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09 Sep, 2024 by Gezerhan gez
05 Feb, 2024 by Home care nj
15 Aug, 2023 by Brian
10 Apr, 2019 by Anonymous
This attorney handled all landlord-tenant affairs for my building in Jersey City, Nj. He eventually assisted me in the sale of the property with great competency and dedication. He is well versed and knowledgeable in this area.
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22 Mar, 2019 by Anonymous
Mr. Jimenez won my custody trial in court which took three years. He worked very hard and got me the result I wanted. He still represents me to this day in my family matters. I highly recommend him.
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02 Mar, 2015 by Anonymous
I can only speak for the outcome of our child custody case. In the early stages of our case, prior to hiring him, he told us there was the Tender Years Doctrine that he could use an an argument in our case. Having never heard of that, and going online to Google it, found out that has not been used in many years, because it was deemed to violate the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. When we questioned him on that, he backed away from it.
It seemed as though he was attentive, and he spent time with us going over all our notes. But in the end, on the most important day in court, it was like he just wasn't 'there'. He didn't much object to anything from the other side, didn't challenge the important evidence, and overall left us to flounder.
We cannot speak for other cases he handles, for which he may be perfectly fit. But in our personal experience with him on an important child custody case, we felt he was a poor choice for our situation.
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04 Aug, 2020 by Anonymous
Hired John and received nothing but solid and effective counsel and will be using his service again in the future. More attorney's should have John's ethical and moral character. Does not gouge his clients and is more than fair!
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12 Jun, 2019 by Anonymous
John has excellent knowledge and high integrity. He did not charge for a quick discussion that I ended up not even needing extra services. I was recommended to him from someone who had a perfect experience with a real estate matter. His correspondence is highly effective.
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06 Dec, 2012 by Anonymous
Please don't make the same mistake I did. I rarely write online reviews, but I hope this helps someone out. He charged me double what he quoted me, was very lost when his one and only office personnel was out, showed absolutely no sense of urgency on time-sensitive matters, and definitely did not take into account what was in my best interest. Please find someone else!
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14 Jan, 2014 by Anonymous
Ms. Giusti handled my very complicated divorce. She was there for me every step of the way, keeping me informed and fighting for my rights. I would highly recommend using her. In fact I have referred friends to her and they have been highly satifsfied with her services. Equally important, the office staff was friendly and responsive as well. If Ms. Giusti was away in court or busy with another case, the office staff was very helpful. Very important to have the whole 'team' on your side !
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31 Oct, 2013 by Anonymous
I obtained Katherine after my divorce was final. Two years after the divorce my ex was asking for a reduced alimony amount. Katherine was extremely knowledgeable and I was impressed that she knew all the details of my divorce. His order was denied and two years later I was back in court for another reduction on the alimony. Katherine has great insight on what was being done to me. She was aggressive and pointed out the honesty of the case. Katherine is understanding and fights with her heart. Not once was I disappointed with her ability to represent me. In fact I am remarried and she was able to get me alimony for 10 years even though I remarried. If you are looking for an attorney with honesty, heart, and who will fight for your rights she is the one for you. Katherine is an attorney who truly cares!
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30 Oct, 2013 by Darren
Ms. Giusti, conceided to so much, she knew what little interest in my share of the home I was getting,she was looking only forward to a quick pay day. Ms. Giusti knew that her adversary was getting paid through an unlimited stream of cash, I don't know why Ms. Giusti did not excuse herself from the case. She promised me monies back on the retainer I gave her, she not only took the whole retainer but took more than twice that from the little interest in my home. The only monies that I would have left to live on after the divorce. Ms, Giusti advised me not to contest the divorce decree in front of the judge, because of the quick pay day. the final divorce has left me very unsure of my future I work two jobs, over 70 hours weekly, and still I have more monies going out then coming in to survive needing me to spend whatever small monies I received from my interest in the home the only monies I have to live on. Ms.Giusti never advised me that if I should miss any alimony payments that I would be taken away shackled and taken to jail. How can Ms. Giusti allow such a cold, heartless final divorce be filed??? if anyone is contemplating retaining Ms. Giusti,, all I have to say is BUYER BEWARE!!!!
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06 Jul, 2015 by Anonymous
Unmatched ability to prepare and deliver during litigation. Most definitely one of New Jersey's expert attorneys in the field of labor, employment and public sector matters. Walked us through the process painlessly with ease and confidence.
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18 Nov, 2014 by Doris
Edelstein was my lawyer on a civil rights suit involving inequitable wages. He entered court papers late, handed my case off to lower level associates who were not long at the firm, and dragged out my case over 25 years! He was reprimanded by a State Supreme Court judge for handing in papers late and jeopardizing my case. The case was never brought to trial - I dropped it when I retired from the university. Right up until the case was dropped, Edelstein assured me of the merits of the case and the certainty of a favorable disposition. He was terrible! I should have filed an ethics complaint against him and may yet inquire if it's not too late.
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12 Jan, 2024 by Anonymous
I recently had the unfortunate experience of hiring Greg for my divorce case, and I cannot express how disappointed and frustrated I am with the services provided. From start to finish, the entire process was a nightmare, and I strongly advise anyone considering this attorney to look elsewhere.
First and foremost, communication was abysmal. It seemed like getting a response from Greg was an impossible task. My emails and calls went unanswered for days, if not weeks, leaving me in the dark about crucial developments in my case. It felt as though I was an afterthought, and my concerns were constantly brushed aside.
Furthermore, the lack of preparation and attention to detail was astounding. During court hearings, it became apparent that Greg was ill-prepared, stumbling through arguments and often appearing clueless about the specifics of my case. This not only reflected poorly on their professionalism but also left me feeling unprotected and vulnerable in a situation that already carried immense emotional weight.
The billing practices were another major issue. Greg was quick to nickel-and-dime me for every minute of their time, even for tasks that should have been included in the overall service. The final bill was exorbitant, and I felt taken advantage of during an already financially challenging period.
To add insult to injury, the final outcome of my divorce settlement was far from satisfactory. Greg failed to negotiate effectively on my behalf, resulting in an agreement that left me in a significantly worse position than I could have been with competent legal representation.
In conclusion, my experience with Greg was nothing short of a disaster. If you value communication, competence, and a fair representation, I strongly urge you to seek alternative legal counsel. Save yourself the stress, frustration, and financial strain that comes with entrusting your divorce case to someone as inept and unprofessional Greg.
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08 Jun, 2018 by Anonymous
Greg is a smart, compassionate lawyer who takes his time to listen to all concerns and work with you to address them. He is honest and responsive.
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07 Mar, 2023 by Anonymous
My divorce came to an end, in the worst way possible. Alyssa DeFuria, was the worst possible attorney anyone could have for a divorce. She had no understanding of the law or the courts . Alyssa tells you what she thinks you wish to hear, gets off the phone quickly . For filing an important divorce motion with the court, she put it together the night before it was due. Sent, with spelling mistakes and information that was not supposed to be included. I would never use her again or recommend her legal services.
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05 Oct, 2021 by Katie
My husband and I first met Alyssa in 2019 when we were served with a post marital judgment case from
His ex wife. From the start Alyssa was precise, thorough, and up front. Now, nearly three and half years later with no end in sight, Alyssa continues to fight tirelessly to make our case. Her professionalism is unmatched. She knows the law and will not tell you what you want to hear, rather what the law dictates will happen. We will absolutely continue to utilize Alyssa and her services and will recommend her to anyone who asks.
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05 Oct, 2021 by Anonymous
Hired her and regretted every minute and second of it. Many mistakes in court documents, hearings, no returned phone calls, overall disaster. No Idea how she graduated law school and passed the bar. Don't waste your time and money ($300 per hour) like I did. Thank me later.
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06 Sep, 2017 by A r
Have a Noise coming fro the rear end of my Vehicle, notes from Dealership about it, he does not show up. Sends someone to set in, and does not ask me if I have anything to offer.( I had complete file). don't use them or Lemon Law Group
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10 Mar, 2013 by Daniel
Louis represented me in a dyfs matter and during the case he had hit each and every key point and completely impressed me with how well he maneuvered the legal system and my 2 adversaries. I am a recovering addict, and had many allegations thrown at me from my sons mother through dyfs and each one he clearly addressed and dismissed in court. At the end of the 3 month process for the 1st time I walked out of court with physical custody of my son thanks to Louis. Our family has great respect for this man.
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12 Mar, 2012 by Christine
Mr. Moglia never calls me back or returns my emails for my DYFS matter regarding my children. He has been my attorney for 4 months and i have yet to have an appointment with him. One judgement, by the court was not given to me by Mr. Moglia for several weeks. When I asked him why he didn't tell me, and I had to find out from my adversary in the matter, he simply said "I didn't have the time". Mr. Moglia has confused details of my case, saying one thing one day and then something entirely different 2 weeks later. He doesn't dedicate proper time and attention to my legal matter.
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28 Apr, 2023 by Anonymous
We hired and paid Gilgallon to amend the zoning on a property. As the other reviewers said, he was enthusiastic at the beginning, it was an easy-peasy job that he would have no problem completing with a short turn around. After months and months of not hearing back from him, he finally came back to us NOT with what we hired him to procure, but something entirely different that wouldn't help us at all. When confronted with this, his language completely changed and he became nasty and threatening. A horrible experience.
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07 Nov, 2017 by Justin kelly mcclure
Due to his negligence (and arrogance) to properly close our new home, my family stayed in a hotel for 4 days. Had he done his job properly, for which he's licensed, we could have moved into our house on the proper closing date; instead of being dealt the inconvenience of staying in a hotel (paying for ourselves). Luckily, my wife did not go into labor in the hotel!
One thing is true, I can never recommend his services. HORRIBLE.
It's necessary to have understanding and sympathy towards people that make mistakes because they do not know better, however that maxim does not apply to this situation- he did know better.
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10 May, 2013 by Anonymous
This guy promised me a document on a two or three day turnaround for a meeting I was to have with my bank regarding a mortgage modification. After repeated assurances that it would be done, he left me hanging and thereafter did not return phone calls or emails. Extremely unethical and flaky, particularly given the nature of the work that was needed. He put my deal in serious jeopardy.
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25 Apr, 2016 by Anonymous
I can not recommend Tom Lenney or the Lenney Law Firm after working with him on our first-time home buying process. He barely spoke with us after our initial contact. Our emails were neglected. He left for vacation during our home inspection negotiation and didn't even let us know he would be out of town. Our realtor ended up having to negotiate the entire deal on his behalf. Looking back, Tom didn't add any value to the process, only frustration.
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16 Sep, 2024 by Anonymous
I would NEVER recommend this attorney to anyone ..THE WORST Attorney I’ve ever met in my entire life . Very abusive verbally . Not in the best interest of his clients. Makes you feel like your case isn’t worth anything.. disrespectful , rude , arrogant not the kind of person you want handling your case . Possibly working with the insurers instead of his clients to double dip and pocket more money for himself . Extremely dissatisfied
I feel I have been robbed by him , with time and financially! if I can read him below zero, I would
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30 Sep, 2017 by Anonymous
Ms. Moreira has represented me in two cases. Both were Superior Court level indictable, criminal offenses. At my first arraignment Ms. Moreira made a point of stating (and I quote) "just to state for the record, your honor, my client does have previous charges... even in another state." As she said this she nodded to the honorable Steven Rubin for emphasis. I was expecting that she would then add a positive spin like "but that was over eleven years ago and my client has not received any other charges, has maintained full time employment, etc.." But no such thing would follow. I was speechless. I asked her what she was doing, she said "excuse me?" I said, "why don't you go stand over there." She asked "over where?" I said "at the prosecutors table."
I was refused my right to recuse her and get a lawyer that more adequately represented my interests or at the very least, made any effort whatsoever to defend me.
The second case had allowed me more time to prepare. At one point I was going to go to law school and have been a law librarian during a previous incarceration. I'm by no means ignorant of the law. I prepared a brief for her outlining the details of the case as well as the defense I wished to pursue. I cited appropriate case law with references. The case could have been handled and dismissed by any lawyer that actually tried to practice law. When I met with Ms. Moreira to discuss the case, it quickly became apparent that she had not even bothered to read it... I asked her what she thought and she said "I think you're guilty!" What does one do in such a situation? I'll tell you what happened in my case, I got sentenced to three years in prison. The only reason I didn't pursue the matter was due to the fact that I was already sentenced to a three year term that team concurrent. If that weren't the case I would have made every effort to have Ms. Moreira disbarred. It sickens me that there are people like her that pretend to practice law. Her position is a shameful disgrace to law and justice. How she can even look herself in the mirror and continue to "practice law" is beyond me. Yes, I am a convicted felon. I have broken the law and paid my dues to society as a result. But one thing I am not is a hypocrite. Neither am I a coward like Ms. Moreira lacking the backbone to uphold the oath to which she has sworn, to protect the rights of those she is assigned to defend. Honestly, if she is assigned to your case, get your affairs in order because you don't have anyone in your court. She is more interested in assisting the prosecution and not doing anything that might upset the judge.
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15 Jan, 2025 by S
Dishonest dealing by both Noelle and her father Robert.
They were hired to do real estate closing and were considered for estate planning. Basic uncomplicated work required is chasing them for status.
But an incident that happens on their property showed their disrepute. Their negligent care of their parking lot lead to damage to my vehicle which, after saying they would help resolve - decided to lie and dodge to avoid responsibility. Shameful.
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