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05 Jan, 2021 by Joann malcolm
Sarah her team of professionals is great. They made those difficult decisions easy for my family while setting up our trust, living will, and power of attorney. I've recommended Sarah to several friends and family. Their professionalism is top-notch and making signing papers very convenient. Thank you for all your assistance in our family's estate planning.
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18 Dec, 2020 by Tonya hepburn
We had a family trust, wills, and other work is done. Sarah Moskowitz was easy to work with and thorough. We went with her and we are glad that we did. We have recommended her to friends.
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30 Oct, 2020 by Megan fernando
They set up our trust exactly how it needed to be and offered suggestions concerning things we had not even considered. Again, I recommend Moskowitz Legal Group totally and without reservation.
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27 Aug, 2012 by John
I am in a business that requires me to deal with many different attorneys. Mr. DeSibio is by far the best/ most skilled lawyer I have ever worked with. I recommend to all who ask and recommend him to those reading. Night and day the best attorney around! Skill like Mr. DeSibio's in his field is truly hard to find these days.
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16 Sep, 2024 by Lilya bogatin
03 Feb, 2021 by Vanessa gad
Michael has been a true pleasure working with him. He is very professional and he knows the law very well
Highly recommend Michael.
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31 Oct, 2022 by Eitan
Jody, explained every detail of what we were doing at every step in the process. Ms. Linsky provided superb legal advise and guidance and was truly our strongest advocate throughout the transaction process. When we finally made it to close the transaction Jody made the whole process smooth and it was evident her reputation preceded her by seeing the respect and admiration the other participating parties had for her.
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20 Oct, 2022 by Mark & brenda
We just used Jody for a closing on our home. She is very competent and thorough in her work and made the closing a seamless operation. Additionally, she was extremely responsive to all our questions. We highly recommend her for all your residential real estate needs.
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19 Oct, 2022 by Avi
Jody was amazing. She’s always accessible and does her job very efficiently. I would especially recommend Jody to first time home buyers. She takes the time to explain each step of the process. Highly recommended!
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25 Jan, 2020 by Vo
We hired Mr. Markowitz for our real estate dispute.
First, Mr. Markowitz collected all required documents and after he set up a strategy to proceed. Case was closed in our favor.
Michael is the best attorney in Five Towns.
If he takes your Case – you will win
I would use his services again.
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11 Jan, 2019 by Anand
We hired Mr. Markowitz for a small business dispute and then a real estate transaction. He's well versed in the law. He was able to formulate defenses and counter arguments that were very effective. I have no doubt Mr. Markowitz would succeed in litigation if it came to that but these days the best solutions are usually settlement. I would use his services again.
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08 Aug, 2018 by David
I retained Mr. Markowitz concerning the sale of my house. Prior to the sale, Mr. Markowitz's paralegal reviewed possible issues. For example, we had an oil tank that needed to be closed. We had an extension that we needed to legalize. Mr. Markowitz explained that these are issues that will arise in a sale. He told us that it is better address these issues prior to contract. Mr. Markowitz was correct. We legally abandoned the oil tank and legalized the extension. As a result, there were no issues with the sale and we deeded the house and received the money without a problem.
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13 Feb, 2023 by Anonymous
hello i looked in my mom's papers with your name on a card . i would like to know for what reason she hired you. har name was Marjory Catalano of New Hyde Park
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08 Jul, 2022 by Anonymous
made me husband am myself to lose money due a faulty procedure. the case was not properly handled.
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28 May, 2014 by Anonymous
Had a speeding ticket on the southern state parkway, 75 on a 55, which means overall if found guilty I would receive 4 points, She promised me 2 points and a moving violation. Result of the case... 3 points insurance hikes. When I had confronted her about what she had promised me, she denied she even said that. DO NOT GO WITH THIS LAWER!!!! Worst mistake!
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