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02 Aug, 2017 by Anonymous
"I have retained the services of Andrew Morabito regarding patenting my products and drafting a nondisclosure agreement, each experience has been extremely positive. Mr. Morabito is incredibly knowledgeable on the law, was excellent at communicating, and always adhered to deadlines. He immediately responded to every communication or request. Look forward to working with Andrew more in the future."
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07 May, 2017 by Anonymous
Mr. Morabito has been very helpful, he returns all phone calls and answers all emails i have ever sent. When asked a question he explains in full details. THANK YOU.
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28 Mar, 2017 by Susan
Andrew helped me file a TM for me. I was going to file it myself but wanted to get a second opinion. Andrew went above and beyond what I expected out of my attorney. He is incredibly knowledgeable of the Trademarking process and I look forward to working with him in the future.
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19 Apr, 2016 by Walt
My wife and I consulted with ESQ Pamela Halpin after she was involved in a personal injury motor vehicle accident while at work. After lengthy research and other consultations we decided to retain Pamela because she presented as a professional with expertise in the personal injury arena. As a 33 year veteran of Law Enforcement I crossed and personally dealt with numerous Attorneys. Attorney Pamela Halpin is second to none. We found her to be very Honest, forthright, and devoted to her Clients. We were extremely pleased with the disposition of our litigation and strongly urge anyone looking for a personal injury Attorney to retain ESQ. Pamela Halpin. She was very devoted to our case and more concerned about our welfare then her payday. Thank you Ms. Halpin for a job well done! Walt
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15 May, 2015 by Sharon
Ms Halpin was the ONLY lawyer I called who would even talk to me about my personal injury case, She never tried to fit my round peg into a square hole. She has experience in the personal injury field from both the insurance side as well as the individual client's side. She also has years in the field so is familiar with other lawyers and judges in the area. She was persistent and gave me good advise, always contacting me personally rather than through a paralegal or secretary. I always felt she was doing her best for me.
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08 Aug, 2013 by Debbie
From the first time we met Ryan we felt that he was exactly who we needed on our side. We have never regretted that decision! He is very knowledgeable of the criminal defense system and is accessible at various times of the day which we really appreciate. I (we) would definitely recommend him to anyone in need of an excellent defense attorney.
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22 Aug, 2009 by Chad
Mr. Feeney has worked for me on several occasions starting when he was first licensed in the state of NY. Each case I brought to him was handled in a fast and efficient manner, with agreeable outcomes. He explained the reality of each case, most of which were resolved with a single letter from his office. When his presence was needed in court, he showed up looking sharp and professional, on time and in charge. His southern charm and way with words can captivate an audience for as long as he desires, and he has a very convincing way of making others see things from a different perspective.
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25 Apr, 2014 by Zachary henderson
Kevin took my class a misdemeanor and classes e, d, and violent class c felonies and got me a misdemeanor plea bargain with no jail time. His experience as an AUSA and as a great criminal defense lawyer got me more than I could have hoped for. Due to my financial struggles he even helped me out with a great payment plan. I honestly believe that the plea bargain he got me could not have been matched even if I had been able to ressurect Johnny Cochrane. Out of all of my choices in legal representation, Kevin has exceeded that of all of the lawyers before him. I greatly recommend him to any of those seeking legal council and garuntee satisfaction in the outcome of your legal troubles under his guidence and council.
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01 Dec, 2022 by Jed
David got the job done better than I could have imagined. I’m so relieved to have had David’s experience in the court system on my side. I just got a huge weight lifted off my shoulders, because of his incredible knowledge of law (the judge agreed). He’s a super friendly person too, and he gets the big picture better than most. Thank you again, David. I definitely will continue to use your services when needed.
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08 Mar, 2024 by Justin.jonhson225
I was arrested for DWI and Assault in Fairport, NY. I was a passenger in a car driven by my girlfriend. We had stopped in the road to make a turn and a car rear ended us. The impact was so great that the car was totaled. I had to climb out of the driver side window and that is when the driver who hit us told the Police that I was the driver. The driver of the other car came over to me and started a fight and I had to defend myself and my girlfriend. I immediately contacted Mr. Morabito to represent me for the criminal charges of DWI, assault and traffic tickets. If I was convicted of DWI, I would have lost my job. If I was convicted of assault, I could have been looking at jail time. Mr. Morabito did such an amazing job that all my charges were dismissed at trial.
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23 Dec, 2022 by Len
David Morabito defended my son in a very high profile federal criminal case. The proceedings lasted over three years. During this time David explained everything in terms that we could understand and more importantly David treated my son like his own. This may have been David’s job but it was my son’s life and I feel he went above and beyond to get us the outcome we were looking for.
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13 Aug, 2022 by Jed
Dave got all the "false" charges dropped; proved my innocence; and they paid me, instead of me paying them. He's a lifesaver-- literally. I can't begin to thank Dave enough for his professionalism, compassion, and expertise. If you have retained Dave to represent you, then consider it a blessing. He's that good.
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06 Sep, 2024 by Anastasia bechtold
I have never given anyone a poor review in my life. If I could give annechino law firm zero stars I would. Honestly, I don’t think he should be allowed to practice!
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03 Jun, 2024 by Alex civalier
I highly recommend The Annechino Law Firm for services of all kinds. John has handled all types of services for me, from real estate and professional matters for our companies to estate planning. He is smart, thorough and cares. His staff is very friendly and helpful and make you feel like family. The are good communicators and speedy with there work. Thank you very much for all your help over the years. John is top notch
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