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18 Jun, 2021 by Anonymous
I do not recommend this attorney to anyone! Terrible, just terrible! No credibility whatsoever! Not trustworthy, and never prepared! Stay away, please!
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27 Aug, 2015 by Anonymous
My experience with Ira Bezack has been a positive one. I would highly recommend IraBezack for various legal needs. I had a need for Ira to execute my fathers will. We came up against obstacles and Ira fought and won a long, drawn out case. I now hired Ira Bezack once again to assist with the sale of my home. I have total confidence and truly feel Ira is a true "gem".
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26 Aug, 2015 by Larry
I found him to be very professional and very knowledgeable about a number of law problems that I was having. He guided me step by step through a couple of big problems I was having.
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11 Sep, 2023 by Louis corti
Craig was very knowledgeable and easy to work with - Moved very quick and helped my financial situation - Highly recommended!
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11 Sep, 2023 by Louis corti
Craig was very knowledgeable and easy to work with - Moved very quick and helped my financial situation - Highly recommended!
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11 Sep, 2023 by Louis corti
Craig was very knowledgeable and easy to work with - Moved very quick and helped my financial situation - Highly recommended!
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11 Sep, 2023 by Louis corti
Craig was very knowledgeable and easy to work with - Moved very quick and helped my financial situation - Highly recommended!
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11 Sep, 2023 by Louis corti
Craig was very knowledgeable and easy to work with - Moved very quick and helped my financial situation - Highly recommended!
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11 Sep, 2023 by Louis corti
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11 Sep, 2023 by Louis corti
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11 Sep, 2023 by Louis corti
Craig was very knowledgeable and easy to work with - Moved very quick and helped my financial situation - Highly recommended!
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11 Sep, 2023 by Louis corti
Craig was very knowledgeable and easy to work with - Moved very quick and helped my financial situation - Highly recommended!
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11 Sep, 2023 by Louis corti
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11 Sep, 2023 by Louis corti
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11 Sep, 2023 by Louis corti
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11 Sep, 2023 by Louis corti
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11 Sep, 2023 by Louis corti
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11 Sep, 2023 by Louis corti
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11 Sep, 2023 by Louis corti
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11 Sep, 2023 by Louis corti
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16 Dec, 2019 by Michael harmon
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02 May, 2018 by Marie none
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17 Dec, 2017 by Li ming hu
Michael and his team are very professional and helpful. Just when I thought I was limited on options, they helped me with more insightful options that made my case more reasonable. I would highly recommend them to my friends and family.
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16 Dec, 2019 by Michael harmon
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17 Dec, 2017 by Li ming hu
Michael and his team are very professional and helpful. Just when I thought I was limited on options, they helped me with more insightful options that made my case more reasonable. I would highly recommend them to my friends and family.
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16 Dec, 2019 by Michael harmon
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17 Dec, 2017 by Li ming hu
Michael and his team are very professional and helpful. Just when I thought I was limited on options, they helped me with more insightful options that made my case more reasonable. I would highly recommend them to my friends and family.
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16 Dec, 2019 by Michael harmon
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17 Dec, 2017 by Li ming hu
Michael and his team are very professional and helpful. Just when I thought I was limited on options, they helped me with more insightful options that made my case more reasonable. I would highly recommend them to my friends and family.
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16 Dec, 2019 by Michael harmon
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17 Dec, 2017 by Li ming hu
Michael and his team are very professional and helpful. Just when I thought I was limited on options, they helped me with more insightful options that made my case more reasonable. I would highly recommend them to my friends and family.
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19 Jul, 2021 by Amanda
Consultation. Didn't even try to hide his disdain for clients. Exactly the type of lawyer who makes the profession look bad.
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06 May, 2015 by Michael
My two siblings and I are all on disability. Our parents created a Special Needs Trust for us, the last Trustee was resigning and there were a lot of legal issues. We were referred to Steven A. Kass, Esq.. Mr. Kass provided us with a detailed analysis of our issues and created solutions that enabled us to retain our governmental entitlements, maintain our independence, and get the most out of our trust funds.
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26 Oct, 2012 by Miriam
My husband had a stroke and is in a hospital on a ventilator. He will need care in a nursing home. I was scared that all of our savings would be paid to the nursing home leaving me with nothing. Mr. Kass told me how my assets could protected against the costs of nursing home care, how Medicaid could pay for my husband's care, and how I could later protect my monies if I need long term care in the future. I didn't think that was possible! Mr. Kass is helping me implement the plan he created to save my assets and get Medicaid for my husband. I am grateful to have Mr. Kass advocating for me.
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26 Jul, 2022 by Anonymous
When I Hired her I didn't expect to do so much work and chasing around. If you unfortunately decide to go with this attorney. Please beware and make sure you do the following. Keep an eye on the billing and make sure you follow up with what you ask her to do. You will have to stay constantly on top of her if not she will not do it. Make sure you get ccd in all emails as she will tell you the opposite of what the opposing attorney says. If I could choose 0 stars I would have. Just be aware, and make sure you stay on top of her if not all she will do is delay and keep billing. If you could deal with all of the above then I guess she might be for you.
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14 Mar, 2019 by Anonymous
Diane was a phenomenal advocator for me and did a wonderful job in obtaining custody of my 3 children. She was thorough in her discovery and even better in the court room; well worth the money. Highly recommend to anyone in a custody dispute.
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16 Dec, 2017 by Anonymous
I wish I could go back and hire someone else but just about everything is done. I've paid about $200,000 and didn't even get custody. I'm sick over everything. Diane is ruthless and vindictive and I'm not finalized. I cry everyday. She makes my skin crawl. I know attorneys can nickel and dime but she is ridiculous. She won't email anything and I find out information days after everyone else and mailed to me at my expense. There's never any courtesy - not even a stamp. She has dragged this out with letter after letter not caring how my kids are suffering. The law guardian she recommended is a laughing stock.
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02 Nov, 2022 by Melissa
How is this man allowed to practice law. He’s an unprofessional lawyer with nothing in mind but getting paid. How is nothing being done with this man
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20 Oct, 2021 by Anonymous
Biggest mistake on my behalf, worst divorce settlement, he double billed, was aggressive to me when I complained
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19 Jan, 2021 by Michael
To me this NO GOOD is worst as it comes. 10 Years was taking money from me, all together $28400, with only one his and the plaintive strategy: Never let my case to be heard in the court of law. For 10 years being my attorney he managed to request from the judge 37 adjourns, several not showing in the court for the scheduled judicial calendar hearing which in result, by the request of the plaintive lawyers, my case has been dismissed for 13 month. Was trying to dump my case by requesting court to be relieved as my attorney. Finlay, when judge turn him down, hi requested from the court that my case would be "MARKED OFF". By the judges suggestion I've fire him. It took me only two court appearance on my own to have my case resolve to my satisfaction. I'm now suing this BAD replica of human been for malpractice in the New York Supreme Court. He also cheated my wife on money while handling her severe injury received during a car incident case.
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29 Jul, 2024 by Marie
Charles Wallshein is an excellent attorney. He has worked with me for many year helping my family with a long battle with the bank. He was able to overturn a sale of foreclosure in the supreme court. He is highly skilled. I recommend.
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27 Apr, 2024 by Tom
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23 Jan, 2020 by Anonymous
Was always quick to return calls and texts until I paid him. Haven’t heard back since. Had to call court directly to find out status of case because Paul hadn’t returned calls and texts for 3 weeks. Said he would get ticket reduced.... he didn’t. Had to pay full amount.
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15 Jul, 2019 by Steve
In this instance, you get what you pay for. I screwed up royally with my license, was looking at 90 days, called these guys, 3months later I have my full license back. For the guy who have a bad review, be proactive. These guys are miracle workers.
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11 Jun, 2018 by Anonymous
Pauls partner was supposed to lower my fine. and he said he would get back to me never would call or return calls. never told me when my fine was due. never returned phone calls mulitiple weeks go by and my 500 dollar fine when to 1500 dollars for be late for two months very bad customer service and cost me 3 times what i was supposed to pay. Stay away from them
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08 Dec, 2023 by Jim
I have been using John Rosenblatt for almost 30 years now and have never had a bad experience with John or his staff. They are always attentive and return my calls or emails on a timely basis. John was my closing attorney on my first investment property in the 1990s and I have used him on dozens of purchases and sales over the years. I intend on using him for future transactions and would recommend him for any real estate work. I just wrapped up another transaction with his team. Grace and Dennis were very professional and his team works very well together. His price is fair and he takes the stress out of the transaction.
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01 Aug, 2020 by Stephanie
Can I give zero stars? What a terrible experience we had using Mr. Rosenblatt as our real estate attorney as first time buyers. He gave all of the work to his paralegal (who more often than not couldn't answer our questions) and wasn't caught up on the goings on. He was also terrible at communicating with the sellers' lawyer- we were told for 2 weeks that we would be closing on the last day of our loan period, yet the sellers were never informed of this until 2 days before closing, and only because I informed them myself after getting the run around from Mr. Rosenblatt. Closing took place in spite of him, but was delayed 2 weeks and cost $1,000 more. I also had to make phone calls myself to obtain paperwork for construction done on the house in order to secure our loan. Three hours before the paperwork was due, we had nothing. Mr. Rosenblatt claimed he informed the contractor that the paperwork was needed, but when I called the contractor myself, he had absolutely no idea there was a deadline and the poor man left a job site to go to his office and send me the paperwork. We nearly lost our loan twice because of his negligence and lackadaisical attitude. Thankfully, I have half a brain, didn't listen to his BS, and did his job for him. He also charged us $60 more than agreed upon for "FedExes." Don't tell me the price if you're not going to stick to it. If anything we should have gotten a discount for his lackluster performance. Disappointed is an understatement.
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