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28 Aug, 2024 by Purelife
Had a CS Findings and Modification case. Anyone who has experienced these hearings knows how daunting and stressful it could be. Luckily I was able to find Stephen Riebling to represent me on the matter.
Mr. Riebling is very knowledgeable, professional, prompt when contacted and understanding. His representation definitely alleviated my concerns.
For someone who is going to go the extra mile, I would recommend Stephen Riebling. He is going to do what is necessary for both parties to reach an amicable agreement.
Thank you, Mr. Riebling.
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16 Aug, 2024 by Lisa smith
Terrible attorney. Took my money while I was fighting cancer and a terrible betrayal by my husband and made a terrible deal without my consent or permission to sell my home and lose my family pets all before I ever stepped into a courtroom.
I fired him immediately and hired some great attorneys and they got the court orders to sell my home and remove my animals reversed. It’s 2 years later and I won my home, the contents, my kids, my family pets and much much more thanks to Wexler Law Group.
Be very very careful who you retain for your divorce you could lose everything with the wrong attorney.
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27 Jul, 2024 by Stefon collins
Stephen Riebling represented me in my child custody and child support case. Through his knowledge and expertise we were able to achieve reasonable results that both parties could agree on.
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28 Aug, 2024 by Purelife
Had a CS Findings and Modification case. Anyone who has experienced these hearings knows how daunting and stressful it could be. Luckily I was able to find Stephen Riebling to represent me on the matter.
Mr. Riebling is very knowledgeable, professional, prompt when contacted and understanding. His representation definitely alleviated my concerns.
For someone who is going to go the extra mile, I would recommend Stephen Riebling. He is going to do what is necessary for both parties to reach an amicable agreement.
Thank you, Mr. Riebling.
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16 Aug, 2024 by Lisa smith
Terrible attorney. Took my money while I was fighting cancer and a terrible betrayal by my husband and made a terrible deal without my consent or permission to sell my home and lose my family pets all before I ever stepped into a courtroom.
I fired him immediately and hired some great attorneys and they got the court orders to sell my home and remove my animals reversed. It’s 2 years later and I won my home, the contents, my kids, my family pets and much much more thanks to Wexler Law Group.
Be very very careful who you retain for your divorce you could lose everything with the wrong attorney.
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27 Jul, 2024 by Stefon collins
Stephen Riebling represented me in my child custody and child support case. Through his knowledge and expertise we were able to achieve reasonable results that both parties could agree on.
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28 Aug, 2024 by Purelife
Had a CS Findings and Modification case. Anyone who has experienced these hearings knows how daunting and stressful it could be. Luckily I was able to find Stephen Riebling to represent me on the matter.
Mr. Riebling is very knowledgeable, professional, prompt when contacted and understanding. His representation definitely alleviated my concerns.
For someone who is going to go the extra mile, I would recommend Stephen Riebling. He is going to do what is necessary for both parties to reach an amicable agreement.
Thank you, Mr. Riebling.
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16 Aug, 2024 by Lisa smith
Terrible attorney. Took my money while I was fighting cancer and a terrible betrayal by my husband and made a terrible deal without my consent or permission to sell my home and lose my family pets all before I ever stepped into a courtroom.
I fired him immediately and hired some great attorneys and they got the court orders to sell my home and remove my animals reversed. It’s 2 years later and I won my home, the contents, my kids, my family pets and much much more thanks to Wexler Law Group.
Be very very careful who you retain for your divorce you could lose everything with the wrong attorney.
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27 Jul, 2024 by Stefon collins
Stephen Riebling represented me in my child custody and child support case. Through his knowledge and expertise we were able to achieve reasonable results that both parties could agree on.
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28 Aug, 2024 by Purelife
Had a CS Findings and Modification case. Anyone who has experienced these hearings knows how daunting and stressful it could be. Luckily I was able to find Stephen Riebling to represent me on the matter.
Mr. Riebling is very knowledgeable, professional, prompt when contacted and understanding. His representation definitely alleviated my concerns.
For someone who is going to go the extra mile, I would recommend Stephen Riebling. He is going to do what is necessary for both parties to reach an amicable agreement.
Thank you, Mr. Riebling.
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16 Aug, 2024 by Lisa smith
Terrible attorney. Took my money while I was fighting cancer and a terrible betrayal by my husband and made a terrible deal without my consent or permission to sell my home and lose my family pets all before I ever stepped into a courtroom.
I fired him immediately and hired some great attorneys and they got the court orders to sell my home and remove my animals reversed. It’s 2 years later and I won my home, the contents, my kids, my family pets and much much more thanks to Wexler Law Group.
Be very very careful who you retain for your divorce you could lose everything with the wrong attorney.
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27 Jul, 2024 by Stefon collins
Stephen Riebling represented me in my child custody and child support case. Through his knowledge and expertise we were able to achieve reasonable results that both parties could agree on.
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28 Aug, 2024 by Purelife
Had a CS Findings and Modification case. Anyone who has experienced these hearings knows how daunting and stressful it could be. Luckily I was able to find Stephen Riebling to represent me on the matter.
Mr. Riebling is very knowledgeable, professional, prompt when contacted and understanding. His representation definitely alleviated my concerns.
For someone who is going to go the extra mile, I would recommend Stephen Riebling. He is going to do what is necessary for both parties to reach an amicable agreement.
Thank you, Mr. Riebling.
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16 Aug, 2024 by Lisa smith
Terrible attorney. Took my money while I was fighting cancer and a terrible betrayal by my husband and made a terrible deal without my consent or permission to sell my home and lose my family pets all before I ever stepped into a courtroom.
I fired him immediately and hired some great attorneys and they got the court orders to sell my home and remove my animals reversed. It’s 2 years later and I won my home, the contents, my kids, my family pets and much much more thanks to Wexler Law Group.
Be very very careful who you retain for your divorce you could lose everything with the wrong attorney.
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27 Jul, 2024 by Stefon collins
Stephen Riebling represented me in my child custody and child support case. Through his knowledge and expertise we were able to achieve reasonable results that both parties could agree on.
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28 Aug, 2024 by Purelife
Had a CS Findings and Modification case. Anyone who has experienced these hearings knows how daunting and stressful it could be. Luckily I was able to find Stephen Riebling to represent me on the matter.
Mr. Riebling is very knowledgeable, professional, prompt when contacted and understanding. His representation definitely alleviated my concerns.
For someone who is going to go the extra mile, I would recommend Stephen Riebling. He is going to do what is necessary for both parties to reach an amicable agreement.
Thank you, Mr. Riebling.
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16 Aug, 2024 by Lisa smith
Terrible attorney. Took my money while I was fighting cancer and a terrible betrayal by my husband and made a terrible deal without my consent or permission to sell my home and lose my family pets all before I ever stepped into a courtroom.
I fired him immediately and hired some great attorneys and they got the court orders to sell my home and remove my animals reversed. It’s 2 years later and I won my home, the contents, my kids, my family pets and much much more thanks to Wexler Law Group.
Be very very careful who you retain for your divorce you could lose everything with the wrong attorney.
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27 Jul, 2024 by Stefon collins
Stephen Riebling represented me in my child custody and child support case. Through his knowledge and expertise we were able to achieve reasonable results that both parties could agree on.
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28 Aug, 2024 by Purelife
Had a CS Findings and Modification case. Anyone who has experienced these hearings knows how daunting and stressful it could be. Luckily I was able to find Stephen Riebling to represent me on the matter.
Mr. Riebling is very knowledgeable, professional, prompt when contacted and understanding. His representation definitely alleviated my concerns.
For someone who is going to go the extra mile, I would recommend Stephen Riebling. He is going to do what is necessary for both parties to reach an amicable agreement.
Thank you, Mr. Riebling.
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16 Aug, 2024 by Lisa smith
Terrible attorney. Took my money while I was fighting cancer and a terrible betrayal by my husband and made a terrible deal without my consent or permission to sell my home and lose my family pets all before I ever stepped into a courtroom.
I fired him immediately and hired some great attorneys and they got the court orders to sell my home and remove my animals reversed. It’s 2 years later and I won my home, the contents, my kids, my family pets and much much more thanks to Wexler Law Group.
Be very very careful who you retain for your divorce you could lose everything with the wrong attorney.
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27 Jul, 2024 by Stefon collins
Stephen Riebling represented me in my child custody and child support case. Through his knowledge and expertise we were able to achieve reasonable results that both parties could agree on.
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28 Aug, 2024 by Purelife
Had a CS Findings and Modification case. Anyone who has experienced these hearings knows how daunting and stressful it could be. Luckily I was able to find Stephen Riebling to represent me on the matter.
Mr. Riebling is very knowledgeable, professional, prompt when contacted and understanding. His representation definitely alleviated my concerns.
For someone who is going to go the extra mile, I would recommend Stephen Riebling. He is going to do what is necessary for both parties to reach an amicable agreement.
Thank you, Mr. Riebling.
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16 Aug, 2024 by Lisa smith
Terrible attorney. Took my money while I was fighting cancer and a terrible betrayal by my husband and made a terrible deal without my consent or permission to sell my home and lose my family pets all before I ever stepped into a courtroom.
I fired him immediately and hired some great attorneys and they got the court orders to sell my home and remove my animals reversed. It’s 2 years later and I won my home, the contents, my kids, my family pets and much much more thanks to Wexler Law Group.
Be very very careful who you retain for your divorce you could lose everything with the wrong attorney.
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27 Jul, 2024 by Stefon collins
Stephen Riebling represented me in my child custody and child support case. Through his knowledge and expertise we were able to achieve reasonable results that both parties could agree on.
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28 Aug, 2024 by Purelife
Had a CS Findings and Modification case. Anyone who has experienced these hearings knows how daunting and stressful it could be. Luckily I was able to find Stephen Riebling to represent me on the matter.
Mr. Riebling is very knowledgeable, professional, prompt when contacted and understanding. His representation definitely alleviated my concerns.
For someone who is going to go the extra mile, I would recommend Stephen Riebling. He is going to do what is necessary for both parties to reach an amicable agreement.
Thank you, Mr. Riebling.
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16 Aug, 2024 by Lisa smith
Terrible attorney. Took my money while I was fighting cancer and a terrible betrayal by my husband and made a terrible deal without my consent or permission to sell my home and lose my family pets all before I ever stepped into a courtroom.
I fired him immediately and hired some great attorneys and they got the court orders to sell my home and remove my animals reversed. It’s 2 years later and I won my home, the contents, my kids, my family pets and much much more thanks to Wexler Law Group.
Be very very careful who you retain for your divorce you could lose everything with the wrong attorney.
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27 Jul, 2024 by Stefon collins
Stephen Riebling represented me in my child custody and child support case. Through his knowledge and expertise we were able to achieve reasonable results that both parties could agree on.
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28 Aug, 2024 by Purelife
Had a CS Findings and Modification case. Anyone who has experienced these hearings knows how daunting and stressful it could be. Luckily I was able to find Stephen Riebling to represent me on the matter.
Mr. Riebling is very knowledgeable, professional, prompt when contacted and understanding. His representation definitely alleviated my concerns.
For someone who is going to go the extra mile, I would recommend Stephen Riebling. He is going to do what is necessary for both parties to reach an amicable agreement.
Thank you, Mr. Riebling.
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16 Aug, 2024 by Lisa smith
Terrible attorney. Took my money while I was fighting cancer and a terrible betrayal by my husband and made a terrible deal without my consent or permission to sell my home and lose my family pets all before I ever stepped into a courtroom.
I fired him immediately and hired some great attorneys and they got the court orders to sell my home and remove my animals reversed. It’s 2 years later and I won my home, the contents, my kids, my family pets and much much more thanks to Wexler Law Group.
Be very very careful who you retain for your divorce you could lose everything with the wrong attorney.
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27 Jul, 2024 by Stefon collins
Stephen Riebling represented me in my child custody and child support case. Through his knowledge and expertise we were able to achieve reasonable results that both parties could agree on.
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28 Aug, 2024 by Purelife
Had a CS Findings and Modification case. Anyone who has experienced these hearings knows how daunting and stressful it could be. Luckily I was able to find Stephen Riebling to represent me on the matter.
Mr. Riebling is very knowledgeable, professional, prompt when contacted and understanding. His representation definitely alleviated my concerns.
For someone who is going to go the extra mile, I would recommend Stephen Riebling. He is going to do what is necessary for both parties to reach an amicable agreement.
Thank you, Mr. Riebling.
Read more
16 Aug, 2024 by Lisa smith
Terrible attorney. Took my money while I was fighting cancer and a terrible betrayal by my husband and made a terrible deal without my consent or permission to sell my home and lose my family pets all before I ever stepped into a courtroom.
I fired him immediately and hired some great attorneys and they got the court orders to sell my home and remove my animals reversed. It’s 2 years later and I won my home, the contents, my kids, my family pets and much much more thanks to Wexler Law Group.
Be very very careful who you retain for your divorce you could lose everything with the wrong attorney.
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27 Jul, 2024 by Stefon collins
Stephen Riebling represented me in my child custody and child support case. Through his knowledge and expertise we were able to achieve reasonable results that both parties could agree on.
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28 Aug, 2024 by Purelife
Had a CS Findings and Modification case. Anyone who has experienced these hearings knows how daunting and stressful it could be. Luckily I was able to find Stephen Riebling to represent me on the matter.
Mr. Riebling is very knowledgeable, professional, prompt when contacted and understanding. His representation definitely alleviated my concerns.
For someone who is going to go the extra mile, I would recommend Stephen Riebling. He is going to do what is necessary for both parties to reach an amicable agreement.
Thank you, Mr. Riebling.
Read more
16 Aug, 2024 by Lisa smith
Terrible attorney. Took my money while I was fighting cancer and a terrible betrayal by my husband and made a terrible deal without my consent or permission to sell my home and lose my family pets all before I ever stepped into a courtroom.
I fired him immediately and hired some great attorneys and they got the court orders to sell my home and remove my animals reversed. It’s 2 years later and I won my home, the contents, my kids, my family pets and much much more thanks to Wexler Law Group.
Be very very careful who you retain for your divorce you could lose everything with the wrong attorney.
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27 Jul, 2024 by Stefon collins
Stephen Riebling represented me in my child custody and child support case. Through his knowledge and expertise we were able to achieve reasonable results that both parties could agree on.
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30 Jan, 2024 by Mark morton
20 Jun, 2023 by Stephen wilhelm
Chewed up $12,000 and did zero action! Don’t bother with them. I’m now hiring a white plains firm
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03 Mar, 2021 by N porcaro
Handled my matter in a timely and professional manner.
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16 Oct, 2021 by Brad richards
16 Feb, 2020 by Tom walsh
your always in great hands here
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24 Oct, 2019 by Michael battaglia
16 Oct, 2021 by Brad richards
16 Feb, 2020 by Tom walsh
your always in great hands here
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24 Oct, 2019 by Michael battaglia
16 Oct, 2021 by Brad richards
16 Feb, 2020 by Tom walsh
your always in great hands here
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24 Oct, 2019 by Michael battaglia
16 Oct, 2021 by Brad richards
16 Feb, 2020 by Tom walsh
your always in great hands here
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24 Oct, 2019 by Michael battaglia
16 Oct, 2021 by Brad richards
16 Feb, 2020 by Tom walsh
your always in great hands here
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24 Oct, 2019 by Michael battaglia
16 Oct, 2021 by Brad richards
16 Feb, 2020 by Tom walsh
your always in great hands here
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24 Oct, 2019 by Michael battaglia
16 Oct, 2021 by Brad richards
16 Feb, 2020 by Tom walsh
your always in great hands here
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24 Oct, 2019 by Michael battaglia
15 Feb, 2024 by Mike
Used him for my divorce. He very smart. He got me primarily custody of my kids and I was able to keep my pension.
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08 Feb, 2024 by Joseph
I initially hired a mediator for my divorce, when things took a turn for the worse I was referred to Ken Novenstern. Ken help me trough some of the most difficult unreasonable negotiations in and out of court. I have often referred to Ken as the big quiet man with the big stick, the stick of expert negotiating and knowledge in a court room. Ken and the rest of this outstanding legal team helped through the most difficult time in my life. I would highly recommend Ken for anyone seeking counsel for a divorce. Thank you Ken for all you have done for me.
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05 Feb, 2024 by Yahvey
It's a bad feeling when you can't even trust your own lawyer. It's worse when you feel misunderstood and unsupported. Ken didn't get it, and in one of my darkest hours, showed I couldn't depend on him. Many reviews here love Ken. This was certainly not my experience. Even considering a mutual acquaintance recommended him, I could not believe the shoddy/sloppy service I was offered. To be specific: early on, Ken forwarded an email to the opposing attorney, that had confidential communications between me and him; Ken routinely started our sessions late (a few minutes to 10 or more minutes.. he always apologized, and seemed very busy. Too busy to keep track of things, as he also regularly didn't have the proper paperwork in front of him, and wasn't adequately prepared for our conversations. - this despite my attempts to set agenda items beforehand At least a few times, he didn't forward key information/documents to me, that had been circulated to all parties, except me (namely: apartment appraisals, and the request for judicial information (RJI).. I learned about these developments in a surprise manner.. this is just unprofessional/too busy to attend to detail.) Finally, just about every meeting we had, he would take a phone call, or at least twice, someone came into the office to ask him a question unrelated to my case. This become normal. He always apologized, and it only took a minute, but I never liked it.) I addressed our communication issues twice with Ken. The second time I got a smirk from him, in response to communicating my genuine concerns. You're not going to take me seriously?! That's not going to fly with me. Not for $550/hour, are you kidding me!? From that moment on, I communicated to Ken that we should hold off on any communications with opposing attorney, to keep costs down, and to give me time to interview other attorneys. I didn't want him in my corner.. it didn't feel he was there anyway. Ken explicitly and brazenly, after that communication of mine to put a complete pause on all activities, in fact communicated with the lawyer. He thought he needed to, as it had "been some time". And I got charged for that communication! Unacceptable. Illegal? I don't know, about the latter. I appealed that charge, and it was removed from the bill, but the multitude of unconscionable, unprofessional, or sub-standard/sloppy acts and behaviors should be brought to others' attention. All this happened months ago (I still owe the firm $).. rarely have a felt more betrayed. (As a side note: I see Ken's response to the other negative review, outlaying detailed personal information about the reviewer, parts of which strike me as ethically questionable... let's see how Ken decides to treat this other negative review, and what that says about him, and what he's willing to say.)
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30 Jan, 2024 by Mark morton
20 Jun, 2023 by Stephen wilhelm
Chewed up $12,000 and did zero action! Don’t bother with them. I’m now hiring a white plains firm
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03 Mar, 2021 by N porcaro
Handled my matter in a timely and professional manner.
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29 Jun, 2010 by Anonymous
i have used merryl before and she is an outstanding and trustworthy attorney that i would use over and over again
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17 Feb, 2009 by Anonymous
Working with Merryl was a good experience under the circumstances. She was able to explain the legal process to me so i would understand what was happening at all times. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who needed an attorney for a malpractice case.
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30 Jan, 2024 by Mark morton
20 Jun, 2023 by Stephen wilhelm
Chewed up $12,000 and did zero action! Don’t bother with them. I’m now hiring a white plains firm
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03 Mar, 2021 by N porcaro
Handled my matter in a timely and professional manner.
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30 Jan, 2024 by Mark morton
20 Jun, 2023 by Stephen wilhelm
Chewed up $12,000 and did zero action! Don’t bother with them. I’m now hiring a white plains firm
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03 Mar, 2021 by N porcaro
Handled my matter in a timely and professional manner.
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30 Jan, 2024 by Mark morton
20 Jun, 2023 by Stephen wilhelm
Chewed up $12,000 and did zero action! Don’t bother with them. I’m now hiring a white plains firm
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03 Mar, 2021 by N porcaro
Handled my matter in a timely and professional manner.
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30 Jan, 2024 by Mark morton
20 Jun, 2023 by Stephen wilhelm
Chewed up $12,000 and did zero action! Don’t bother with them. I’m now hiring a white plains firm
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03 Mar, 2021 by N porcaro
Handled my matter in a timely and professional manner.
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30 Jan, 2024 by Mark morton
20 Jun, 2023 by Stephen wilhelm
Chewed up $12,000 and did zero action! Don’t bother with them. I’m now hiring a white plains firm
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03 Mar, 2021 by N porcaro
Handled my matter in a timely and professional manner.
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30 Jan, 2024 by Mark morton
20 Jun, 2023 by Stephen wilhelm
Chewed up $12,000 and did zero action! Don’t bother with them. I’m now hiring a white plains firm
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03 Mar, 2021 by N porcaro
Handled my matter in a timely and professional manner.
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30 Jan, 2024 by Mark morton
20 Jun, 2023 by Stephen wilhelm
Chewed up $12,000 and did zero action! Don’t bother with them. I’m now hiring a white plains firm
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03 Mar, 2021 by N porcaro
Handled my matter in a timely and professional manner.
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