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01 Nov, 2023 by Stefan s
The very best
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19 Feb, 2023 by Jesse stanley
Knowledgeable, competent, courteous , professional.
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21 Aug, 2022 by Gideon moy
We do all our land changes and wills here. They are quick and respectful
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23 Dec, 2023 by Kirk lavigne
16 Nov, 2023 by Jeff brock
17 Sep, 2023 by Daniel hunter
01 Feb, 2024 by Diane thoma
I was the plaintiff in a highly contested divorce case. Luke Babbie was extremely helpful in protecting my assets. He was professional and ethical in representing me as opposed to the defendant's attorney whose damning rhetoric and misinformation added undue stress to an all ready difficult situation. Mr Babbie is a great credit to his profession. Thank you!
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30 Sep, 2023 by Merrill mckee
10 Dec, 2022 by Phil sparks
Professional Law Firm in upstate New York.
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01 Feb, 2024 by Diane thoma
I was the plaintiff in a highly contested divorce case. Luke Babbie was extremely helpful in protecting my assets. He was professional and ethical in representing me as opposed to the defendant's attorney whose damning rhetoric and misinformation added undue stress to an all ready difficult situation. Mr Babbie is a great credit to his profession. Thank you!
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30 Sep, 2023 by Merrill mckee
10 Dec, 2022 by Phil sparks
Professional Law Firm in upstate New York.
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14 May, 2024 by Adrianna
Very knowledgeable and respectful
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21 Feb, 2024 by Tim cairns
Very nice and knowledgeable man
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01 Feb, 2024 by Elizabeth manor
Very personable, knowledgeable and easy to talk to!
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15 Aug, 2024 by Koleby paye
Worst lawyer around. Gives false information. Always thinks never knows
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09 May, 2024 by Gisel espinal
The best for the job highly recommended and a nice guy!
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23 Aug, 2023 by Austin haynes
Have had many lawyers and he's the man for the job in most serious criminal cases.
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15 Nov, 2020 by James o'connor
Probably the most intuitive and trustworthy attorney that has ever practiced in Franklin County.
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17 Jul, 2019 by James jewtraw
12 Jan, 2019 by Kim beach
25 Jul, 2024 by Kiana bryan
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06 Feb, 2020 by Rick jangro
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01 Mar, 2022 by Anonymous
I've never been more ignored or dismissed by representation ever. Avoid at all costs.
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31 Dec, 2020 by Anonymous
Uncommunicative. Use if you want to be left high and dry for with no explanation.
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08 Jul, 2019 by Nicholas
Kurt was a HUGE help to me with one of my traffic tickets. I had very little spare money at the time, and I was worried my coming to him for something so small would come off as an annoyance. He still gave me as much time and care as I could have asked for, constantly keeping me updated on his work and doing everything to his ability to help me out. When it was all said and done, that ticket ended up costing me ZERO dollars! Would hire again any day!
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23 Dec, 2021 by Anonymous
Professional to professional I will say that Kevin is the worst attorney I have ever spoke to. he took a whole month to get back to me on an important question. I called weekly and emailed several times. Finally after 4 weeks he got back to me. Then screamed at me after I asked if he has received the emails and phone messages I had left with is secretary. I truly wasn't sure if he knew how long I had been trying to get ahold of him...
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27 Aug, 2021 by Anonymous
Doesn’t listen to client and doesn’t answer at all. You get 15 mins before court if that. He really shouldn’t be a lawyer anymore
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09 Nov, 2020 by Anonymous
Mr. Soucia was aware of the evidence in his case and failed to raise the issue. Which then lead to a prison conviction. He seems lost at times and very repetitive.
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