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29 Jun, 2022 by Jay
Right now, you're probably reading these reviews and hoping that you find an attorney that fits the description you may have created in your head: professional, thorough, savvy, communicative, zealous to fight for you.
You're lucky, because you've just found her.
Cheryl is all of these, and so much more.
I've had a few attorneys represent me throughout my life, and I can say that the romanticized ideas about them are usually untrue. Generally, they exist on a spectrum from highly competent to laughably inept...with most of them landing closer to "inept".
"C's get degrees" as the old college adage goes...and nowhere does this seem to be more true than when it concerns attorneys.
Cheryl outshines them all. And that's not an exaggeration.
I hired her to represent me in an employment matter: we had frequent brainstorming sessions, she educated me on the finer points of the law in my situation, sent me case law, responded quickly to all my emails and calls (sometimes less than a minute afterward) and believed in what I was trying to accomplish and the rationale behind it. Ultimately, we settled the matter out of court for a sum I'm very happy with.
She is truly far above her peers.
It is my privilege to recommend her wholeheartedly to you.
“It had been her fortune to possess a finer mind than most of the persons among whom her lot was cast; to have a larger perception of surrounding facts and to care for knowledge that was tinged with the unfamiliar.”
― Henry James, The Portrait of a Lady
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01 Apr, 2019 by Kim
I contacted, consulted with and hired C. Sovern to represent me in a matter of employment. She was knowledgeable, professional, and caring. She took my case and worked with me via email which expedited the process rather than my having to meet her each time at the office. She always asked me how I wished to progress and we were successful in the resolution of my case.
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08 Mar, 2019 by Wayne van valkenburgh
Cheryl was prompt and thorough and was there to ask any questions. She made this process pleasurable and easy
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21 Jun, 2019 by Dan
I have used Jennifer multiple times for years and she always goes above and beyond to achieve a desired result. Through numerous tickets, citations, and now real estate she has been honest and told me what could happen without sugarcoating it. I've been amazed at the results everytime even when the outcome didnt look promising.
I refer everyone to her with confidence and they were always pleased afterward. Legal or real estate Jennifer should be your first call!
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08 Jul, 2024 by Donna lindo
My wife and I had our wills done by Trainor Law and the experience was totally positive. Every person in the office and on the phone were professional, couteous and attentive. They listened and answered every question so that we fully understood all the details. They were very patient also as I had to cancel and move appointments multiple times. I would absolutely reccomend them.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Holly companion
08 Jul, 2024 by Stephen farenell
Jim and his staff were friendly and helpful as they helped me navigate a difficult situation.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Holly companion
08 Jul, 2024 by Doug calvey
My wife and I closed on three properties this past year with 3 different law practices. Trainor Law was by far the best firm of the 3 in regards making the closing as easy as possible. They were very organized and responsive with respect to obtaining all of the required documents for closing. We would highly recommend their services.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Donna lindo
My wife and I had our wills done by Trainor Law and the experience was totally positive. Every person in the office and on the phone were professional, couteous and attentive. They listened and answered every question so that we fully understood all the details. They were very patient also as I had to cancel and move appointments multiple times. I would absolutely reccomend them.
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30 May, 2024 by Clyde pierce
Met and exceeded our financial expectations! Kept us informed and were just great folks all around.
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24 Apr, 2024 by Anne daley
We reached out to Kate Ernst to do our will and other estate paperwork on the recommendation of a family member. The office responded quickly and were professional in our dealings. We were pleased with the thoroughness yet simplicity in how everything was explained. The fee was also more reasonable than other firms we had looked into.
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14 Feb, 2024 by Phillip ardell
I was very impressed with my first meeting with Jim Trainor. He listened intentlyband was extremely knowledgeable. Most definitely a client!
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25 Aug, 2023 by Kathleen copp
Excellent experience. Fully explained the process and offered sound advice. I have referred two friends to her so far.
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22 May, 2023 by Rich palazzo
It was great working with Debbie Cutler at Cutler and Cutler in Malta. Expertise and Details were the reason I chose them
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26 Feb, 2023 by Bryan licata
Have used them for multiple services: will, trust, PoA, etc.
Always extremely attentive and responsive and make sure we consider items we never would have thought of on our own.
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