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03 Jan, 2025 by Ketevan burjanadze
The Best PI lawyers. I highly recommend to everyone
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18 Dec, 2024 by Tzadkiel mosheh
Amazing company, ask for Dan he is best at what he does.....and he is the coolest guy ever.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Glenda carbajal
Son los mejores abogados de defensa de labores gracias por todo si
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03 Jan, 2025 by Ketevan burjanadze
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18 Dec, 2024 by Tzadkiel mosheh
Amazing company, ask for Dan he is best at what he does.....and he is the coolest guy ever.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Glenda carbajal
Son los mejores abogados de defensa de labores gracias por todo si
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03 Jan, 2025 by Ketevan burjanadze
The Best PI lawyers. I highly recommend to everyone
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18 Dec, 2024 by Tzadkiel mosheh
Amazing company, ask for Dan he is best at what he does.....and he is the coolest guy ever.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Glenda carbajal
Son los mejores abogados de defensa de labores gracias por todo si
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11 Sep, 2024 by Camillo ayon
Ron nir is the best that’s all I’m going to say undefeated!!!!
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11 Sep, 2024 by Luisang w. tamang
Great Attorney! He was able to resolve my case smoothly and with my greatest satisfaction. If you’re in trouble then just walk to him he will give you the peace of mind that you want. I highly recommend him, you will get more than expected.
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30 May, 2024 by Lenroy c s pascall
Mr. Nir represented me on two charges arising from a vehicular accident. He was courteous, thoughtful, and treated me with dignity. He is a good listener and his insightfulness of the law gave me a comfortable assurance. I recommend Mr. Ronald Nir as an excellent lawyer to anyone who needs representation.
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24 Oct, 2024 by Ehsan jan
Scott man is the best lawyer in the town he have a lot of experience with the work and the customer service is amazing
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24 Oct, 2024 by Mariella suarez
Agradezco mucho a Grauman Law PC. Los servicios del abogado Grauman fueron excelentes: muy professional y efectivo, y rapido en la resolucion del caso a mi favor . Me ayudo muchisimo! Lo recomiendo 1000%. Hablan Espanol, son muy amables y pacientes. Gracias nuevamente.
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23 Oct, 2024 by Ronald mangroo
His hard work, dedication, passion and excellent communication skills makes his the best lawyer in New York !! Thank you forever Scott !!! Highly recommended.
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31 Aug, 2023 by Ronmel
Very helpful all the time/ also explain the process of the case very nice tanks very much
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28 Jun, 2023 by Geovanny
They are very helpful and are always available for any questions specially Stefany
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15 Jun, 2023 by Anonymous
The amount of stress that comes after having a car accident is unexplainable. I was so relieved to have an attorney who really cared about my situation. Everyone from this office put my needs first and made this process more bearable. I thank all of you for the hard work you put in and giving me a chance for compensation!
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03 Jan, 2025 by Ketevan burjanadze
The Best PI lawyers. I highly recommend to everyone
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18 Dec, 2024 by Tzadkiel mosheh
Amazing company, ask for Dan he is best at what he does.....and he is the coolest guy ever.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Glenda carbajal
Son los mejores abogados de defensa de labores gracias por todo si
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24 Oct, 2024 by Ehsan jan
Scott man is the best lawyer in the town he have a lot of experience with the work and the customer service is amazing
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24 Oct, 2024 by Mariella suarez
Agradezco mucho a Grauman Law PC. Los servicios del abogado Grauman fueron excelentes: muy professional y efectivo, y rapido en la resolucion del caso a mi favor . Me ayudo muchisimo! Lo recomiendo 1000%. Hablan Espanol, son muy amables y pacientes. Gracias nuevamente.
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23 Oct, 2024 by Ronald mangroo
His hard work, dedication, passion and excellent communication skills makes his the best lawyer in New York !! Thank you forever Scott !!! Highly recommended.
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19 Nov, 2024 by Abdulrahman alsaidi
I would like to thank and highly recommend the law office of my lawyer mark and his staff , very professional and makes me comfortable with pursuing any legal case I have , always a great outcome and very thankful to have him as my lawyer thank you for all your help.
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22 Oct, 2024 by Justyna strahl
We needed to evict a not-paying tenants; it took us two visits to Mr.Marc Scolnick's office; other than that we communicated via email; easy to work with, and willing to answer every question; I hope we won't need such a service again but if we do we will be back here for sure!
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10 Oct, 2024 by Whitney austin
We had such a great experience with Scott! He answered off all our questions promptly and made sure we had the information we needed in as we walked through our first home purchase. We were so thankful to have him on our homebuying team! Highly recommend!
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04 Nov, 2024 by Walter aroca
Very honest and to the point. I will be recommending his services to every and anyone who might need him
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16 Oct, 2024 by Tyrik brown
Working with Jeff Cohen was outstanding really was helpful in every way possible!! I’m glad he was able to help me with his Services, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
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20 Aug, 2024 by Juan sebastian rodríguez palacios
03 Jan, 2025 by Ketevan burjanadze
The Best PI lawyers. I highly recommend to everyone
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18 Dec, 2024 by Tzadkiel mosheh
Amazing company, ask for Dan he is best at what he does.....and he is the coolest guy ever.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Glenda carbajal
Son los mejores abogados de defensa de labores gracias por todo si
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11 Nov, 2024 by B
Mr. Shiryak assisted us with a sale contract and closing and his help was greatly appreciated!
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06 Nov, 2024 by Love machine (l.o.v.e machine)
Highly recommend Alex Kadochnikov, work with him for about 3 years, closed bunch of rent business leases in a very good term. He is always in touch, give valuable advices and great negotiator on your side. Thank you Alex !
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28 Oct, 2024 by Caden asian
Very good lawyer . Highly recommended
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27 Dec, 2024 by Daniel noparast
Mr. Chandra is a top notch real estate attorney. He has helped me in the sale and purchases of my coop and house. He always made sure that I was protected and when there were issues he handled them in a professional manner. I would recommend Mr Chandra to anyone who's in the process of purchasing a new home.
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14 Dec, 2024 by Brittany haslam
I was a first time homebuyer and Ryan Walsh did an outstanding job as my Real Estate lawyer.
He explained all the critical information very well to make sure I understood the process.
He was very reliable and professional.
I would recommend him as a Real Estate Lawyer to anyone :)
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07 Dec, 2024 by Jeanna anderson
It was a pleasure working with you – incredibly professional and always attentive to my needs, which is rare in NYC! Thank you for your exceptional service; you made both buying and selling a seamless experience.
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12 Dec, 2024 by Roberto puente
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27 Dec, 2024 by Daniel noparast
Mr. Chandra is a top notch real estate attorney. He has helped me in the sale and purchases of my coop and house. He always made sure that I was protected and when there were issues he handled them in a professional manner. I would recommend Mr Chandra to anyone who's in the process of purchasing a new home.
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14 Dec, 2024 by Brittany haslam
I was a first time homebuyer and Ryan Walsh did an outstanding job as my Real Estate lawyer.
He explained all the critical information very well to make sure I understood the process.
He was very reliable and professional.
I would recommend him as a Real Estate Lawyer to anyone :)
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07 Dec, 2024 by Jeanna anderson
It was a pleasure working with you – incredibly professional and always attentive to my needs, which is rare in NYC! Thank you for your exceptional service; you made both buying and selling a seamless experience.
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27 Dec, 2024 by Daniel noparast
Mr. Chandra is a top notch real estate attorney. He has helped me in the sale and purchases of my coop and house. He always made sure that I was protected and when there were issues he handled them in a professional manner. I would recommend Mr Chandra to anyone who's in the process of purchasing a new home.
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14 Dec, 2024 by Brittany haslam
I was a first time homebuyer and Ryan Walsh did an outstanding job as my Real Estate lawyer.
He explained all the critical information very well to make sure I understood the process.
He was very reliable and professional.
I would recommend him as a Real Estate Lawyer to anyone :)
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07 Dec, 2024 by Jeanna anderson
It was a pleasure working with you – incredibly professional and always attentive to my needs, which is rare in NYC! Thank you for your exceptional service; you made both buying and selling a seamless experience.
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31 Dec, 2024 by Teodora bolanos
Me recomendaron los servicios del abogado Kerben y debo decir que no me arrepiento de la decisión que tome al elegirlo como mi asesor legal en casos de inmigracion. Comencé mi caso con él y ahora por fin pude obtener mi residencia permanente gracias a su ayuda. Les recomiendo que acudan al abogado Reuben Kerben para una consulta de sus casos migratorios.
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30 Dec, 2024 by Augusto ramales
04 Dec, 2024 by Carmen david tavarez
21 Nov, 2024 by Robert freedman
incredibly efficient firm, reliable and excellent service. I am grateful to Mr. Hyman and his staff.
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18 Nov, 2024 by Jack rohan
I am writing to wholeheartedly recommend Larry Hyman and his awesome Staff specifically Anelia for their exceptional legal services in handling my recent traffic violation. Their professionalism, clear communication, and dedication to achieving a positive outcome were invaluable throughout the process. Larry demonstrated a thorough understanding of the legal complexities involved and effectively navigated the situation, ultimately securing a favorable resolution for me.
I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone facing a traffic issue requiring legal expertise.
Sincerely, Robin DiDomenico
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21 Oct, 2024 by Fawaz alchtiwi
If you need representation, look no more. I am a truck driver and highly depend on my driver's license so I don't take chances. I just can’t gamble with that. He is without a doubt the BEST out there.Thank you!!
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03 Jan, 2025 by Ketevan burjanadze
The Best PI lawyers. I highly recommend to everyone
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18 Dec, 2024 by Tzadkiel mosheh
Amazing company, ask for Dan he is best at what he does.....and he is the coolest guy ever.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Glenda carbajal
Son los mejores abogados de defensa de labores gracias por todo si
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14 Jan, 2019 by Lee
We all make bad decisions in our lives sometimes those decisions can cause us to have serious consequences. My consequence of driving in a vehicle that had two fully automatic weapons resulted in me being charged with two C felonies and 1 D Felony. I was additionally charged with two more felonies because I was in possession of two fake $50 bills that were given to me by the men who brought the weapons into my car. Even though the weapons were not mine I was still charged with them. To make matters worse the men wanted me to take responsibility for the crime or my family would be harmed. I didn't want my family to be endangered so at my arraignment I yelled out I I take full responsibility of the crime to the judge. When I was bailed out of jail my mother and I we're overwhelmed with worry they had offered me four years in prison for a crime did I did not commit. We didn't know who to turn to or where to go for help. But then my mother remembered the name William Ezersky an attorney who was recommended by my bail bondsman. When I first met Mr Ezersky and explain to him my situation he told me that in the 40 years he has never had a case where a defendant blatantly confessed to the crime. At the end of the consultation Mr Ezersky said that he couldn't think of a way to help me and that he was sorry, I nearly got sick in his office. But then a few days later Mr Ezersky called me and said he told the district attorney of my case the circumstances of my situation. Mr Ezersky , me and the district attorney had a conference together and at the end of the conference the district attorney said I don't know if I can help you. I was devastated because I thought now I was absolutely going to prison. But Mr Ezersky was relentless with trying to get my charges dropped. He was persistent and always kept me calm about the situation by saying that I am in good hands and that he is fighting for the best deal possible. In the end Mr Ezersky had achieved that by convincing the prosecutor that I was not involved in this crime by any means. I couldn't believe he was able to get all of my charges dropped after I confessed to the crime in court. Mr Ezersky had gotten all 5 of my charges dropped, a clean record and a peace of mind. Mr Ezersky is my savior without him my life would have been ruined. I owe him everything and hope he continues to bless other people's lives as he did mine.
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07 Dec, 2018 by Jorge
I was going to court for 1 year and half and mr william helped me alot and listened to me i was going to do big time in jail but he told me dont worry ur case is in my hand and know im a free man and i can get back to my original life thank you for everything mr william he is a highly recommended lawyer best of the best thanks
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17 Jul, 2018 by Pedro
I would like to thank Mr. Ezersky first and foremost. He listened to me intently during my first consultation as I recounted my case. Mr. Ezersky then put me at ease by telling me that he could help me. Furthermore, he told me not to worry because my case was in his hands now and he would take care of all the details. He then mounted a vigorous defense on my behalf. I am very grateful because Mr. Ezersky kept me informed every step of the way. The outcome of my case resulted in a dismissal of all charges. I highly recommend Mr. Ezersky to anyone needing sound legal advice or representation.
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21 Aug, 2020 by Marilin
This Lawyer was Not only amazing and efficient. He made the process easy and stress free. He’s very understanding, hardworking and very helpful.
Este Abogado. Es muy bueno. Mi proceso fue muy rapido. Super eficiente. Lo recomiendo
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05 Dec, 2019 by Evelyn
There's no words to Express how thankful I am for what he did for me and my husband. It's been over 8 months since my husband was released from ice custody. My then fiance was taken by ice custody on April of 2018 he had DUI's. We had a lawyer who was recommended to us who which didn't put any effort to get him out. That lawyer went for a straight voluntary departure. We weren't happy with that so we then met Nestor Diaz who I felt put his heart to our case. He made us feel like the only case he had to work on was ours. Even though we had a lot of obstacles Nestor always showed a positive attitude. It took a year of fighting but at the end he was able to get my husband released from ICE custody. If you are thinking about hiring Nestor, think no more!! You will get a good difference by hiring him ! Thank you Nestor you've done a lot for my husband and I!!
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05 Jun, 2019 by Adam
I absolutely loved working with Mr. Diaz. He resolved my immigration case which was very complicated. He explained step by step my entire process and all 4 years, he was attentive and alerted me on my process. He got me a waiver for coming illegal into the country and processed the petition by my wife. Thanks to him I am now a Permanent Resident of the US.
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31 Dec, 2023 by Anonymous
Great attorney knows exactly what he’s doing in the courtroom highly recommend
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19 Aug, 2023 by Kay b.
You can't go wrong with choosing Scott Bookstein. He's a very aggressive lawyer that gets the job done. He will fight hard and go above and beyond in advocating for you. A very experience lawyer that will explain every detail of the law and breakdown your case in a way you can understand. He was my son's second lawyer since we had to change lawyers. If it was not for Scott my son's case would have dragged on. The bottom line is he will go hard to represent you and get you favorable results.
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19 Oct, 2021 by Chris from port washington, ny
I had a felony charge back in 2013 and had another lawyer who said my only option was 5 years probation or jail time. I was lucky enough to find Mr. Bookstein who took my case and immediately I saw that it was the best decision ever. He was able to negotiate with the DA which extremely affected the outcome of my case. I was offered one year probation, which after successful completion, all charges were dropped to just a misdemeanor. He saved me by preventing my permanent record from being scarred with a felony charge. There was nothing special about me or my case, and he didn't know me at all. However, he treated me like a best friend, was always available to talk, and handled my case with great care and professionalism. It was an extremely favorable outcome and WAY BETTER than any other lawyer was able to offer, or accomplish. Bottom line, if you want an experienced lawyer that works hard to get you the best possible outcome, Scott Bookstein is the #1 choice.
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04 Nov, 2024 by Walter aroca
Very honest and to the point. I will be recommending his services to every and anyone who might need him
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16 Oct, 2024 by Tyrik brown
Working with Jeff Cohen was outstanding really was helpful in every way possible!! I’m glad he was able to help me with his Services, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
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20 Aug, 2024 by Juan sebastian rodríguez palacios
10 Jun, 2024 by Arnulfo
Ningún abodado de los muchos que visite quiso tomar mi caso, todos me decían que yo no tenía ninguna salida, pero Alexander si me dio esperanza, tomo bastante tiempo pero me resolvió: gracias Abogado:
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09 Sep, 2019 by Joshua castillo
Esta oficina es muy confiable en casos inmigratorios , muchas personas tenemos el que nos digan que tenemos que salir de este país para luego regresar, este fue mi caso y les recomiendo no tener este temor ya que cuando todo se está en orden el regreso es inmediato yo obtuve la visa 4 días después de la entrevista.
Gracias Arandia Law Firm por el apoyo brindado.
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06 Dec, 2018 by Julio cesar
Gracias al Abogado Aranda y a su oficina Por el trámite de los papeles para recibir mis residencia En un año mas o menos recibí todo Por fin después de 10 años ahora tengo mi residencia permanente
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13 Jan, 2025 by Oscar hernandez
Recomiendo al Abogado luke scardigno
Ami me ayudo con mi caso
El peleo para obtener los mejores resultados
100% recomendado
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01 Dec, 2024 by Dharmendra persaud
"Attorney Mr luke scardigno went above and beyond in representing me throughout my case, demonstrating exceptional knowledge, unwavering dedication, and a genuine care for my well-being. Their clear communication and strategic approach gave me immense confidence throughout a stressful process, and I am incredibly grateful for the positive outcome they achieved."
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15 Aug, 2024 by Geri
Very professional and helpful experience. Thank you for everything Mr Scardigno!
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11 Nov, 2024 by B
Mr. Shiryak assisted us with a sale contract and closing and his help was greatly appreciated!
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06 Nov, 2024 by Love machine (l.o.v.e machine)
Highly recommend Alex Kadochnikov, work with him for about 3 years, closed bunch of rent business leases in a very good term. He is always in touch, give valuable advices and great negotiator on your side. Thank you Alex !
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28 Oct, 2024 by Caden asian
Very good lawyer . Highly recommended
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11 Nov, 2024 by B
Mr. Shiryak assisted us with a sale contract and closing and his help was greatly appreciated!
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06 Nov, 2024 by Love machine (l.o.v.e machine)
Highly recommend Alex Kadochnikov, work with him for about 3 years, closed bunch of rent business leases in a very good term. He is always in touch, give valuable advices and great negotiator on your side. Thank you Alex !
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28 Oct, 2024 by Caden asian
Very good lawyer . Highly recommended
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26 Dec, 2019 by Sue
Being a total real estate novice, my husband and I felt very lucky to have Ryan, Melissa Ruvio and team behind us. We had a few glitches with the title and other issues which made me quite nervous that we would not be able to purchase the house. Melissa held my hand and walked me through the entire process. I could not have asked for a more experienced team to have at the table with us at closing!
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17 Mar, 2019 by Cristina
Ryan Walsh team responded promptly to the demands of my closing. There was an issue with the bank which delayed the closing of the deal. Francisco Leal researched and was able to solve the problem that kept us stuck. It was such a relief since there seemed no end in sight. Thank you! I strongly recommend this firm!
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15 Mar, 2018 by Kelvin
Ryan Walsh and his team are such a pleasure to work with! They represented me in my first home purchase and I am very very happy with their representation.
They are competent, professional, personable, helpful, responsive, quick, and they fight hard for their clients' best interest.
If you are represented by this law firm, you are in excellent hands!
- One Very Happy Client
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31 Mar, 2023 by Vladimir
I highly recommend Sean I have never been convicted of any crime in my life. I don’t want to go into specifics of my case but the charges were serious with heavy consequences. All I can say he is the only one that believed my story. The system is the system they don’t really care, but Sean made me very comfortable and help me with the case I don’t have that, but he was recommended by by my best friend who he also helped liberate him in the court of law.
This man knows all the ropes and is completely straight out with you which helped me understand. Thank you Sean I know this game quite a few years later 2017 to be exact.
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14 Jan, 2018 by Anonymous
I just called this great person ten minutes ago. I had tears in my eyes for five hours over getting a summons to appear in court over a misunderstood petit larceny situation. After reading the great reviews of this incredible man, I called him for a free consulation. He not only calmed me down but instructed me what to do and what may happen legally. I am of great appreciation and would hire him in a nutshell if I wasn't a disabled individual on a fixed income. Thank you sir. Because of you, the tears have stopped for tonight and I pray I don't have another seizure!
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17 Oct, 2017 by Ray-mond
Sean McNicholas is a top tier attorney and true class act. Personable, experienced, knowledgable, and well respected. When things seemed hopeless, he was able to create hope and reassurance. He was extremely patient and made himself available day and night. He's also a cool customer that tells it like it is and was extremely honest and an overall good person.
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01 Mar, 2019 by N.u
Went to Maria Mateo Law regarding a change in my immigration status. Since day one Maria and her team were very helpful. Every steps and process were thoroughly explained. They were on top of any changes, updates or next steps and always available when I had any questions.
There were no doubts that my case was in good hands and was managed correctly.
Thank you Maria!
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02 Jul, 2018 by Maria cecilia t.
I am glad we found Maria Mateo to help us through the process of my Resident visa application and my husbands Citizenship visa application. We both had a hard case that needs a professional help. Maria and her team were very meticulous with the process of our application and I think that was the key that helped me get my green card application approved with no interviews needed. My husbands citizenship process is a long process but with all the patience, trust and professional help from Maria everything went as what she anticipated. We had bad experiences with other immigration lawyers and thank God she is not like them. Maria is very knowledgeable and they made sure all the things that were needed were all in our submitted packet. Maria and her staff were very polite and professional. There is always a live person to answer our calls. I received my resident card last year and three days from now I will be traveling outside of the country for the first time with my kids to visit their grand parents. When it is time to apply for my Citizenship I am definitely going back to her. I am a US Resident and my husband is a US Citizen now and all thanks to Maria and her diligent staff members. Trust her and trust the process and do your part as an applicant and everything will fall into place. I highly recommend her!
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06 Mar, 2018 by Roy
Maria is thorough and very detailed. Her staff is quick to reply with any questions I have and she always follows up with me as she says she will. Very professional.
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