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05 Mar, 2023 by Anonymous
Debra is professional, compassionate and very thorough. I retained Debra for my divorce 11 years ago. She responds to questions in a timely manner, understands the client\'s concerns and provides excellent service.
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11 Feb, 2023 by Souzana
Excellent professionnel skills, comprehensive approach, always available to explain and follow up without delay. Highly recommend.
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14 Jul, 2014 by Frank
I originally hired Debra about 10 years ago to handle my divorce. Since then she has handled child support and college tuition issues for me. Debra is very dependable and professional. She is a compassionate person and truly cares about her clients. I would highly recommend Debra.
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08 Dec, 2015 by Marty
In a very difficult time, Michael took the time to listen and prepare me for what was to come. He handled my case with complete professionalism and trust. Never would of made it through this without him.
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24 Sep, 2014 by Terri
Excellent attorney who will always be there for you. Not only did he listen but he cared. Took over my case from another attorney and handled it perfectly. Cared about me personally and made me feel like I was not just another client.
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18 Jun, 2013 by Anonymous
Dependable and caring. Really listened and took interest in my case. Very knowledgable. Can not go wrong choosing him to represent you.
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31 Mar, 2019 by Anonymous
I retained Ms. Belcher in December 2018. My high conflict Parental Alienation case was a hornets nest of issues. Georgeann handled my case (and me) with professionalism, honesty and most important to me, empathy. She was able to quickly understand and adapt to the many constant challenges put upon our case by my ex-wife. She was always available and active in achieving the goal of reuniting my with my twin daughters. Georgeann was very diligent and determined to fight for our rights in a quagmire situation with many persons involved. She was able to navigate my case with precision and persistence. I recommend her to others fighting for their parental rights.
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11 Apr, 2018 by Anonymous
Georgeann was a beacon of hope to me at a time when my options appeared limited and the likelihood of a satisfactory resolution seemed impossible. Not only was she able to make my voice heard , but her calm and empathetic demeanor offered emotional support. I am eternally grateful for her service and I hereby recommend Georgeann Belcher with all that i am without reservation!
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08 Mar, 2018 by Katrina
Georgeann is nothing short if amazing! She is extremely professional yet makes you feel like you're best friends! Throughout my divorce process she was great about keeping me updated every step of the way, explaining everything and helping to allay my frustrations. She really knows her stuff, and while she's very fair, doesn't back down from getting what is best for her client. I walked away from my divorce very pleased with how everything went. Fast forward 6 months and I receive a new motion from my ex and his new attorney...my first call was to Georgeann! She has been amazing, as expected, and I am extremely confident that everything will work out just fine again! I highly recommend Georgeann and will continue to tell everyone I can about her!
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26 Sep, 2017 by Maria a.
He represented me in both Auto accident and tickets and I was so happy! He has done such a great job for me and all my family with my aunt divorce and friends and family tickets! I highly recomend his services to everyone I know. Gracias abogado! Me salvó!
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26 Sep, 2017 by Oswaldo
I'm Oswaldo from Porto Viejo, Ecuador. I own a transportation business. I have been a client of Mr. Gomez for almost 10 years. My father is the one who recommended him to me. My father has used Gomez since the 90's. Altogether, between my father and me we have given Mr. Gomez over 8 cases to resolve. In all of these cases he has always won with excellent results and friendly help. As far as consultations, whenever I need guidance (even if I don't have a case), I have relied on Mr. Gomez' advice. Even my girlfriend, Soledad, has consulted with him upon my recommendation. She was also impressed with this guy. We want to thank you Mr. Gomez for being there for us throughout the years and are very grateful for your help. We are writing this review as a gesture of thanks and hope you may read it one day.
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03 Feb, 2016 by Aline
Eu consultei com o advogado. Ele foi muito claro. E eficiente. Ele me ajudou em um caso bem complicadinho. Eu ja recomendei outras pessoas a ele, e todos gostaram. Eu recomendo o advogado Gomez.
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21 Dec, 2021 by John
Douglas Anton has many years of experience and has a proven track record of satisfying his clients. He is professional and knows his business well. While his office is busy with high-profile clients, he still makes time for the smallest of cases
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26 Jun, 2015 by Anonymous
Doug handled a potential case for me years ago. He was a God send. I had no money for an attorney and Doug helped me any way. Everything worked out in my favor. I am so grateful that he was not only able to help me but he was willing to help. My would have been changed for the worst had he not been involved. I would recommend him to anyone wanting an honest attorney.
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08 Sep, 2009 by Bobby
I met Doug at an event at a friends home. He introduced himself to me and we began a conversation immediately. I asked him what he did for a living and when he said lawyer, I took advantage of the situation and asked him about the business trouble I was in with my business. I ran a multi million dollar company and it was in trouble. I had seen lawyers before Doug and in fact was using one at that time. Doug offered unique ideas and thoughts on how to get out of the trouble and, excuse me "destroy" those who were trying to destroy me. I was sold, I jumped ship and retained him. It took about 9 months, a lot of meetings and court motions, but I WON. I am now riding high again. Saved my marriage and all is good. OK, the bad news (not so bad)... Doug is not cheap, but worth every sent. And, he is difficult to reach, well, until he gave me his phone number. Then you can catch him best after hours, you see, THE MAN DOES NOT SLEEP... EVER. So you can call him at 4:00am and he is like "Hey Bobby, whats up?" Its great. I could not recommend him highly enough. If you are in trouble and you want out, quickly and strongly, VERY STRONGLY, making the people who "F'ed" with you RUN and HIDE, with their attorney, then Doug is your guy. Others just cannot keep up with this Vampire... Vampire in a good way.
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22 Dec, 2020 by John
Mr. Camarinos defended my companies in a civil lawsuit brought by a vendor. After a lengthly legal battle, numerous discovery motions and depositions, he obtained a complete dismissal of all claims. Highly recommended top notch legal talent.
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28 Mar, 2015 by Charles
Unfortunately I was sued. It's a frivolous harassment suit that requires knowledge in contracts, real estate, and general litigation. The case is made more complex with multiple parties where the relationships need to be managed with care. So far Michael has been on top of it all. In addition to negotiating the case's complexities, Michael has kept me well informed of pending deadlines and the best course of action. I wish I didn't need him, but I'm lucky to have found Michael.
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18 Sep, 2012 by Anonymous
Mr. Camarinos represented me in a complicated six-figure dispute with a commercial tenant who breached his lease agreement. From day one Michael kept me updated at every stage of the case. In the past, I dealt with attorneys who tend to forget about the client. Michael was not one of them. He successfully resolved the case. One of the most competent and skilled attorneys that I have ever retained; you can be sure that I will retain him again.
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04 Sep, 2014 by Dawn
I have worked with John on a few real estate transactions for the Bank I work for, John is very knowledgeable, responsive and keeps the clients best interests in mind. Any time I've contacted John for his expertise on a real estate issue he has been very responsive, practical and easy to understand. John lays out the facts and makes sure we know all our options.
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03 Sep, 2014 by Fred
John is a diligent, hardworking attorney whose integrity is beyond reproach. The financial institution I work for has the utmost faith in John's ability to handle the cases given to him with skill and professionalism. He and his firm have been handling real estate cases for our bank for more than 5 years.
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13 Apr, 2009 by Anonymous
Mr. Bennett is an excellent attorney, possessing unmatched negotiation and written skills. He develops brilliant case strategies which result in positive results. He is courteous and understanding.
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12 Apr, 2009 by Anonymous
Great lawyer, very trustworthy, informed me on everything that was going on in our case two thumbs up for Robert Ethan Bennett.
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26 Sep, 2015 by Julie
Sunita is a fantastic attorney. She is very down-to-earth and very easy to talk to. I felt very comfortable discussing my issues with her. She is very knowledgeable and dedicated. She was available every step of the way to answers any questions or concerns I had regarding my case. I would definitely recommend her and her team.
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05 Jun, 2015 by Maria
Sunita is an outstanding attorney. We worked closely together for over a year. She knew every single detail regarding my divorce like the back of her hand. She answered all my emails and phone calls promptly even when she was out of the office. She made sure she took every step to try and settle my divorce in the most cost effective way possible. She is a highly intelligent, knowledgeable, and compassionate attorney who is an expert in matrimonial law. I will 100% recommend Sunita for anyone looking for a matrimonial attorney.
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19 Dec, 2017 by Peter
If you are from New Jersey you know he is considered the best defense attorney in the state. If you are researching and just learning about Mr. Flood, chances are you have seen him on television or in the newspapers unknowingly. My case involved a securities transactions. Mr. Flood and his team worked countless hours and the end result was “not guilty”. I think the federal prosecutors nearly fainted. It was a long and difficult trial. Me. Flood saved my company and my life. He is not only an excellent lawyer, but a great man. Finally, when he walks into a room people take notice. He is impeccably dressed with Cary Grant looks. A triple threat my wife would say. Thank you Mr. Flood.
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12 Sep, 2014 by Anonymous
He represented my company. I am in the public eye and he managed to not only be discreet and one of the finest men I have had the pleasure of meeting and working with - the end result was very favourable. He ran circles around a very unreasonable international CEO and his lawyers. Excellent and very humble man!
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25 Apr, 2009 by Anonymous
I have been a client of Alan's for 24 years. Alan has handled the filing of my business when it was started, liscencing agreements, wills, real estate transactions, both residential and commercial, all with professionalism and expertise. All of my business associates that are also clients of Alan's continually praise the work he has done for them. Alan has also done plenty of work on his own time for different organizations in his community. If you are looking for an attorney, Alan is your man. David Heffler, Managing Member 1st Call Painting Contractors, LLC
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09 Mar, 2009 by Anonymous
I have personally known Alan for several years and sought his legal advice and counsel on many occasions. Alan and his firm offer a wide breadth of legal work (although they do have a significant healthcare practice). When working with Alan, you will find him to be very personable and he always makes you feel as though you are the most important matter on his plate. To me one of Alan's most important attributes is that he has exceptional business judgment and insight. He considers all aspects of the issues on hand to help you arrive at a well thought out resolution, to whatever the situation may be, that makes good business sense. To find an attorney with a combination of practical insightful business sense, strong legal skills, strategically minded and a down to earth approach is a rare find - I would highly recommend that you speak with Alan on any legal and/or business matters that you may be considering.
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09 Jun, 2010 by Anonymous
Great to work with. Very professional and kept me informed as the case progressed. Easy to understand billing system and in the end his fee was what he predicted it would be. sus
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14 May, 2009 by Anonymous
George represents the corporation for which I work in a cargo matter and I have been very pleased with all aspects of his handling of the case. His work product is very good, he is prompt and responsive, and his billing statements are reasonable for the work accomplished.
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22 Apr, 2020 by Monica
Bruce is a brilliant attorney who is a fierce fighter for justice. Bruce fought for my rights, that were violated by an employer that I worked hard for. I will forever be grateful! Thank you Bruce!!!
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26 Dec, 2014 by Anonymous
At the recommendation of my financial advisor, I engaged Bruce to negotiate with the company I was being separated from after 18 years. Bruce listened carefully to the situation, and expressed an excellent balance of empathy and pragmatism, very business-like. He handled all negotiations with the company in a very professional, yet aggressive manner. The result was a very good settlement. I would recommend Bruce to others.
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27 Feb, 2015 by Adam
My wife and I worked with Mary Browning on our estate planning. We have a complicated set of assets including businesses, real estate and various types of accounts. The process was very new and scary for us. Mary was patient in walking us through the process. She helped us to translate our plans for our children into a set of trusts that reflected our objectives. Mary communicated effectively. Every meeting was followed by a detailed memo accurately reflecting what we had discussed. She worked quickly to develop several trusts to meet our needs. She filed the corporate filings, developed a Will for our remaining estate, wrote our health care proxy and power of attorney. She made the process educational and meaningful While nobody enjoys talking about death and estate planning. Mary Browning made the process comfortable. She is a true professional. Use her! The highest rating possible.
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24 Nov, 2014 by Mike
Great to work with. Mr P. has the patience and ability to explain and guide you through an issue. Does not tell you what you want to hear, instead tells you what you need to know.
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06 Jun, 2016 by Steve
Damon Kamvosoulis helped us lower our city taxes several thousand dollars a year and has always provided excellent legal counsel on other business matters. I highly recommend him.
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02 May, 2016 by Anonymous
Have used her for house closing (which she doesn't do anymore) and she was fully prepared for closing (checks were even pre-witten and accurate). Used for will which was thorough. Beginning to speak to her about estate planning and was impressed with her knowledge. Would highly recommend her.
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13 Nov, 2015 by Anonymous
Mr. Cevasco is professional, honest, and detailed with the information he provides. I am extremely happy with his services and grateful that I met someone of his caliber.
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13 Sep, 2017 by John and cindy
A family member was the executor of my Mom's will and we felt there were some dishonest things going on. Another attorney recommended Robert Knee. We found Robert to have great experience in dealing with our issues and gave us a lot of confidence throughout the process. We had to go to trial and were satisfied with the result.
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08 Apr, 2014 by Anonymous
I worked for Victor over a decade ago. He has become extremely knowledgeable in the area of land use. He is a good guy and a smart lawyer. I would definately refer anyone to him who is in need of a land use zoning attorney.
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21 Aug, 2020 by Elaine
I retained Mr. Vanderlinden after my mother-in-law suffered serious neglect at the home where she resides. Mr. Vanderlinden was able to address the issues in a prompt, professional and courteous manner for a positive result. During this difficult time with Covid, it was so important for my family to have Mr. Vanderlinden in our corner.
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21 Jul, 2017 by Alyse hubbard
I have consulted with Ms. Capadona on several matters involving employment and labor matters and she was very knowledgeable. I have referred clients to her and she was happy to help.
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11 Aug, 2014 by Ellen
Sue Smith, listened, acted, and we got a response, shortly after they received her letter. Unfortunately, i needed a lawyer in my state to represent me. But, Suzanne's quick action, triggering a response and offer, from the opposing party, has set me in a very good position with my new lawyer, and we are going to trial. I'm only sorry i couldn't stay with Suzanne, to finish out my case. I highly recommend Suzanne, and would gladly use her again, if needed, with anything that does not require me to use a lawyer from my state only.
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27 Mar, 2014 by Anonymous
Ms Del Vescovo helped me with my post divorce child support matter which was out of control before I retained her.She is very knowledgeable ,honest and was able to bring things to order within a short period.She is very responsive and always gets back to clients to answer questions. I wish she had represented me from the beginning.Paying for Ms Del Vescovo's services is money well spent as I got peace of mind.
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07 Jun, 2017 by Anonymous
In a long 2+ custody battle, Barbara showed herself as not only a highly knowledgeable and experienced attorney, but also kind and genuinely caring. Couldn't have done without her.
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31 May, 2013 by Anonymous
I have known Robert for many years and he is one of the most respected Criminal/Municipal Attorneys in the State of New Jersey. From the moment you meet Robert until the day he represents you successfully, you are informed every step of the way in the most professional manner. Great lawyer and person.
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25 Mar, 2012 by Steve
Claudia represents my firm, she is extreamly knowledgable and has put me at ease and has provided excellent representation. I would recomend her and her firm very highly. Proffessional, knowledgeable and personal.
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10 Feb, 2017 by Anonymous
Very aggressive attorney. Inspired me to go to law school. Thank you Luis!
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01 Dec, 2016 by Fariborz
Mr. Melzer is an excellent lawyer and caring friend to his clients. He is experienced, knowledgeable and very aggressive in protecting his clients' interests. He has been extremely supportive, helpful and caring to me during very difficult time in my life. I'm honored to be considered as his friend and his client. I highly, highly recommend him to all my friends and family.
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17 Jun, 2011 by Jeremy
Nathan has helped me out alot so far, my case is still going on, but as of now I could not ask for a better lawyer
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When meeting with a lawyer for the first time, it's important to ask the right questions to understand their expertise and determine if they're the right fit for your legal needs. Here are some top questions to consider:

  1. What experience do you have with cases similar to mine?
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  2. Experience and Specialization:
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      For routine legal services like drafting a will or handling an uncontested divorce, lawyers might offer a flat fee.
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      Common in personal injury cases; the lawyer receives a percentage (typically 25% to 40%) of any settlement or award.
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