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18 May, 2023 by Kristen layman
Kristen is absolutely amazing, understating, and responsive. I highly recommend. Kristen is professional and supportive. I am thankful for her hard work and dedication to her profession and so are my children. Thank you!
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01 Feb, 2022 by Daniel coschigano
18 Jan, 2022 by Rick dacosta
26 Oct, 2024 by Paul
The Maurer Law Firm was outstanding in handling my personal injury case. After my accident, I was overwhelmed and unsure of my legal rights. Ira not only helped me understand my options but also went above and beyond to ensure I received the best medical attention while he handled the legalities. His dedication to my case resulted in a settlement that far exceeded my expectations. Ira is a highly recommended lawyer for anyone in need of a personal injury lawyer.
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23 Oct, 2024 by Meg v
I'm a permanently disabled woman and I contacted Ira as I am currently dealing with a horrific living situation which has left me with lasting and possibly permanent lung damage due to mold in my rental home. I have gone to multiple doctors, including an allergist and a pulmonologist, who both confirmed that the mold was causing and exacerbating my consistently worsening symptoms, which has required multiple new medications and treatments just to mitigate until the mold is remediated by the slumlord. The mold was confirmed with a very extensive and expensive test from a local company that specializes in finding mold, even airborne mold. The conditions inside my home tested as "unacceptably high levels". I brought all of this information to Ira, and he told me this was a good case of clear cut negligence in which I had already done my due diligence to gather proof. He asked for more information regarding the situation which I provided, and we set up a video conference for the following week so he had ample time to review and understand everything. Unfortunately, at the meeting itself, his demeanor changed from caring and concerned, to victim blaming and gaslighting. He then insisted it would be "difficult to prove" in court that the mold was causing my health issues, despite the clear documentation as well as testimonial of my pulmonologist, who said the reason is "without a doubt" the airborne mold, which I am highly allergic to. He then proceeded to tell me my tone over text messages to my slumlord was "unladylike", and that I needed to act in a certain way when addressing an abusive, predatory landlord. Obviously, I disagree with the sentiment that evil individuals are owed any amount of respect as the default, especially after they have shown their intentions in harming disabled tenants. I will continue to pursue retaining a personal injury attorney who believes in their clients and doesn't shame them for advocating for themselves while being actively abused, and already suffering from severe C-PTSD, which Ira also knew about, because he asked me specifically if I suffer from it. It seems like Ira just has a god/saviour complex and for that reason I did not follow up with him after our video call to provide the statement from my pulmonologist, which he had already seemingly dismissed as irrelevant. Ira is not a genuinely caring person the way he led me to believe.
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12 Oct, 2024 by Julie h.
Although at this time I do not need to retain an attorney, Mr. Maurer took the time to answer all my questions. He is very knowledable and professional. Should I require an attorney in the future, I would definitely contact Mr. Maurer.
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26 Oct, 2024 by Paul
The Maurer Law Firm was outstanding in handling my personal injury case. After my accident, I was overwhelmed and unsure of my legal rights. Ira not only helped me understand my options but also went above and beyond to ensure I received the best medical attention while he handled the legalities. His dedication to my case resulted in a settlement that far exceeded my expectations. Ira is a highly recommended lawyer for anyone in need of a personal injury lawyer.
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23 Oct, 2024 by Meg v
I'm a permanently disabled woman and I contacted Ira as I am currently dealing with a horrific living situation which has left me with lasting and possibly permanent lung damage due to mold in my rental home. I have gone to multiple doctors, including an allergist and a pulmonologist, who both confirmed that the mold was causing and exacerbating my consistently worsening symptoms, which has required multiple new medications and treatments just to mitigate until the mold is remediated by the slumlord. The mold was confirmed with a very extensive and expensive test from a local company that specializes in finding mold, even airborne mold. The conditions inside my home tested as "unacceptably high levels". I brought all of this information to Ira, and he told me this was a good case of clear cut negligence in which I had already done my due diligence to gather proof. He asked for more information regarding the situation which I provided, and we set up a video conference for the following week so he had ample time to review and understand everything. Unfortunately, at the meeting itself, his demeanor changed from caring and concerned, to victim blaming and gaslighting. He then insisted it would be "difficult to prove" in court that the mold was causing my health issues, despite the clear documentation as well as testimonial of my pulmonologist, who said the reason is "without a doubt" the airborne mold, which I am highly allergic to. He then proceeded to tell me my tone over text messages to my slumlord was "unladylike", and that I needed to act in a certain way when addressing an abusive, predatory landlord. Obviously, I disagree with the sentiment that evil individuals are owed any amount of respect as the default, especially after they have shown their intentions in harming disabled tenants. I will continue to pursue retaining a personal injury attorney who believes in their clients and doesn't shame them for advocating for themselves while being actively abused, and already suffering from severe C-PTSD, which Ira also knew about, because he asked me specifically if I suffer from it. It seems like Ira just has a god/saviour complex and for that reason I did not follow up with him after our video call to provide the statement from my pulmonologist, which he had already seemingly dismissed as irrelevant. Ira is not a genuinely caring person the way he led me to believe.
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12 Oct, 2024 by Julie h.
Although at this time I do not need to retain an attorney, Mr. Maurer took the time to answer all my questions. He is very knowledable and professional. Should I require an attorney in the future, I would definitely contact Mr. Maurer.
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24 Oct, 2024 by Shelby hutchison
09 Oct, 2024 by Anthony otero
I want to thank Mr.Fakhoury and his assistant Elke for all the things they did during my legal problems, they were there every step of the way made me feel at ease i would recommend them for all your needs they will look out for you!!
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18 Sep, 2024 by John lopez
Mr Michael Fakhoury ESQ., P.C.
Was extremely amazing and professional in helping us with our Chapter 7 his office and staff were very helpful with all our questions and needs
Would absolutely recommend him for any legal assistance his office provides
Thank you
Lopez Family 🙏
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07 Feb, 2018 by Julie a.
I have to give Michael Farley 5 stars. I was nervous about the process and he answered all my questions no matter how many I had. The process went much better than I expected. He will get back to you personally which I like a lot. I had some issues with the town and he told me exactly what needed to be done and helped me through the entire process. I really feel he goes to bat for you. I was very impressed and I would highly recommend him.
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24 Oct, 2015 by Christine
I highly recommend Michael Farley to anyone doing a real estate transaction. He takes your calls personally and the calls are not pushed on to his paralegal. He even returns phone calls after 5:00. I really felt he took the time to explain everything thoroughly when we had our contract signing. Any issues that came up he dealt with promptly and really fought for us. We were very impressed by Michael's knowledge and he is a true expert in his field. I absolutely give 5 stars and suggest anyone who is buying or selling property hire Michael Farley as their attorney.
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19 Jul, 2023 by Indy dhaliwal
Dedicated helpful and full of knowledge
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03 Mar, 2022 by John-paul avital
I have nothing but good things to say about this firm! Amazing customer service and people that really care about your best interest!
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03 Mar, 2022 by R roberts
Highly recommend Alexander Sherwood Keenan, Esq. Real Estate law.
Alexander Sherwood Keenan, Esq. is heads and shoulders above his peers in terms of consistency and performance in the field of Real Estate Law. After over 5 years of interviewing, evaluating and hiring, firing and clawing back retainers from legal counsel, I am giving Mr. Keenan my highest recommendation. We retained Mr. Keenan several times over the years we traveled through the probate process to assist us in navigating complicated real estate issues. We also evaluated best strategies on how to handle the property during the probate proceedings. I can say without reservation that you will find Mr. Keenan to be a creative thinker who also listens and if the process becomes complicated, he will not abandon you. We met, discussed the issues, possible alternatives, decided on a course of action and he did what he promised to do every time.
I was impressed with his solid brainstorming that resulted in an impressive air-tight promissory note to protect the compensation rights of a major creditor. At the closing, the sale of the property was supposed to be a simple one funding source all-cash deal. We walked into a situation where multiple banks and funding sources were representing the buyers. This created a multi-tiered closing that Mr. Keenan handled with grace and decorum. What could have devolved into chaos, became collegial, in-part due to Mr. Keenan’s exceedingly calm, adaptive, accommodating persona. He became the wheel hub at the closing. At the end, all acknowledged at the end that everything went very smoothly. Mr. Keenan has a firm and knowing way of directing the conversation and situations, creating win-win scenarios for all sides. This is a very rare gift.
It is also important to note that the promissory note he drew up years before the actual property was sold, was impressive and held up, uncontested in the court proceedings.
I can say that after working with a number of attorneys, Mr. Keenan, is refreshingly clear on his skill set and will also let you know up front if he is not the right attorney to handle your case saving you time and money. Throughout this process, of the more than seven attorneys I hired to handle legal work for the Estate, I only re-upped with two attorneys. Mr. Keenan is one of them.
When it comes to real estate law, Mr. Keenan is truly worthy of your time and trust in handling you legal estate matters including property closings across the New York State regional area.
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03 Jan, 2020 by Anonymous
I came to the The Maurer Law Firm after a thoroughly unsatisfactory experience at a large, prestigious firm with a senior partner who mishandled my case. After meeting with Ira and other professionals at The Maurer Law Firm, I felt assured my case finally was in excellent hands, and my expectations were surpassed every step of the way.
Even though my case was a modest one in terms of its nature, scope, and potential financial settlement, throughout the entire engagement I felt treated as if my case was one of the utmost importance, which instilled trust and confidence and provided peace of mind.
Ira Maurer has a distinguished history of achievement. I attribute that not only to his knowledge, experience, competence, and effectiveness, but also to his impeccable integrity and ethics. These are the qualities that make him an exceptional champion for clients. The other professionals in the firm match his qualities, giving clients the best representation they could find anywhere.
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08 Apr, 2016 by Antoinette
Our family has known Ira M. Maurer for many years, and when it came to hire a lawyer to represent me with my dental malpractice suit I knew he was the one that I could count on to handle my case. Ira, not only that he's a well-trained lawyer in different types of injury cases, he's a real gentleman when it comes to dealing with people. He has always been upfront with me and has never given me false hope. He was able to get me a good settlement and I'm very grateful for that. I don't know what else to say about him, except that when you meet him for the first time you will know exactly whom you are dealing with, and I mean that in a good way. I will always recommend Ira.
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23 Mar, 2016 by Anonymous
The timeline of the resolution of the settlement was right on target. Ira and all the staff were professional and prompt in all communications. The results were beyond what I expected. It was a pleasure to work with someone who maintained such high standards in all aspects of the case, whether communication, negotiation, experience, and ethics. I have already highly recommended his practice to others without hesitation.
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23 Sep, 2022 by Larry
Dario is a remarkable lawyer with unrivaled expertise, he provided premium communication from start to end and relentless pursuit for protecting my rights. His skillful mastery of the law made this process quick. It's one thing to provide a qualitative service and it's another thing to care. He does both
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20 Jan, 2019 by Michael
Dario was such a professional. I never felt like just another case. He made sure that each and every step was taken care of before we entered court. This being a very difficult thing to go through for me, and my family, he cared, and I felt as though he was a family member looking out for me. He noticed i was under stress over this period in my life, and he reassured me that everything would be fine. I always felt better after he explained things to me. He was up front with me every step of the way and advised me of what was best in my particular situation . I would highly recommend him. His office staff was also very comforting and very knowledgable. Thank you, Dario.
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04 Jan, 2019 by Laura
Mr. Di Lello handled my bankruptcy case, He was excellent with explaining to me what’s going to be happening, took his time with me, excellent Lawyer! And his paralegal secretary Lisa was amazing when I would call and speak to Lisa she was extremely knowledgeable and always answered my questions all I can say is I was extremely grateful for them and they made my bankruptcy go very smooth! they make a great team! Thank you so much !
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08 Apr, 2019 by Andrea
You never expect to need a personal injury attorney, but when you do it’s good to have one who is knowledgeable and experienced in his field, someone who will work on your behalf. Thank you for handling my case with professionalism and courtesy. I would definitely recommend Robert Ianelli, if you find yourself in need of a personal injury attorney.
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12 Jun, 2018 by Robert n
Very professional and knowledgeable, treats you like family. He's a wonderful lawyer and has a wife that is also great to talk with. I would definitely recommend him to anyone that needs a great lawyer, definitely worth a visit.
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21 Oct, 2016 by George
Robert Ianelli won my Personal Injury case when that a former lawyer said i can't win.
Just i want to say he knows the law and is so good at what he does.
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18 Sep, 2020 by Anonymous
Ed McCormack has done and continues to do a fantastic job representing our family through a DWI issue. He is extremely knowledgable, intelligent, thorough, accessible, patient and thoughtful throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend Ed for whatever your attorney needs may be.
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02 Aug, 2014 by Clientj
I cannot say enough good things about Mr. McCormack and his representation of me. His initial meetings really put me at ease, while still being completely realistic about the potential outcomes in my case. He was even more in charge in any court appearances, being respectful, thorough and asking the judge for minimum penalties wherever possible. The worst thing I could say is that he is often in court and couldn't always get back to me the same day I might try to reach him. But he always does respond and is 100% on the case for his client, and the fact that he is so busy says everything about his skills as a lawyer.
He comes with my highest recommendation, absolutely the best of the best in the Hudson Valley.
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18 May, 2023 by Kristen layman
Kristen is absolutely amazing, understating, and responsive. I highly recommend. Kristen is professional and supportive. I am thankful for her hard work and dedication to her profession and so are my children. Thank you!
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01 Feb, 2022 by Daniel coschigano
18 Jan, 2022 by Rick dacosta
26 Oct, 2024 by Paul
The Maurer Law Firm was outstanding in handling my personal injury case. After my accident, I was overwhelmed and unsure of my legal rights. Ira not only helped me understand my options but also went above and beyond to ensure I received the best medical attention while he handled the legalities. His dedication to my case resulted in a settlement that far exceeded my expectations. Ira is a highly recommended lawyer for anyone in need of a personal injury lawyer.
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23 Oct, 2024 by Meg v
I'm a permanently disabled woman and I contacted Ira as I am currently dealing with a horrific living situation which has left me with lasting and possibly permanent lung damage due to mold in my rental home. I have gone to multiple doctors, including an allergist and a pulmonologist, who both confirmed that the mold was causing and exacerbating my consistently worsening symptoms, which has required multiple new medications and treatments just to mitigate until the mold is remediated by the slumlord. The mold was confirmed with a very extensive and expensive test from a local company that specializes in finding mold, even airborne mold. The conditions inside my home tested as "unacceptably high levels". I brought all of this information to Ira, and he told me this was a good case of clear cut negligence in which I had already done my due diligence to gather proof. He asked for more information regarding the situation which I provided, and we set up a video conference for the following week so he had ample time to review and understand everything. Unfortunately, at the meeting itself, his demeanor changed from caring and concerned, to victim blaming and gaslighting. He then insisted it would be "difficult to prove" in court that the mold was causing my health issues, despite the clear documentation as well as testimonial of my pulmonologist, who said the reason is "without a doubt" the airborne mold, which I am highly allergic to. He then proceeded to tell me my tone over text messages to my slumlord was "unladylike", and that I needed to act in a certain way when addressing an abusive, predatory landlord. Obviously, I disagree with the sentiment that evil individuals are owed any amount of respect as the default, especially after they have shown their intentions in harming disabled tenants. I will continue to pursue retaining a personal injury attorney who believes in their clients and doesn't shame them for advocating for themselves while being actively abused, and already suffering from severe C-PTSD, which Ira also knew about, because he asked me specifically if I suffer from it. It seems like Ira just has a god/saviour complex and for that reason I did not follow up with him after our video call to provide the statement from my pulmonologist, which he had already seemingly dismissed as irrelevant. Ira is not a genuinely caring person the way he led me to believe.
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12 Oct, 2024 by Julie h.
Although at this time I do not need to retain an attorney, Mr. Maurer took the time to answer all my questions. He is very knowledable and professional. Should I require an attorney in the future, I would definitely contact Mr. Maurer.
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26 Oct, 2024 by Paul
The Maurer Law Firm was outstanding in handling my personal injury case. After my accident, I was overwhelmed and unsure of my legal rights. Ira not only helped me understand my options but also went above and beyond to ensure I received the best medical attention while he handled the legalities. His dedication to my case resulted in a settlement that far exceeded my expectations. Ira is a highly recommended lawyer for anyone in need of a personal injury lawyer.
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23 Oct, 2024 by Meg v
I'm a permanently disabled woman and I contacted Ira as I am currently dealing with a horrific living situation which has left me with lasting and possibly permanent lung damage due to mold in my rental home. I have gone to multiple doctors, including an allergist and a pulmonologist, who both confirmed that the mold was causing and exacerbating my consistently worsening symptoms, which has required multiple new medications and treatments just to mitigate until the mold is remediated by the slumlord. The mold was confirmed with a very extensive and expensive test from a local company that specializes in finding mold, even airborne mold. The conditions inside my home tested as "unacceptably high levels". I brought all of this information to Ira, and he told me this was a good case of clear cut negligence in which I had already done my due diligence to gather proof. He asked for more information regarding the situation which I provided, and we set up a video conference for the following week so he had ample time to review and understand everything. Unfortunately, at the meeting itself, his demeanor changed from caring and concerned, to victim blaming and gaslighting. He then insisted it would be "difficult to prove" in court that the mold was causing my health issues, despite the clear documentation as well as testimonial of my pulmonologist, who said the reason is "without a doubt" the airborne mold, which I am highly allergic to. He then proceeded to tell me my tone over text messages to my slumlord was "unladylike", and that I needed to act in a certain way when addressing an abusive, predatory landlord. Obviously, I disagree with the sentiment that evil individuals are owed any amount of respect as the default, especially after they have shown their intentions in harming disabled tenants. I will continue to pursue retaining a personal injury attorney who believes in their clients and doesn't shame them for advocating for themselves while being actively abused, and already suffering from severe C-PTSD, which Ira also knew about, because he asked me specifically if I suffer from it. It seems like Ira just has a god/saviour complex and for that reason I did not follow up with him after our video call to provide the statement from my pulmonologist, which he had already seemingly dismissed as irrelevant. Ira is not a genuinely caring person the way he led me to believe.
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12 Oct, 2024 by Julie h.
Although at this time I do not need to retain an attorney, Mr. Maurer took the time to answer all my questions. He is very knowledable and professional. Should I require an attorney in the future, I would definitely contact Mr. Maurer.
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26 Oct, 2024 by Paul
The Maurer Law Firm was outstanding in handling my personal injury case. After my accident, I was overwhelmed and unsure of my legal rights. Ira not only helped me understand my options but also went above and beyond to ensure I received the best medical attention while he handled the legalities. His dedication to my case resulted in a settlement that far exceeded my expectations. Ira is a highly recommended lawyer for anyone in need of a personal injury lawyer.
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23 Oct, 2024 by Meg v
I'm a permanently disabled woman and I contacted Ira as I am currently dealing with a horrific living situation which has left me with lasting and possibly permanent lung damage due to mold in my rental home. I have gone to multiple doctors, including an allergist and a pulmonologist, who both confirmed that the mold was causing and exacerbating my consistently worsening symptoms, which has required multiple new medications and treatments just to mitigate until the mold is remediated by the slumlord. The mold was confirmed with a very extensive and expensive test from a local company that specializes in finding mold, even airborne mold. The conditions inside my home tested as "unacceptably high levels". I brought all of this information to Ira, and he told me this was a good case of clear cut negligence in which I had already done my due diligence to gather proof. He asked for more information regarding the situation which I provided, and we set up a video conference for the following week so he had ample time to review and understand everything. Unfortunately, at the meeting itself, his demeanor changed from caring and concerned, to victim blaming and gaslighting. He then insisted it would be "difficult to prove" in court that the mold was causing my health issues, despite the clear documentation as well as testimonial of my pulmonologist, who said the reason is "without a doubt" the airborne mold, which I am highly allergic to. He then proceeded to tell me my tone over text messages to my slumlord was "unladylike", and that I needed to act in a certain way when addressing an abusive, predatory landlord. Obviously, I disagree with the sentiment that evil individuals are owed any amount of respect as the default, especially after they have shown their intentions in harming disabled tenants. I will continue to pursue retaining a personal injury attorney who believes in their clients and doesn't shame them for advocating for themselves while being actively abused, and already suffering from severe C-PTSD, which Ira also knew about, because he asked me specifically if I suffer from it. It seems like Ira just has a god/saviour complex and for that reason I did not follow up with him after our video call to provide the statement from my pulmonologist, which he had already seemingly dismissed as irrelevant. Ira is not a genuinely caring person the way he led me to believe.
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12 Oct, 2024 by Julie h.
Although at this time I do not need to retain an attorney, Mr. Maurer took the time to answer all my questions. He is very knowledable and professional. Should I require an attorney in the future, I would definitely contact Mr. Maurer.
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26 Oct, 2024 by Paul
The Maurer Law Firm was outstanding in handling my personal injury case. After my accident, I was overwhelmed and unsure of my legal rights. Ira not only helped me understand my options but also went above and beyond to ensure I received the best medical attention while he handled the legalities. His dedication to my case resulted in a settlement that far exceeded my expectations. Ira is a highly recommended lawyer for anyone in need of a personal injury lawyer.
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23 Oct, 2024 by Meg v
I'm a permanently disabled woman and I contacted Ira as I am currently dealing with a horrific living situation which has left me with lasting and possibly permanent lung damage due to mold in my rental home. I have gone to multiple doctors, including an allergist and a pulmonologist, who both confirmed that the mold was causing and exacerbating my consistently worsening symptoms, which has required multiple new medications and treatments just to mitigate until the mold is remediated by the slumlord. The mold was confirmed with a very extensive and expensive test from a local company that specializes in finding mold, even airborne mold. The conditions inside my home tested as "unacceptably high levels". I brought all of this information to Ira, and he told me this was a good case of clear cut negligence in which I had already done my due diligence to gather proof. He asked for more information regarding the situation which I provided, and we set up a video conference for the following week so he had ample time to review and understand everything. Unfortunately, at the meeting itself, his demeanor changed from caring and concerned, to victim blaming and gaslighting. He then insisted it would be "difficult to prove" in court that the mold was causing my health issues, despite the clear documentation as well as testimonial of my pulmonologist, who said the reason is "without a doubt" the airborne mold, which I am highly allergic to. He then proceeded to tell me my tone over text messages to my slumlord was "unladylike", and that I needed to act in a certain way when addressing an abusive, predatory landlord. Obviously, I disagree with the sentiment that evil individuals are owed any amount of respect as the default, especially after they have shown their intentions in harming disabled tenants. I will continue to pursue retaining a personal injury attorney who believes in their clients and doesn't shame them for advocating for themselves while being actively abused, and already suffering from severe C-PTSD, which Ira also knew about, because he asked me specifically if I suffer from it. It seems like Ira just has a god/saviour complex and for that reason I did not follow up with him after our video call to provide the statement from my pulmonologist, which he had already seemingly dismissed as irrelevant. Ira is not a genuinely caring person the way he led me to believe.
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12 Oct, 2024 by Julie h.
Although at this time I do not need to retain an attorney, Mr. Maurer took the time to answer all my questions. He is very knowledable and professional. Should I require an attorney in the future, I would definitely contact Mr. Maurer.
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26 Oct, 2024 by Paul
The Maurer Law Firm was outstanding in handling my personal injury case. After my accident, I was overwhelmed and unsure of my legal rights. Ira not only helped me understand my options but also went above and beyond to ensure I received the best medical attention while he handled the legalities. His dedication to my case resulted in a settlement that far exceeded my expectations. Ira is a highly recommended lawyer for anyone in need of a personal injury lawyer.
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23 Oct, 2024 by Meg v
I'm a permanently disabled woman and I contacted Ira as I am currently dealing with a horrific living situation which has left me with lasting and possibly permanent lung damage due to mold in my rental home. I have gone to multiple doctors, including an allergist and a pulmonologist, who both confirmed that the mold was causing and exacerbating my consistently worsening symptoms, which has required multiple new medications and treatments just to mitigate until the mold is remediated by the slumlord. The mold was confirmed with a very extensive and expensive test from a local company that specializes in finding mold, even airborne mold. The conditions inside my home tested as "unacceptably high levels". I brought all of this information to Ira, and he told me this was a good case of clear cut negligence in which I had already done my due diligence to gather proof. He asked for more information regarding the situation which I provided, and we set up a video conference for the following week so he had ample time to review and understand everything. Unfortunately, at the meeting itself, his demeanor changed from caring and concerned, to victim blaming and gaslighting. He then insisted it would be "difficult to prove" in court that the mold was causing my health issues, despite the clear documentation as well as testimonial of my pulmonologist, who said the reason is "without a doubt" the airborne mold, which I am highly allergic to. He then proceeded to tell me my tone over text messages to my slumlord was "unladylike", and that I needed to act in a certain way when addressing an abusive, predatory landlord. Obviously, I disagree with the sentiment that evil individuals are owed any amount of respect as the default, especially after they have shown their intentions in harming disabled tenants. I will continue to pursue retaining a personal injury attorney who believes in their clients and doesn't shame them for advocating for themselves while being actively abused, and already suffering from severe C-PTSD, which Ira also knew about, because he asked me specifically if I suffer from it. It seems like Ira just has a god/saviour complex and for that reason I did not follow up with him after our video call to provide the statement from my pulmonologist, which he had already seemingly dismissed as irrelevant. Ira is not a genuinely caring person the way he led me to believe.
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12 Oct, 2024 by Julie h.
Although at this time I do not need to retain an attorney, Mr. Maurer took the time to answer all my questions. He is very knowledable and professional. Should I require an attorney in the future, I would definitely contact Mr. Maurer.
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18 May, 2023 by Kristen layman
Kristen is absolutely amazing, understating, and responsive. I highly recommend. Kristen is professional and supportive. I am thankful for her hard work and dedication to her profession and so are my children. Thank you!
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01 Feb, 2022 by Daniel coschigano
18 Jan, 2022 by Rick dacosta
18 May, 2023 by Kristen layman
Kristen is absolutely amazing, understating, and responsive. I highly recommend. Kristen is professional and supportive. I am thankful for her hard work and dedication to her profession and so are my children. Thank you!
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01 Feb, 2022 by Daniel coschigano
18 Jan, 2022 by Rick dacosta
26 Oct, 2024 by Paul
The Maurer Law Firm was outstanding in handling my personal injury case. After my accident, I was overwhelmed and unsure of my legal rights. Ira not only helped me understand my options but also went above and beyond to ensure I received the best medical attention while he handled the legalities. His dedication to my case resulted in a settlement that far exceeded my expectations. Ira is a highly recommended lawyer for anyone in need of a personal injury lawyer.
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23 Oct, 2024 by Meg v
I'm a permanently disabled woman and I contacted Ira as I am currently dealing with a horrific living situation which has left me with lasting and possibly permanent lung damage due to mold in my rental home. I have gone to multiple doctors, including an allergist and a pulmonologist, who both confirmed that the mold was causing and exacerbating my consistently worsening symptoms, which has required multiple new medications and treatments just to mitigate until the mold is remediated by the slumlord. The mold was confirmed with a very extensive and expensive test from a local company that specializes in finding mold, even airborne mold. The conditions inside my home tested as "unacceptably high levels". I brought all of this information to Ira, and he told me this was a good case of clear cut negligence in which I had already done my due diligence to gather proof. He asked for more information regarding the situation which I provided, and we set up a video conference for the following week so he had ample time to review and understand everything. Unfortunately, at the meeting itself, his demeanor changed from caring and concerned, to victim blaming and gaslighting. He then insisted it would be "difficult to prove" in court that the mold was causing my health issues, despite the clear documentation as well as testimonial of my pulmonologist, who said the reason is "without a doubt" the airborne mold, which I am highly allergic to. He then proceeded to tell me my tone over text messages to my slumlord was "unladylike", and that I needed to act in a certain way when addressing an abusive, predatory landlord. Obviously, I disagree with the sentiment that evil individuals are owed any amount of respect as the default, especially after they have shown their intentions in harming disabled tenants. I will continue to pursue retaining a personal injury attorney who believes in their clients and doesn't shame them for advocating for themselves while being actively abused, and already suffering from severe C-PTSD, which Ira also knew about, because he asked me specifically if I suffer from it. It seems like Ira just has a god/saviour complex and for that reason I did not follow up with him after our video call to provide the statement from my pulmonologist, which he had already seemingly dismissed as irrelevant. Ira is not a genuinely caring person the way he led me to believe.
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12 Oct, 2024 by Julie h.
Although at this time I do not need to retain an attorney, Mr. Maurer took the time to answer all my questions. He is very knowledable and professional. Should I require an attorney in the future, I would definitely contact Mr. Maurer.
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26 Oct, 2024 by Paul
The Maurer Law Firm was outstanding in handling my personal injury case. After my accident, I was overwhelmed and unsure of my legal rights. Ira not only helped me understand my options but also went above and beyond to ensure I received the best medical attention while he handled the legalities. His dedication to my case resulted in a settlement that far exceeded my expectations. Ira is a highly recommended lawyer for anyone in need of a personal injury lawyer.
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23 Oct, 2024 by Meg v
I'm a permanently disabled woman and I contacted Ira as I am currently dealing with a horrific living situation which has left me with lasting and possibly permanent lung damage due to mold in my rental home. I have gone to multiple doctors, including an allergist and a pulmonologist, who both confirmed that the mold was causing and exacerbating my consistently worsening symptoms, which has required multiple new medications and treatments just to mitigate until the mold is remediated by the slumlord. The mold was confirmed with a very extensive and expensive test from a local company that specializes in finding mold, even airborne mold. The conditions inside my home tested as "unacceptably high levels". I brought all of this information to Ira, and he told me this was a good case of clear cut negligence in which I had already done my due diligence to gather proof. He asked for more information regarding the situation which I provided, and we set up a video conference for the following week so he had ample time to review and understand everything. Unfortunately, at the meeting itself, his demeanor changed from caring and concerned, to victim blaming and gaslighting. He then insisted it would be "difficult to prove" in court that the mold was causing my health issues, despite the clear documentation as well as testimonial of my pulmonologist, who said the reason is "without a doubt" the airborne mold, which I am highly allergic to. He then proceeded to tell me my tone over text messages to my slumlord was "unladylike", and that I needed to act in a certain way when addressing an abusive, predatory landlord. Obviously, I disagree with the sentiment that evil individuals are owed any amount of respect as the default, especially after they have shown their intentions in harming disabled tenants. I will continue to pursue retaining a personal injury attorney who believes in their clients and doesn't shame them for advocating for themselves while being actively abused, and already suffering from severe C-PTSD, which Ira also knew about, because he asked me specifically if I suffer from it. It seems like Ira just has a god/saviour complex and for that reason I did not follow up with him after our video call to provide the statement from my pulmonologist, which he had already seemingly dismissed as irrelevant. Ira is not a genuinely caring person the way he led me to believe.
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12 Oct, 2024 by Julie h.
Although at this time I do not need to retain an attorney, Mr. Maurer took the time to answer all my questions. He is very knowledable and professional. Should I require an attorney in the future, I would definitely contact Mr. Maurer.
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26 Oct, 2024 by Paul
The Maurer Law Firm was outstanding in handling my personal injury case. After my accident, I was overwhelmed and unsure of my legal rights. Ira not only helped me understand my options but also went above and beyond to ensure I received the best medical attention while he handled the legalities. His dedication to my case resulted in a settlement that far exceeded my expectations. Ira is a highly recommended lawyer for anyone in need of a personal injury lawyer.
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23 Oct, 2024 by Meg v
I'm a permanently disabled woman and I contacted Ira as I am currently dealing with a horrific living situation which has left me with lasting and possibly permanent lung damage due to mold in my rental home. I have gone to multiple doctors, including an allergist and a pulmonologist, who both confirmed that the mold was causing and exacerbating my consistently worsening symptoms, which has required multiple new medications and treatments just to mitigate until the mold is remediated by the slumlord. The mold was confirmed with a very extensive and expensive test from a local company that specializes in finding mold, even airborne mold. The conditions inside my home tested as "unacceptably high levels". I brought all of this information to Ira, and he told me this was a good case of clear cut negligence in which I had already done my due diligence to gather proof. He asked for more information regarding the situation which I provided, and we set up a video conference for the following week so he had ample time to review and understand everything. Unfortunately, at the meeting itself, his demeanor changed from caring and concerned, to victim blaming and gaslighting. He then insisted it would be "difficult to prove" in court that the mold was causing my health issues, despite the clear documentation as well as testimonial of my pulmonologist, who said the reason is "without a doubt" the airborne mold, which I am highly allergic to. He then proceeded to tell me my tone over text messages to my slumlord was "unladylike", and that I needed to act in a certain way when addressing an abusive, predatory landlord. Obviously, I disagree with the sentiment that evil individuals are owed any amount of respect as the default, especially after they have shown their intentions in harming disabled tenants. I will continue to pursue retaining a personal injury attorney who believes in their clients and doesn't shame them for advocating for themselves while being actively abused, and already suffering from severe C-PTSD, which Ira also knew about, because he asked me specifically if I suffer from it. It seems like Ira just has a god/saviour complex and for that reason I did not follow up with him after our video call to provide the statement from my pulmonologist, which he had already seemingly dismissed as irrelevant. Ira is not a genuinely caring person the way he led me to believe.
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12 Oct, 2024 by Julie h.
Although at this time I do not need to retain an attorney, Mr. Maurer took the time to answer all my questions. He is very knowledable and professional. Should I require an attorney in the future, I would definitely contact Mr. Maurer.
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26 Oct, 2024 by Paul
The Maurer Law Firm was outstanding in handling my personal injury case. After my accident, I was overwhelmed and unsure of my legal rights. Ira not only helped me understand my options but also went above and beyond to ensure I received the best medical attention while he handled the legalities. His dedication to my case resulted in a settlement that far exceeded my expectations. Ira is a highly recommended lawyer for anyone in need of a personal injury lawyer.
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23 Oct, 2024 by Meg v
I'm a permanently disabled woman and I contacted Ira as I am currently dealing with a horrific living situation which has left me with lasting and possibly permanent lung damage due to mold in my rental home. I have gone to multiple doctors, including an allergist and a pulmonologist, who both confirmed that the mold was causing and exacerbating my consistently worsening symptoms, which has required multiple new medications and treatments just to mitigate until the mold is remediated by the slumlord. The mold was confirmed with a very extensive and expensive test from a local company that specializes in finding mold, even airborne mold. The conditions inside my home tested as "unacceptably high levels". I brought all of this information to Ira, and he told me this was a good case of clear cut negligence in which I had already done my due diligence to gather proof. He asked for more information regarding the situation which I provided, and we set up a video conference for the following week so he had ample time to review and understand everything. Unfortunately, at the meeting itself, his demeanor changed from caring and concerned, to victim blaming and gaslighting. He then insisted it would be "difficult to prove" in court that the mold was causing my health issues, despite the clear documentation as well as testimonial of my pulmonologist, who said the reason is "without a doubt" the airborne mold, which I am highly allergic to. He then proceeded to tell me my tone over text messages to my slumlord was "unladylike", and that I needed to act in a certain way when addressing an abusive, predatory landlord. Obviously, I disagree with the sentiment that evil individuals are owed any amount of respect as the default, especially after they have shown their intentions in harming disabled tenants. I will continue to pursue retaining a personal injury attorney who believes in their clients and doesn't shame them for advocating for themselves while being actively abused, and already suffering from severe C-PTSD, which Ira also knew about, because he asked me specifically if I suffer from it. It seems like Ira just has a god/saviour complex and for that reason I did not follow up with him after our video call to provide the statement from my pulmonologist, which he had already seemingly dismissed as irrelevant. Ira is not a genuinely caring person the way he led me to believe.
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12 Oct, 2024 by Julie h.
Although at this time I do not need to retain an attorney, Mr. Maurer took the time to answer all my questions. He is very knowledable and professional. Should I require an attorney in the future, I would definitely contact Mr. Maurer.
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26 Oct, 2024 by Paul
The Maurer Law Firm was outstanding in handling my personal injury case. After my accident, I was overwhelmed and unsure of my legal rights. Ira not only helped me understand my options but also went above and beyond to ensure I received the best medical attention while he handled the legalities. His dedication to my case resulted in a settlement that far exceeded my expectations. Ira is a highly recommended lawyer for anyone in need of a personal injury lawyer.
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23 Oct, 2024 by Meg v
I'm a permanently disabled woman and I contacted Ira as I am currently dealing with a horrific living situation which has left me with lasting and possibly permanent lung damage due to mold in my rental home. I have gone to multiple doctors, including an allergist and a pulmonologist, who both confirmed that the mold was causing and exacerbating my consistently worsening symptoms, which has required multiple new medications and treatments just to mitigate until the mold is remediated by the slumlord. The mold was confirmed with a very extensive and expensive test from a local company that specializes in finding mold, even airborne mold. The conditions inside my home tested as "unacceptably high levels". I brought all of this information to Ira, and he told me this was a good case of clear cut negligence in which I had already done my due diligence to gather proof. He asked for more information regarding the situation which I provided, and we set up a video conference for the following week so he had ample time to review and understand everything. Unfortunately, at the meeting itself, his demeanor changed from caring and concerned, to victim blaming and gaslighting. He then insisted it would be "difficult to prove" in court that the mold was causing my health issues, despite the clear documentation as well as testimonial of my pulmonologist, who said the reason is "without a doubt" the airborne mold, which I am highly allergic to. He then proceeded to tell me my tone over text messages to my slumlord was "unladylike", and that I needed to act in a certain way when addressing an abusive, predatory landlord. Obviously, I disagree with the sentiment that evil individuals are owed any amount of respect as the default, especially after they have shown their intentions in harming disabled tenants. I will continue to pursue retaining a personal injury attorney who believes in their clients and doesn't shame them for advocating for themselves while being actively abused, and already suffering from severe C-PTSD, which Ira also knew about, because he asked me specifically if I suffer from it. It seems like Ira just has a god/saviour complex and for that reason I did not follow up with him after our video call to provide the statement from my pulmonologist, which he had already seemingly dismissed as irrelevant. Ira is not a genuinely caring person the way he led me to believe.
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12 Oct, 2024 by Julie h.
Although at this time I do not need to retain an attorney, Mr. Maurer took the time to answer all my questions. He is very knowledable and professional. Should I require an attorney in the future, I would definitely contact Mr. Maurer.
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25 Oct, 2023 by Sarah didylowski
Attorney Michael Pascazi is by far the most intelligent, knowledgeable and kind attorney I have ever worked with. His knowledge of the law in every aspect surmounts anything you’ll ever experience in another human. He’s not just my attorney he’s a friend. He’s dedicated and so respected. By far the only attorney I would ever want to have on my side. He’s personable, cooperative and empathetic. He doesn’t just listen to you, he hears you. He pays detailed attention to every aspect of every detail! We need more people like him in this world. A review is the least I can do to show my respect to this admired attorney. You’ll always be in the best hands, and if you’re willing, you will learn so much while working with him!
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07 Sep, 2023 by Roberta u
I had a consultation with Michael Pascazi, Esq., and found him to be excellent. He explained everything I needed to know in concise, and easy to understand terms. He is extremely knowledgeable and very kind.
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14 Aug, 2018 by Anonymous
he took 28 minutes of his time and donated his expertise and he gave me great advice. I definitely would trust this man and anyone that works for him to represent me. my family is grateful
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24 Aug, 2013 by Jennifer r.
Overcharged me --- I had the charges reviewed by 3 other lawyers -- every single one said that he charged me double than he should have.Him and his secretary turned obnoxious and hung up the phone when I asked them for the refund . By the way ,when I was looking for a new lawyer to replace him , every single lawyer ( at least 3 lawyers ) told me to stay away from him . He promises too much
and you eagerly sign the check ---- But he fails to deliver and you will never see your $$$$ again !!
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20 Jul, 2013 by Giulio
Excellent Law Firm. Smart and Aggressive. Easy to deal with. Got me what I deserved from my divorce at a fair price. Highly Recommended.
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10 Jun, 2024 by Anonymous
This happens to be the very worst representation ever by an attorney. He could not be reached at the most crucial of times and took months to inform of actual Court Orders thereby destroying the chance of an appeal and eroding other rights to Due Process. Look elsewhere for proper representation in any legal field. He does too much in too many fields and is the master of no one area.
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07 Dec, 2023 by Carolann sampogna
Showed compassion for what I was going through, more importantly what Pete has been through.
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20 Oct, 2023 by Jack legg
Absolutely outstanding legal representation! Mr. John Ianelli is a true professional who went above and beyond to assist me with my legal needs in Fishkill. His expertise, dedication, and attention to detail were evident throughout the entire process. He made a potentially daunting situation much more manageable and ensured a successful outcome. I couldn't be more grateful for his services, and I highly recommend him to anyone seeking legal assistance in Fishkill. Thank you, Mr. Ianelli, for your exceptional work!
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07 Dec, 2023 by Carolann sampogna
Showed compassion for what I was going through, more importantly what Pete has been through.
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20 Oct, 2023 by Jack legg
Absolutely outstanding legal representation! Mr. John Ianelli is a true professional who went above and beyond to assist me with my legal needs in Fishkill. His expertise, dedication, and attention to detail were evident throughout the entire process. He made a potentially daunting situation much more manageable and ensured a successful outcome. I couldn't be more grateful for his services, and I highly recommend him to anyone seeking legal assistance in Fishkill. Thank you, Mr. Ianelli, for your exceptional work!
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13 Sep, 2023 by Wendy sandoval
We spoke with about 8-10 attorneys before coming to him and were met with not great resultso. Even though we did not end up hiring him because of the complicated case we had, he broke everything down for us and explained it all in laymen terms for us to understand. If we had known him sooner, we would have hired him in a heartbeat. He took the time to explain everything and answered every single one of our questions until we were satisfied and understood, knowing full well he could not take the case. If we had known him first, we would have definitely hired him no matter the cost.
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23 Dec, 2021 by Chris
I worked with Carl on an ongoing family court matter. From our initial phone call. His intent and misconduct was blatantly observed. Our case was messy and long drawn out. When I tried to give Carl a summary of the history of our case. He replied "... I'm not interested in any history, when I want history I'll ask for it.". He went on to say " I'm here to reel you in Mr ......., I'm a 30 year friend of Judge -----, & I have trained both opposing counsel and the attorney for the child". ( Glad I took a friend's advice and recorded our conversation.). Although we met under pandemic and at a time social interaction was greatly limited. Carl refused to share an email. For purposes of correspondence. He advised me " If you have something to say write me a letter". When I wrote and sent certified letters to his office. They were forwarded to Teterboro NJ. The office address he provided is for a building that has been vacant for sometime. I tracked my certified letter to a post office in Hopewell. After intercepting my own letter. I was able to glean his actual office address. Which when Google searched. Comes up listed as a vaccum company. Carl refused to acknowledge my petitions, failed to come up to speed on my case, and even blew off our deadline for discovery. He files a motion to be relieved as my counsel. Stating he was well versed as to the facts and circumstances of our case. Upon his exit . I requested a copy of my file. Carl issued me a hand full of documents. Although our case had been ongoing for years and the files I have contains hundreds of documents. Carl is a the equivalent of a "hitman" for the Dutchess County Family Court. I documented instances where he did not confer with me prior to, or after appearances. There was even an instance where he didn't show for court. Oddly on that day and representing myself pro se. I was able to get the current petition dismissed. I am not the only person Carl has done this too. But I can assure you the buck stops here. I will use any and all documentation I have obtained and retained. To ensure he is no longer allowed to operate in this fashion. The detailed grievance I have compiled against Carl. Complete with audio files of his blatant misconduct. Will be filed with the Bar and any and all governing bodies. In hopes of ending this criminal behavior, and / or drawing the much needed attention. To the broke Dutchess County Family Court system. Which grossly misuses their power and is in desperate need of reform . If your are thinking of working with Carl, or Carl is appointed as your counsel. Do yourself a favour. Find someone else, or represent yourself. As Carl has one agenda. His own. See you at the bar hearing Carl! Can't wait to hear how you articulate your argument against your recorded statements.....!
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12 Jun, 2018 by Gregory
I’ve used Carl Chu as my Real-Estate attorney twice. He’s awesome. Does a great job and everything went smoothe both times. His paralegal Jeff is also great. Both made me feel like i was right at home in their office and I was extremely comfortable with their business. They advised me well. ;)
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19 Dec, 2017 by Josh
Both Carl and his para Jeff made us feel like we were their only clients. Phone calls or messages were always answered immediately, and we were always aware of what was happening now and what to expect next.
We were able to pre-sign closing docs and move 2500 miles away while Cartl handled all transactions and even deposited our check in our bank.
Any time an issue was raised by the opposite side, we referred it to Carl and never heard any more about it.
If you want an absolutely hassle-free, hands-off transaction (and who doesn't), and you want to sleep at night knowing that somebody who knows the score is watching your back, thus is your guy.
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09 Aug, 2019 by Thomas
Mr John Ianelli was extremely helpful in a very personal matter with my family. His retainer was EXTREMELY reasonable!! And to be honest,once the case was over! I expected to recieve a final bill. Which I didn't the retainer covered everything! I highly recommend Mr John Ianelli.
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05 May, 2019 by Anonymous
John Ianelli of Fishkill, New York, had me pay thousands of dollars in retainer fees, but then when I brought my case to him, he did not appear to have any knowledge on steps to be taken for my case. He seemed like he did at first, and I had to continue paying him for his time. I finally felt a gut feeling to switch attorneys and the other attorney, upon viewing the paperwork, saw very obvious mistakes that Ianelli made. I felt that I had been "had." I did not wish to pursue legal action against Ianelli because I had already plopped down so much money and felt emotionally spent from the situation. I just don't want others to fall down this same rabbit hole.
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18 Jun, 2018 by Anonymous
Did Not return calls or finish in a reasonable timely manner. Created additional time consuming totally unnecessary work and unnecessary expenses.
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22 Apr, 2022 by Me
Over charges ..doesn't complete imperative information on time ...would not recommend..
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17 Mar, 2021 by Kenneth dubetsky
Eva will work for you. She is doing great working for me on my divorce. Plus a nice person.
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09 Nov, 2015 by Anonymous
I would put no stars if it were possible do not hire this attorney she never responds to your texts or phone calls and never got together with me to review my divorce or Quadro before going to court. start me up twice and court. Use anyone else but her
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