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31 Aug, 2024 by Sagar reddy
Mark and Ryan takes care of my immigration matters. They are easily available and accessible for the clients.
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17 Jul, 2023 by Gurunath padgaonkar
I don’t know where to begin my appreciation about Mark Popiel and his team. I would give 10 stars if I could. Mark is not only the best, he is ABOVE and BEYOND in catering to his clients' needs. I had the privilege of working with Mark through my employer for my immigration needs for over 2 years. Mark is QUICK, ACCURATE, KNOWLEDGEABLE, HELPFUL, METICULOUS and PATIENT. I have worked with about 7 different immigration attorneys in the past and Mark was “the best” among all of them. Mark has this remarkable ability of instantly adapting to the situation of your case and acting swiftly as needed. You can be sure that he will work on your case promptly without needing any follow-ups or reminders. I had peace of mind that my case is being handled by the best and the quickest, since immigration processes could sometimes be complex and time-bound. He is also a clear communicator and keeps you updated about your case. If you are looking for an immigration attorney, your search should stop here!
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08 Oct, 2020 by Anonymous
Karen Zdanis was recommended to me threw the Rockland County Bar Association She has helped me on several cases including business related and personal. All of my cases she handled were won in my favor in court or out.
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11 Sep, 2024 by Anonymous
I have had he pleasure of availing of Dan Kraushaar's services several times over the past 15 years for real estate transactions. His capabilities, knowledge and service was excellent. It's wonderful to have an attorney that is reachable and willing to commit his time to be prepared for all contingencies. Highly recommended if you need an atorney in Rockland County, NY.
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12 Aug, 2024 by Judy
My house was sold without an agent & Daniel handled it beautifully. He immediately knew what we needed to do in advance & was on the case immediately. He answered calls & questions without hesitation. He was professional but friendly. The sale went through in less than a hour & there were no problems. I suggest that anyone who needs a real estate lawyer use Daniel Kraushaar. He was the best
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19 Jan, 2023 by Angela
Dan Kraushaar is our go to attorney for all our NY real estate transactions. He represented us when we purchased our first home in Orange County. He kept in constant contact with us throughout the process. The closing day went smoothly and we felt very prepared for our closing day. After we bought our house he immediately suggested that we do wills especially since we had a child. We took his advice and did wills, powers of attorney and health care proxies. Would use him again and highly recommend him to anyone for their real estate needs.
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17 Jul, 2019 by Anonymous
We used Will in NYS tax audits and he was able to negotiate reasonable settlements for us. He was calm and professional. As a small business owner, with limited time and resources, we appreciated what he was able to do for us.
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22 Jun, 2013 by Teddi kirschner
She made me feel comfortable. I received the guidance that I wanted without being pressured.
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31 Aug, 2024 by Sagar reddy
Mark and Ryan takes care of my immigration matters. They are easily available and accessible for the clients.
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17 Jul, 2023 by Gurunath padgaonkar
I don’t know where to begin my appreciation about Mark Popiel and his team. I would give 10 stars if I could. Mark is not only the best, he is ABOVE and BEYOND in catering to his clients' needs. I had the privilege of working with Mark through my employer for my immigration needs for over 2 years. Mark is QUICK, ACCURATE, KNOWLEDGEABLE, HELPFUL, METICULOUS and PATIENT. I have worked with about 7 different immigration attorneys in the past and Mark was “the best” among all of them. Mark has this remarkable ability of instantly adapting to the situation of your case and acting swiftly as needed. You can be sure that he will work on your case promptly without needing any follow-ups or reminders. I had peace of mind that my case is being handled by the best and the quickest, since immigration processes could sometimes be complex and time-bound. He is also a clear communicator and keeps you updated about your case. If you are looking for an immigration attorney, your search should stop here!
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22 Jan, 2019 by Nerallapali suman reddy
Thank you Jitesh for giving attention to my case. I would have probably given up but you made it easier for me. You know the subject matter very well and you were detail oriented. I am very happy with the outcome of my case and you helped me along the way. It was and will continue to be an unforgettable moment when we received the good news... You and your staff provided me an excellent service...
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31 Aug, 2024 by Sagar reddy
Mark and Ryan takes care of my immigration matters. They are easily available and accessible for the clients.
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17 Jul, 2023 by Gurunath padgaonkar
I don’t know where to begin my appreciation about Mark Popiel and his team. I would give 10 stars if I could. Mark is not only the best, he is ABOVE and BEYOND in catering to his clients' needs. I had the privilege of working with Mark through my employer for my immigration needs for over 2 years. Mark is QUICK, ACCURATE, KNOWLEDGEABLE, HELPFUL, METICULOUS and PATIENT. I have worked with about 7 different immigration attorneys in the past and Mark was “the best” among all of them. Mark has this remarkable ability of instantly adapting to the situation of your case and acting swiftly as needed. You can be sure that he will work on your case promptly without needing any follow-ups or reminders. I had peace of mind that my case is being handled by the best and the quickest, since immigration processes could sometimes be complex and time-bound. He is also a clear communicator and keeps you updated about your case. If you are looking for an immigration attorney, your search should stop here!
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22 Jan, 2019 by Nerallapali suman reddy
Thank you Jitesh for giving attention to my case. I would have probably given up but you made it easier for me. You know the subject matter very well and you were detail oriented. I am very happy with the outcome of my case and you helped me along the way. It was and will continue to be an unforgettable moment when we received the good news... You and your staff provided me an excellent service...
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31 Aug, 2024 by Sagar reddy
Mark and Ryan takes care of my immigration matters. They are easily available and accessible for the clients.
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17 Jul, 2023 by Gurunath padgaonkar
I don’t know where to begin my appreciation about Mark Popiel and his team. I would give 10 stars if I could. Mark is not only the best, he is ABOVE and BEYOND in catering to his clients' needs. I had the privilege of working with Mark through my employer for my immigration needs for over 2 years. Mark is QUICK, ACCURATE, KNOWLEDGEABLE, HELPFUL, METICULOUS and PATIENT. I have worked with about 7 different immigration attorneys in the past and Mark was “the best” among all of them. Mark has this remarkable ability of instantly adapting to the situation of your case and acting swiftly as needed. You can be sure that he will work on your case promptly without needing any follow-ups or reminders. I had peace of mind that my case is being handled by the best and the quickest, since immigration processes could sometimes be complex and time-bound. He is also a clear communicator and keeps you updated about your case. If you are looking for an immigration attorney, your search should stop here!
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22 Jan, 2019 by Nerallapali suman reddy
Thank you Jitesh for giving attention to my case. I would have probably given up but you made it easier for me. You know the subject matter very well and you were detail oriented. I am very happy with the outcome of my case and you helped me along the way. It was and will continue to be an unforgettable moment when we received the good news... You and your staff provided me an excellent service...
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12 Feb, 2023 by Mary e white
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17 Aug, 2021 by Laurence kenny
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18 May, 2021 by Helen karounis
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27 Jun, 2017 by Nathan
I was referred to Rajan by a friend. As soon as I reached out to him, he listened to me carefully as I described my situation. Not only did he inform me of my legal rights in a clear, concise manner, but he demonstrated a level of genuine sympathy and concern that I have never encountered before in a lawyer. Rajan Patel is not only knowledgeable when it comes to the law, but he is a caring, compassionate man as well. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
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31 Jul, 2013 by Luke and helena
Mr. Patel is an excellent attorney who is also very personable. His knowledge of the law is apparent and we would highly recommend him. His prompt and courtious responses make you feel like you are the only client he is working with at a time. We found this attribute very valuable especially when dealing with a highly stressful case.
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14 Dec, 2011 by Sharon spearman
Mr Patel is an excellent and knowlegable attorney. He responded quickly to our every concern. He came highly recommended by Wells Fargo Bankers. I will absolutey refer him. He represented my corporation's interest in a mortgage and did a stellar job. If I ever have to foreclose on a mortgagor, he will be the attorney of choice
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19 Jul, 2024 by Mario kibudi
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13 Jun, 2024 by Luckner alexandre
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11 Sep, 2023 by Jordan ruff
Noah is amazing. Diligent, thorough, easy to work with, and kept a very open line of communication throughout. He’s great!
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19 Jul, 2024 by Mario kibudi
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11 Sep, 2023 by Jordan ruff
Noah is amazing. Diligent, thorough, easy to work with, and kept a very open line of communication throughout. He’s great!
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19 Jul, 2024 by Mario kibudi
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11 Sep, 2023 by Jordan ruff
Noah is amazing. Diligent, thorough, easy to work with, and kept a very open line of communication throughout. He’s great!
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19 Jul, 2024 by Mario kibudi
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11 Sep, 2023 by Jordan ruff
Noah is amazing. Diligent, thorough, easy to work with, and kept a very open line of communication throughout. He’s great!
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19 Jul, 2024 by Mario kibudi
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11 Sep, 2023 by Jordan ruff
Noah is amazing. Diligent, thorough, easy to work with, and kept a very open line of communication throughout. He’s great!
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19 Jul, 2024 by Mario kibudi
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11 Sep, 2023 by Jordan ruff
Noah is amazing. Diligent, thorough, easy to work with, and kept a very open line of communication throughout. He’s great!
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19 Jul, 2024 by Mario kibudi
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11 Sep, 2023 by Jordan ruff
Noah is amazing. Diligent, thorough, easy to work with, and kept a very open line of communication throughout. He’s great!
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22 Dec, 2022 by Anonymous
Everyone please find someone else for your divorce!!! He has no backbone and I totally got screwed!!! He’s awful!!!! I regret using him!!!! Totally a disappointment!!!! Please find someone that’s willing to fight for you not lay down!!! Worst decision of my life
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24 Jun, 2022 by Anonymous
doesnt returns calls staff always tell you he will call you back.his staff is limted no real staff .doesn't follow up on cases . screws up on paper work.
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25 Jan, 2019 by Abraham
Mitchell represented me in a very adversarial and complicated divorce case in the Rockland county Supreme Court Mitchell fought against the so called “number one attorney “ in Rockland county. Mitchell was knowledgeable and experienced and stood his ground without intimidation and with much respect from the judge. If you are looking for an attorney that’s Honest, experienced,knowledgeable,fair and most importantly responds to your concerns quickly. Mitchell is your answer Good luck to all
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31 Aug, 2024 by Sagar reddy
Mark and Ryan takes care of my immigration matters. They are easily available and accessible for the clients.
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17 Jul, 2023 by Gurunath padgaonkar
I don’t know where to begin my appreciation about Mark Popiel and his team. I would give 10 stars if I could. Mark is not only the best, he is ABOVE and BEYOND in catering to his clients' needs. I had the privilege of working with Mark through my employer for my immigration needs for over 2 years. Mark is QUICK, ACCURATE, KNOWLEDGEABLE, HELPFUL, METICULOUS and PATIENT. I have worked with about 7 different immigration attorneys in the past and Mark was “the best” among all of them. Mark has this remarkable ability of instantly adapting to the situation of your case and acting swiftly as needed. You can be sure that he will work on your case promptly without needing any follow-ups or reminders. I had peace of mind that my case is being handled by the best and the quickest, since immigration processes could sometimes be complex and time-bound. He is also a clear communicator and keeps you updated about your case. If you are looking for an immigration attorney, your search should stop here!
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07 May, 2023 by Anonymous
Our experience with Mr. Cabrera did not go very well at all. He was very rude, impatient and aggressive over the phone when he DID actually make time to speak with us. 90% of the time, we spoke to his assistant who could not answer our questions. Very disappointing experience, so we chose to work with another practice. The experience was daunting enough, but working with an attorney who was not respectful or considerate made things worse.
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19 Jul, 2024 by Mario kibudi
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08 Feb, 2024 by Anonymous
I retained this lawyer for an ongoing case, Mr. Churgin didn't even bother to open and read court documents, on many occasions I would have to point him to the document he was looking for. He once yelled at me you're nuts and so on just for me to show him that he forgot or didn't know/care about the basics of the case.. he's a traitor, will talk without permission to other lawyers and agree upon with them against the interests of his own client.. The reason I have 1 star is because I couldn't go lower.. Do NOT hire this lawyer.. save yourself money and aggravation..
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04 Apr, 2021 by Mrc
Ellen is knowledgeable and compassionate when dealing with difficult legal matters. Her results oriented goals make her clients comfortable during the difficulties of litigation. She is highly recommended.
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21 Feb, 2021 by Amy
When you are contemplating or facing a divorce, the myriad of emotions and the depth of those feelings can overwhelm you and hijack your normally logical thought process. It can really challenge the foundation of who you are. This is what I found when I was facing my own divorce. Even though I am a well educated PhD with a successful career, this process reduced me to feeling helpless and weak. This is why it was so meaningful that I found Ellen Holtzman and Christina Campolo on their website. As strong and well respected women leaders in their field and community, they understood how destabilizing divorce is and how even the most successful woman can find herself lost in the system. Both attorneys took their time to listen carefully to my fears and needs. Their expertise and knowledge of family law is impressive, but their ability to connect with clients is their strength. Ms. Holtzman is especially adept at constructing child parenting plans and negotiating child support even in a contentious divorce, and I was thoroughly awed by Ms. Campolo. She is smart and strategic and often thought of details and suggestions that would move us toward the outcome I desired. I am proud to call Ellen Holtzman, Christina Campolo, and her office friends of mine. They are so much more than just lawyers. They become part of your life and fight for you.
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21 Feb, 2021 by Steven
Just after college I met and married Rose. I hoped we would have a happily ever after and I truly tried my best to make that happen. I worked hard and made good money. We had four children, but my wife made me do everything. She never worked during the marriage, and that was fine with me because we didn’t need the money. However, I always hoped she would take more interest in the kids and our home, but it never happened. Year after year, I was the one who got up to make breakfast and the school lunches for the kids before I went to work. Over time, Rose and I grew apart and I realized that I was carrying everything on my back. I never felt like I had a partner. We tried counselling but nothing changed. Finally, after nearly 20 years, I decided to get a divorce. I asked friends about divorce lawyers and the Law Office of Ellen Holtzman came highly recommended. After the initial consult I asked Ellen to send the divorce papers to Rose. I was always generous to Rose and the kids, but she was never satisfied. It was never enough, even when I willingly gave her above and beyond what the court ordered. Since the divorce became final seven years ago, she has taken me to court for extra support more than 20 times over issues that lack any validity. She seems to do it just to waste everybody’s time because the judges never find in her favor. I used to wonder why Ellen kept such a detailed paper trail about everything, all the correspondence back and forth. Honestly, I didn’t think a lot of it was necessary. But later, dragged into court year after year by my ex, I saw the point. When the judge had a question, Ellen always had the answer, and she always had the documents to prove everything. Proof that all the checks and the letters had been received, proof that the checks were deposited, and receipts showing that the money being sought for needed items had already been paid. Now happily remarried to a woman who is a true partner, I want to say that you can rely on Ellen and her team. They have been there for me every time I needed them. With Ellen, I had the best and she changed my life. Also want to say, Meryl was very kind and helpful to me. The office functioned as a really good team and I feel so lucky to have had them all on my side.
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16 Jan, 2019 by Haley
Patricia worked close with my family and I and got well deserved justice when we had little hope, words can not describe how thankful I am for her help and for ensuring the health of my children
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11 Sep, 2018 by Anonymous
She is very persistent in giving clients 100% effort and attention. Patti is extremely insightful and creates a strong and effective environment.
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13 Aug, 2018 by Anonymous
I felt hopeless before I meet Patricia Finn, she helped me and my family protect our religious beliefs.
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