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03 Apr, 2017 by Anonymous
Scott is very thorough and knowledgeable I would highly recommend him. My case is a very sensitive matter and he was comforting and understanding also.
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12 Mar, 2017 by Jen
Scott Cannon's professionalism, compassion, experience, empathy and strategic protocol truly defines that of a first-class attorney. Family Court had been a difficult and emotionally draining experience for the past 3 years, until I met Scott. Having met with and retained, two previous attorneys, neither produced the results that Scott has. Scott is a "people's" attorney. He listened to me. He kept reminding me to "change the channel" in my thinking so that I could begin to heal from 18 years of abuse in a Domestic Violence situation. Scott's motto is, "I understand." And he does! Scott has helped my children and I to get our lives to a place of healing and growth. Scott Cannon is the epitome of THE BEST. I am so grateful to Scott for all he has done, and continues to do. There will never be another attorney, besides Scott Cannon, that will be there to represent me.
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12 Feb, 2017 by Erin
I met with several lawyers before Scott. As soon as I walked into the office I felt welcome. His staff is very professional. Once Scott stared asking me about my situation, I could hear compassion in his voice. I knew right away he was the right choice. His experience was obvious. Scott was very educated on the effects of Domestic Violence. He even cared about my well being. We had to met often due to my ex causing issues with my children. Scott helped me keep them away from an unhealthy person in their life. Its not always easy to get full custody without any visitation. We ended up back in court several times. Which he guided me through every step of the way. He even stops me from being all worked up. I was scheduled to testify at the last court appearance. Thanks to Scott's power of persuasion I didn't have to. He left me in awe. I couldn't be happier! Scott is an amazing lawyer with an actual personality. He went above and beyond for my children's well being. Very trustworthy and knowledgeable.
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13 Aug, 2015 by Anonymous
I most highly recommend Dave Hoffmann to anyone who wants to understand what they are going through and how their decision will impact the rest of their lives. Dave explained to me that he has worked as a prosecuting attorney before and understands what "both sides" are looking for in a resolution. Dave is personable, kind, and drew from his experiences as both a prosecution and defense attorney to explain all possible avenues of resolving my speeding ticket before I made a decision. Because of this, I was able to make a well-informed choice that resulted in what I feel was the most favorable resolution possible for my case.
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21 Jul, 2015 by John
I would like to give my highest recommendation of David Hoffmann. I needed an attorney for a criminal case in Geneseo, NY and he handled my case in a very professional manner. He was reassuring, honest and sensitive to my needs. Mr Hoffmann's familiarity with the local system and his deep knowledge of the law provided me with the best result I could have expected. I would without any hesitation recommend him for anyone needing an attorney.
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01 Jun, 2015 by Julia
I am more than pleased with the work David Hoffmann has done for me. He is punctual, reliable, and fair. I was impressed with this willingness to go the extra mile and ensure I was happy with his resolution. He is knowledgeable and was very helpful as I encountered our legal system.
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08 Sep, 2022 by Jess htn
If you happen to find yourself in a situation where you need a public defender in Livingston County; Samantha Maguire is, hands down, the solution to your problems. She is highly educated and the very best at her job, and, by far, surpasses her calls of duty! She stays on top of things, and walks you through whatever it is you have to go through, every step of the way, so that you are not walking into anything blindly, nor are you doing anything alone. She will do whatever it takes to get you the most favorable outcome possible. To top it off, she’s an amazing woman that genuinely cares about her clients, and proves that in her actions. She will go to bat and fight your fight for you! If I was in a position where I had to personally pay for an attorney, I would choose her, every time! She is so much more than an attorney, but if that’s what you’re needing, look no further.
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14 Sep, 2021 by Dana perkins
Let me just start out by saying no one wants a public defender but sometimes you have to do what you have to do. Samantha Maguire was great! She really worked hard on my case and investigated it like it should have been done. She acted like I paid her personally. She fought for me. She was extremely personable easy to talk to, and great person to work with. She was my bulldog!!! From the moment I got the 1st phone call from her I knew everything was going to be OK. I am extremely happy with the outcome. Thank you so much!! Samantha maguire you should start your own Lawfirm!!!
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08 Sep, 2022 by Jess htn
If you happen to find yourself in a situation where you need a public defender in Livingston County; Samantha Maguire is, hands down, the solution to your problems. She is highly educated and the very best at her job, and, by far, surpasses her calls of duty! She stays on top of things, and walks you through whatever it is you have to go through, every step of the way, so that you are not walking into anything blindly, nor are you doing anything alone. She will do whatever it takes to get you the most favorable outcome possible. To top it off, she’s an amazing woman that genuinely cares about her clients, and proves that in her actions. She will go to bat and fight your fight for you! If I was in a position where I had to personally pay for an attorney, I would choose her, every time! She is so much more than an attorney, but if that’s what you’re needing, look no further.
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14 Sep, 2021 by Dana perkins
Let me just start out by saying no one wants a public defender but sometimes you have to do what you have to do. Samantha Maguire was great! She really worked hard on my case and investigated it like it should have been done. She acted like I paid her personally. She fought for me. She was extremely personable easy to talk to, and great person to work with. She was my bulldog!!! From the moment I got the 1st phone call from her I knew everything was going to be OK. I am extremely happy with the outcome. Thank you so much!! Samantha maguire you should start your own Lawfirm!!!
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08 Sep, 2022 by Jess htn
If you happen to find yourself in a situation where you need a public defender in Livingston County; Samantha Maguire is, hands down, the solution to your problems. She is highly educated and the very best at her job, and, by far, surpasses her calls of duty! She stays on top of things, and walks you through whatever it is you have to go through, every step of the way, so that you are not walking into anything blindly, nor are you doing anything alone. She will do whatever it takes to get you the most favorable outcome possible. To top it off, she’s an amazing woman that genuinely cares about her clients, and proves that in her actions. She will go to bat and fight your fight for you! If I was in a position where I had to personally pay for an attorney, I would choose her, every time! She is so much more than an attorney, but if that’s what you’re needing, look no further.
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14 Sep, 2021 by Dana perkins
Let me just start out by saying no one wants a public defender but sometimes you have to do what you have to do. Samantha Maguire was great! She really worked hard on my case and investigated it like it should have been done. She acted like I paid her personally. She fought for me. She was extremely personable easy to talk to, and great person to work with. She was my bulldog!!! From the moment I got the 1st phone call from her I knew everything was going to be OK. I am extremely happy with the outcome. Thank you so much!! Samantha maguire you should start your own Lawfirm!!!
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08 Sep, 2022 by Jess htn
If you happen to find yourself in a situation where you need a public defender in Livingston County; Samantha Maguire is, hands down, the solution to your problems. She is highly educated and the very best at her job, and, by far, surpasses her calls of duty! She stays on top of things, and walks you through whatever it is you have to go through, every step of the way, so that you are not walking into anything blindly, nor are you doing anything alone. She will do whatever it takes to get you the most favorable outcome possible. To top it off, she’s an amazing woman that genuinely cares about her clients, and proves that in her actions. She will go to bat and fight your fight for you! If I was in a position where I had to personally pay for an attorney, I would choose her, every time! She is so much more than an attorney, but if that’s what you’re needing, look no further.
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14 Sep, 2021 by Dana perkins
Let me just start out by saying no one wants a public defender but sometimes you have to do what you have to do. Samantha Maguire was great! She really worked hard on my case and investigated it like it should have been done. She acted like I paid her personally. She fought for me. She was extremely personable easy to talk to, and great person to work with. She was my bulldog!!! From the moment I got the 1st phone call from her I knew everything was going to be OK. I am extremely happy with the outcome. Thank you so much!! Samantha maguire you should start your own Lawfirm!!!
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08 Sep, 2022 by Jess htn
If you happen to find yourself in a situation where you need a public defender in Livingston County; Samantha Maguire is, hands down, the solution to your problems. She is highly educated and the very best at her job, and, by far, surpasses her calls of duty! She stays on top of things, and walks you through whatever it is you have to go through, every step of the way, so that you are not walking into anything blindly, nor are you doing anything alone. She will do whatever it takes to get you the most favorable outcome possible. To top it off, she’s an amazing woman that genuinely cares about her clients, and proves that in her actions. She will go to bat and fight your fight for you! If I was in a position where I had to personally pay for an attorney, I would choose her, every time! She is so much more than an attorney, but if that’s what you’re needing, look no further.
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14 Sep, 2021 by Dana perkins
Let me just start out by saying no one wants a public defender but sometimes you have to do what you have to do. Samantha Maguire was great! She really worked hard on my case and investigated it like it should have been done. She acted like I paid her personally. She fought for me. She was extremely personable easy to talk to, and great person to work with. She was my bulldog!!! From the moment I got the 1st phone call from her I knew everything was going to be OK. I am extremely happy with the outcome. Thank you so much!! Samantha maguire you should start your own Lawfirm!!!
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08 Sep, 2022 by Jess htn
If you happen to find yourself in a situation where you need a public defender in Livingston County; Samantha Maguire is, hands down, the solution to your problems. She is highly educated and the very best at her job, and, by far, surpasses her calls of duty! She stays on top of things, and walks you through whatever it is you have to go through, every step of the way, so that you are not walking into anything blindly, nor are you doing anything alone. She will do whatever it takes to get you the most favorable outcome possible. To top it off, she’s an amazing woman that genuinely cares about her clients, and proves that in her actions. She will go to bat and fight your fight for you! If I was in a position where I had to personally pay for an attorney, I would choose her, every time! She is so much more than an attorney, but if that’s what you’re needing, look no further.
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14 Sep, 2021 by Dana perkins
Let me just start out by saying no one wants a public defender but sometimes you have to do what you have to do. Samantha Maguire was great! She really worked hard on my case and investigated it like it should have been done. She acted like I paid her personally. She fought for me. She was extremely personable easy to talk to, and great person to work with. She was my bulldog!!! From the moment I got the 1st phone call from her I knew everything was going to be OK. I am extremely happy with the outcome. Thank you so much!! Samantha maguire you should start your own Lawfirm!!!
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08 Sep, 2022 by Jess htn
If you happen to find yourself in a situation where you need a public defender in Livingston County; Samantha Maguire is, hands down, the solution to your problems. She is highly educated and the very best at her job, and, by far, surpasses her calls of duty! She stays on top of things, and walks you through whatever it is you have to go through, every step of the way, so that you are not walking into anything blindly, nor are you doing anything alone. She will do whatever it takes to get you the most favorable outcome possible. To top it off, she’s an amazing woman that genuinely cares about her clients, and proves that in her actions. She will go to bat and fight your fight for you! If I was in a position where I had to personally pay for an attorney, I would choose her, every time! She is so much more than an attorney, but if that’s what you’re needing, look no further.
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14 Sep, 2021 by Dana perkins
Let me just start out by saying no one wants a public defender but sometimes you have to do what you have to do. Samantha Maguire was great! She really worked hard on my case and investigated it like it should have been done. She acted like I paid her personally. She fought for me. She was extremely personable easy to talk to, and great person to work with. She was my bulldog!!! From the moment I got the 1st phone call from her I knew everything was going to be OK. I am extremely happy with the outcome. Thank you so much!! Samantha maguire you should start your own Lawfirm!!!
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08 Sep, 2022 by Jess htn
If you happen to find yourself in a situation where you need a public defender in Livingston County; Samantha Maguire is, hands down, the solution to your problems. She is highly educated and the very best at her job, and, by far, surpasses her calls of duty! She stays on top of things, and walks you through whatever it is you have to go through, every step of the way, so that you are not walking into anything blindly, nor are you doing anything alone. She will do whatever it takes to get you the most favorable outcome possible. To top it off, she’s an amazing woman that genuinely cares about her clients, and proves that in her actions. She will go to bat and fight your fight for you! If I was in a position where I had to personally pay for an attorney, I would choose her, every time! She is so much more than an attorney, but if that’s what you’re needing, look no further.
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14 Sep, 2021 by Dana perkins
Let me just start out by saying no one wants a public defender but sometimes you have to do what you have to do. Samantha Maguire was great! She really worked hard on my case and investigated it like it should have been done. She acted like I paid her personally. She fought for me. She was extremely personable easy to talk to, and great person to work with. She was my bulldog!!! From the moment I got the 1st phone call from her I knew everything was going to be OK. I am extremely happy with the outcome. Thank you so much!! Samantha maguire you should start your own Lawfirm!!!
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17 Aug, 2013 by Anonymous
Mary is not only a great lawyer, but also an amazing person. She "knows her stuff" and follows through on all aspects of any dealing. She has handled house closings for me along with wills, power of attorney, health care proxies, etc. She's always willing to go the extra mile and is a kind, caring human being. Money is not her top goal, which is very refreshing.
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10 Mar, 2024 by Lisa wolinski
15 Dec, 2023 by Philippe “phil-felipe” blancato
Chip is super bright, explains everything in layman's terms, hard working, dedicated and a consummate professional. I have nothing but accolades for him and his staff. Absolutely wonderful, smart, kind, diligent, meticulous and compassionate people. This is my go to person for any property or contract issue!
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12 Oct, 2023 by Peter wybron
08 Jul, 2024 by Sally russell
Closed on my house very fast. Took care of everything. Very pleased.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Kathy mast
Dealt with Traci for a real estate sale and she is highly qualified and a pleasure to work with! Highly recommend!
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08 Jul, 2024 by Judy patterson
If you wanna help doing the leg work this is it, they don't go out of there way for clients
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15 May, 2024 by E. sue mills
Steve reviewed my will and other documents to see if they needed updating. He also talked with me about protecting assets. Very helpful.
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27 Apr, 2024 by Holly rowe
We were looking for someone who could help us with a specific issue. A friend referred me to Stephen and it was the best decision we made. He was very professional, and walked us through the whys behind the decisions we needed to make. I would definitely recommend Stephen as our issue was resolved in a timely manner. Thank you for all of your help!
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12 Sep, 2023 by Patrick underwood
Steve's the best!
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15 May, 2024 by E. sue mills
Steve reviewed my will and other documents to see if they needed updating. He also talked with me about protecting assets. Very helpful.
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27 Apr, 2024 by Holly rowe
We were looking for someone who could help us with a specific issue. A friend referred me to Stephen and it was the best decision we made. He was very professional, and walked us through the whys behind the decisions we needed to make. I would definitely recommend Stephen as our issue was resolved in a timely manner. Thank you for all of your help!
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12 Sep, 2023 by Patrick underwood
Steve's the best!
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08 Sep, 2022 by Jess htn
If you happen to find yourself in a situation where you need a public defender in Livingston County; Samantha Maguire is, hands down, the solution to your problems. She is highly educated and the very best at her job, and, by far, surpasses her calls of duty! She stays on top of things, and walks you through whatever it is you have to go through, every step of the way, so that you are not walking into anything blindly, nor are you doing anything alone. She will do whatever it takes to get you the most favorable outcome possible. To top it off, she’s an amazing woman that genuinely cares about her clients, and proves that in her actions. She will go to bat and fight your fight for you! If I was in a position where I had to personally pay for an attorney, I would choose her, every time! She is so much more than an attorney, but if that’s what you’re needing, look no further.
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14 Sep, 2021 by Dana perkins
Let me just start out by saying no one wants a public defender but sometimes you have to do what you have to do. Samantha Maguire was great! She really worked hard on my case and investigated it like it should have been done. She acted like I paid her personally. She fought for me. She was extremely personable easy to talk to, and great person to work with. She was my bulldog!!! From the moment I got the 1st phone call from her I knew everything was going to be OK. I am extremely happy with the outcome. Thank you so much!! Samantha maguire you should start your own Lawfirm!!!
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18 Jul, 2014 by Anonymous
Represented me for family court matters.
Was responsible for filing support and custody order(s) by the county court judge.
Filed custody order. I was the respondent, however, the paperwork he filed for me indicated I was the petitioner. Paperwork shows that both the respondent and petitioner are both petitioners and no respondent is noted. This makes the document non enforceable. I have asked for him to correct.
Have made attempts to contact to correct for six months, no contact by his office.
This lawyer never filed custody orders. He started them but never finished them.
I was billed for custody orders which were never filed or completed.
I have emailed, stopped in at office, sent letters and left messages with his secretary to have him please address. I have been asking about the custody paperwork for over one year. This office will not respond to requests.
I am back in court with another lawyer for support since none was ever filed by this office. Court transcripts with this lawyer clearly stating he will file custody and support orders has been printed and given to the attorney. He has declined to respond.
I cannot recommend him at this point. I see no reason for this office not to take responsibility for what they have or haven't done.
I am having to pay another attorney for what this lawyer has already been paid to do and has not.
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16 Apr, 2024 by Joe smith
He’ll take your consult with no intentions of taking any new cases. claims he doesn’t need the stress, don’t waste your time and the 275 he’ll charge.
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14 Feb, 2024 by Cbattles
I called Mr. Meyer, whose name popped up when I did a search for lawyers who help seniors in Geneseo County. Mr. Meyer was abrupt, yelled at me, would not hear me out, and cut me off before I could even tell him my problem. It's obvious he thinks seniors are sub-human people. He had not one minute (literally) to hear me out. A ruthless, cold-hearted, rude man whose name should not be associated with legal services for elderly people AT ALL. This lawyer needs to be disciplined by the Legal Association for bringing a bad name to lawyers in general. He's everything a person would NOT want in a lawyer!
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14 Feb, 2024 by Leanne lathrop
He is the only lawyer I deal with he may come off as an a** but it's his job and he does his job right and will help you however he can.
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13 Dec, 2019 by Peter
I hired Mr Meyers as my divorce lawyer and during that time and process I was completely blown away at how confident and reassuring he was through the entire situation. If you're looking for an individual who will stand up in court and go for the throat when needed he's your man. The key to any good divorce attorney seems to be the advice and if you actually listen to his advice you will have no issues in the court. I read these other reviews and every case was for anything but divorce if you look at his experience he has over 30 years, 30 years plus in divorce law. Therefore don't waste your time using Mr Meyers as a criminal lawyer but if you want a damn good divorce lawyer he's the man for you.
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13 Dec, 2019 by Anonymous
In a bad position of my life I thought I was about to lose everything to my soon to be ex wife. When I was able to set up a consultation with Mr. Meyer From start to finish I was able to feel safe secure and confident of a fair outcome for my divorce, I highly recommend him.
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27 Jun, 2017 by Anonymous
I checked this site prior to hiring Meyer, thought it was entirely possible to have one bad review and that this was probably the exception and not the norm. Unfortunately, I found this not to be the case. Meyer treated me as described in the prior review. He was consistently profane and unprofessional. When I complained about his behavior he told me not to take it personally as he treats everyone like that. He was untimely with written communications, blaming it on his secretary. He did not notify me for 1 1/2 months that the sale of my house had gone through and he had 10's of thousands of dollars of my money. He seems unable or unwilling to do math, which is often important in a divorce proceeding, and accepts opposing counsels math which, as you can imagine, can result in paying too much or for too long. When I asked him about an instance of this he told me I can take part of it off my income tax. In a nutshell, the experience I had seems to be the norm and not the exception .
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11 Dec, 2018 by Anonymous
I hired Mr. Dawson for my divorce case. He was defeated by opposing lawyer on every front and conceded on everything. Had to hire a new lawyer to try to recover. Very poor communication and way over priced.
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