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Michael Crowe, experienced  attorney in Glens Falls, NY with 11 reviews
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30 Oct, 2024 by Rebecca cullen
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16 Sep, 2023 by Sherry livant
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25 Jul, 2023 by Mary barbone
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Kathleen Joan Fraher, experienced  attorney in Glens Falls, NY with 11 reviews
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Rose Theresa Place, experienced Criminal Defense, Estate Planning attorney in Glens Falls, NY with 17 reviews
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26 May, 2024 by Michael wallace
The office building is adequate! & presentable! She appears to be a knowledgeable and sincere lawyer! I would recommend this place if you need some legal advice!
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06 Sep, 2023 by Amber smith
We have been trying to get her to complete a mediation document the document since February of this year changes were sent to her in the beginning of May and there has not been any progress she is absolutely unprofessional in taking care of the issues in a timely manner highly do not recommend!
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30 Aug, 2023 by Alon melecci
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Gregory John Teresi, experienced Car Accident, Criminal Defense attorney in Glens Falls, NY with 43 reviews
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09 Sep, 2024 by Anonymous
Hired Greg and never met him. First court was adjourned and was never advised as I showed up. Called him and he made me call back as a billable call. Sent an associate who also missed 2 court dates. When I called to see their location I was once again charged a billable call. Useless in my option.
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06 May, 2024 by Peace freedom
Really rude law firm does not care about their clients and definitely does not have any peoples skills. Very rude and disgusting and cannot handle being attorneys let alone representing clients in court. Thank God, the New York State Bar Association is investigating them. Do not hire this firm go to legal aid use a public defender or another private attorney. Very disgusting and rude law firm.
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21 Feb, 2024 by Helen simpson
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Michael Steven Martin, experienced  attorney in Glens Falls, NY with 40 reviews
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12 Aug, 2024 by Theresa barber
I was referred to have them help me with getting disability. I was denied for 2 years the paralegal didn't represent me well (would have been great if he talked to me to know me) he never wanted to talk to me. It was had to get a hold of anyone. I didn't get help filling out the paper work he didn't fill it out right neither. It was a mess! Luckily a different lawfirm was a better experience then MHM. I wouldn't want them to help me with anything awful!
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19 Mar, 2024 by Chels
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Mark Werle, experienced Business, Insurance attorney in Glens Falls, NY with 39 reviews
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12 Aug, 2024 by Theresa barber
I was referred to have them help me with getting disability. I was denied for 2 years the paralegal didn't represent me well (would have been great if he talked to me to know me) he never wanted to talk to me. It was had to get a hold of anyone. I didn't get help filling out the paper work he didn't fill it out right neither. It was a mess! Luckily a different lawfirm was a better experience then MHM. I wouldn't want them to help me with anything awful!
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19 Mar, 2024 by Chels
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Ethan Daniel Ross, experienced  attorney in Glens Falls, NY with 39 reviews
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12 Aug, 2024 by Theresa barber
I was referred to have them help me with getting disability. I was denied for 2 years the paralegal didn't represent me well (would have been great if he talked to me to know me) he never wanted to talk to me. It was had to get a hold of anyone. I didn't get help filling out the paper work he didn't fill it out right neither. It was a mess! Luckily a different lawfirm was a better experience then MHM. I wouldn't want them to help me with anything awful!
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19 Mar, 2024 by Chels
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Trinidad Martinez Martin, experienced  attorney in Glens Falls, NY with 39 reviews
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12 Aug, 2024 by Theresa barber
I was referred to have them help me with getting disability. I was denied for 2 years the paralegal didn't represent me well (would have been great if he talked to me to know me) he never wanted to talk to me. It was had to get a hold of anyone. I didn't get help filling out the paper work he didn't fill it out right neither. It was a mess! Luckily a different lawfirm was a better experience then MHM. I wouldn't want them to help me with anything awful!
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19 Mar, 2024 by Chels
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Antonin Immanuel Zorn Robbason, experienced  attorney in Glens Falls, NY with 39 reviews
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12 Aug, 2024 by Theresa barber
I was referred to have them help me with getting disability. I was denied for 2 years the paralegal didn't represent me well (would have been great if he talked to me to know me) he never wanted to talk to me. It was had to get a hold of anyone. I didn't get help filling out the paper work he didn't fill it out right neither. It was a mess! Luckily a different lawfirm was a better experience then MHM. I wouldn't want them to help me with anything awful!
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19 Mar, 2024 by Chels
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Bruce Omer Lipinski, experienced Real Estate attorney in Glens Falls, NY with 33 reviews
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06 May, 2024 by Peace freedom
Really rude law firm does not care about their clients and definitely does not have any peoples skills. Very rude and disgusting and cannot handle being attorneys let alone representing clients in court. Thank God, the New York State Bar Association is investigating them. Do not hire this firm go to legal aid use a public defender or another private attorney. Very disgusting and rude law firm.
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21 Feb, 2024 by Helen simpson
Great attorney! Good advise!
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27 Nov, 2023 by Laura hayes
Jim Burkett has been my attorney for several years. During that time he has provided valuable guidance on residential real estate transactions, personal estate planning and settlement of family estates. Some of these have involved some challenging issues. Jim’s knowledge and professionalism have been key in handling these legal affairs. Excellent attorney. Jim and his staff are a pleasure to work with.
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Lynne Ellen Ackner, experienced  attorney in Glens Falls, NY with 42 reviews
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19 Jul, 2024 by Jon nadler
Very pleasant person, excellent attorney. She handled the closing of our house. Would recommend her without reservation to anyone.
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13 Jun, 2024 by Brenda ross
Everyone please stay away from this Lawyer. He is nothing but a rip off I gave him $1500 retainer. I had three appointments he never showed up for any when I did meet him the first time he took my card for $1500 and said all I’m on a meeting on my phone. I have to take this set me on my way, the next time he blame it on his secretary, saying that she forgot to put it on the calendar for final time before I fired him he said his car broke down. He has done nothing nothing no phone calls no meetings about what was going to be done in the case I recommend you don’t go near this lawyer because he is the worst lawyer I’ve ever seen or heard of the $1500 he charged me over $1200 for nothing but that’s OK. I’m gonna take him to small claims court. I got another lawyer, he is a smooth talker however, he got to be a lawyer. I don’t understand because he is the worst of the worst of a lawyer stay away or you’re in a lot of trouble because he’ll eat your money up and not do anything for you. He must need money to take peoples money and not do anything
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16 May, 2024 by Autumn johnson
When my son was in need of legal services, at first I didn't know where to turn. I had remembered hearing good things about Tucker Stanclift and decided to give him a call. Best decision I could have made. Tucker and his staff are prompt, courteous, professional, respectful and above all else, treat you like a human being. The financial aspect of his services was also fair, reasonable and convenient. Tucker is willing to go the extra mile for his clients and is definitely worth investing in. I would highly recommend The Tucker Stanclift Law Firm for anyone looking for representation. He has been a Godsend to our family and we are very grateful.
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Jeffrey Shapiro, experienced  attorney in Glens Falls, NY with 33 reviews
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06 May, 2024 by Peace freedom
Really rude law firm does not care about their clients and definitely does not have any peoples skills. Very rude and disgusting and cannot handle being attorneys let alone representing clients in court. Thank God, the New York State Bar Association is investigating them. Do not hire this firm go to legal aid use a public defender or another private attorney. Very disgusting and rude law firm.
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21 Feb, 2024 by Helen simpson
Great attorney! Good advise!
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27 Nov, 2023 by Laura hayes
Jim Burkett has been my attorney for several years. During that time he has provided valuable guidance on residential real estate transactions, personal estate planning and settlement of family estates. Some of these have involved some challenging issues. Jim’s knowledge and professionalism have been key in handling these legal affairs. Excellent attorney. Jim and his staff are a pleasure to work with.
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Alexandra Cree Davis, experienced  attorney in Glens Falls, NY with 33 reviews
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06 May, 2024 by Peace freedom
Really rude law firm does not care about their clients and definitely does not have any peoples skills. Very rude and disgusting and cannot handle being attorneys let alone representing clients in court. Thank God, the New York State Bar Association is investigating them. Do not hire this firm go to legal aid use a public defender or another private attorney. Very disgusting and rude law firm.
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21 Feb, 2024 by Helen simpson
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27 Nov, 2023 by Laura hayes
Jim Burkett has been my attorney for several years. During that time he has provided valuable guidance on residential real estate transactions, personal estate planning and settlement of family estates. Some of these have involved some challenging issues. Jim’s knowledge and professionalism have been key in handling these legal affairs. Excellent attorney. Jim and his staff are a pleasure to work with.
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David Donahue Bobick, experienced  attorney in Glens Falls, NY with 7 reviews
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29 Nov, 2022 by Dita
Such a nice lady.
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12 Nov, 2022 by Nick conte
Amazing lady....
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03 Nov, 2021 by Dawn diamond
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Tucker Cleveland Stanclift, experienced Criminal Defense, Litigation attorney in Glens Falls, NY with 3 reviews
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30 Jun, 2024 by Jesse
I’ve never regretted calling Tucker when I’m in trouble whether it’s been big or small! So Im typically too busy to even think about leaving reviews nor have I ever until now… I had to let the world know that If you or someone you know ever finds them selves in a position where an attorney is needed then search no further because I can vouch with many examples that this law firm is for a fact the absolute best legal assistance our hard earned money can buy us! Every time Ive ever found myself in a predicament with the law I do not let myself regret it because I do something about it! Thankfully I’ve always been smart enough to make the right call and end up literally saying out loud -“Thank god I called Tucker!” For example and to be honest there has been a couple different instances in the past along with the present (a few days ago) where Ive unfortunately been accused of either committing a crime or I’ve received traffic tickets…well common sense always tells me I better call Tucker right now! Good lord has that always been my best decision which has ALWAYS resulted in the best possible outcomes. Get the right help you need and deserve folks! Call Tucker because I promise you will never regret it!
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23 May, 2017 by Anonymous
I hired this attorney and he was the most expensive one that I had consulted. He did absolutely nothing in my defense. He attempted to bill me for hours that he did not put into my case and Bill me for time while he was in court representing other people. The outcome of my case was all but the complete worst possible I could have been better off defending myself. I would highly recommend avoiding this attorney and seeking out another one.
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21 Nov, 2014 by Anonymous
Very thorough and precise. Was very personable and maintained excellent communication throughout the entire process. Made this difficult time for my family that much easier!
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Elizabeth Ann Donahue, experienced  attorney in Glens Falls, NY with 11 reviews
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10 Jan, 2023 by Anonymous
She is a lazy, airhead that looks to the client to do the "leg work" SHE is being paid to find out! Even after she has asked the client to find the information SHE should have been looking for and is being paid to find out, said information is given to her and she asks about it again. Look in your file and you might find it IF you put that information in there. I've got to say she sure is on top of it all though when she's looking for and wanting her money, whether she does her job or not, and she has no problem putting the blame on someone else for her shortcomings. And as for her secretary, she is rude, obnoxious and definitely not a people person. Would absolutely not recommend her to anyone, ever!
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10 Jan, 2023 by Anonymous
An attorney can impress some and depress others. This one could be construed as superior to Shelley Bobman in general Hang in their!
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29 Nov, 2022 by Dita
Such a nice lady.
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Matthew A. McKeighan, experienced  attorney in Glens Falls, NY with 7 reviews
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22 Jan, 2025 by Jessica botelho
Liz and her team are easy to work with, responsive, and knowledgeable!
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29 Jun, 2024 by Rebecca wagner
Everyone in the office is highly responsive and Elisabeth is knowledgeable and very professional. We have been long time clients and would not trust anyone else with our important life situations and support.
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25 Jun, 2024 by Best reviews
The worst law firm in town. If you care about being properly represented then don't use anyone here. You will be sorry trust me.
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James E. Cullum, experienced Business, Personal Injury attorney in Glens Falls, NY with 0 reviews
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John M. Silvestri, experienced Estate Planning, Government attorney in Glens Falls, NY with 1 reviews
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24 Aug, 2016 by Anonymous
My rating of this attorney is poor. I hired John Silvestri because he was covered under my legal plan. He did not consult Hyatt legal and advise me of what was covered. When I received the first bill, I told him I believed he was to bill Hyatt legal, which he did not. Hyatt legal called him to advise him as well. He then told me I may want to find another attorney AFTER he already started the work on my case. I told him I did not want to find another attorney. This is when he stopped communicating and did not even tell me the status of my case and he had my email and phone number (no excuse). This went on fro March until August. I finally got someone to call me back from his office and he had passed my case off to another person in the office without my knowledge.
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William Edgar Montgomery III, experienced Criminal Defense, Litigation attorney in Glens Falls, NY with 1 reviews
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11 Jun, 2010 by Scott
i just felt compelled to post my experience with this guy in the hopes of saving someone else from gettting the most unprofessional service i have ever received from anyone! this guy charged me $2500 to represent my girlfriend for a dwi related probation violation. The initial visit and phone conversation sounded like he really had his heart into her case, but after i paid him i felt like we were on our own and there was nothing i could do about it! The guy would not return either of our phone calls, showed up late for court, and had my mail going to a wrong address! Ofcourse he charged me a flat rate and wanted the money all up front because theres no way to justify the amount of money he took from me for the amount of work he did! i wish more people would post reviews on lawyers in their areas so people were better informed as to what type of person will be representing them!!
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Robert C. Morris, experienced Business, Financial Markets And Services attorney in Glens Falls, NY with 0 reviews
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Timothy Scott Shuler, experienced Business, Real Estate attorney in Glens Falls, NY with 0 reviews
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Thomas G Clements, experienced Litigation, Real Estate attorney in Glens Falls, NY with 0 reviews
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Patricia Ellen Watkins, experienced Estate Planning, Real Estate attorney in Glens Falls, NY with 0 reviews
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Nathan Patrick Hall, experienced Estate Planning, Real Estate attorney in Glens Falls, NY with 0 reviews
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Stefanie Di Lallo Bitter, experienced Litigation, Real Estate attorney in Glens Falls, NY with 0 reviews
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Michael Joseph Muller, experienced Business, Family Law attorney in Glens Falls, NY with 0 reviews
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Melissa Dwyer Lescault, experienced Business, Real Estate attorney in Glens Falls, NY with 0 reviews
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Joan M. Ferretti, experienced  attorney in Glens Falls, NY with 0 reviews
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H Wayne Judge, experienced Criminal Defense, Litigation attorney in Glens Falls, NY with 0 reviews
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    • Geographic Location:
      Legal fees can vary significantly by region or city.
    • Additional Expenses:
      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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