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13 Jul, 2020 by Richard
My name is Richard Senato and. Would like to express my thanks to the office of Theoni Salotto. Her experience and respect within family court in Dutchess County showed while handling my case with my Ex-Wife. Everything that was requested happened in a timely and professional manner. I highly recommend her office for your legal needs! God Speed
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30 Mar, 2020 by Cynthia
Theoni Stamos Salotto is a highly professional attorney. She had to do catch up when my attorney fell ill, communicated in layman's terms so I always understood and handles herself so professional in court. My case was a post divorce and complicated one. She never gives up. You want her by your side!
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05 Sep, 2018 by Ron
I have consulted with Theoni on numerous matters over the years and have often relied upon her sound advice. I highly recommend her.
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29 Dec, 2014 by Caroline
We worked with Kathryn Lazar over 3 years ago on a multi-state contempt issue. We were based elsewhere and never met Kathryn in person, but she immediately understood our case, our urgency and was very efficient and communicative. Kathryn's depth of experience and knowledge was reassuring, and her direct communication helpful - we knew right where we stood. Kathryn was expensive compared to our other representation, but she worked quickly to resolve our case with as little expense to us as possible. I am so grateful we had her on our side.
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18 Sep, 2024 by Peter ferrari
Joe was recommended to me and as a first time buyer I had many questions and unusual circumstances. With Joe, I felt I was in good hands all the way through. Closing was quick and painless!
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14 Aug, 2024 by Marianne ebbighausen
I used Joe as my realtor lawyer for two of my last sale/purchase transactions. Joe is efficient and pays alot of attention to detail. He is prompt in his replies and explains the process very well. We did not have a real estate agent so the transaction process was up to us to follow through. Joe was always there with guidance. I would highly recommend him for your real estate needs.
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12 Aug, 2024 by Joseph pietrobono
very professional and personal
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28 Aug, 2024 by Tahj
I received a traffic ticket on Rt 84 while visiting NY. Waiting 8monts for a court notice was stressful but we resolved everything via 1 phone call and a few emails.
I highly recommend Angela Zagreda because she was fast, knowledgeable and detailed. She was the "best" part of getting a ticket.
I highly recommend her to anyone.
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10 Aug, 2024 by Anonymous
Don't hesitate to contact Ms Zagreda to resolve your traffic tickets.
She is efficient and thorough.
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30 Jul, 2024 by Michael
Angela went above and beyond even before she received my payment. First of all she answered my original call as she was exiting her child's school from a parent function. She was very confident, efficient and reassuring! Out of the gate she was ready to legally represent me in court. She worked to get my speeding ticket reduced to a non-moving violation then she represented me in court, presented it to the judge to accept the reduced charge. She was very honest and upfront with me, went out of her way to reassure me to the end! Very friendly and personable, I would 100% hire again and trust her advice!
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17 May, 2023 by Arianna
Todd was so patient with me and was truly there for me. He worked so hard to beat my case and even got it completely dismissed!!! He went above and beyond just being a “lawyer” he genuinely cares about people. And that is the lawyer everyone needs! Thank you Todd for EVERYTHING you are the best !! Because of you I have a huge weight lifted off my back.
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02 May, 2023 by Anonymous
Mr. Lamond is knowledgeable. Up front. Sensitive to the needs of others. Generous.
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27 Apr, 2023 by Mishael
When seeking legal counsel, it is important to have someone who is competent and knowledgeable about the law. When Todd takes on a case, especially in family and criminal law, he is very knowledgeable about the law and methodical in his approach to handling the case. Clients are comforted in knowing that their case will be handled thoroughly, and if there is a issue that Todd cannot address, he does not mind providing clients with a resource that can.
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24 Jan, 2018 by Jesse v
Carly Lynch-Mcguire is a vast wealth of knowledge in the New York Justice system. She was of more than considerable help regarding a recent situation i had involving a DUI, as New York is very strict in this department. Carly is a great guide through this confusing system and is a great person to have on your side.
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24 Jan, 2018 by David eisermann
26 Dec, 2017 by Peter lewis
24 Jan, 2018 by Jesse v
Carly Lynch-Mcguire is a vast wealth of knowledge in the New York Justice system. She was of more than considerable help regarding a recent situation i had involving a DUI, as New York is very strict in this department. Carly is a great guide through this confusing system and is a great person to have on your side.
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24 Jan, 2018 by David eisermann
26 Dec, 2017 by Peter lewis
12 Mar, 2024 by Pete rhodes
22 Nov, 2023 by Elvis taylor
07 Nov, 2022 by Mary f
I can not recommend the mediation more highly or the service of their staff. Wonderful attention to detail and excellent guidance resulted in an amicable agreement for both of us.
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05 Mar, 2015 by Hasan
We are Assirat enter price company have used Aziz to file for our 2 patents but this man was always behind the money he didn't file the claims properly, he didn't shown any attention to case details he just used template to file the cases,even he told us that there is no need for the details what caused NONE of the 22 claims were accepted. He took from us more than 20k for NOTHING. What forced us to move to other lawyer.
He does very shoddy job we DON'T recommend him for NOTHING.
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