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08 Jun, 2020 by David
My wife and I have used Bob O'Leary for many legal matters over the years. He is knowledgeable, personable and courtesy. He is proactive in getting your case done with accuracy and efficiency.
I would recommend Bob and his staff to anyone.
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13 Nov, 2019 by Anonymous
I needed a real estate attorney and he agreed to represent me at closing. I wanted to rescind my offer and he made it happen despite an unwillingness from the seller to release me from the contract. I'm very glad I retained him and will do so again.
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12 Dec, 2017 by T scyder
My wife and I used attorney Bob O'Leary's services to purchase our home when we moved to the Fayetteville- Manlius area and were pleased with his services. Bob and his staff are the first law office I have ever used which return telephone calls. I recommend the O'Leary Law Office.
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27 Sep, 2008 by Anonymous
Fred went above and beyond his duties for my wife and I. We were set to close on our home in L.I. when Fred Lutzen noticed we were getting a bad deal on our mortgage loan. We had excellent credit and were going to close with a package that had a higher interest rate. We were not aware and would have closed conteny with having a home. He shared this information with us and we ended up getting a new loan and literally ended up saving $4,000 in closing and about $90,000 in overall costs through out the course of a 30 year loan. In addition, Fred was always available and kept in constant communication with us. Whenever I am presented with the opportunity, I would refer anyone to Fred Lutzen.
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24 Sep, 2008 by Anonymous
I WAS REFERRED TO FRED LUTZEN BY A LAWYER FRIEND OF MINE WHO DOES NOT SPECIALIZE IN BODILY INJURY CLAIMS. DESPITE MY FRIEND, I AM FAIRLY DISTRUSTFUL OF LAWYERS. HOWEVER, I HAVE NOTHING BUT GOOD THINGS TO SAY ABOUT MR. LUTZEN. HE WAS TOTALLY STRAIGHTFORWARD. HE KEPT ME UP ON THE STATUS OF MY CASE THROUGHOUT. LONG STORY SHORT, THE OUTCOME WAS MORE THAN SATISFYING FOR MY WIFE & I. I WOULD WHOLEHEARTEDLY RECOMMEND HIM TO ANYONE.
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22 Sep, 2008 by Anonymous
I've known Fred for a little over 3 years and am impressed with his knowledge and work ethic. I have asked for his advice several times and he's been a great help. I've also used him for the sale of my Co-Op and again was very impressed at his knowledge of the law.
I recommend him for any legal needs you might have as well as any questions, he's very helpful and a pleasure to work with.
Diana Santariello
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21 Dec, 2019 by Salvatore
I hired Mark to represent me. He listened to my concerns. He worked hard to define the issues. He applied the Law correctly. I was very pleased with his representation of me. I recommend this lawyer.
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19 Sep, 2019 by Amanda j.
Mr.Mingolelli Represented Me In A Family Court Case Concerning My Oldest Child. He Was There, Present, And Ready To Get Right To Work From The Moment I Was Appointed Him. He Was Always Early And Eager To Be There For Every Single Court Date. He Listened And Was Able To Speak For Me During A Time I Was Still Afraid Of My Ex, So Speaking Up Myself Was Hard. He Was The Voice I Needed For My Son And I. He Was Able To Get Me Granted FULL CUSTODY Of My Son, When ORIGINALLY We Had Only Went In With The Highest Hope Of Being Joint Custody. He Did Better Than I Could Have Expected From Any Lawyer. He Also Is Cares Personally About His Clients, But Still Is Able To Maintain His Professionalism. I'd HIGHLY Recommend Him To Anyone In Need Of A Good Family Court Attorney.
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06 Apr, 2024 by Dwayne king
I ve had a few lawyer in my life but Mr Baska is the lawyer that does the lawyering..Great Man..
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05 Dec, 2023 by Lisa vincitore
17 Nov, 2023 by Aaron lashomb
Bob is the man! Whoever gave him less than 5 stars,you must not know what a lawyer does! Thanks for everything you have done for me bob. One more mission and we are complete!! 💯
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26 Sep, 2024 by Anonymous
Very biased and dishonest
She tires to hide the truth from the court to please the othor party...
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16 Mar, 2024 by Qasim
this lawyer the family court hired her as a child attorney since 12 years honestly she never help a child she helped the mom of child because she's lady as her she never listen any important and dangerous evidence against the child mom for abuse them she do a lot of stuff especially with the child who is autistic but she never listen all the evidence important evidence I provide her she just listen the mom of the child..She surrenders to the pressures exerted on her by women’s protection organizations and is not interested in protecting children. It is a big lie.
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14 Feb, 2018 by Jeff
I have been fighting in and out of court for the last 4 years and felt like I was getting nowhere until I met Sherene. She was extremely knowledgeable, well respected and very organized. I was blown away with how she picked apart my case and I’m still in shock that she was able to get exactly what I wanted!
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11 Oct, 2016 by James
He was my attorney in a CPS case and after 6 months we had 1 meeting where he only wanted to proofread the rebuttal that I wrote rather than discuss the facts of the case. He refused to challenge the accusations of CPS or ask for supporting evidence. A living example of ineffective council. I would rate him with less than 1 star.
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