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Deirdre Elizabeth Carito, experienced Business, Personal Injury attorney in Farmingdale, NY with 13 reviews
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06 Feb, 2024 by John short
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Matthew John Mehnert, experienced Appeals, Litigation attorney in Farmingdale, NY with 3 reviews
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05 Aug, 2020 by Brianna cambareri
The paralegal I dealt with on the phone was nasty & very rude. Not compassionate or understanding & had an attitude. Would not recommend to anyone ever. Never even got a call back. Absolutely terrible I can’t express enough how awful my experience was.
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Reesa Faith Miles, experienced Business attorney in Farmingdale, NY with 3 reviews
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05 Aug, 2020 by Brianna cambareri
The paralegal I dealt with on the phone was nasty & very rude. Not compassionate or understanding & had an attitude. Would not recommend to anyone ever. Never even got a call back. Absolutely terrible I can’t express enough how awful my experience was.
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Kathryn Janel Maier, experienced Business attorney in Farmingdale, NY with 3 reviews
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05 Aug, 2020 by Brianna cambareri
The paralegal I dealt with on the phone was nasty & very rude. Not compassionate or understanding & had an attitude. Would not recommend to anyone ever. Never even got a call back. Absolutely terrible I can’t express enough how awful my experience was.
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John J. Bradley, experienced Civil Rights, Personal Injury attorney in Farmingdale, NY with 3 reviews
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05 Aug, 2020 by Brianna cambareri
The paralegal I dealt with on the phone was nasty & very rude. Not compassionate or understanding & had an attitude. Would not recommend to anyone ever. Never even got a call back. Absolutely terrible I can’t express enough how awful my experience was.
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Gregory Augustine Gillen, experienced Business, Lawsuit / Dispute attorney in Farmingdale, NY with 3 reviews
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05 Aug, 2020 by Brianna cambareri
The paralegal I dealt with on the phone was nasty & very rude. Not compassionate or understanding & had an attitude. Would not recommend to anyone ever. Never even got a call back. Absolutely terrible I can’t express enough how awful my experience was.
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Barbara Jean Emigholz, experienced Business attorney in Farmingdale, NY with 3 reviews
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05 Aug, 2020 by Brianna cambareri
The paralegal I dealt with on the phone was nasty & very rude. Not compassionate or understanding & had an attitude. Would not recommend to anyone ever. Never even got a call back. Absolutely terrible I can’t express enough how awful my experience was.
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Kathy A. Ahearn, experienced Business, Real Estate attorney in Farmingdale, NY with 3 reviews
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05 Aug, 2020 by Brianna cambareri
The paralegal I dealt with on the phone was nasty & very rude. Not compassionate or understanding & had an attitude. Would not recommend to anyone ever. Never even got a call back. Absolutely terrible I can’t express enough how awful my experience was.
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Daniela Giordano, experienced  attorney in Farmingdale, NY with 3 reviews
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05 Aug, 2020 by Brianna cambareri
The paralegal I dealt with on the phone was nasty & very rude. Not compassionate or understanding & had an attitude. Would not recommend to anyone ever. Never even got a call back. Absolutely terrible I can’t express enough how awful my experience was.
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Eric Levine-Rahamim, experienced  attorney in Farmingdale, NY with 3 reviews
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05 Aug, 2020 by Brianna cambareri
The paralegal I dealt with on the phone was nasty & very rude. Not compassionate or understanding & had an attitude. Would not recommend to anyone ever. Never even got a call back. Absolutely terrible I can’t express enough how awful my experience was.
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Bonnie A. Lener, experienced  attorney in Farmingdale, NY with 3 reviews
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05 Aug, 2020 by Brianna cambareri
The paralegal I dealt with on the phone was nasty & very rude. Not compassionate or understanding & had an attitude. Would not recommend to anyone ever. Never even got a call back. Absolutely terrible I can’t express enough how awful my experience was.
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Matthew Tyler Harrison, experienced  attorney in Farmingdale, NY with 3 reviews
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05 Aug, 2020 by Brianna cambareri
The paralegal I dealt with on the phone was nasty & very rude. Not compassionate or understanding & had an attitude. Would not recommend to anyone ever. Never even got a call back. Absolutely terrible I can’t express enough how awful my experience was.
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Matthew Rudolph Fleming, experienced  attorney in Farmingdale, NY with 3 reviews
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05 Aug, 2020 by Brianna cambareri
The paralegal I dealt with on the phone was nasty & very rude. Not compassionate or understanding & had an attitude. Would not recommend to anyone ever. Never even got a call back. Absolutely terrible I can’t express enough how awful my experience was.
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Patricia Ann Unz, experienced  attorney in Farmingdale, NY with 3 reviews
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05 Aug, 2020 by Brianna cambareri
The paralegal I dealt with on the phone was nasty & very rude. Not compassionate or understanding & had an attitude. Would not recommend to anyone ever. Never even got a call back. Absolutely terrible I can’t express enough how awful my experience was.
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Daniel Frederick Parise, experienced  attorney in Farmingdale, NY with 3 reviews
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05 Aug, 2020 by Brianna cambareri
The paralegal I dealt with on the phone was nasty & very rude. Not compassionate or understanding & had an attitude. Would not recommend to anyone ever. Never even got a call back. Absolutely terrible I can’t express enough how awful my experience was.
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Lawanda Jewel Williams, experienced  attorney in Farmingdale, NY with 3 reviews
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05 Aug, 2020 by Brianna cambareri
The paralegal I dealt with on the phone was nasty & very rude. Not compassionate or understanding & had an attitude. Would not recommend to anyone ever. Never even got a call back. Absolutely terrible I can’t express enough how awful my experience was.
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John Richard Petrowski, experienced  attorney in Farmingdale, NY with 3 reviews
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05 Aug, 2020 by Brianna cambareri
The paralegal I dealt with on the phone was nasty & very rude. Not compassionate or understanding & had an attitude. Would not recommend to anyone ever. Never even got a call back. Absolutely terrible I can’t express enough how awful my experience was.
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Olivia Ashley Lattanza, experienced  attorney in Farmingdale, NY with 3 reviews
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05 Aug, 2020 by Brianna cambareri
The paralegal I dealt with on the phone was nasty & very rude. Not compassionate or understanding & had an attitude. Would not recommend to anyone ever. Never even got a call back. Absolutely terrible I can’t express enough how awful my experience was.
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Rachel Nichol Roth, experienced  attorney in Farmingdale, NY with 3 reviews
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05 Aug, 2020 by Brianna cambareri
The paralegal I dealt with on the phone was nasty & very rude. Not compassionate or understanding & had an attitude. Would not recommend to anyone ever. Never even got a call back. Absolutely terrible I can’t express enough how awful my experience was.
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Maria Grace Casamassa, experienced  attorney in Farmingdale, NY with 3 reviews
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05 Aug, 2020 by Brianna cambareri
The paralegal I dealt with on the phone was nasty & very rude. Not compassionate or understanding & had an attitude. Would not recommend to anyone ever. Never even got a call back. Absolutely terrible I can’t express enough how awful my experience was.
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Christina Marie Brennan, experienced  attorney in Farmingdale, NY with 3 reviews
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05 Aug, 2020 by Brianna cambareri
The paralegal I dealt with on the phone was nasty & very rude. Not compassionate or understanding & had an attitude. Would not recommend to anyone ever. Never even got a call back. Absolutely terrible I can’t express enough how awful my experience was.
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Mildred J. Michalczyk, experienced Estate Planning, Family Law attorney in Farmingdale, NY with 2 reviews
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14 Apr, 2009 by Anonymous
Won my appeal and other matters for me. Represented me in contempt case and prevailed. I was a member of the group that "misleading lawyer" belongs to, and the group steered me down the wrong path for its own financial and political gain. This lawyer was thorough, hardworking, and excellent in a very complicated matter.
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13 Mar, 2008 by Anonymous
Billed me for services she did not provide.
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Harrison Joseph Edwards, experienced Criminal Defense attorney in Farmingdale, NY with 2 reviews
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21 Feb, 2024 by Anonymous
I would not recommend this lawyer. He does not show up for court dates. He does not answer calls for weeks until your day in court while keeping you on edge wondering if he is going to show up to defend you. He promises to keep in touch and does not. He continually adjourned your case and lets it drag on.
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12 Jun, 2013 by Laverne
This attorney clearly knew this area of law and showed his expertise . He was able to accurately explain what issues were pending. He kept me well informed and it made this experience alot easier.
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Frederick J. Kramer, experienced Elder Law, Estate Planning attorney in Farmingdale, NY with 4 reviews
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05 Jan, 2025 by Anonymous
Robbing the elderly. Do not go here !!! Deceived people and lier they deceive people ,, lie and unhelpful !! Care only about themselves what their gains are , not for the people !!!
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08 Oct, 2021 by Anonymous
Extremely unhelpful - would not return calls emails answer questions regarding my family’s will. Secretary hung up because she couldn’t answer my questions- only dealt with other office staff never lawyer himself. Took months longer than should !!!! Absolutely horrible and made a bad situation even worse! They also were incompetent when it came to certain legal documents and couldn’t explain logical reasoning ... Please do not use this attorney!!!!!
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28 Jan, 2019 by Anonymous
My family went to Kramer to create a Will. After their death, probate was required and not ONCE did I ever speak to Mr. Kramer. I always dealt with paralegals who took forever to respond to my questions and sometimes did not respond at all. Many times when I did get to talk to them, they spoke down to me. Very unorganized (they were unable to find paperwork on file) and gave wrong information to me at times! Very unhappy with this firm and I would never refer anyone there or do business with them again!
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Anthony J. Fasano, experienced Education Law, Employment / Labor attorney in Farmingdale, NY with 0 reviews
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Adam Jay Gottlieb, experienced  attorney in Farmingdale, NY with 0 reviews
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Gregory J. Guercio, experienced Government, Personal Injury attorney in Farmingdale, NY with 0 reviews
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Jeffrey Mongelli, experienced  attorney in Farmingdale, NY with 0 reviews
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Randa Polly Glasser, experienced Government attorney in Farmingdale, NY with 0 reviews
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Anthony Charles Dipaolo, experienced Criminal Defense, Personal Injury attorney in Farmingdale, NY with 0 reviews
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