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11 Nov, 2022 by Donald
Yes....l would highly recommend this attorney..such a wonderful and upstanding family background and a kind and caring individual..doesn't get any better..Deborah will always do right by all she works with.
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04 Jan, 2019 by Glenn wakefield
Debby is an amazing attorney.
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22 Apr, 2018 by Jackie giambra
23 Oct, 2022 by Deborah walters
18 Feb, 2017 by Anonymous
Ms. Detig handled real estate transactions for me and an Estate for my husband.
Pam is friendly, thorough and watches out for our best interests with genuine concern. She has reasonable pricing. Pam is experienced and knowledgeable. My family trusts her and relies on her expertise!
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23 Jul, 2024 by Mj morley
Andrea is an excellent and incredibly organized business attorney. We frequently co-counsel to handle MWBE applications and appeals and clients love working with her and how simple she makes the process.
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19 Jun, 2024 by José alberto ramires flores
16 Apr, 2024 by Marie vannostrand
Andrea Willis was instrumental in helping our small, women-owned business be certified as a M/WBE in NYC. The process was daunting, but Andrea made it seamless with her guidance. She was responsive, knowledgeable, and delivered high-quality work that exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend her services to any business navigating the complexities of M/WBE registration.
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23 Jul, 2024 by Mj morley
Andrea is an excellent and incredibly organized business attorney. We frequently co-counsel to handle MWBE applications and appeals and clients love working with her and how simple she makes the process.
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19 Jun, 2024 by José alberto ramires flores
16 Apr, 2024 by Marie vannostrand
Andrea Willis was instrumental in helping our small, women-owned business be certified as a M/WBE in NYC. The process was daunting, but Andrea made it seamless with her guidance. She was responsive, knowledgeable, and delivered high-quality work that exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend her services to any business navigating the complexities of M/WBE registration.
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14 Mar, 2019 by Richard
He handled a debt collection issue on my behalf in the North Tonawanda court system with a very successful outcome for me. The harassment is finally over. He got them to voluntarily discontinue their action against me with prejudice---which means it is gone forever. Thank you Mike for your prompt assistance in resolving this unfortunate matter.
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17 Jan, 2019 by Apove
Michael McPartlan is a talented strategic lawyer in family court, and he is an attorney of high integrity and character.
He was a saving grace in my brutally difficult situation in family court, and my terribly difficult case was not in good hands until it was in his. I wish I had found him sooner.
His communication availability is excellent as well. Ive had experiences with other attorneys, prior to learning how to find a good attorney, where they have taken days to get back to you or give advice of little comfort , value , or use; or that other attorney communications have to go through chains of command first and bill for ANY menial communication , which makes one eventually question what the priority is - billing or the client’s case. McPartlan makes you and your case a priority.
I once learned too late that some attorneys charge for meaningless work they do bc they have to bill in order to keep their jobs at a firm. What a difference it is to work with an attorney who is both excellent strategically , comes highly recommended, and charges with Integrity to the true needs of the client - as it should be.
However- Most , most , most importantly , which is all I cared about - he is effective.
Mcpartlan guides you through what needs to be done to achieve best results.
I highly recommend him for your family law needs.
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15 Aug, 2017 by Gunny
Mike took care of my divorce phenomenally. It was a mess, and she kept attacking, and Mike took care of everything. Start to finish, he covered my 6. He went from being my attorney to a best friend I would help out anytime.
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11 Apr, 2016 by Leanne
My husband and I sold our home without an agent so Mr. Emmi went above an beyond when there were hiccups along the way to closing on our house. On top of that, my husband and I were two states apart from each other during the process and he was very patient with all that was involved in talking to both of us and getting things signed. He is a man of integrity and takes his job very seriously. Never once did I feel like he didn't have time for either of us to answer our questions (sometimes twice) or move forward towards the next step. He was very organized, professional and very pleasant to do business with. I would highly recommend his services to anyone.
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27 Mar, 2015 by Anonymous
I had great experience with Anthony as an attorney, I was very stressed about a legal situation I was in but as soon as I retained him he drafted and filed the proper papers right away and kept me in the loop regarding the progress of my situation. Certain times I thought I knew the right action to take but Anthony would advise me to take a different route and I am very glad I listened to him.
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03 Feb, 2015 by Tony
Mr. Emmi has provided legal services on a variety of occasions for our personal and business matters. I have always obtained excellent results with his legal advice and assistance. He's thorough, reliable, ethical and conscientious.
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17 May, 2016 by Paulina
Rob, Thank you so much for making the long distance sale of my property so simplistic. Me and my family are very thankful for your help and support during this process. I will recommend you to anyone who is need of assistance.
Best Wishes, Paulina
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03 May, 2016 by Jamie
Rob was great to work with and was on top of everything for my home purchase. Excellent work! Will highly recommend. Will call him with all my future legal needs.
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06 Jun, 2022 by Demetrios
Excellent service, returns phone calls right away. Very reasonable. Best attorney for many cases.
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08 Mar, 2018 by Anonymous
I just recently hired Shawn to handle my son's ATV case, and while on the phone with him I also mentioned that I was at traffic court for my own case. He literally left right that minute to come meet me at traffic court and help me with my ticket, and I have high hopes that he will be beneficial in handling these cases. Seems like a very knowledgeable and caring attorney.
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23 Jul, 2024 by Mj morley
Andrea is an excellent and incredibly organized business attorney. We frequently co-counsel to handle MWBE applications and appeals and clients love working with her and how simple she makes the process.
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19 Jun, 2024 by José alberto ramires flores
16 Apr, 2024 by Marie vannostrand
Andrea Willis was instrumental in helping our small, women-owned business be certified as a M/WBE in NYC. The process was daunting, but Andrea made it seamless with her guidance. She was responsive, knowledgeable, and delivered high-quality work that exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend her services to any business navigating the complexities of M/WBE registration.
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23 Jul, 2024 by Mj morley
Andrea is an excellent and incredibly organized business attorney. We frequently co-counsel to handle MWBE applications and appeals and clients love working with her and how simple she makes the process.
Read more
19 Jun, 2024 by José alberto ramires flores
16 Apr, 2024 by Marie vannostrand
Andrea Willis was instrumental in helping our small, women-owned business be certified as a M/WBE in NYC. The process was daunting, but Andrea made it seamless with her guidance. She was responsive, knowledgeable, and delivered high-quality work that exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend her services to any business navigating the complexities of M/WBE registration.
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23 Jul, 2024 by Mj morley
Andrea is an excellent and incredibly organized business attorney. We frequently co-counsel to handle MWBE applications and appeals and clients love working with her and how simple she makes the process.
Read more
19 Jun, 2024 by José alberto ramires flores
16 Apr, 2024 by Marie vannostrand
Andrea Willis was instrumental in helping our small, women-owned business be certified as a M/WBE in NYC. The process was daunting, but Andrea made it seamless with her guidance. She was responsive, knowledgeable, and delivered high-quality work that exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend her services to any business navigating the complexities of M/WBE registration.
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