some amount in your account as an escrow .You should have looked into these issues before closing. If a customer is giving you money for services then it's your duty to resolve the issue. At the end its not about money but helping your client till the end which you have completely failed miserably .This showcases you are only worried about extracting money from customers only and carefree attitude.
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14 Jan, 2016 by Anonymous
Very happy with her services. Prompt, and reasonable fees. No additional extras
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Marcia N Leach, experienced Child Support, Estate Planning attorney in Cranbury, NJ with 2 reviews
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09 Mar, 2019 by Tylee & sabrina
I was refered to Ms. Gabrielle Strich when seeking assistance for my employment matter. Marcia Leach took my call and asked me who I wanted to see her or Ms. Strich, she went over cost per hour and stated she was able to handle the employment matter at a smaller per hour rate than Ms. Strich. We insisted on seeing the actual lawyer we were refered to. She set up the appointment with herself and kept hushing me as I tried to talk. She had us go all over the place talking about different things during the consult time. We were not happy or satisfied. She kept talking about my friend spending down his ira so that he may become eligible for Medicaid before needing nursing home care.
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28 Dec, 2016 by Kenneth
I am very please and feel very confident with the services provided by Marcia Leach I am resting easy and know my best interests are her priority
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E. Martin Davidoff, experienced Business, Consumer Protection attorney in Cranbury, NJ with  reviews
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John Kennedy, experienced Personal Injury attorney in Cranbury, NJ with 0 reviews
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Anthony John Kiefner, experienced Litigation, Real Estate attorney in Cranbury, NJ with 0 reviews
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William Moran Jr, experienced Business attorney in Cranbury, NJ with 0 reviews
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Joshua Shane Horenstein, experienced Business attorney in Cranbury, NJ with 0 reviews
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Michael Brian Lestino, experienced Business, Intellectual Property attorney in Cranbury, NJ with 0 reviews
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Margareta Kristina Sorenson, experienced Intellectual Property attorney in Cranbury, NJ with 0 reviews
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Tara Jones Hughes, experienced  attorney in Cranbury, NJ with  reviews
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Pasquale Ciccodicola, experienced  attorney in Cranbury, NJ with  reviews
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Jean Koncelik Fleischner, experienced  attorney in Cranbury, NJ with  reviews
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