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Jasmine Isabel Valle, experienced  attorney in Jamaica, NY with 84 reviews
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Michael Vincent Reddy Jr, experienced  attorney in Jamaica, NY with 84 reviews
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Barbara McLean, experienced  attorney in Jamaica, NY with 84 reviews
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Peter W. Van Slyck, experienced  attorney in Jamaica, NY with 84 reviews
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Alan Jay Schiff, experienced  attorney in Jamaica, NY with 84 reviews
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Janet Keller, experienced  attorney in Jamaica, NY with 84 reviews
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Enedina Pilar Sanchez, experienced  attorney in Jamaica, NY with 84 reviews
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Rachel Ann Livingston, experienced  attorney in Jamaica, NY with 84 reviews
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Scott Chad Fridkin, experienced  attorney in Jamaica, NY with 84 reviews
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Terrence Thomas Kossegi, experienced  attorney in Jamaica, NY with 84 reviews
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Malini Dhanraj, experienced  attorney in Jamaica, NY with 84 reviews
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Eva Maria Pena, experienced  attorney in Jamaica, NY with 84 reviews
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Michael Anthony Forsette, experienced  attorney in Jamaica, NY with 84 reviews
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Paulita Maureen Girvan, experienced  attorney in Jamaica, NY with 84 reviews
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Anastasia Nicole Latos, experienced  attorney in Jamaica, NY with 84 reviews
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Jillian Ashley Tivin, experienced  attorney in Jamaica, NY with 84 reviews
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George Thomas Dellaratta III, experienced  attorney in Jamaica, NY with 84 reviews
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Jeanette Ramseur, experienced  attorney in Jamaica, NY with 84 reviews
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Chelsea Ruth Quinn, experienced  attorney in Jamaica, NY with 84 reviews
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Kimon C. Thermos, experienced  attorney in Jamaica, NY with 84 reviews
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Bruce Rabiner, experienced  attorney in Jamaica, NY with 8 reviews
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22 Aug, 2024 by Vanessa martin
Mr Drummond and his firm are truly knowledgeable and caring. He is upfront and trustworthy; if you do t have a case he will let you know upfront before taking your money. If your case has no winning chance he will also let you know. He doesn’t play around with your money or your emotions. You may not like the answer he gives but I guarantee you his advice is in your best interest. I have sought his advice numerous times.
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14 Mar, 2024 by Patrick thompson
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28 Nov, 2023 by Alexis pena
One of the most garbage law office I have ever encountered in my life is very petty to not help you all they want is money. All they care about is money they do not help you with your problems. All they do is overcharge you and stole your case and they tried to tell you they’re helping you doing you a favor I would never recommend this company. If they did it for free I still would never take them as lawyers. They are not lawyers they are liars.
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Barak P. Cardenas, experienced Litigation, Real Estate attorney in Jamaica, NY with 8 reviews
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22 Aug, 2024 by Vanessa martin
Mr Drummond and his firm are truly knowledgeable and caring. He is upfront and trustworthy; if you do t have a case he will let you know upfront before taking your money. If your case has no winning chance he will also let you know. He doesn’t play around with your money or your emotions. You may not like the answer he gives but I guarantee you his advice is in your best interest. I have sought his advice numerous times.
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28 Nov, 2023 by Alexis pena
One of the most garbage law office I have ever encountered in my life is very petty to not help you all they want is money. All they care about is money they do not help you with your problems. All they do is overcharge you and stole your case and they tried to tell you they’re helping you doing you a favor I would never recommend this company. If they did it for free I still would never take them as lawyers. They are not lawyers they are liars.
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Jo Ann Squillace, experienced Car Accident, Criminal Defense attorney in Jamaica, NY with 8 reviews
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22 Aug, 2024 by Vanessa martin
Mr Drummond and his firm are truly knowledgeable and caring. He is upfront and trustworthy; if you do t have a case he will let you know upfront before taking your money. If your case has no winning chance he will also let you know. He doesn’t play around with your money or your emotions. You may not like the answer he gives but I guarantee you his advice is in your best interest. I have sought his advice numerous times.
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28 Nov, 2023 by Alexis pena
One of the most garbage law office I have ever encountered in my life is very petty to not help you all they want is money. All they care about is money they do not help you with your problems. All they do is overcharge you and stole your case and they tried to tell you they’re helping you doing you a favor I would never recommend this company. If they did it for free I still would never take them as lawyers. They are not lawyers they are liars.
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Raye C. Titus, experienced  attorney in Jamaica, NY with 8 reviews
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22 Aug, 2024 by Vanessa martin
Mr Drummond and his firm are truly knowledgeable and caring. He is upfront and trustworthy; if you do t have a case he will let you know upfront before taking your money. If your case has no winning chance he will also let you know. He doesn’t play around with your money or your emotions. You may not like the answer he gives but I guarantee you his advice is in your best interest. I have sought his advice numerous times.
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28 Nov, 2023 by Alexis pena
One of the most garbage law office I have ever encountered in my life is very petty to not help you all they want is money. All they care about is money they do not help you with your problems. All they do is overcharge you and stole your case and they tried to tell you they’re helping you doing you a favor I would never recommend this company. If they did it for free I still would never take them as lawyers. They are not lawyers they are liars.
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Ilyse Bianchi, experienced  attorney in Jamaica, NY with 8 reviews
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22 Aug, 2024 by Vanessa martin
Mr Drummond and his firm are truly knowledgeable and caring. He is upfront and trustworthy; if you do t have a case he will let you know upfront before taking your money. If your case has no winning chance he will also let you know. He doesn’t play around with your money or your emotions. You may not like the answer he gives but I guarantee you his advice is in your best interest. I have sought his advice numerous times.
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28 Nov, 2023 by Alexis pena
One of the most garbage law office I have ever encountered in my life is very petty to not help you all they want is money. All they care about is money they do not help you with your problems. All they do is overcharge you and stole your case and they tried to tell you they’re helping you doing you a favor I would never recommend this company. If they did it for free I still would never take them as lawyers. They are not lawyers they are liars.
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Stephen Lloyd Drummond, experienced  attorney in Jamaica, NY with 8 reviews
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22 Aug, 2024 by Vanessa martin
Mr Drummond and his firm are truly knowledgeable and caring. He is upfront and trustworthy; if you do t have a case he will let you know upfront before taking your money. If your case has no winning chance he will also let you know. He doesn’t play around with your money or your emotions. You may not like the answer he gives but I guarantee you his advice is in your best interest. I have sought his advice numerous times.
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28 Nov, 2023 by Alexis pena
One of the most garbage law office I have ever encountered in my life is very petty to not help you all they want is money. All they care about is money they do not help you with your problems. All they do is overcharge you and stole your case and they tried to tell you they’re helping you doing you a favor I would never recommend this company. If they did it for free I still would never take them as lawyers. They are not lawyers they are liars.
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Gabriel Onyebuchi Amene, experienced  attorney in Jamaica, NY with 64 reviews
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05 Nov, 2024 by Ranie bharrat
David Harris help me evict both tenants and squatters in my property. His immediate attention to the matter resulted in having my premises vacated within 2-3 weeks.
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23 Oct, 2024 by Munir ahmad
His 5 stars reviews are definitely fake. His secretary is very rude and so does Mr. Harris. While I was waiting in his office to sign the retainer, one of his client called from the courthouse that he totally forgot about his schedule.he ran to the courthouse. He is very unprofessional. DO NOT HIRE him.
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13 Sep, 2024 by Mahin rahman
Go to lawyer for all landlord/tenant needs.
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Andrew Gregory Este Neal, experienced Real Estate attorney in Jamaica, NY with 3 reviews
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09 Nov, 2019 by Aralys
Honestly hands down the most smartest, honest and hard working lawyer you could ever find. He fights for you as if he’s fighting for himself.
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31 Mar, 2016 by Sf
Mr. Neal thoroughly explained the Contract of Sale to me. Everything went as explained. I subsequently called him to evict a tenant. He's mobile. He did the paperwork at my house on a portable printer! And, worked it out where the tenant had incentive to leave. He also saved friend's houses from foreclosure.
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17 May, 2013 by Anonymous
I hired him for an eviction, I gave him over $500 dollars. He listed the wrong address on the eviction form and blamed me for giving him the wrong address when i faxed him the lease, gave him my home address to serve the tenant. If i gave him the wrong address, how did he make it to my house to serve the tenant?. He was suppose to serve the tenant again, he asked for over $600. 2 weeks past by, i asked him if he served the tenant, he rudely asked if i was calling his number by mistake, why was i calling him, if i had nothing else to do, bored to why i was calling him. He yelled at me stating he will serve the tenant on a timely manner refusing to give me time frame. I finally gave up and hired a new lawyer and spend more money. Please beware of this lawyer.
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David Scott Harris, experienced Real Estate attorney in Jamaica, NY with 71 reviews
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05 Nov, 2024 by Ranie bharrat
David Harris help me evict both tenants and squatters in my property. His immediate attention to the matter resulted in having my premises vacated within 2-3 weeks.
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23 Oct, 2024 by Munir ahmad
His 5 stars reviews are definitely fake. His secretary is very rude and so does Mr. Harris. While I was waiting in his office to sign the retainer, one of his client called from the courthouse that he totally forgot about his schedule.he ran to the courthouse. He is very unprofessional. DO NOT HIRE him.
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13 Sep, 2024 by Mahin rahman
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Sandra M. Munoz, experienced  attorney in Jamaica, NY with 8 reviews
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25 Aug, 2024 by Patel krishna
My experience with Adrienne D. Edward Law Office was appalling. I felt always in the dark regarding my situation because of the inadequate communication. The level of service was subpar, and it appeared that they were more concerned with collecting money than assisting me. I wouldn't suggest this business to anyone looking for capable legal representation since the entire process was stressful and disappointing. Considering my experience, all the glowing reviews seem dubious. Look elsewhere and spare yourself the headache.
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31 Oct, 2022 by Rossy
Aboga soy Rosa loor por favor ud es mi abogada que me cedió la corte como hago para hablar cn ud eh tratado de comunicarme con ud de mil manera y nada necesito hablar un ud mi audiencia es a fin de noviembre
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27 May, 2021 by Cesar
I was in a difficult position and Sandra fought hard and smart to get me custody of my kids.
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      Common in personal injury cases; the lawyer receives a percentage (typically 25% to 40%) of any settlement or award.
    • Monthly Retainer:
      For ongoing services, businesses might pay a monthly fee for a set number of hours or services.
  • Factors Affecting Cost:
    • Complexity of the Case:
      More complex cases require more time and resources, increasing costs.
    • Lawyer's Experience:
      Highly experienced lawyers may charge higher fees.
    • Geographic Location:
      Legal fees can vary significantly by region or city.
    • Additional Expenses:
      Court filing fees, expert witness fees, travel expenses, and administrative costs may be extra.
  • Estimating Total Costs:
    Request a detailed fee agreement outlining all potential costs.
    Discuss any additional expenses that may arise during the case.
  • Negotiating Fees:
    Some lawyers may be willing to negotiate fees or offer payment plans, especially for clients with financial constraints.
  • Pro Bono Services:
    For those who cannot afford legal services, some lawyers or legal aid organizations offer services at reduced rates or for free.
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