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30 Aug, 2024 by Christine persans
I choose Gail to help me with a visitation petition. I first spoke with her on the phone and she was so empathetic to my situation and fully understood everything I was going through. Gail is absolutely the best of the best and has amazing skills for her profession. She was able to get me the results that I wanted! Gail is also an amazing woman who was there for me in my time of need! I absolutely recommend her to anyone that is going through a divorce or any family court manner. I wish I had found her years ago for my original divorce!
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30 Aug, 2024 by Susan persoons
I was referred to the saul law firm through my daughter girlfriend I had know idea what going through a divorce was all about it was very overwhelming but this law firm especially Gail and Laura got me through it I would recommend them to anybody who needs a lawyer my outcome was amazing I
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30 Aug, 2024 by Debra isaac
30 Aug, 2024 by Christine persans
I choose Gail to help me with a visitation petition. I first spoke with her on the phone and she was so empathetic to my situation and fully understood everything I was going through. Gail is absolutely the best of the best and has amazing skills for her profession. She was able to get me the results that I wanted! Gail is also an amazing woman who was there for me in my time of need! I absolutely recommend her to anyone that is going through a divorce or any family court manner. I wish I had found her years ago for my original divorce!
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30 Aug, 2024 by Susan persoons
I was referred to the saul law firm through my daughter girlfriend I had know idea what going through a divorce was all about it was very overwhelming but this law firm especially Gail and Laura got me through it I would recommend them to anybody who needs a lawyer my outcome was amazing I
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30 Aug, 2024 by Debra isaac
30 Aug, 2024 by Christine persans
I choose Gail to help me with a visitation petition. I first spoke with her on the phone and she was so empathetic to my situation and fully understood everything I was going through. Gail is absolutely the best of the best and has amazing skills for her profession. She was able to get me the results that I wanted! Gail is also an amazing woman who was there for me in my time of need! I absolutely recommend her to anyone that is going through a divorce or any family court manner. I wish I had found her years ago for my original divorce!
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30 Aug, 2024 by Susan persoons
I was referred to the saul law firm through my daughter girlfriend I had know idea what going through a divorce was all about it was very overwhelming but this law firm especially Gail and Laura got me through it I would recommend them to anybody who needs a lawyer my outcome was amazing I
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30 Aug, 2024 by Debra isaac
30 Aug, 2024 by Christine persans
I choose Gail to help me with a visitation petition. I first spoke with her on the phone and she was so empathetic to my situation and fully understood everything I was going through. Gail is absolutely the best of the best and has amazing skills for her profession. She was able to get me the results that I wanted! Gail is also an amazing woman who was there for me in my time of need! I absolutely recommend her to anyone that is going through a divorce or any family court manner. I wish I had found her years ago for my original divorce!
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30 Aug, 2024 by Susan persoons
I was referred to the saul law firm through my daughter girlfriend I had know idea what going through a divorce was all about it was very overwhelming but this law firm especially Gail and Laura got me through it I would recommend them to anybody who needs a lawyer my outcome was amazing I
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30 Aug, 2024 by Debra isaac
30 Aug, 2024 by Christine persans
I choose Gail to help me with a visitation petition. I first spoke with her on the phone and she was so empathetic to my situation and fully understood everything I was going through. Gail is absolutely the best of the best and has amazing skills for her profession. She was able to get me the results that I wanted! Gail is also an amazing woman who was there for me in my time of need! I absolutely recommend her to anyone that is going through a divorce or any family court manner. I wish I had found her years ago for my original divorce!
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30 Aug, 2024 by Susan persoons
I was referred to the saul law firm through my daughter girlfriend I had know idea what going through a divorce was all about it was very overwhelming but this law firm especially Gail and Laura got me through it I would recommend them to anybody who needs a lawyer my outcome was amazing I
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30 Aug, 2024 by Debra isaac
30 Aug, 2024 by Christine persans
I choose Gail to help me with a visitation petition. I first spoke with her on the phone and she was so empathetic to my situation and fully understood everything I was going through. Gail is absolutely the best of the best and has amazing skills for her profession. She was able to get me the results that I wanted! Gail is also an amazing woman who was there for me in my time of need! I absolutely recommend her to anyone that is going through a divorce or any family court manner. I wish I had found her years ago for my original divorce!
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30 Aug, 2024 by Susan persoons
I was referred to the saul law firm through my daughter girlfriend I had know idea what going through a divorce was all about it was very overwhelming but this law firm especially Gail and Laura got me through it I would recommend them to anybody who needs a lawyer my outcome was amazing I
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30 Aug, 2024 by Debra isaac
30 Aug, 2024 by Christine persans
I choose Gail to help me with a visitation petition. I first spoke with her on the phone and she was so empathetic to my situation and fully understood everything I was going through. Gail is absolutely the best of the best and has amazing skills for her profession. She was able to get me the results that I wanted! Gail is also an amazing woman who was there for me in my time of need! I absolutely recommend her to anyone that is going through a divorce or any family court manner. I wish I had found her years ago for my original divorce!
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30 Aug, 2024 by Susan persoons
I was referred to the saul law firm through my daughter girlfriend I had know idea what going through a divorce was all about it was very overwhelming but this law firm especially Gail and Laura got me through it I would recommend them to anybody who needs a lawyer my outcome was amazing I
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30 Aug, 2024 by Debra isaac
30 Aug, 2024 by Christine persans
I choose Gail to help me with a visitation petition. I first spoke with her on the phone and she was so empathetic to my situation and fully understood everything I was going through. Gail is absolutely the best of the best and has amazing skills for her profession. She was able to get me the results that I wanted! Gail is also an amazing woman who was there for me in my time of need! I absolutely recommend her to anyone that is going through a divorce or any family court manner. I wish I had found her years ago for my original divorce!
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30 Aug, 2024 by Susan persoons
I was referred to the saul law firm through my daughter girlfriend I had know idea what going through a divorce was all about it was very overwhelming but this law firm especially Gail and Laura got me through it I would recommend them to anybody who needs a lawyer my outcome was amazing I
Read more
30 Aug, 2024 by Debra isaac
30 Aug, 2024 by Christine persans
I choose Gail to help me with a visitation petition. I first spoke with her on the phone and she was so empathetic to my situation and fully understood everything I was going through. Gail is absolutely the best of the best and has amazing skills for her profession. She was able to get me the results that I wanted! Gail is also an amazing woman who was there for me in my time of need! I absolutely recommend her to anyone that is going through a divorce or any family court manner. I wish I had found her years ago for my original divorce!
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30 Aug, 2024 by Susan persoons
I was referred to the saul law firm through my daughter girlfriend I had know idea what going through a divorce was all about it was very overwhelming but this law firm especially Gail and Laura got me through it I would recommend them to anybody who needs a lawyer my outcome was amazing I
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30 Aug, 2024 by Debra isaac
30 Aug, 2024 by Christine persans
I choose Gail to help me with a visitation petition. I first spoke with her on the phone and she was so empathetic to my situation and fully understood everything I was going through. Gail is absolutely the best of the best and has amazing skills for her profession. She was able to get me the results that I wanted! Gail is also an amazing woman who was there for me in my time of need! I absolutely recommend her to anyone that is going through a divorce or any family court manner. I wish I had found her years ago for my original divorce!
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30 Aug, 2024 by Susan persoons
I was referred to the saul law firm through my daughter girlfriend I had know idea what going through a divorce was all about it was very overwhelming but this law firm especially Gail and Laura got me through it I would recommend them to anybody who needs a lawyer my outcome was amazing I
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30 Aug, 2024 by Debra isaac
30 Aug, 2024 by Christine persans
I choose Gail to help me with a visitation petition. I first spoke with her on the phone and she was so empathetic to my situation and fully understood everything I was going through. Gail is absolutely the best of the best and has amazing skills for her profession. She was able to get me the results that I wanted! Gail is also an amazing woman who was there for me in my time of need! I absolutely recommend her to anyone that is going through a divorce or any family court manner. I wish I had found her years ago for my original divorce!
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30 Aug, 2024 by Susan persoons
I was referred to the saul law firm through my daughter girlfriend I had know idea what going through a divorce was all about it was very overwhelming but this law firm especially Gail and Laura got me through it I would recommend them to anybody who needs a lawyer my outcome was amazing I
Read more
30 Aug, 2024 by Debra isaac
30 Aug, 2024 by Christine persans
I choose Gail to help me with a visitation petition. I first spoke with her on the phone and she was so empathetic to my situation and fully understood everything I was going through. Gail is absolutely the best of the best and has amazing skills for her profession. She was able to get me the results that I wanted! Gail is also an amazing woman who was there for me in my time of need! I absolutely recommend her to anyone that is going through a divorce or any family court manner. I wish I had found her years ago for my original divorce!
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30 Aug, 2024 by Susan persoons
I was referred to the saul law firm through my daughter girlfriend I had know idea what going through a divorce was all about it was very overwhelming but this law firm especially Gail and Laura got me through it I would recommend them to anybody who needs a lawyer my outcome was amazing I
Read more
30 Aug, 2024 by Debra isaac
30 Aug, 2024 by Christine persans
I choose Gail to help me with a visitation petition. I first spoke with her on the phone and she was so empathetic to my situation and fully understood everything I was going through. Gail is absolutely the best of the best and has amazing skills for her profession. She was able to get me the results that I wanted! Gail is also an amazing woman who was there for me in my time of need! I absolutely recommend her to anyone that is going through a divorce or any family court manner. I wish I had found her years ago for my original divorce!
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30 Aug, 2024 by Susan persoons
I was referred to the saul law firm through my daughter girlfriend I had know idea what going through a divorce was all about it was very overwhelming but this law firm especially Gail and Laura got me through it I would recommend them to anybody who needs a lawyer my outcome was amazing I
Read more
30 Aug, 2024 by Debra isaac
30 Aug, 2024 by Christine persans
I choose Gail to help me with a visitation petition. I first spoke with her on the phone and she was so empathetic to my situation and fully understood everything I was going through. Gail is absolutely the best of the best and has amazing skills for her profession. She was able to get me the results that I wanted! Gail is also an amazing woman who was there for me in my time of need! I absolutely recommend her to anyone that is going through a divorce or any family court manner. I wish I had found her years ago for my original divorce!
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30 Aug, 2024 by Susan persoons
I was referred to the saul law firm through my daughter girlfriend I had know idea what going through a divorce was all about it was very overwhelming but this law firm especially Gail and Laura got me through it I would recommend them to anybody who needs a lawyer my outcome was amazing I
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30 Aug, 2024 by Debra isaac
07 Jul, 2022 by Darnell balthazar
I retained Sean as my attorney for my case. My experience as his client was beyond measure.
He was very detail oriented and concerned to assure that I would be able to get the best results for my case. He was exceptionally patient and interpersonal to my needs for the best outcome. I will definitely refer him to anyone that needs a good lawyer. I will always appoint him to handle my business endeavors.
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10 Jun, 2021 by Ed donaldson
04 Jun, 2021 by Tiffany caterina
I had a great experience with Sean. He kept me posted thru out my case,it took a few years but usually thats how cases are. Sean was always available whenever I asked him of an update and gets the job done. Thank you again Sean!!! Definitely recommend!!!
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07 Jul, 2022 by Darnell balthazar
I retained Sean as my attorney for my case. My experience as his client was beyond measure.
He was very detail oriented and concerned to assure that I would be able to get the best results for my case. He was exceptionally patient and interpersonal to my needs for the best outcome. I will definitely refer him to anyone that needs a good lawyer. I will always appoint him to handle my business endeavors.
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10 Jun, 2021 by Ed donaldson
04 Jun, 2021 by Tiffany caterina
I had a great experience with Sean. He kept me posted thru out my case,it took a few years but usually thats how cases are. Sean was always available whenever I asked him of an update and gets the job done. Thank you again Sean!!! Definitely recommend!!!
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07 Jul, 2022 by Darnell balthazar
I retained Sean as my attorney for my case. My experience as his client was beyond measure.
He was very detail oriented and concerned to assure that I would be able to get the best results for my case. He was exceptionally patient and interpersonal to my needs for the best outcome. I will definitely refer him to anyone that needs a good lawyer. I will always appoint him to handle my business endeavors.
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10 Jun, 2021 by Ed donaldson
04 Jun, 2021 by Tiffany caterina
I had a great experience with Sean. He kept me posted thru out my case,it took a few years but usually thats how cases are. Sean was always available whenever I asked him of an update and gets the job done. Thank you again Sean!!! Definitely recommend!!!
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07 Jul, 2022 by Darnell balthazar
I retained Sean as my attorney for my case. My experience as his client was beyond measure.
He was very detail oriented and concerned to assure that I would be able to get the best results for my case. He was exceptionally patient and interpersonal to my needs for the best outcome. I will definitely refer him to anyone that needs a good lawyer. I will always appoint him to handle my business endeavors.
Read more
10 Jun, 2021 by Ed donaldson
04 Jun, 2021 by Tiffany caterina
I had a great experience with Sean. He kept me posted thru out my case,it took a few years but usually thats how cases are. Sean was always available whenever I asked him of an update and gets the job done. Thank you again Sean!!! Definitely recommend!!!
Read more
07 Jul, 2022 by Darnell balthazar
I retained Sean as my attorney for my case. My experience as his client was beyond measure.
He was very detail oriented and concerned to assure that I would be able to get the best results for my case. He was exceptionally patient and interpersonal to my needs for the best outcome. I will definitely refer him to anyone that needs a good lawyer. I will always appoint him to handle my business endeavors.
Read more
10 Jun, 2021 by Ed donaldson
04 Jun, 2021 by Tiffany caterina
I had a great experience with Sean. He kept me posted thru out my case,it took a few years but usually thats how cases are. Sean was always available whenever I asked him of an update and gets the job done. Thank you again Sean!!! Definitely recommend!!!
Read more
07 Jul, 2022 by Darnell balthazar
I retained Sean as my attorney for my case. My experience as his client was beyond measure.
He was very detail oriented and concerned to assure that I would be able to get the best results for my case. He was exceptionally patient and interpersonal to my needs for the best outcome. I will definitely refer him to anyone that needs a good lawyer. I will always appoint him to handle my business endeavors.
Read more
10 Jun, 2021 by Ed donaldson
04 Jun, 2021 by Tiffany caterina
I had a great experience with Sean. He kept me posted thru out my case,it took a few years but usually thats how cases are. Sean was always available whenever I asked him of an update and gets the job done. Thank you again Sean!!! Definitely recommend!!!
Read more
07 Jul, 2022 by Darnell balthazar
I retained Sean as my attorney for my case. My experience as his client was beyond measure.
He was very detail oriented and concerned to assure that I would be able to get the best results for my case. He was exceptionally patient and interpersonal to my needs for the best outcome. I will definitely refer him to anyone that needs a good lawyer. I will always appoint him to handle my business endeavors.
Read more
10 Jun, 2021 by Ed donaldson
04 Jun, 2021 by Tiffany caterina
I had a great experience with Sean. He kept me posted thru out my case,it took a few years but usually thats how cases are. Sean was always available whenever I asked him of an update and gets the job done. Thank you again Sean!!! Definitely recommend!!!
Read more
07 Jul, 2022 by Darnell balthazar
I retained Sean as my attorney for my case. My experience as his client was beyond measure.
He was very detail oriented and concerned to assure that I would be able to get the best results for my case. He was exceptionally patient and interpersonal to my needs for the best outcome. I will definitely refer him to anyone that needs a good lawyer. I will always appoint him to handle my business endeavors.
Read more
10 Jun, 2021 by Ed donaldson
04 Jun, 2021 by Tiffany caterina
I had a great experience with Sean. He kept me posted thru out my case,it took a few years but usually thats how cases are. Sean was always available whenever I asked him of an update and gets the job done. Thank you again Sean!!! Definitely recommend!!!
Read more
07 Jul, 2022 by Darnell balthazar
I retained Sean as my attorney for my case. My experience as his client was beyond measure.
He was very detail oriented and concerned to assure that I would be able to get the best results for my case. He was exceptionally patient and interpersonal to my needs for the best outcome. I will definitely refer him to anyone that needs a good lawyer. I will always appoint him to handle my business endeavors.
Read more
10 Jun, 2021 by Ed donaldson
04 Jun, 2021 by Tiffany caterina
I had a great experience with Sean. He kept me posted thru out my case,it took a few years but usually thats how cases are. Sean was always available whenever I asked him of an update and gets the job done. Thank you again Sean!!! Definitely recommend!!!
Read more
07 Jul, 2022 by Darnell balthazar
I retained Sean as my attorney for my case. My experience as his client was beyond measure.
He was very detail oriented and concerned to assure that I would be able to get the best results for my case. He was exceptionally patient and interpersonal to my needs for the best outcome. I will definitely refer him to anyone that needs a good lawyer. I will always appoint him to handle my business endeavors.
Read more
10 Jun, 2021 by Ed donaldson
04 Jun, 2021 by Tiffany caterina
I had a great experience with Sean. He kept me posted thru out my case,it took a few years but usually thats how cases are. Sean was always available whenever I asked him of an update and gets the job done. Thank you again Sean!!! Definitely recommend!!!
Read more
07 Jul, 2022 by Darnell balthazar
I retained Sean as my attorney for my case. My experience as his client was beyond measure.
He was very detail oriented and concerned to assure that I would be able to get the best results for my case. He was exceptionally patient and interpersonal to my needs for the best outcome. I will definitely refer him to anyone that needs a good lawyer. I will always appoint him to handle my business endeavors.
Read more
10 Jun, 2021 by Ed donaldson
04 Jun, 2021 by Tiffany caterina
I had a great experience with Sean. He kept me posted thru out my case,it took a few years but usually thats how cases are. Sean was always available whenever I asked him of an update and gets the job done. Thank you again Sean!!! Definitely recommend!!!
Read more
07 Jul, 2022 by Darnell balthazar
I retained Sean as my attorney for my case. My experience as his client was beyond measure.
He was very detail oriented and concerned to assure that I would be able to get the best results for my case. He was exceptionally patient and interpersonal to my needs for the best outcome. I will definitely refer him to anyone that needs a good lawyer. I will always appoint him to handle my business endeavors.
Read more
10 Jun, 2021 by Ed donaldson
04 Jun, 2021 by Tiffany caterina
I had a great experience with Sean. He kept me posted thru out my case,it took a few years but usually thats how cases are. Sean was always available whenever I asked him of an update and gets the job done. Thank you again Sean!!! Definitely recommend!!!
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02 Jun, 2023 by Faze 4 orchestras
A few years back Len Sperber handled a lawsuit against our company for a liability claim. The company that handled our insurance found a loophole in our policy and denied insurance for that claim. End result several months later, what could have been a financial disaster ended in a sigh of relief. It was settled for $1000. Need I say more
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09 Dec, 2022 by E w
Leonard Sperber did for me what my two prior law firms could not achieve in my divorce case. He handled my case efficiently and with the personal sensitivity that divorce actions require. Wish I would have retained him first, he is an excellent matrimonial attorney.
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26 Apr, 2018 by Paula smith
The absolute best!
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02 Jun, 2023 by Faze 4 orchestras
A few years back Len Sperber handled a lawsuit against our company for a liability claim. The company that handled our insurance found a loophole in our policy and denied insurance for that claim. End result several months later, what could have been a financial disaster ended in a sigh of relief. It was settled for $1000. Need I say more
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09 Dec, 2022 by E w
Leonard Sperber did for me what my two prior law firms could not achieve in my divorce case. He handled my case efficiently and with the personal sensitivity that divorce actions require. Wish I would have retained him first, he is an excellent matrimonial attorney.
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26 Apr, 2018 by Paula smith
The absolute best!
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19 Feb, 2022 by Tom criscuola
Excellent service
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27 Oct, 2021 by J 123
If you're searching for an attorney, you must consider one's experience, temperament, personality, responsiveness, and legal finesse in dealing with "divorce" especially when children are at stake causing an embattlement the likes of which the movie Kramer vs. Kramer looks like a Disney movie. Tony and I never went to trial, but fully prepared for it up to the day of trial. His responsiveness is uncanny. He does not raise his voice, is not aggressive, but when arguing points, he will back his opponent into a corner with untenable arguments. He responds to emails almost immediately. He knows the law. We dealt with the opposition consistently lying, as did my Ex, about all matters and were prepared to expose the truth at trial. Go for a consult. Its a no brainer to higher such a qualified, personable, and knowledgeable lawyer who is a regular guy. His office staff were also friendly, competent, and compassionate. He will also make you aware of all strategies, and the costs for applying each. After, forensics, law guardians, parenting coordinators, full trial prep, I'm satisfied with the outcome as much as one can be. I was ready to see this through to the very end, and did, with a competent attorney in Tony beside me.
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15 Nov, 2020 by Anthony
Best Lawyer I ever had
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02 Jun, 2023 by Faze 4 orchestras
A few years back Len Sperber handled a lawsuit against our company for a liability claim. The company that handled our insurance found a loophole in our policy and denied insurance for that claim. End result several months later, what could have been a financial disaster ended in a sigh of relief. It was settled for $1000. Need I say more
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09 Dec, 2022 by E w
Leonard Sperber did for me what my two prior law firms could not achieve in my divorce case. He handled my case efficiently and with the personal sensitivity that divorce actions require. Wish I would have retained him first, he is an excellent matrimonial attorney.
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26 Apr, 2018 by Paula smith
The absolute best!
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