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20 Sep, 2023 by Spencer
Hired Matthew for a complicated real estate transaction involving multiple properties and issues. Always friendly, took my calls and professional.
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29 Oct, 2024 by John hallenbeck
We had a need for a personal injury lawyer. Mark and Nicole made this difficult time easy to navigate by giving sound legal advice without losing the personal and compassionate touch. They also made communication and understanding a priority and addressed our legal concerns to a positive resolution.
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05 Jun, 2024 by Dragon master59
I had a great experience with this law group. They are very professional and informative about your rights and options. My case finished with better results than I had expected. If I ever require law services in the future, I will definitely contact them again.
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25 Nov, 2023 by John seltenreich
09 Sep, 2016 by Anonymous
After having him on retainer for a number of years during which he provided me with periodic advisory/consultation services, Richard ended up defending me in a fairly lengthy and serious crimininal case extending right up to the election in which he won his current NYS Supreme Court seat. Throughout this process he actually played a variety roles and acted on my behalf in many capacities, each of which I am pleased to say he excelled at. Beyond the skill and knowledge he displayed and the hard work that he put into my case, the thing I was left most impressed by was the client-attorney relationship that was formed over this time. His ability to consistently get exactly what was needed out of myself as the client in each phase of this ordeal, while simultaneously making things on my end as comfortable as possible is something that was truly unique in my personal experience. In retrospect,
I am most thankful for the way in which he managed to keep me both informed and at ease, and I can only attribute this to the personable style in which he would communicate paired with his consistently evident brand of sincere confidence. Without ever seaming to put out either optimism or pessimism, he always maintained a cool but realistic sense about him which certainly made the many twists and turns of the long road we would end up traveling. While his fees are certainly on the higher end of the scale for the Captial Region, I have no hesitation in saying that the end result and maybe more importantly my experience as a whole were worth every dollar spent.
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06 Aug, 2017 by Anonymous
Is doing excellent pro bono work for City of Hudson and our community in the area.
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23 Oct, 2023 by Anonymous
I hired Zoe recently to represent me in an OoP case after experiencing a very stressful situation with someone who was harassing, threatening and bullying me.
Aside from being so incredibly knowledgeable about the legal intricacies around the case; the most important thing was that she made me feel at ease and re-assured me the entire step of the way.
When i first met with her I was beside my self with worry and stress and she was incredible at explaining the entire process and what my options were. She helped me feel empowered when I personally felt defeated, and that meant so much. Suffice to say the case went in my favor and I can't thank her enough.
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02 Mar, 2022 by Anonymous
I hired Zoe to represent me in a family law matter. She listened carefully to my situation and was 100% effective in helping me maintain custody of my children.
Because of her specialization in domestic violence matters, Zoe understood the dynamics at play and zealously defended me against my ex’s attempts to inflict further post separation abuse. After many months of enduring intense fear that he would succeed in gaining sole custody, Zoe successfully navigated the case to settlement.
At the beginning of the process, Zoe presciently warned that there’s no justice to be found in the family court system. I naively hoped that the judge would see the truth, hold my ex accountable, and understand the full scope of the situation’s impact on my kids. In reality, it ended up being an exercise in damage control in which I didn’t win, but I didn’t lose either. Zoe was on my side every step of the way with realistic advice and clear communication. She used her legal expertise and negotiating skills to protect my children and I from a potentially disastrous outcome.
Zoe acted with the highest integrity throughout this difficult process. I was very much impressed with her character and tireless advocacy for women and children. I recommend her legal services without hesitation.
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19 May, 2021 by Anonymous
I used Zoe once while she was with the legal aid society and decided to have a consult with her when she was no longer with them. She was fine while she was free but spending money for someone not to listen to you is infuriating. Finding someone who cares about my situation.
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29 Oct, 2024 by John hallenbeck
We had a need for a personal injury lawyer. Mark and Nicole made this difficult time easy to navigate by giving sound legal advice without losing the personal and compassionate touch. They also made communication and understanding a priority and addressed our legal concerns to a positive resolution.
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05 Jun, 2024 by Dragon master59
I had a great experience with this law group. They are very professional and informative about your rights and options. My case finished with better results than I had expected. If I ever require law services in the future, I will definitely contact them again.
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25 Nov, 2023 by John seltenreich
29 Oct, 2024 by John hallenbeck
We had a need for a personal injury lawyer. Mark and Nicole made this difficult time easy to navigate by giving sound legal advice without losing the personal and compassionate touch. They also made communication and understanding a priority and addressed our legal concerns to a positive resolution.
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05 Jun, 2024 by Dragon master59
I had a great experience with this law group. They are very professional and informative about your rights and options. My case finished with better results than I had expected. If I ever require law services in the future, I will definitely contact them again.
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25 Nov, 2023 by John seltenreich
09 Apr, 2024 by Matthew palchanis
I'm mentally disabled, they are involved in the foreclosure of my late father's home, which I live in. They are rude, inconsiderate, and consider someone with brain damage as "competent". So they help take my home, I'll be homeless shortly after my home is sold in May. Thanks so much. No wonder God and the Bible hate lawyers.
Hope you are proud of sending a victim of violent crime resulting in disability to live on the streets.
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06 Apr, 2023 by Connie cyran
Ginger (Virginia) is the absolute best! She is kind, friendly, super easy to work with. She boiled it down for us to understand clearly and quickly, and guided us very well. She is very responsive and helped us feel comfortable and confident from the first moment we spoke with her. She is also very professional in tense settings. This is the person you want in your corner! Thank you Ginger!! And big thank you to Julie as well who managed every tiny detail across 100+ emails in a prompt and precise manner. You are awesome!
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11 Aug, 2022 by Joseph v. rothrock ii
09 Apr, 2024 by Matthew palchanis
I'm mentally disabled, they are involved in the foreclosure of my late father's home, which I live in. They are rude, inconsiderate, and consider someone with brain damage as "competent". So they help take my home, I'll be homeless shortly after my home is sold in May. Thanks so much. No wonder God and the Bible hate lawyers.
Hope you are proud of sending a victim of violent crime resulting in disability to live on the streets.
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06 Apr, 2023 by Connie cyran
Ginger (Virginia) is the absolute best! She is kind, friendly, super easy to work with. She boiled it down for us to understand clearly and quickly, and guided us very well. She is very responsive and helped us feel comfortable and confident from the first moment we spoke with her. She is also very professional in tense settings. This is the person you want in your corner! Thank you Ginger!! And big thank you to Julie as well who managed every tiny detail across 100+ emails in a prompt and precise manner. You are awesome!
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11 Aug, 2022 by Joseph v. rothrock ii
09 Apr, 2024 by Matthew palchanis
I'm mentally disabled, they are involved in the foreclosure of my late father's home, which I live in. They are rude, inconsiderate, and consider someone with brain damage as "competent". So they help take my home, I'll be homeless shortly after my home is sold in May. Thanks so much. No wonder God and the Bible hate lawyers.
Hope you are proud of sending a victim of violent crime resulting in disability to live on the streets.
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06 Apr, 2023 by Connie cyran
Ginger (Virginia) is the absolute best! She is kind, friendly, super easy to work with. She boiled it down for us to understand clearly and quickly, and guided us very well. She is very responsive and helped us feel comfortable and confident from the first moment we spoke with her. She is also very professional in tense settings. This is the person you want in your corner! Thank you Ginger!! And big thank you to Julie as well who managed every tiny detail across 100+ emails in a prompt and precise manner. You are awesome!
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11 Aug, 2022 by Joseph v. rothrock ii
01 Oct, 2023 by Kody pinkowski
Phillip Wellner is blaming the Law Offices of Brian Herman for his delay on completing substitution of council forms on a case he was paid to do for me. According to Mr. Wellner this is the direct cause for the less than favorable outcome of my case. Very sad to hear that this office played such a role in our cases outcome.
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17 Apr, 2023 by Peter dancy
Concha bowl
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28 Nov, 2022 by Sally bender
Been my lawyer for years
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25 Jul, 2024 by D h
The worst attorney on planet earth!
He doesn’t get back to his own clients. John is a deal breaker not a deal maker.
If you want to get things done look somewhere else.
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15 May, 2024 by Hanne michell
John Connor has been my Attorney for me in several projects, I can highly recommend him
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06 Jan, 2023 by Richard bauer
15 Sep, 2018 by Conrad pecevich
25 Aug, 2014 by Anonymous
Would not recommend him . He failed to read a rider on a deal, referenced poor case law on another, and all in did not aggressively represent my interests as the client.
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22 May, 2024 by Drake dragsaw
09 Apr, 2016 by Ashim datta
22 May, 2024 by Drake dragsaw
09 Apr, 2016 by Ashim datta
22 May, 2024 by Drake dragsaw
09 Apr, 2016 by Ashim datta
22 May, 2024 by Drake dragsaw
09 Apr, 2016 by Ashim datta
22 May, 2024 by Drake dragsaw
09 Apr, 2016 by Ashim datta
22 May, 2024 by Drake dragsaw
09 Apr, 2016 by Ashim datta
22 May, 2024 by Drake dragsaw
09 Apr, 2016 by Ashim datta
14 Sep, 2021 by Tracy
This is Tracy Hicks I had a discussion with the gentleman Mr renahan in court a couple of weeks ago I need to settle out of court due to the fact that the Ms Smith tells a lot of lies and also is very dangerous she already had someone break into my home while I was at work off my greeting cards for her brand new $1,200 printer I did not ask her to buy these things she did this on her own .
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02 Jan, 2014 by Anonymous
This poor excuse for a human being NEVER , yes, I said NEVER replied to my email. After sending my first email, I followed up with a second email. He NEVER RESPONDED. This is the jerk that appeared on PEOPLE'S COURT, and demanded that the judge address him as Dr. McCaffree, stating that where he came from people deserved respect. Interesting that he demands respect but treats others with NO respect. Just because he is an attorney he thinks he is better than the common person. Well he is not. He is a bottom feeder, just like the vast majority of attorney's on the planet. No such thing as justice.
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