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07 Oct, 2024 by Terri hart
30 Sep, 2024 by Don licata
23 Mar, 2024 by Melisse pinto
29 May, 2024 by Mike guarino
Bridget Dyer Law. Bridget handled the Probate of an estate for me which posed to be VERY difficult at times to say the least. She handled it well, knew the probate law, was very professional, communicated the entire process with what almost seemed like daily updates and went above and beyond to make a very difficult time and event as easy as a process as she could and also assisted in any way she could. I recommend anyone needing a quality probate lawyer to use Bridget(Bridget Dyer Law)
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18 Aug, 2023 by Steve
There is not enough to say about Bridget. I came to Bridget after finding her through a recommendation of another person. I was served paperwork from my Ex on Wednesday night, that evening I left Bridget a message to get back to me. To my surprise I was on the phone within a half hour with Bridget going over my paperwork. Form that point on as a lawyer she was in contact with me if not every day it was every other day. She kept me included in every step she took and fought for everything I wanted as far as custody and child support. As a man in family court we have the tendency to lose everything. Bridget made sure that I didn’t fight a losing battle, but I came out on top of it all and kept the proceedings fair. I’m beyond thankful and will continue to use Bridget as my counsel on any legal matters that she can offer.
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16 Feb, 2023 by Lilianne ogeka
24 Apr, 2017 by Anonymous
A realtor recommended him. We had a offer that was accepted. But extremely hard to get in touch . He mostly texted me which was a a red flag. I wanted updates and hardly no communication. Was very upseting to me. He seemed to me he only wanted the money but didn't want to be bothered at closing he was very sure of himself and there were lots of issues very very sloppy work . Don't use him run
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15 Apr, 2017 by Anonymous
Had offer on a house and accepted met attorney seemed good first meeting. Went downhill soon after .had to call numerous time and texted emailed all aboved never could get in touch one world horrible. Don't use him arragont and closed had numerous open permit a headache
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24 Feb, 2013 by Karen
My divorce was finalized in 2001 doc. #99-13981. My ex-husband and I paid for the QDRO prepared by WIlliam M. Troyan, Inc. as stipulated in my settlement completed in 1999. The QDRO papers were never filed with the courts. The company that prepared the QDRO has no records since it was 12 years ago. Anna has not returned my 2 phone calls nor responded to 3 emails I have sent her. Since the money was paid for the QDRO to be completed, according to the Law, it should have been with my court documents filed in the NYS court. I find this to be very unprofessional.
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