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27 Jan, 2023 by Stephanie saporito
I highly recommend Ira Cooper. He was extremely knowledgeable and I immediately felt I had hired the right attorney (after unfortunately firing the wrong attorney I had previously hired). I am very grateful to him and his colleague Jaimie Nevins for handling a landlord/tenant issue for me and my family. Hiring Ira Cooper had an immediate positive impact on our case.
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23 Aug, 2022 by Caterpillow-pants
You’ll have to go there directly to talk to ANYBODY there. ‘Cuz emails can go weeks without so much as a peep. I have been using this lawyer for a few legal issues. One for a lawsuit against me. The first issue was resolved pretty efficiently. Another case I brought to the same lawyer, but was punted to another. Progress has been slow on the second case since the pandemic. As the courts began to open back up, I had hoped things would go much smoother, as less the courts were getting less than normal volume of cases. It feels like they're dragging their feet as others in my position have already had progress. Everything seemed to be going smoothly but I recently went a few months without contact from them on that second case. The original attorney told me he would see if he could get that second atty to get back to me. Got nothing for a month. Sent an email. A month went by. Asked again this month, finally got an answer after a few more times. Getting an answer has been a crapshoot in the several months that I've been waiting for any progress.
Tried recently to contact other extensions to make an appointment, like reception, but that line was a constant busy signal and the others were seemingly unattended.
Sadly, I will be expecting more delays in answers to my emails.
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18 Feb, 2022 by T z
27 Jan, 2023 by Stephanie saporito
I highly recommend Ira Cooper. He was extremely knowledgeable and I immediately felt I had hired the right attorney (after unfortunately firing the wrong attorney I had previously hired). I am very grateful to him and his colleague Jaimie Nevins for handling a landlord/tenant issue for me and my family. Hiring Ira Cooper had an immediate positive impact on our case.
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23 Aug, 2022 by Caterpillow-pants
You’ll have to go there directly to talk to ANYBODY there. ‘Cuz emails can go weeks without so much as a peep. I have been using this lawyer for a few legal issues. One for a lawsuit against me. The first issue was resolved pretty efficiently. Another case I brought to the same lawyer, but was punted to another. Progress has been slow on the second case since the pandemic. As the courts began to open back up, I had hoped things would go much smoother, as less the courts were getting less than normal volume of cases. It feels like they're dragging their feet as others in my position have already had progress. Everything seemed to be going smoothly but I recently went a few months without contact from them on that second case. The original attorney told me he would see if he could get that second atty to get back to me. Got nothing for a month. Sent an email. A month went by. Asked again this month, finally got an answer after a few more times. Getting an answer has been a crapshoot in the several months that I've been waiting for any progress.
Tried recently to contact other extensions to make an appointment, like reception, but that line was a constant busy signal and the others were seemingly unattended.
Sadly, I will be expecting more delays in answers to my emails.
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18 Feb, 2022 by T z
27 Jan, 2023 by Stephanie saporito
I highly recommend Ira Cooper. He was extremely knowledgeable and I immediately felt I had hired the right attorney (after unfortunately firing the wrong attorney I had previously hired). I am very grateful to him and his colleague Jaimie Nevins for handling a landlord/tenant issue for me and my family. Hiring Ira Cooper had an immediate positive impact on our case.
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23 Aug, 2022 by Caterpillow-pants
You’ll have to go there directly to talk to ANYBODY there. ‘Cuz emails can go weeks without so much as a peep. I have been using this lawyer for a few legal issues. One for a lawsuit against me. The first issue was resolved pretty efficiently. Another case I brought to the same lawyer, but was punted to another. Progress has been slow on the second case since the pandemic. As the courts began to open back up, I had hoped things would go much smoother, as less the courts were getting less than normal volume of cases. It feels like they're dragging their feet as others in my position have already had progress. Everything seemed to be going smoothly but I recently went a few months without contact from them on that second case. The original attorney told me he would see if he could get that second atty to get back to me. Got nothing for a month. Sent an email. A month went by. Asked again this month, finally got an answer after a few more times. Getting an answer has been a crapshoot in the several months that I've been waiting for any progress.
Tried recently to contact other extensions to make an appointment, like reception, but that line was a constant busy signal and the others were seemingly unattended.
Sadly, I will be expecting more delays in answers to my emails.
Read more
18 Feb, 2022 by T z
27 Jan, 2023 by Stephanie saporito
I highly recommend Ira Cooper. He was extremely knowledgeable and I immediately felt I had hired the right attorney (after unfortunately firing the wrong attorney I had previously hired). I am very grateful to him and his colleague Jaimie Nevins for handling a landlord/tenant issue for me and my family. Hiring Ira Cooper had an immediate positive impact on our case.
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23 Aug, 2022 by Caterpillow-pants
You’ll have to go there directly to talk to ANYBODY there. ‘Cuz emails can go weeks without so much as a peep. I have been using this lawyer for a few legal issues. One for a lawsuit against me. The first issue was resolved pretty efficiently. Another case I brought to the same lawyer, but was punted to another. Progress has been slow on the second case since the pandemic. As the courts began to open back up, I had hoped things would go much smoother, as less the courts were getting less than normal volume of cases. It feels like they're dragging their feet as others in my position have already had progress. Everything seemed to be going smoothly but I recently went a few months without contact from them on that second case. The original attorney told me he would see if he could get that second atty to get back to me. Got nothing for a month. Sent an email. A month went by. Asked again this month, finally got an answer after a few more times. Getting an answer has been a crapshoot in the several months that I've been waiting for any progress.
Tried recently to contact other extensions to make an appointment, like reception, but that line was a constant busy signal and the others were seemingly unattended.
Sadly, I will be expecting more delays in answers to my emails.
Read more
18 Feb, 2022 by T z
27 Jan, 2023 by Stephanie saporito
I highly recommend Ira Cooper. He was extremely knowledgeable and I immediately felt I had hired the right attorney (after unfortunately firing the wrong attorney I had previously hired). I am very grateful to him and his colleague Jaimie Nevins for handling a landlord/tenant issue for me and my family. Hiring Ira Cooper had an immediate positive impact on our case.
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23 Aug, 2022 by Caterpillow-pants
You’ll have to go there directly to talk to ANYBODY there. ‘Cuz emails can go weeks without so much as a peep. I have been using this lawyer for a few legal issues. One for a lawsuit against me. The first issue was resolved pretty efficiently. Another case I brought to the same lawyer, but was punted to another. Progress has been slow on the second case since the pandemic. As the courts began to open back up, I had hoped things would go much smoother, as less the courts were getting less than normal volume of cases. It feels like they're dragging their feet as others in my position have already had progress. Everything seemed to be going smoothly but I recently went a few months without contact from them on that second case. The original attorney told me he would see if he could get that second atty to get back to me. Got nothing for a month. Sent an email. A month went by. Asked again this month, finally got an answer after a few more times. Getting an answer has been a crapshoot in the several months that I've been waiting for any progress.
Tried recently to contact other extensions to make an appointment, like reception, but that line was a constant busy signal and the others were seemingly unattended.
Sadly, I will be expecting more delays in answers to my emails.
Read more
18 Feb, 2022 by T z
27 Jan, 2023 by Stephanie saporito
I highly recommend Ira Cooper. He was extremely knowledgeable and I immediately felt I had hired the right attorney (after unfortunately firing the wrong attorney I had previously hired). I am very grateful to him and his colleague Jaimie Nevins for handling a landlord/tenant issue for me and my family. Hiring Ira Cooper had an immediate positive impact on our case.
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23 Aug, 2022 by Caterpillow-pants
You’ll have to go there directly to talk to ANYBODY there. ‘Cuz emails can go weeks without so much as a peep. I have been using this lawyer for a few legal issues. One for a lawsuit against me. The first issue was resolved pretty efficiently. Another case I brought to the same lawyer, but was punted to another. Progress has been slow on the second case since the pandemic. As the courts began to open back up, I had hoped things would go much smoother, as less the courts were getting less than normal volume of cases. It feels like they're dragging their feet as others in my position have already had progress. Everything seemed to be going smoothly but I recently went a few months without contact from them on that second case. The original attorney told me he would see if he could get that second atty to get back to me. Got nothing for a month. Sent an email. A month went by. Asked again this month, finally got an answer after a few more times. Getting an answer has been a crapshoot in the several months that I've been waiting for any progress.
Tried recently to contact other extensions to make an appointment, like reception, but that line was a constant busy signal and the others were seemingly unattended.
Sadly, I will be expecting more delays in answers to my emails.
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18 Feb, 2022 by T z
04 Dec, 2023 by Sean doe
Anna was quite impolite.
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06 Jun, 2023 by Zarina yusupova
I have had a terrible experience working with this firm and Matthew especially. This should have been a very simple Real Estate Transaction and he made it extremely difficult. I have worked with a plethora of real estate attorneys and have never experienced one like Matthew. He is nearly impossible to get in touch with and very rarely answers the phone. After weeks of working, Matthew killed the deal. I do not recommend working with this firm.
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25 May, 2023 by Son-of- the-republic
Mark provides legal counsel of the highest quality. Over the years closing real estate deals together I think of him more as a friend than an attorney. I can always trust him to negotiate even complex and difficult clients/deals
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04 Dec, 2023 by Sean doe
Anna was quite impolite.
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06 Jun, 2023 by Zarina yusupova
I have had a terrible experience working with this firm and Matthew especially. This should have been a very simple Real Estate Transaction and he made it extremely difficult. I have worked with a plethora of real estate attorneys and have never experienced one like Matthew. He is nearly impossible to get in touch with and very rarely answers the phone. After weeks of working, Matthew killed the deal. I do not recommend working with this firm.
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25 May, 2023 by Son-of- the-republic
Mark provides legal counsel of the highest quality. Over the years closing real estate deals together I think of him more as a friend than an attorney. I can always trust him to negotiate even complex and difficult clients/deals
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04 Dec, 2023 by Sean doe
Anna was quite impolite.
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06 Jun, 2023 by Zarina yusupova
I have had a terrible experience working with this firm and Matthew especially. This should have been a very simple Real Estate Transaction and he made it extremely difficult. I have worked with a plethora of real estate attorneys and have never experienced one like Matthew. He is nearly impossible to get in touch with and very rarely answers the phone. After weeks of working, Matthew killed the deal. I do not recommend working with this firm.
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25 May, 2023 by Son-of- the-republic
Mark provides legal counsel of the highest quality. Over the years closing real estate deals together I think of him more as a friend than an attorney. I can always trust him to negotiate even complex and difficult clients/deals
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04 Dec, 2023 by Sean doe
Anna was quite impolite.
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06 Jun, 2023 by Zarina yusupova
I have had a terrible experience working with this firm and Matthew especially. This should have been a very simple Real Estate Transaction and he made it extremely difficult. I have worked with a plethora of real estate attorneys and have never experienced one like Matthew. He is nearly impossible to get in touch with and very rarely answers the phone. After weeks of working, Matthew killed the deal. I do not recommend working with this firm.
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25 May, 2023 by Son-of- the-republic
Mark provides legal counsel of the highest quality. Over the years closing real estate deals together I think of him more as a friend than an attorney. I can always trust him to negotiate even complex and difficult clients/deals
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02 Jan, 2024 by Priscilla
Daniel is the most responsible lawyer I ever had. He is on top of everything and always keeps me updated. Additionally, he is ethical and knowledgeable lawyer.
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29 Dec, 2023 by Leah
He's the most responsible lawyer I've ever met. He gave me a lot of pertinent advice, which saved me a lot of costs on the way to defending my rights and helped me get the compensation.
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07 Nov, 2023 by John
Took him over a month to draft the legal document, and it was such a mess with careless mistakes that I decided to cut my loss and hire somebody else.
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26 Oct, 2020 by Nancy
Mr. Pacht answered all of my calls and emails quickly and efficiently. He is thorough and on target. I have used him three times already. Highly professional
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19 May, 2017 by Anonymous
Very passive aggressive. Did not keep my best interests in mind. Did not explain certain stipulations which cost me time and money. When questions very defensive and paternalistic
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17 Sep, 2024 by Joshua herr
the best firm ever, W firm, W Lawyers, would recommend
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01 May, 2024 by Jennifer cronk
Still waiting on a call back. I have called 3x. Union Lawyer, I should have known better
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01 Mar, 2024 by Anthony johnson
This Legal Team Almost Made Me Get Evicted. They Never Got Back To Me. The Representative Seem Like She Had A Attitude When I Was Asking Questions. They Put The Wrong Amount On My Case When It Was Paid For. They Close The Case And Never Contacted Me About Doing So. I'm Not Sure If They Were There To Represent You Or Work With The Management Housing Team. So Now I'm Still Awaiting A Call. Lack Of Service is Terrible.
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17 Sep, 2024 by Joshua herr
the best firm ever, W firm, W Lawyers, would recommend
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01 May, 2024 by Jennifer cronk
Still waiting on a call back. I have called 3x. Union Lawyer, I should have known better
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01 Mar, 2024 by Anthony johnson
This Legal Team Almost Made Me Get Evicted. They Never Got Back To Me. The Representative Seem Like She Had A Attitude When I Was Asking Questions. They Put The Wrong Amount On My Case When It Was Paid For. They Close The Case And Never Contacted Me About Doing So. I'm Not Sure If They Were There To Represent You Or Work With The Management Housing Team. So Now I'm Still Awaiting A Call. Lack Of Service is Terrible.
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17 Sep, 2024 by Joshua herr
the best firm ever, W firm, W Lawyers, would recommend
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01 May, 2024 by Jennifer cronk
Still waiting on a call back. I have called 3x. Union Lawyer, I should have known better
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01 Mar, 2024 by Anthony johnson
This Legal Team Almost Made Me Get Evicted. They Never Got Back To Me. The Representative Seem Like She Had A Attitude When I Was Asking Questions. They Put The Wrong Amount On My Case When It Was Paid For. They Close The Case And Never Contacted Me About Doing So. I'm Not Sure If They Were There To Represent You Or Work With The Management Housing Team. So Now I'm Still Awaiting A Call. Lack Of Service is Terrible.
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17 Sep, 2024 by Joshua herr
the best firm ever, W firm, W Lawyers, would recommend
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01 May, 2024 by Jennifer cronk
Still waiting on a call back. I have called 3x. Union Lawyer, I should have known better
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01 Mar, 2024 by Anthony johnson
This Legal Team Almost Made Me Get Evicted. They Never Got Back To Me. The Representative Seem Like She Had A Attitude When I Was Asking Questions. They Put The Wrong Amount On My Case When It Was Paid For. They Close The Case And Never Contacted Me About Doing So. I'm Not Sure If They Were There To Represent You Or Work With The Management Housing Team. So Now I'm Still Awaiting A Call. Lack Of Service is Terrible.
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17 Sep, 2024 by Joshua herr
the best firm ever, W firm, W Lawyers, would recommend
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01 May, 2024 by Jennifer cronk
Still waiting on a call back. I have called 3x. Union Lawyer, I should have known better
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01 Mar, 2024 by Anthony johnson
This Legal Team Almost Made Me Get Evicted. They Never Got Back To Me. The Representative Seem Like She Had A Attitude When I Was Asking Questions. They Put The Wrong Amount On My Case When It Was Paid For. They Close The Case And Never Contacted Me About Doing So. I'm Not Sure If They Were There To Represent You Or Work With The Management Housing Team. So Now I'm Still Awaiting A Call. Lack Of Service is Terrible.
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17 Sep, 2024 by Joshua herr
the best firm ever, W firm, W Lawyers, would recommend
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01 May, 2024 by Jennifer cronk
Still waiting on a call back. I have called 3x. Union Lawyer, I should have known better
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01 Mar, 2024 by Anthony johnson
This Legal Team Almost Made Me Get Evicted. They Never Got Back To Me. The Representative Seem Like She Had A Attitude When I Was Asking Questions. They Put The Wrong Amount On My Case When It Was Paid For. They Close The Case And Never Contacted Me About Doing So. I'm Not Sure If They Were There To Represent You Or Work With The Management Housing Team. So Now I'm Still Awaiting A Call. Lack Of Service is Terrible.
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17 Sep, 2024 by Joshua herr
the best firm ever, W firm, W Lawyers, would recommend
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01 May, 2024 by Jennifer cronk
Still waiting on a call back. I have called 3x. Union Lawyer, I should have known better
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01 Mar, 2024 by Anthony johnson
This Legal Team Almost Made Me Get Evicted. They Never Got Back To Me. The Representative Seem Like She Had A Attitude When I Was Asking Questions. They Put The Wrong Amount On My Case When It Was Paid For. They Close The Case And Never Contacted Me About Doing So. I'm Not Sure If They Were There To Represent You Or Work With The Management Housing Team. So Now I'm Still Awaiting A Call. Lack Of Service is Terrible.
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17 Sep, 2024 by Joshua herr
the best firm ever, W firm, W Lawyers, would recommend
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01 May, 2024 by Jennifer cronk
Still waiting on a call back. I have called 3x. Union Lawyer, I should have known better
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01 Mar, 2024 by Anthony johnson
This Legal Team Almost Made Me Get Evicted. They Never Got Back To Me. The Representative Seem Like She Had A Attitude When I Was Asking Questions. They Put The Wrong Amount On My Case When It Was Paid For. They Close The Case And Never Contacted Me About Doing So. I'm Not Sure If They Were There To Represent You Or Work With The Management Housing Team. So Now I'm Still Awaiting A Call. Lack Of Service is Terrible.
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17 Sep, 2024 by Joshua herr
the best firm ever, W firm, W Lawyers, would recommend
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01 May, 2024 by Jennifer cronk
Still waiting on a call back. I have called 3x. Union Lawyer, I should have known better
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01 Mar, 2024 by Anthony johnson
This Legal Team Almost Made Me Get Evicted. They Never Got Back To Me. The Representative Seem Like She Had A Attitude When I Was Asking Questions. They Put The Wrong Amount On My Case When It Was Paid For. They Close The Case And Never Contacted Me About Doing So. I'm Not Sure If They Were There To Represent You Or Work With The Management Housing Team. So Now I'm Still Awaiting A Call. Lack Of Service is Terrible.
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17 Sep, 2024 by Joshua herr
the best firm ever, W firm, W Lawyers, would recommend
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01 May, 2024 by Jennifer cronk
Still waiting on a call back. I have called 3x. Union Lawyer, I should have known better
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01 Mar, 2024 by Anthony johnson
This Legal Team Almost Made Me Get Evicted. They Never Got Back To Me. The Representative Seem Like She Had A Attitude When I Was Asking Questions. They Put The Wrong Amount On My Case When It Was Paid For. They Close The Case And Never Contacted Me About Doing So. I'm Not Sure If They Were There To Represent You Or Work With The Management Housing Team. So Now I'm Still Awaiting A Call. Lack Of Service is Terrible.
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17 Sep, 2024 by Joshua herr
the best firm ever, W firm, W Lawyers, would recommend
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01 May, 2024 by Jennifer cronk
Still waiting on a call back. I have called 3x. Union Lawyer, I should have known better
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01 Mar, 2024 by Anthony johnson
This Legal Team Almost Made Me Get Evicted. They Never Got Back To Me. The Representative Seem Like She Had A Attitude When I Was Asking Questions. They Put The Wrong Amount On My Case When It Was Paid For. They Close The Case And Never Contacted Me About Doing So. I'm Not Sure If They Were There To Represent You Or Work With The Management Housing Team. So Now I'm Still Awaiting A Call. Lack Of Service is Terrible.
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17 Sep, 2024 by Joshua herr
the best firm ever, W firm, W Lawyers, would recommend
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01 May, 2024 by Jennifer cronk
Still waiting on a call back. I have called 3x. Union Lawyer, I should have known better
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01 Mar, 2024 by Anthony johnson
This Legal Team Almost Made Me Get Evicted. They Never Got Back To Me. The Representative Seem Like She Had A Attitude When I Was Asking Questions. They Put The Wrong Amount On My Case When It Was Paid For. They Close The Case And Never Contacted Me About Doing So. I'm Not Sure If They Were There To Represent You Or Work With The Management Housing Team. So Now I'm Still Awaiting A Call. Lack Of Service is Terrible.
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