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Terri Devito, experienced  attorney in Fresh Meadows, NY with 436 reviews
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24 Feb, 2025 by Brian mccaffrey
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Demetrios Adamis, experienced  attorney in Fresh Meadows, NY with 436 reviews
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Chevone T. Toscano, experienced  attorney in Fresh Meadows, NY with 436 reviews
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Donald T. Decarlo, experienced Business, Insurance attorney in Fresh Meadows, NY with 436 reviews
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David Z. Epstein, experienced  attorney in Fresh Meadows, NY with 436 reviews
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Edwin Arnes, experienced  attorney in Fresh Meadows, NY with 436 reviews
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Timothy John Decicco, experienced  attorney in Fresh Meadows, NY with 436 reviews
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Bernard Elfassy, experienced  attorney in Fresh Meadows, NY with 436 reviews
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Matthew Michael McGrath, experienced  attorney in Fresh Meadows, NY with 436 reviews
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Robert S. Perskin, experienced Family Law attorney in Fresh Meadows, NY with 436 reviews
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Michael James Prior, experienced  attorney in Fresh Meadows, NY with 436 reviews
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Edward M. McGowan Jr, experienced  attorney in Fresh Meadows, NY with 436 reviews
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Chris Mitrotasios, experienced  attorney in Fresh Meadows, NY with 436 reviews
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Robert Steven Modena, experienced  attorney in Fresh Meadows, NY with 436 reviews
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George Biley Etame, experienced  attorney in Fresh Meadows, NY with 436 reviews
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24 Feb, 2025 by Brian mccaffrey
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07 Feb, 2025 by Stephanie quito
Rajiv is so reliable, attentive, knowledgeable and an expert in what he does! My experience was one of a kind. I am so happy he provided me with accurate , honest and timely legal advice when I most needed it! Thank you so much
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Enessa Mullokandova, experienced  attorney in Fresh Meadows, NY with 98 reviews
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06 Feb, 2025 by Nicholas sanchez
I had the pleasure of hiring Mullok Law to assist me with a car accident case. From the very beginning, they treated me with respect and demonstrated the utmost professionalism. Adam and his team were amazing—they achieved excellent results for me. A well-deserved five-star experience all around!
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22 Aug, 2024 by Derrick mcmurren
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Wendy C. Pelle-Beer, experienced  attorney in Fresh Meadows, NY with 438 reviews
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24 Feb, 2025 by Brian mccaffrey
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07 Feb, 2025 by Stephanie quito
Rajiv is so reliable, attentive, knowledgeable and an expert in what he does! My experience was one of a kind. I am so happy he provided me with accurate , honest and timely legal advice when I most needed it! Thank you so much
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Michael S. Katz, experienced  attorney in Fresh Meadows, NY with 32 reviews
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20 Nov, 2024 by Damion thompson
Good afternoon I am writing this review to tell you about this law office. This is wonderful. Great office that I work with for three of my closing and selling when they got your back they really got your back anything that’s not right they will tell you they will only represent you an your interest If something is wrong then will put them Self out to fix it. To make sure that you get the best deal that is possible This is a good law firm and I will return again and again thank you, Lenny.
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15 Oct, 2024 by Cynthia rodriguez
I recently had the pleasure of working with the law firm of Michael Katz for my real estate transaction, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the experience. From the first point of contact with his office to the actual closing day, the firms staff, attorney, and support team members all demonstrated an impressive level of knowledge and expertise in real estate law. They took the time to explain every step of the process, addressing all of my questions and concerns with patience and clarity and may I mention, at whatever time I called them. What really stood out for me was not only did the firms staff address my closing concerns but in between closing and other things, they assisted me with business related questions that were not related to the property that I was purchasing. Thanks to the law office of Michael Katz, I was able to obtain the property that I wanted, close on the deal without any issues and solidify a new business relationship with a group of professionals that really care. I highly recommend the law firm of Michael Katz to anyone in need of a reliable and knowledgeable real estate attorney plus more. ---
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Rajiv Kadir Syed, experienced Real Estate attorney in Fresh Meadows, NY with 9 reviews
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25 Aug, 2024 by Anonymous
He is a criminal, he will rob you off your money and make you loose your case.
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25 May, 2024 by Melissa
From the beginning, Rajiv explained the process and timeline, which was very accurate. He is experienced and very good at his job. He went above and beyond to make sure my tenant eviction came through. It was a complex case, and he was very compassionate towards my family. Highly recommend. His assistant is also very pleasant and great to work with.
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18 Aug, 2022 by Audrey dematos
Highly recommend choosing Rajiv Syed. He was extremely responsive always making sure I understood every step of the process. He has made me confident that he will fight hard on my case. Very positive experience meeting with him. His friendly approach made me feel very comfortable.
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Howard Justvig, experienced  attorney in Fresh Meadows, NY with 6 reviews
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18 Jan, 2025 by Just the tip gaming
Doesn't know anything kinda brain dead
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17 Jan, 2025 by Patrick skalski
Picking this lawyer is like making yourself the victim of a garden variety robbery.
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08 Jan, 2025 by Phillip paul
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Baruch S Gottesman, experienced Real Estate attorney in Fresh Meadows, NY with 2 reviews
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16 Jan, 2025 by The restaurant zone llc
Baruch did NOT file with the courts on time for depositions and discovery. Our new lawyer says the courts are unhappy with Baruch’s actions, or lack thereof, and this may result in us losing the case! Baruch’s unprofessionalism and poor communication cost us significant time, money, and resources.He would disappear for months without any updates, leaving us completely in the dark. His lack of diligence caused us to miss important trial dates and follow-ups with the judge. Even after a small partial settlement, he delayed payment to us, making the process unnecessarily frustrating. We had to constantly chase him for updates and communication. This lawyer’s service was not only unprofessional but also deeply unreliable. I strongly recommend avoiding Baruch if you value your time, money, and peace of mind.
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17 Jan, 2024 by Anonymous
I truly dislike having to leave anyone a negative review as I know life happens, but I feel compelled to inform those considering hiring Mr. Gottesman about the challenges we faced with communication and the significant time lost during our specific fraud/breach of contract case. Despite our efforts to reach him over 7-9 months, we missed crucial trial dates, updates during the investigation, the opportunity to speak at the hearing, and more. This setback could potentially jeopardize our ability to file suit or receive any restitution EVER!! It's important to note that our agreement with Mr. Gottesman was contingency-based, and no funds were paid upfront.
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David Alan Bart, experienced  attorney in Fresh Meadows, NY with 6 reviews
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18 Jan, 2025 by Just the tip gaming
Doesn't know anything kinda brain dead
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17 Jan, 2025 by Patrick skalski
Picking this lawyer is like making yourself the victim of a garden variety robbery.
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08 Jan, 2025 by Phillip paul
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Anthony Robert Mordente, experienced Bankruptcy, Business attorney in Fresh Meadows, NY with 4 reviews
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04 May, 2021 by Anonymous
The attorney with the worst ethics. The Attorney General is already on him for his illegal dealings with a cemetery.
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13 Sep, 2020 by Anonymous
He took our money and did NOTHING. He never ever returns calls or responses to emails or letters. I had to proof read his documents because neither him nor his entire staff could do it. Even names in the documents he got wrong. These are legal documents going to a count which for the tiniest error could cost us the case. When we hired him and felt we no longer had to deal with the furstration of trying to deal with the situation on our own. Soon afterwards we then had two problems instead of one. The original situation and dealing with Anthony Mordente. I have the emails and letters where he promises to do better my us but he is also a liar on top of being incompetent and a sorry excuse for a human being. I will be taking my case to the American Bar Association. He should be disbarred. A class action lawsuit should be taken against Anthony Mordente.
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26 Aug, 2017 by Morgan
This guy is 100% in the wind and MIA. I retained him for a coop litigation and he took 5 weeks to return a simple phone call. He is also rude to boot, claiming he was on vacation for 5 weeks and me calling him was annoying. Stay away from this guy, I fired him after 2 months.
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Joann S. Voich, experienced Adoption attorney in Fresh Meadows, NY with 1 reviews
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12 Jul, 2012 by Anonymous
She seems very sweet but she over bills. She is unorganized and did not keep me informed. She didnt return my calls. I always had to call her and never got a clear answer. Personality wise she is OK but business wise very horrible.
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Gary Edwin Rosenberg, experienced  attorney in Fresh Meadows, NY with 0 reviews
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Monet Stephanie Binder, experienced  attorney in Fresh Meadows, NY with 0 reviews
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H. Bruce Bronson, experienced  attorney in Fresh Meadows, NY with 0 reviews
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Lawrence Caruso Glynn, experienced Business, Consumer Protection attorney in Fresh Meadows, NY with 0 reviews
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Edward D. Franceschini, experienced Car Accident, Personal Injury attorney in Fresh Meadows, NY with 0 reviews
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Lucy Walter Mathew II, experienced Bankruptcy, Business attorney in Fresh Meadows, NY with 0 reviews
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      Court filing fees, expert witness fees, travel expenses, and administrative costs may be extra.
  • Estimating Total Costs:
    Request a detailed fee agreement outlining all potential costs.
    Discuss any additional expenses that may arise during the case.
  • Negotiating Fees:
    Some lawyers may be willing to negotiate fees or offer payment plans, especially for clients with financial constraints.
  • Pro Bono Services:
    For those who cannot afford legal services, some lawyers or legal aid organizations offer services at reduced rates or for free.
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