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08 Jul, 2024 by Juan gonzalez
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08 Jul, 2024 by Christina mezzone
Excellent to work with this firm. Efficient and professional. Recommend them highly
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08 Jul, 2024 by Nathan schulman
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08 Jul, 2024 by Zlaty seidenfeld
Thank G-d for this law firm! I am so grateful for their expertise, attention to detail, amazing team and their devotion to their clients. They deliver results BH!
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08 Jul, 2024 by Lon merin
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08 Jul, 2024 by Rachel avgush
Excellent lawyer Listens, advice, caring Will strongly recommend
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27 Mar, 2023 by Bj ringuette
9 months ago, I reached out to Joseph at J.S. Fritzon Law to see if he would be able to help me litigate a case between an abusive employer and myself. He told me in the beginning it would not be a very big case however he would be happy to take the case based on the information that I provided. Over the next 9 months he was attentive to the case he was responsive to me and he treated me like a human being. In the end he got a decent settlement for me. I would highly recommend using this person. He is a patient attorney and very effective. My former employer was hedge fund billionaires. They had no intention of treating me like a human being. Joseph made them
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24 Mar, 2023 by Bernadette pupilla
Great experience in a very troublesome time. I received professional fast and intelligent service from Joseph Fritzson. I will highly recommend him and if I need law work done he will be the first I call. Thank you ms Bernadette .
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14 Mar, 2023 by Jahmeylia glasgow
The best lawyer by far .. I highly recommend his Services you won’t be disappointed
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16 Apr, 2024 by Corneilsha malcom
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20 Mar, 2018 by Rosalind a kitchens
A great attorney stern but kind and handsome i must add. He is one of the best at gutman and mintz an baker him an kenny make landlord temant court a little less stressful.
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03 Sep, 2024 by Jeffrey a_d
When buying a house we all expect a smooth joyful experience. Zohaib made it happen! Excellent communication from the beginning to the end. He is always willing to answer questions and explain everything in detail. His work speaks for itself, I will always use him for future transactions.
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02 Sep, 2024 by Saqib rehan
Mustafa Law P.C. assisted my wife and I in purchasing a home. They were PHENOMENAL. Zohaib and his office were great in communication and made sure we were well informed throughout the process as to what was occurring. I would 100% recommend Mustafa Law for anyone seeking a real estate attorney and will be using their services again! Thanks again Zohaib. You are Amazing.
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01 Sep, 2024 by Manuchehr mirzoev
I had a great experience with Zohaib and his team. They were knowledgeable, professional, and made the whole home buying process smooth. They answered all my questions and handled everything efficiently. Highly recommend Mustafa Law firm for anyone needing a reliable real estate attorney.
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18 Sep, 2024 by Sunil matta
(I dont know that happened to my original review - so I'll post again). I had to address a trust and real estate issue. Audrey Bernhardt helped me tackle issues with the trust and finalize the real estate transaction. She was very knowledgeable, professional and really guided me through this process. I would highly recommend this law firm and especially Audrey B. If I need this type of legal help again, this firm will be my top choice.
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27 Aug, 2024 by Linda shafran
I highly recommend Davidov Law Group. They handled my will and trust requirements thoroughly and with meticulous attention to detail. They answered all my questions so that complicated subject matter could be clearly understood. They were extremely accommodating in all phases of the process.
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26 Aug, 2024 by Hana cohen
My experience was wonderful!! I felt that I was in good hands. My husband and I accomplished what we needed to do. We were completely satisfied!!
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18 Sep, 2024 by Sunil matta
(I dont know that happened to my original review - so I'll post again). I had to address a trust and real estate issue. Audrey Bernhardt helped me tackle issues with the trust and finalize the real estate transaction. She was very knowledgeable, professional and really guided me through this process. I would highly recommend this law firm and especially Audrey B. If I need this type of legal help again, this firm will be my top choice.
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27 Aug, 2024 by Linda shafran
I highly recommend Davidov Law Group. They handled my will and trust requirements thoroughly and with meticulous attention to detail. They answered all my questions so that complicated subject matter could be clearly understood. They were extremely accommodating in all phases of the process.
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26 Aug, 2024 by Hana cohen
My experience was wonderful!! I felt that I was in good hands. My husband and I accomplished what we needed to do. We were completely satisfied!!
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13 Jun, 2024 by Trey rodriguez
I had a great experience with Kevin and his team! They were incredibly nice and extremely communicative. I was kept in the loop and was well informed throughout our entire process. I couldn’t be happier and will definitely come back to them again in the future when needed.
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13 Jun, 2024 by Erik barros
Best Attorney out! Very Knowledgeable and has a great team!
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30 May, 2024 by Devereaux leget
Kevin and his team are the best. I have worked with and referred K Diffley Law Group on all of my real estate deals. Kevin has also helped me and my family with our will, trust, healthcare proxy and estate planing documents. I am grateful for our relationships and highly recommend this law firm to anyone.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Omar karim
Frank and his amazing team at Weiss Zarett were amazing. They helped me at a hard time my company was going through. Very knowledgeable, and attentive I highly recommend this law firm for anyone looking for devoted and grateful lawyers.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Lon merin
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08 Jul, 2024 by Rachel avgush
Excellent lawyer Listens, advice, caring Will strongly recommend
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11 Jun, 2024 by David yaron
Attorney Joshua Sussman has helped me through the years with a medley of complicated legal matters and issues. He is responsive, intelligent and knows his area of expertise. I would absolutely give him a call if you have a commercial litigation or real estate issue. He is fantastic!
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06 Mar, 2024 by Omar karim
Frank and his amazing team at Weiss Zarett were amazing. They helped me at a hard time my company was going through. Very knowledgeable, and attentive I highly recommend this law firm for anyone looking for devoted and grateful lawyers.
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21 Feb, 2024 by Zlaty seidenfeld
Thank G-d for this law firm! I am so grateful for their expertise, attention to detail, amazing team and their devotion to their clients. They deliver results BH!
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08 Jul, 2024 by Omar karim
Frank and his amazing team at Weiss Zarett were amazing. They helped me at a hard time my company was going through. Very knowledgeable, and attentive I highly recommend this law firm for anyone looking for devoted and grateful lawyers.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Lon merin
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08 Jul, 2024 by Rachel avgush
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08 Jul, 2024 by Omar karim
Frank and his amazing team at Weiss Zarett were amazing. They helped me at a hard time my company was going through. Very knowledgeable, and attentive I highly recommend this law firm for anyone looking for devoted and grateful lawyers.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Lon merin
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08 Jul, 2024 by Rachel avgush
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08 Jul, 2024 by Omar karim
Frank and his amazing team at Weiss Zarett were amazing. They helped me at a hard time my company was going through. Very knowledgeable, and attentive I highly recommend this law firm for anyone looking for devoted and grateful lawyers.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Lon merin
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08 Jul, 2024 by Rachel avgush
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08 Jul, 2024 by Omar karim
Frank and his amazing team at Weiss Zarett were amazing. They helped me at a hard time my company was going through. Very knowledgeable, and attentive I highly recommend this law firm for anyone looking for devoted and grateful lawyers.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Lon merin
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08 Jul, 2024 by Rachel avgush
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08 Jul, 2024 by Omar karim
Frank and his amazing team at Weiss Zarett were amazing. They helped me at a hard time my company was going through. Very knowledgeable, and attentive I highly recommend this law firm for anyone looking for devoted and grateful lawyers.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Lon merin
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08 Jul, 2024 by Rachel avgush
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08 Jul, 2024 by Omar karim
Frank and his amazing team at Weiss Zarett were amazing. They helped me at a hard time my company was going through. Very knowledgeable, and attentive I highly recommend this law firm for anyone looking for devoted and grateful lawyers.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Lon merin
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08 Jul, 2024 by Rachel avgush
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08 Jul, 2024 by Omar karim
Frank and his amazing team at Weiss Zarett were amazing. They helped me at a hard time my company was going through. Very knowledgeable, and attentive I highly recommend this law firm for anyone looking for devoted and grateful lawyers.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Lon merin
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08 Jul, 2024 by Rachel avgush
Excellent lawyer Listens, advice, caring Will strongly recommend
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08 Jul, 2024 by Omar karim
Frank and his amazing team at Weiss Zarett were amazing. They helped me at a hard time my company was going through. Very knowledgeable, and attentive I highly recommend this law firm for anyone looking for devoted and grateful lawyers.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Lon merin
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08 Jul, 2024 by Rachel avgush
Excellent lawyer Listens, advice, caring Will strongly recommend
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08 Jul, 2024 by Omar karim
Frank and his amazing team at Weiss Zarett were amazing. They helped me at a hard time my company was going through. Very knowledgeable, and attentive I highly recommend this law firm for anyone looking for devoted and grateful lawyers.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Lon merin
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08 Jul, 2024 by Rachel avgush
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08 Jul, 2024 by Omar karim
Frank and his amazing team at Weiss Zarett were amazing. They helped me at a hard time my company was going through. Very knowledgeable, and attentive I highly recommend this law firm for anyone looking for devoted and grateful lawyers.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Lon merin
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08 Jul, 2024 by Rachel avgush
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08 Jul, 2024 by Omar karim
Frank and his amazing team at Weiss Zarett were amazing. They helped me at a hard time my company was going through. Very knowledgeable, and attentive I highly recommend this law firm for anyone looking for devoted and grateful lawyers.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Lon merin
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08 Jul, 2024 by Rachel avgush
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08 Jul, 2024 by Omar karim
Frank and his amazing team at Weiss Zarett were amazing. They helped me at a hard time my company was going through. Very knowledgeable, and attentive I highly recommend this law firm for anyone looking for devoted and grateful lawyers.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Lon merin
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08 Jul, 2024 by Rachel avgush
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08 Jul, 2024 by Bj ringuette
9 months ago, I reached out to Joseph at J.S. Fritzon Law to see if he would be able to help me litigate a case between an abusive employer and myself. He told me in the beginning it would not be a very big case however he would be happy to take the case based on the information that I provided. Over the next 9 months he was attentive to the case he was responsive to me and he treated me like a human being. In the end he got a decent settlement for me. I would highly recommend using this person. He is a patient attorney and very effective. My former employer was hedge fund billionaires. They had no intention of treating me like a human being. Joseph made them
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08 Jul, 2024 by Jahmeylia glasgow
The best lawyer by far .. I highly recommend his Services you won’t be disappointed
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08 Jul, 2024 by Leonard clefmont
Mr. Fritzson knows the law better than any person I have ever met. But it was his preparedness that truly won me over. He filed three motions before I even knew and I was back in the arms of my family. He called my mother 2x a day. He worked tirelessly on my behalf. And when all was said and done, he helped me win my appeal case and go home. I am choked up just thinking about how much he saved my family. My mom now carries his picture with her in her purse and she invited him to Thanksgiving.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Bj ringuette
9 months ago, I reached out to Joseph at J.S. Fritzon Law to see if he would be able to help me litigate a case between an abusive employer and myself. He told me in the beginning it would not be a very big case however he would be happy to take the case based on the information that I provided. Over the next 9 months he was attentive to the case he was responsive to me and he treated me like a human being. In the end he got a decent settlement for me. I would highly recommend using this person. He is a patient attorney and very effective. My former employer was hedge fund billionaires. They had no intention of treating me like a human being. Joseph made them
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08 Jul, 2024 by Jahmeylia glasgow
The best lawyer by far .. I highly recommend his Services you won’t be disappointed
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08 Jul, 2024 by Leonard clefmont
Mr. Fritzson knows the law better than any person I have ever met. But it was his preparedness that truly won me over. He filed three motions before I even knew and I was back in the arms of my family. He called my mother 2x a day. He worked tirelessly on my behalf. And when all was said and done, he helped me win my appeal case and go home. I am choked up just thinking about how much he saved my family. My mom now carries his picture with her in her purse and she invited him to Thanksgiving.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Bj ringuette
9 months ago, I reached out to Joseph at J.S. Fritzon Law to see if he would be able to help me litigate a case between an abusive employer and myself. He told me in the beginning it would not be a very big case however he would be happy to take the case based on the information that I provided. Over the next 9 months he was attentive to the case he was responsive to me and he treated me like a human being. In the end he got a decent settlement for me. I would highly recommend using this person. He is a patient attorney and very effective. My former employer was hedge fund billionaires. They had no intention of treating me like a human being. Joseph made them
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08 Jul, 2024 by Jahmeylia glasgow
The best lawyer by far .. I highly recommend his Services you won’t be disappointed
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08 Jul, 2024 by Leonard clefmont
Mr. Fritzson knows the law better than any person I have ever met. But it was his preparedness that truly won me over. He filed three motions before I even knew and I was back in the arms of my family. He called my mother 2x a day. He worked tirelessly on my behalf. And when all was said and done, he helped me win my appeal case and go home. I am choked up just thinking about how much he saved my family. My mom now carries his picture with her in her purse and she invited him to Thanksgiving.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Bj ringuette
9 months ago, I reached out to Joseph at J.S. Fritzon Law to see if he would be able to help me litigate a case between an abusive employer and myself. He told me in the beginning it would not be a very big case however he would be happy to take the case based on the information that I provided. Over the next 9 months he was attentive to the case he was responsive to me and he treated me like a human being. In the end he got a decent settlement for me. I would highly recommend using this person. He is a patient attorney and very effective. My former employer was hedge fund billionaires. They had no intention of treating me like a human being. Joseph made them
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08 Jul, 2024 by Jahmeylia glasgow
The best lawyer by far .. I highly recommend his Services you won’t be disappointed
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08 Jul, 2024 by Leonard clefmont
Mr. Fritzson knows the law better than any person I have ever met. But it was his preparedness that truly won me over. He filed three motions before I even knew and I was back in the arms of my family. He called my mother 2x a day. He worked tirelessly on my behalf. And when all was said and done, he helped me win my appeal case and go home. I am choked up just thinking about how much he saved my family. My mom now carries his picture with her in her purse and she invited him to Thanksgiving.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Bj ringuette
9 months ago, I reached out to Joseph at J.S. Fritzon Law to see if he would be able to help me litigate a case between an abusive employer and myself. He told me in the beginning it would not be a very big case however he would be happy to take the case based on the information that I provided. Over the next 9 months he was attentive to the case he was responsive to me and he treated me like a human being. In the end he got a decent settlement for me. I would highly recommend using this person. He is a patient attorney and very effective. My former employer was hedge fund billionaires. They had no intention of treating me like a human being. Joseph made them
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08 Jul, 2024 by Jahmeylia glasgow
The best lawyer by far .. I highly recommend his Services you won’t be disappointed
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08 Jul, 2024 by Leonard clefmont
Mr. Fritzson knows the law better than any person I have ever met. But it was his preparedness that truly won me over. He filed three motions before I even knew and I was back in the arms of my family. He called my mother 2x a day. He worked tirelessly on my behalf. And when all was said and done, he helped me win my appeal case and go home. I am choked up just thinking about how much he saved my family. My mom now carries his picture with her in her purse and she invited him to Thanksgiving.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Bj ringuette
9 months ago, I reached out to Joseph at J.S. Fritzon Law to see if he would be able to help me litigate a case between an abusive employer and myself. He told me in the beginning it would not be a very big case however he would be happy to take the case based on the information that I provided. Over the next 9 months he was attentive to the case he was responsive to me and he treated me like a human being. In the end he got a decent settlement for me. I would highly recommend using this person. He is a patient attorney and very effective. My former employer was hedge fund billionaires. They had no intention of treating me like a human being. Joseph made them
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08 Jul, 2024 by Jahmeylia glasgow
The best lawyer by far .. I highly recommend his Services you won’t be disappointed
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08 Jul, 2024 by Leonard clefmont
Mr. Fritzson knows the law better than any person I have ever met. But it was his preparedness that truly won me over. He filed three motions before I even knew and I was back in the arms of my family. He called my mother 2x a day. He worked tirelessly on my behalf. And when all was said and done, he helped me win my appeal case and go home. I am choked up just thinking about how much he saved my family. My mom now carries his picture with her in her purse and she invited him to Thanksgiving.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Bj ringuette
9 months ago, I reached out to Joseph at J.S. Fritzon Law to see if he would be able to help me litigate a case between an abusive employer and myself. He told me in the beginning it would not be a very big case however he would be happy to take the case based on the information that I provided. Over the next 9 months he was attentive to the case he was responsive to me and he treated me like a human being. In the end he got a decent settlement for me. I would highly recommend using this person. He is a patient attorney and very effective. My former employer was hedge fund billionaires. They had no intention of treating me like a human being. Joseph made them
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08 Jul, 2024 by Jahmeylia glasgow
The best lawyer by far .. I highly recommend his Services you won’t be disappointed
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08 Jul, 2024 by Leonard clefmont
Mr. Fritzson knows the law better than any person I have ever met. But it was his preparedness that truly won me over. He filed three motions before I even knew and I was back in the arms of my family. He called my mother 2x a day. He worked tirelessly on my behalf. And when all was said and done, he helped me win my appeal case and go home. I am choked up just thinking about how much he saved my family. My mom now carries his picture with her in her purse and she invited him to Thanksgiving.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Bj ringuette
9 months ago, I reached out to Joseph at J.S. Fritzon Law to see if he would be able to help me litigate a case between an abusive employer and myself. He told me in the beginning it would not be a very big case however he would be happy to take the case based on the information that I provided. Over the next 9 months he was attentive to the case he was responsive to me and he treated me like a human being. In the end he got a decent settlement for me. I would highly recommend using this person. He is a patient attorney and very effective. My former employer was hedge fund billionaires. They had no intention of treating me like a human being. Joseph made them
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08 Jul, 2024 by Jahmeylia glasgow
The best lawyer by far .. I highly recommend his Services you won’t be disappointed
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08 Jul, 2024 by Leonard clefmont
Mr. Fritzson knows the law better than any person I have ever met. But it was his preparedness that truly won me over. He filed three motions before I even knew and I was back in the arms of my family. He called my mother 2x a day. He worked tirelessly on my behalf. And when all was said and done, he helped me win my appeal case and go home. I am choked up just thinking about how much he saved my family. My mom now carries his picture with her in her purse and she invited him to Thanksgiving.
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