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20 Sep, 2024 by Yara pompeya
He left me hanging but sounded wonderful on the phone.
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11 Sep, 2024 by Britney powell
Dave was helpful and I appreciate him being available and taking the time to listen to my issue.
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07 May, 2024 by Emily clark
David was super helpful with our eviction needs. He was available when we needed him and always had great advice. His fee is reasonable and I felt very confident that he could get the job done. I wouldn't hesitate to use him again. Highly recommend.
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18 Sep, 2023 by Annsrunes
01 May, 2020 by Debby braverman
I highly recommend Obadiah English, Esq. and Mannion Prior. Mr. English demonstrated the rare combination of empathy, compassion, creativity, and professionalism in handling my legal matters. I trust him implicitly and would engage him for any future legal matters without hesitation. My interactions with every employee of Mannion Prior have always been favorable. I give the highest praise to the firm for thoroughness and competence.
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03 Oct, 2019 by Robert balter
Karl recently prepared a witness for deposition. It was masterful from start to finish, and the results reflected it. I have been working with the firm for about 2 years now, and have had only positive experiences from start to date!
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26 Feb, 2024 by Anonymous
Tatiana was very professional and effect to complete my law suit. She also took the time to be understanding of my situation. I would recommend her to anyone that was being put off by their insurance companies. Thank you
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13 Jan, 2024 by Anonymous
Tatiana solved my very difficult and complex life insurance case. she achieved a win for us! Very tactful and reliable. Highly recommend. Thank you Tatiana!
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20 Aug, 2023 by Thomas
Tatiana worked with us in getting a denied insurance policy overturned. She was efficient and effective. She communicated throughout the process and we are glad we worked with her.
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13 Aug, 2024 by Emma nordgren
Jeremy helped me with a car accident case. I’m very satisfied after working with him. His communication was well and made me feel at ease during the entire process. Would recommend to family or friend if they are ever in need of an attorney.
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28 Sep, 2023 by Alissa hunter
27 Jun, 2023 by Selena sao
Very Consistent patient I didn’t have to worry very helpful .definitely recommend to others!!!!!!!
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13 Aug, 2024 by Emma nordgren
Jeremy helped me with a car accident case. I’m very satisfied after working with him. His communication was well and made me feel at ease during the entire process. Would recommend to family or friend if they are ever in need of an attorney.
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26 Jan, 2024 by Anonymous
Michael Clemente was an excellent attorney who provided me and my family with a chance to lead a normal life post accident. We appreciate his dedication and attentiveness to all our needs and issues throughout my case. I would recommend Michael to anyone seeking a personal injury lawyer.
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28 Sep, 2023 by Alissa hunter
31 May, 2017 by Sally
Kate was highly recommended to me by a friend. She came into my life when I was as low as an ant's little belly. She became my backbone and kept me upright during the darkest days of my life. She gave me the strength and courage to make it to the other side of divorce after 37 years of marriage. Our meetings were only as long as they needed to be. Kate was fair but firm and worked and fought on my behalf to ensure for me the brightest and easiest of futures. My unfaithful, errant x-husband was shocked that I had actually found the best lawyer of all. I highly recommend Kate Vetrano - her future clients will be blessed to have her in their corner.
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21 Aug, 2016 by Margaret
My divorce was complex and painful, requiring competence, sound judgment and a learned pragmatism on the part of my attorney. After interviewing over ten attorneys, the decision to engage with Kate Vetrano was the wisest choice I could have made. Kate kept me grounded and focused on the end game. She also had a view towards settling things amicably and she had the skill and savvy to navigate a complicated set of circumstances.She also advocated for my children and helped me to make sure that their interests were served fully as well as mine. I would refer any one I know to seek
out Kate's counsel. I couldn't be more pleased with the relationship of trust and respect that we built together. I am very grateful to Kate Vetrano and I will never forget how she helped me to get through what has to be one of the most difficult experiences of my life with feeling like I had a top rate advocate who provided extremely valuable counsel.
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05 Dec, 2014 by Hans
She is a no nonsense, experienced divorce lawyer I appreciated and would highly recommend.
After years of unsuccessfully trying to resolve marital differences on our own, I selected Kate Vetrano to help me initiate and navigate thru an 'Amicable Divorce' involving several million dollars in assets, so my ex and I could better enjoy my few remaining years.
She did exactly that. I received to-the-point pre-declaration advice, detailed post declaration 'to do's' and 'don't do's'. We/she negotiated a settlement that my now ex and I are both as comfortable with as can be. My 'ex' and I are still friends.
Kate certainly helped me start a new chapter in my life, and all was accomplished within 6 months.
Again, I appreciated her no nonsense, to-the-point approach, her belief in amicable divorces, and her ability to deliver.
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20 Mar, 2019 by Elaine
Mr.Fichera had been working on 2 different cases for me. He is an outstanding lawyer that does what he promised to do. There are no long conferences with a lot of legal terms that are had to comprehend. He is right on the point - and results are exactly how he predicted. He is a 5 start lawyer and a great person.
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07 Mar, 2017 by Patrick
I have worked with Ron to do several project for me. Each one has been different with their challenges and complications. Each project has produce the results I have been looking for and I attribute this to Rons hard work and dedication to excellence. I have found a reliable friend business consultant and Attorney who I can trust and relay on every time. His advise is without right on and has help me every time. This is very hard to find in this day and age. Thanks Ron.
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07 Mar, 2017 by Amanda
Ronald J Fichera will not only fearlessly defend you; he will mediate brilliantly on your behalf. Ron is tireless and relentless. He never gives up or backs down because he holds himself to the highest personal ethics. He is also an aesthete and scholar, conducting Shakespeare lectures in his spare time. If you want a precision instrument that will achieve victorious results for you, either in the courtroom or legislatively, hire Ron Fichera. His opponents fear him because he will defend you to the end. And he does so with phenomenal eloquence and style. His compassion for you is the glue that will hold him to your case. If you are looking for a superb attorney who will never let you down, call "The Doberman" of lawyers, Ronald J Fichera.
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15 Sep, 2021 by Anonymous
Sal and his team are the best. He personally went the extra mile to explain the different elements involved with our issue and clearly outlined the steps involved. He was able to get things resolved for us quickly and professionally. Sal and his colleagues have our highest recommendation.
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10 May, 2014 by Mike
We have retained Sal Bello on numerous occasions all with positive results. Whether buying a house and discovering a leaking old oil tank underground or sorting out the ramifications of an auto accident, Sal proved to be a tough, but fair negotiator on our behalf. All our dealings with him and his office staff have be both efficient and effective. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him since I know I'll be retaining his services in the future.
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28 Apr, 2014 by Ron
Salvatore Bello has been my attorney for 9 years. He has helped me both personally with family matters and professionally with my businesses. He has become a trusted figure in my organization, someone I listen to and take advice from as needed.
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15 Jul, 2020 by Dannyka
Dan is an amazing attorney! He provided representation for me and I felt comfortable from the moment he answered the phone. During the uncertain times of covid 19 Dan provided counsel via Zoom, which was easy, quick, and efficient. I’ll be sure to call Dan McGrory for any of my future legal matters!
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09 Aug, 2019 by Janine
I hired Mr. McGrory for a bankruptcy case. I cannot say enough about his professionalism, knowledge, reassurance, and kindness through the entire process. He guided me through the case at each and every turn. Mr. McGrory kept me updated on my case every step of the way. He made a very life-changing process easier and manageable. Hands down the best attorney I consulted with during my selection process of bankruptcy attorneys. His office staff is equally helpful. I would definitely recommend him and will use him again in the future.
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29 Nov, 2017 by Denise
Dan McGrory drew up the wills for me and my late life partner. When my partner passed away, he handled the estate settlement in a fair, equitable way with my partner’s children and me. Dan has also counseled me in other legal matters and I have complete trust in his professional competence. I would not hesitate to recommend Dan to anyone who needs a reputable attorney.
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28 Dec, 2018 by Diana
Recently used New Hope Divorce Mediation, in particular Mindey Elgart, to handle my no contest divorce. It was a very pleasant process, given the situation, and went smoothly from the beginning to the end. After the initial meeting where we discussed all the details, we met one more time to finalize the settlement agreement. After that there was a 90 day waiting period. During all that time, Mindey and her office was very diligent at sending us all the paperwork and explaining everything step by step, when and how to properly sign and mail all the documents to the court. After the 90 day waiting period, it just took another 2 months to receive the divorce decree from the judge. I would highly recommend Mindey and New Hope Divorce Mediation to others to handle their divorce case.
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15 Sep, 2016 by Anonymous
I hired Lenore about 18 months ago after firing 3 other attorneys....the last of which nearly bankrupted me when he failed to file
an appeal of an outrageous child support award.
There are many attributes of Lenore that are really rare in divorce attorneys:
* non-confrontational
* high attention-to-detail
* outgoing and friendly
* reasonably rate given her high quality of service
She handled my case with high level of professionalism.
Lenore represented me at both a master's level and then a judge's level for equitable distribution.
In both cases, she was well prepared and very convincing in these hearings...especially the latter where there were nearly 10,000 pages of documentation.
She arrived at the court house with a luggage carrier holding nearly 4 FEET of documents !
Her performance was exemplary thanks to careful preparation.
When the hearing was over, we walked out of the courthouse and she gave me a big hug as we said goodbye !
Now how often does that happen ?
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05 Jul, 2014 by Joe
Lenore has been responsive and empathetic to my case.
She's both knowledgeable and thorough.
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12 Aug, 2021 by Anonymous
She gave me great advice with a very fast response. I would highly recommend!
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05 Feb, 2017 by Gary palik
I had some questions that were driving me into a pyscosis on a personal injury case that I may file. Jen answered my concernes and gave me info that I found that was important a few steps into the process. Thank you for your time!
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16 Jul, 2015 by Cathy walter
Jennifer was the most concerned and helpful and understanding of all the lawyers I have heard from! I would use her in a minute!
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30 Sep, 2020 by Leonor
I retained Michael Kleiman after my divorce was deemed ineligible for mediation. Naturally, I was devastated. Litigation, I was told, was my only option. I was fortunate to happen upon Michael Kleiman.
From the start, Michael was calm and patient. He put me at ease right away. He explained every step of the process, so I always felt prepared and informed. He remembered every single detail, no matter how small. When necessary, which was often, he defended my case professionally and calmly. I felt like I never had to worry. Whatever advice he gave me, I accepted, even if it was hard. Looking back now, I realize his advice was always wise and thoughtful. He made an otherwise terrible process, manageable.
I wholeheartedly recommend Michael Kleiman.
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04 Sep, 2020 by Stephanie
Michael was professional, efficient and compassionate in guiding me through the divorce process. He explained things to me in layman’s terms so I had a clear understanding of all documents I signed and decisions I needed to make. He genuinely cares about his clients and I was fortunate to have him represent me.
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30 Aug, 2020 by Kate
I met Michael in the midst of a family crisis that was not related to completing the divorce process for which I hired him. Under my very difficult personal circumstances, I found him to be, first and foremost, extremely compassionate and understanding. His calm and patient approach was exactly what I needed during a tumultuous time, and he consistently enabled a somewhat contentious legal process to unfold as smoothly as possible. He was knowledgable, thorough, extremely trustworthy and responsive. I could absolutely count on him to have my best interests in mind at all times, allowing me to safely lean on him more than I would have anticipated. Under any circumstances I would highly recommend Michael. His expertise, demeanor, and genuine care for his clients make him one of the best I’ve met in his profession.
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11 Jul, 2012 by Anonymous
I do not wish to go into the particulars of my case, but I do wish to say that Brad was terrific. I was impressed with not only his knowledge, but also with his timeliness. Having dealt with attorneys before and often, I know that they don't always meet deadlines. Brad did. I could not have been more pleased.
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26 Apr, 2012 by Adam
Brad was recommended to me through RocketLawyer. I had just formed an LLC and needed some help transferring assets over to the LLC. Brad was able to do this quickly and within my budget constraints. I'd be happy to work with him again.
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05 Mar, 2012 by Diana l.
Brad was very flexible with meeting dates/times and modes of communication which was a big plus for me since I work full-time. Brad listened to my questions, clearly explained his services (what he does and does not do), and provided summaries after our conversations. I also appreciated that he did not overwhelm me with legal jargon. This made my whole process and interaction with him a positive experience. I look forward to working more with Brad! Thanks!!
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21 Jun, 2011 by Patty
Mark has been an incredible lawyer. He always puts my kids first; when I am not sure what is best for them, he gently spells out the probable outcomes of all of the choices in front of me and almost always comes up with one or two others that I did not see. Mark gives me all the information I need to make decisions and points me in the direction he believes will be best, but he always makes sure to tell me that all decisions are mine to make in the end. One of my favorite things about Mark is that he urges me to grow in my dealings with court and with my ex. For example, he recently saved me over $600 by convincing me that I could successfully argue my case in front of the master without him. Obviously, this is in my best interest, not his. This is just one example of why Mark rates so high on the scale of trustworthiness. I would recommend Mark without hesitation. In fact, I would say that you would be foolish to choose another attorney.
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14 Jun, 2011 by Michael
Mark is everything that you want in a divorce lawyer. He has a deep understanding of divorce law and counseled on all aspects of the proceedings. He was responsive, forthright, and always accessible.
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13 Jun, 2011 by Amy
Mark is the best out there! Honest, calm, experienced, and easy to work with. The divorce process can be emotional and difficult---with Mark on my side the process was smooth, straighforward, and my best interests were protected!
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03 Nov, 2015 by Michael
George is helping with our nationwide state regulatory issues. He and his team have been instrumental in helping us through the myriad of state regulations in the healthcare space.
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27 Oct, 2015 by Bruce
George has advised our healthcare system for many years in connection with healthcare compliance matters involving hospital-physician relationships and transactions. His counsel has been "spot on" and invaluable. I would absolutely recommend George to any healthcare provider.
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27 Oct, 2015 by Dr. todd
George is by far the most knowledgable Healthcare Attorney
I have ever dealt with. If you want to get the correct answers and excellent communication in every way he is your man.
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15 Jul, 2013 by Amber
Mr. Mayro, Worked very hard for me all though my case, he even helped me with my property damage, not many if any, other attorneys will do that. He kept me very informed and up to date on my case. Their was not a month that went by that we did not speak. He also recommended the best treatment. I have worked with large firms in the past who rarely ever spoke to me and never gave me answers to most questions. Mr. Mayro, explained everything in detail on a scale of 1-100 I would have to give him 150 because he went above and beyond his requirements and was very involved.
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14 Mar, 2010 by Carl
I am a former client of Mr. Mayro. T retained him to handle an injury accident for me. I found that Mr. Mayro was very knowledgeable and aggressive with the insurance company. The fact that Mr. Mayro was aggressive and knowledgeable was a strong factor in obtaining a favorable settlement for me.
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28 Dec, 2018 by Diana
Recently used New Hope Divorce Mediation, in particular Mindey Elgart, to handle my no contest divorce. It was a very pleasant process, given the situation, and went smoothly from the beginning to the end. After the initial meeting where we discussed all the details, we met one more time to finalize the settlement agreement. After that there was a 90 day waiting period. During all that time, Mindey and her office was very diligent at sending us all the paperwork and explaining everything step by step, when and how to properly sign and mail all the documents to the court. After the 90 day waiting period, it just took another 2 months to receive the divorce decree from the judge. I would highly recommend Mindey and New Hope Divorce Mediation to others to handle their divorce case.
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30 May, 2017 by Willie
Kate is very professional in the work that she does. She went back and recovered documents from different doctors in multiple states. I contacted Kate while living in Chambersburg Pa. and had seen doctors in Va. Pa. and New York. I am very pleased with the out come of my case all thanks to Kate. If you need a disability lawyer, I highly recommend her 100%.
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27 Apr, 2018 by Anonymous
John didn't handle my case but his office did, and a few years later I had an issue with a background check company and he helped me (the background company was at fault). He was very curteous, prompt and knowledgeable, and very forthcoming with the advice I needed and got me the needed documents quickly, from a five year old case. And I called like five times with concerns and he was kind and helpful every time we spoke! Would highly recommend!
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19 Mar, 2015 by Linda
John was my lawyer on two different legal issues. He was very thorough and informative on these two issues. He was on target on how to respond to these problems. John was in constant contact with me, so I knew where I stood. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs a good lawyer.
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07 Apr, 2013 by Anonymous
A mutual friend introduced me to Ed Robson. After an hour in his office explaining the problem, he was willing to take the case. He took an extremely difficult legal matter with juxtaposed sides and responded professionally and courteously. At times, I felt that this case would not be able to be settled outside of court. Ed’s recommendation and determination in settling this case proved to be best. The case was able to be settled out of court, saving years of legal fees and court costs. During the entire process, he was open and available for questions, discussions, and planning the path-forward. He clearly explained the situations and the “legalese” to the layman. Ed truly understands the issues at hand and the potential outcomes. He is able to clearly decipher what is best for the client; not what is best for him.
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01 Apr, 2013 by Ed w
As real estate owners, brokers, and developers we continuously find ourselves in challenging scenarios that require legal assistance. From day to day brokerage agreements and leasing to broken partnerships and defense from third party claims Robson has always fortified our interests with vigor, steadfast communication, comprehensive knowledge and deliberate tactics. We envision a long and mutually productive relationship with Mr. Robson.
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03 Jan, 2018 by Anonymous
Andrew did an excellent job in my case, keeping us apprised of developments throughout the entire process, and maximizing the settlement we ultimately received. I highly recommend this lawyer!
R.U.
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05 May, 2014 by Claudette
I can not say enough good things about Andrew Neuwirth. I had never hired a lawyer before and I am thankful that when I needed one I was fortunate enough to find Andrew. He is honest, committed, accessible, knowledgable and goes the extra mile. I was in a car accident and I don't believe that anyone else would have been as committed to my case as Andrew was. I want to sincerely thank him for all his hard work. If you need a lawyer, look no further!
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05 Feb, 2024 by Anonymous
Has helped me with legal marriage issue when all others failed . Thanks so much
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28 Apr, 2009 by Anonymous
Excellent Job on my case. Great results.
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10 Dec, 2015 by Anonymous
Working with attorney Ravenell was a great experience. Bill was knowledgeable, easily accessible, and efficient. His knowledge of the issues was first rate and he kept me informed every step of the way.
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03 Dec, 2010 by Anonymous
Mr. Koch provided our homeowners association with excellent guidance. He took the time to really understand our matter. Most of all he really cared about our community. In the end he got the results for us.
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30 Aug, 2010 by Kelly
From the day I met Sarinia I was pleased with her level of professionalism, knowledge and experience. Her phone and email communication was direct and concise but she was happy to go into detail when I needed it. I was please when she was able to settle my divorce, child support and child custody agreements out of court, it seemed very efficient. Well, you don't know the real Sarinia Feinman until you see her in court! A few months after our agreements were signed Sarinia accompanied me to court when my ex-husband was trying to decrease his child support. Sarinia blew me away in front of the judge, she is so intelligent, quick on her feet and uses the least amount of words to pack the biggest punch. I was so impressed and felt blessed to have her at my side to argue for my children's needs. Thank You!
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31 Jan, 2020 by Lindsay
Kevin was a huge asset when creating our Will. We had no idea what we were doing but wanted to make sure something was in place for our small children should something happen. Kevin took care of every last detail to ensure our children are taken care of. I would highly recommend Kevin!
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26 Mar, 2015 by Deepindebt
Darin is a Pro at what he does. I've been struggling with debt for years. He gave me his honest and realistic professional opinion that helped me weigh the pros and cons of filing chapter 13. Based on his expert opinion, I was able to decide whether chapter 13 was a viable option for me. His candidness, thoroughness, and knowledge were very appreciated. Anyone with a bankruptcy issues should contact Darin.
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02 Jan, 2013 by James
I hired Mr. Wilenzik to set up my business in Pennsylvania, as well as to advise on tax matters for a complicated business enterprise. I found Mr. Wilenzik to be knowledgeable, efficient, responsive and thoughtful. What I liked best is he asked me what I would like to accomplish, and suggested the best ways to do it. I have worked with many lawyers who can tell me what I can't do. Mr. Wilenzik focused on how we COULD set up the business in a tax-efficient manner in an intelligent, fully compliant way. If you're looking for a smart, creative, problem-solving lawyer, this is the lawyer for you.
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13 Aug, 2024 by Emma nordgren
Jeremy helped me with a car accident case. I’m very satisfied after working with him. His communication was well and made me feel at ease during the entire process. Would recommend to family or friend if they are ever in need of an attorney.
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28 Sep, 2023 by Alissa hunter
27 Jun, 2023 by Selena sao
Very Consistent patient I didn’t have to worry very helpful .definitely recommend to others!!!!!!!
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13 Aug, 2024 by Emma nordgren
Jeremy helped me with a car accident case. I’m very satisfied after working with him. His communication was well and made me feel at ease during the entire process. Would recommend to family or friend if they are ever in need of an attorney.
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28 Sep, 2023 by Alissa hunter
27 Jun, 2023 by Selena sao
Very Consistent patient I didn’t have to worry very helpful .definitely recommend to others!!!!!!!
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