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12 Aug, 2024 by Suede oates
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12 Aug, 2024 by Kashaya smith - kellam
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12 Aug, 2024 by Faisal hussain
I cannot recommend Alexandra highly enough as a divorce attorney. From the very beginning, she was empathetic, patient, and kind, qualities that are so important during such a challenging time. Alexandra skillfully maneuvered the negotiation process, helping to avoid the stress and expense of litigation. Her mastery of the legal process, combined with her deep understanding of the emotional aspects of divorce, made all the difference for me. I am incredibly grateful to have had Alexandra in my corner and would encourage anyone going through a divorce to seek her guidance.
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19 Aug, 2024 by Ruth o.
Had a great experience, Doug was very responsive, communicative, and clear from the very beginning. I enjoyed working with him.
I would recommend him & his services.
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11 Aug, 2024 by Christ dominion city
Doug Stone is an exceptional immigration lawyer, he keeps you informed and updated from the get go to the end. I highly recommend him for your immigration needs, and I will be glad to use his services again and again
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30 Jul, 2024 by Gary quintal
Mr. Stone explained the steps and information needed to gather so that I could petition for a family member very thoughtfully and thoroughly. He helped our family navigate the process and our family is forever grateful for his help.
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19 Aug, 2024 by Ruth o.
Had a great experience, Doug was very responsive, communicative, and clear from the very beginning. I enjoyed working with him.
I would recommend him & his services.
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11 Aug, 2024 by Christ dominion city
Doug Stone is an exceptional immigration lawyer, he keeps you informed and updated from the get go to the end. I highly recommend him for your immigration needs, and I will be glad to use his services again and again
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30 Jul, 2024 by Gary quintal
Mr. Stone explained the steps and information needed to gather so that I could petition for a family member very thoughtfully and thoroughly. He helped our family navigate the process and our family is forever grateful for his help.
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12 Aug, 2024 by Suede oates
This company is so amazing, recommending to my friends!!!!
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12 Aug, 2024 by Kashaya smith - kellam
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12 Aug, 2024 by Faisal hussain
I cannot recommend Alexandra highly enough as a divorce attorney. From the very beginning, she was empathetic, patient, and kind, qualities that are so important during such a challenging time. Alexandra skillfully maneuvered the negotiation process, helping to avoid the stress and expense of litigation. Her mastery of the legal process, combined with her deep understanding of the emotional aspects of divorce, made all the difference for me. I am incredibly grateful to have had Alexandra in my corner and would encourage anyone going through a divorce to seek her guidance.
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12 Aug, 2024 by Suede oates
This company is so amazing, recommending to my friends!!!!
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12 Aug, 2024 by Kashaya smith - kellam
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12 Aug, 2024 by Faisal hussain
I cannot recommend Alexandra highly enough as a divorce attorney. From the very beginning, she was empathetic, patient, and kind, qualities that are so important during such a challenging time. Alexandra skillfully maneuvered the negotiation process, helping to avoid the stress and expense of litigation. Her mastery of the legal process, combined with her deep understanding of the emotional aspects of divorce, made all the difference for me. I am incredibly grateful to have had Alexandra in my corner and would encourage anyone going through a divorce to seek her guidance.
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12 Aug, 2024 by Suede oates
This company is so amazing, recommending to my friends!!!!
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12 Aug, 2024 by Kashaya smith - kellam
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12 Aug, 2024 by Faisal hussain
I cannot recommend Alexandra highly enough as a divorce attorney. From the very beginning, she was empathetic, patient, and kind, qualities that are so important during such a challenging time. Alexandra skillfully maneuvered the negotiation process, helping to avoid the stress and expense of litigation. Her mastery of the legal process, combined with her deep understanding of the emotional aspects of divorce, made all the difference for me. I am incredibly grateful to have had Alexandra in my corner and would encourage anyone going through a divorce to seek her guidance.
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12 Aug, 2024 by Suede oates
This company is so amazing, recommending to my friends!!!!
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12 Aug, 2024 by Kashaya smith - kellam
Best lawyers for family law!!!
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12 Aug, 2024 by Faisal hussain
I cannot recommend Alexandra highly enough as a divorce attorney. From the very beginning, she was empathetic, patient, and kind, qualities that are so important during such a challenging time. Alexandra skillfully maneuvered the negotiation process, helping to avoid the stress and expense of litigation. Her mastery of the legal process, combined with her deep understanding of the emotional aspects of divorce, made all the difference for me. I am incredibly grateful to have had Alexandra in my corner and would encourage anyone going through a divorce to seek her guidance.
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12 Aug, 2024 by Suede oates
This company is so amazing, recommending to my friends!!!!
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12 Aug, 2024 by Kashaya smith - kellam
Best lawyers for family law!!!
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12 Aug, 2024 by Faisal hussain
I cannot recommend Alexandra highly enough as a divorce attorney. From the very beginning, she was empathetic, patient, and kind, qualities that are so important during such a challenging time. Alexandra skillfully maneuvered the negotiation process, helping to avoid the stress and expense of litigation. Her mastery of the legal process, combined with her deep understanding of the emotional aspects of divorce, made all the difference for me. I am incredibly grateful to have had Alexandra in my corner and would encourage anyone going through a divorce to seek her guidance.
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12 Aug, 2024 by Suede oates
This company is so amazing, recommending to my friends!!!!
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12 Aug, 2024 by Kashaya smith - kellam
Best lawyers for family law!!!
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12 Aug, 2024 by Faisal hussain
I cannot recommend Alexandra highly enough as a divorce attorney. From the very beginning, she was empathetic, patient, and kind, qualities that are so important during such a challenging time. Alexandra skillfully maneuvered the negotiation process, helping to avoid the stress and expense of litigation. Her mastery of the legal process, combined with her deep understanding of the emotional aspects of divorce, made all the difference for me. I am incredibly grateful to have had Alexandra in my corner and would encourage anyone going through a divorce to seek her guidance.
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12 Aug, 2024 by Suede oates
This company is so amazing, recommending to my friends!!!!
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12 Aug, 2024 by Kashaya smith - kellam
Best lawyers for family law!!!
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12 Aug, 2024 by Faisal hussain
I cannot recommend Alexandra highly enough as a divorce attorney. From the very beginning, she was empathetic, patient, and kind, qualities that are so important during such a challenging time. Alexandra skillfully maneuvered the negotiation process, helping to avoid the stress and expense of litigation. Her mastery of the legal process, combined with her deep understanding of the emotional aspects of divorce, made all the difference for me. I am incredibly grateful to have had Alexandra in my corner and would encourage anyone going through a divorce to seek her guidance.
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12 Aug, 2024 by Suede oates
This company is so amazing, recommending to my friends!!!!
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12 Aug, 2024 by Kashaya smith - kellam
Best lawyers for family law!!!
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12 Aug, 2024 by Faisal hussain
I cannot recommend Alexandra highly enough as a divorce attorney. From the very beginning, she was empathetic, patient, and kind, qualities that are so important during such a challenging time. Alexandra skillfully maneuvered the negotiation process, helping to avoid the stress and expense of litigation. Her mastery of the legal process, combined with her deep understanding of the emotional aspects of divorce, made all the difference for me. I am incredibly grateful to have had Alexandra in my corner and would encourage anyone going through a divorce to seek her guidance.
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12 Aug, 2024 by Suede oates
This company is so amazing, recommending to my friends!!!!
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12 Aug, 2024 by Kashaya smith - kellam
Best lawyers for family law!!!
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12 Aug, 2024 by Faisal hussain
I cannot recommend Alexandra highly enough as a divorce attorney. From the very beginning, she was empathetic, patient, and kind, qualities that are so important during such a challenging time. Alexandra skillfully maneuvered the negotiation process, helping to avoid the stress and expense of litigation. Her mastery of the legal process, combined with her deep understanding of the emotional aspects of divorce, made all the difference for me. I am incredibly grateful to have had Alexandra in my corner and would encourage anyone going through a divorce to seek her guidance.
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12 Aug, 2024 by Suede oates
This company is so amazing, recommending to my friends!!!!
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12 Aug, 2024 by Kashaya smith - kellam
Best lawyers for family law!!!
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12 Aug, 2024 by Faisal hussain
I cannot recommend Alexandra highly enough as a divorce attorney. From the very beginning, she was empathetic, patient, and kind, qualities that are so important during such a challenging time. Alexandra skillfully maneuvered the negotiation process, helping to avoid the stress and expense of litigation. Her mastery of the legal process, combined with her deep understanding of the emotional aspects of divorce, made all the difference for me. I am incredibly grateful to have had Alexandra in my corner and would encourage anyone going through a divorce to seek her guidance.
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19 Aug, 2024 by Ruth o.
Had a great experience, Doug was very responsive, communicative, and clear from the very beginning. I enjoyed working with him.
I would recommend him & his services.
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11 Aug, 2024 by Christ dominion city
Doug Stone is an exceptional immigration lawyer, he keeps you informed and updated from the get go to the end. I highly recommend him for your immigration needs, and I will be glad to use his services again and again
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30 Jul, 2024 by Gary quintal
Mr. Stone explained the steps and information needed to gather so that I could petition for a family member very thoughtfully and thoroughly. He helped our family navigate the process and our family is forever grateful for his help.
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19 Aug, 2024 by Ruth o.
Had a great experience, Doug was very responsive, communicative, and clear from the very beginning. I enjoyed working with him.
I would recommend him & his services.
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11 Aug, 2024 by Christ dominion city
Doug Stone is an exceptional immigration lawyer, he keeps you informed and updated from the get go to the end. I highly recommend him for your immigration needs, and I will be glad to use his services again and again
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30 Jul, 2024 by Gary quintal
Mr. Stone explained the steps and information needed to gather so that I could petition for a family member very thoughtfully and thoroughly. He helped our family navigate the process and our family is forever grateful for his help.
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19 Aug, 2024 by Ruth o.
Had a great experience, Doug was very responsive, communicative, and clear from the very beginning. I enjoyed working with him.
I would recommend him & his services.
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11 Aug, 2024 by Christ dominion city
Doug Stone is an exceptional immigration lawyer, he keeps you informed and updated from the get go to the end. I highly recommend him for your immigration needs, and I will be glad to use his services again and again
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30 Jul, 2024 by Gary quintal
Mr. Stone explained the steps and information needed to gather so that I could petition for a family member very thoughtfully and thoroughly. He helped our family navigate the process and our family is forever grateful for his help.
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19 Aug, 2024 by Ruth o.
Had a great experience, Doug was very responsive, communicative, and clear from the very beginning. I enjoyed working with him.
I would recommend him & his services.
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11 Aug, 2024 by Christ dominion city
Doug Stone is an exceptional immigration lawyer, he keeps you informed and updated from the get go to the end. I highly recommend him for your immigration needs, and I will be glad to use his services again and again
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30 Jul, 2024 by Gary quintal
Mr. Stone explained the steps and information needed to gather so that I could petition for a family member very thoughtfully and thoroughly. He helped our family navigate the process and our family is forever grateful for his help.
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19 Aug, 2024 by Ruth o.
Had a great experience, Doug was very responsive, communicative, and clear from the very beginning. I enjoyed working with him.
I would recommend him & his services.
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11 Aug, 2024 by Christ dominion city
Doug Stone is an exceptional immigration lawyer, he keeps you informed and updated from the get go to the end. I highly recommend him for your immigration needs, and I will be glad to use his services again and again
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30 Jul, 2024 by Gary quintal
Mr. Stone explained the steps and information needed to gather so that I could petition for a family member very thoughtfully and thoroughly. He helped our family navigate the process and our family is forever grateful for his help.
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19 Aug, 2024 by Ruth o.
Had a great experience, Doug was very responsive, communicative, and clear from the very beginning. I enjoyed working with him.
I would recommend him & his services.
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11 Aug, 2024 by Christ dominion city
Doug Stone is an exceptional immigration lawyer, he keeps you informed and updated from the get go to the end. I highly recommend him for your immigration needs, and I will be glad to use his services again and again
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30 Jul, 2024 by Gary quintal
Mr. Stone explained the steps and information needed to gather so that I could petition for a family member very thoughtfully and thoroughly. He helped our family navigate the process and our family is forever grateful for his help.
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19 Aug, 2024 by Ruth o.
Had a great experience, Doug was very responsive, communicative, and clear from the very beginning. I enjoyed working with him.
I would recommend him & his services.
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11 Aug, 2024 by Christ dominion city
Doug Stone is an exceptional immigration lawyer, he keeps you informed and updated from the get go to the end. I highly recommend him for your immigration needs, and I will be glad to use his services again and again
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30 Jul, 2024 by Gary quintal
Mr. Stone explained the steps and information needed to gather so that I could petition for a family member very thoughtfully and thoroughly. He helped our family navigate the process and our family is forever grateful for his help.
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19 Aug, 2024 by Ruth o.
Had a great experience, Doug was very responsive, communicative, and clear from the very beginning. I enjoyed working with him.
I would recommend him & his services.
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11 Aug, 2024 by Christ dominion city
Doug Stone is an exceptional immigration lawyer, he keeps you informed and updated from the get go to the end. I highly recommend him for your immigration needs, and I will be glad to use his services again and again
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30 Jul, 2024 by Gary quintal
Mr. Stone explained the steps and information needed to gather so that I could petition for a family member very thoughtfully and thoroughly. He helped our family navigate the process and our family is forever grateful for his help.
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06 Apr, 2021 by Cathy
I've worked with multiple attorneys who have handled different matters for me and by far John has gone above and beyond in his representation. I hired him for several real estate transactions and also a Will preparation. I am beyond grateful to have done so. He is incredibly efficient, intelligent and experienced. He has the ability to maneuver through complicated real estate transactions with ease while protecting my interests and maintaining fair dealings for all. I have recommended him to my family and friends and all have said what an amazing job he has done for them. They continue to use him when an attorney is needed and they know that he will always guide them in what's best for them. I have total confidence in the job he does and continuously look to him for legal advice. His honesty and integrity are two of his strongest characteristics and in today's day and age that is (sadly) hard to come by. I would highly recommend John to any client seeking legal counsel. You will not regret it!
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20 Jun, 2019 by Ashish
John was phenomenal to work with. He was professional, reliable and extremely helpful throughout our home buying process. Would not be the last time we'll use his services.
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05 Oct, 2018 by Nora
John helped me with a contract issue. He is knowledgeable, professional and has great interpersonal skills. I highly recommend him.
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25 Jul, 2018 by Charles
I recently had the pleasure of having Ms. Lori A. Corini prepare for me my Health Care Proxy, Living Will, Power of Attorney and Last Will and testament documents. She explained in simple and practical terms how beneficial doing these documents while I am still young and able would be. Ms. Corini was immensely helpful in explaining what I needed and how this would spare my family much anxiety and grief later on. I was very impressed by her knowledge, compassion and understanding of this area of law. She is very professional, courteous and pleasant. I was so impressed that I recommended her to help my mother with her estate planning. Excellent attorney!
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03 Mar, 2015 by Raymond
Ms. Corini was very helpful and directed me in a righteous direction to solve my legal problem. She gave me really good advice and genuinely cared about me personally and my welfare. She was honest and sincere. She composed a letter for me that was beyond my expectations. It was direct and precise. I am very grateful to her that she made me feel comfortable and confident, and provided me with a positive legal experience. Not all lawyers suck!! I would recommend her legal services!
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13 Jan, 2015 by Karen
She put my stresses at ease during a crazy time for me. She had a lien against me reduced and put my worries finally to an end. I was worried about how I was going to handle the situation for a long time, and as soon I gave the problem to her it was resolved promptly and to my satisfaction. I would highly recommend her for any legal issues you may need resolved. She is hard working and trustworthy and will go over and beyond to do her best to advocate on your behalf.
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06 Nov, 2019 by Randall
This man did everything in his power to get me out of jail and out into the world. He went a million extra miles and I could not be more grateful. My life has expanded to places I never even imagined, and I never would have made it to where I am if it weren’t for John Gugliotta. I owe this man my life
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14 Aug, 2019 by Jasmine
If I could put 10 stars I would. Mr. Gugliotta is a very responsible attorney i have had multiple criminal charges that have been tormenting me for 7 years. Mr. Gugliotta took care of this for me in 1 day. Let me start off by saying he is a very heart warming individual very upfront, very reasonable price & extremely profesional. I highly recommend Mr. Gugliotta 100%. I can’t thank him enough.
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18 Jun, 2017 by H
Reviewed my case in detail and thoroughly. Defended my case with utmost expertise and got it dismissed! I was overall very impressed with his knowledge and professionalism.
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02 Nov, 2017 by Omar
Allison helped me purchase my Coop stress free as she handled all of the paper work and thoroughly guided me through the whole process start to finish.
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29 Oct, 2017 by Sharon
At the recommendation of my real estate agent, I contacted Allison and, after speaking with her, I immediately hired her. I was in the process of buying my first coop apartment, and I was overwhelmed by everything it entailed. Allison was extremely knowledgeable about dealing with coops, and explained everything to me along the way so I would know what to expect. She was always available to take my call, or called me back after I left a message. Allison was very patient with me when my anxiety level got the better of me at times. Dealing with a coop purchase, as I came to learn, can be a very tedious, time consuming and, at times, frustrating process. Allison spent a great deal of time going over all the coop records she needed to review as part of her responsibilities as my lawyer. She was aware of the fact that I was very eager to move out of my previous apartment, and advocated for things to move along as quickly as possible. I always felt that Allison was doing everything within her power to be an advocate for me. This was especially true when Allison coordinated with all the parties involved so the closing date could be scheduled as soon as possible. In all of my contacts with Allison, she was professional, courteous and patient. I found her lawyer fees were very reasonable, especially considering all of the services that she provided. I would recommend Allison without any hesitation.
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26 Oct, 2017 by Karen
Attorney Walsh is the attorney for Career Connections Associates, LLC, Our entire team speaks very highly of her. She's responsive to our needs, consistently provides superior legal guidance and advice and has broad-based legal experience (which is invaluable to every business owner). Thus far she's provided guidance with regard to contract negotiation, policy and procedure, sexual harassment issues, labor matters and business development/expansion guidance and advice. One of of the best business decisions we've made is to retain Ms. Walsh!
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13 Oct, 2017 by Joanna
Anthony represented me January-May 2017. He got my charges dropped, and sealed. I would highly suggest anyone with a criminal charge to hire him as your attorney. He is patient, understanding, and knowledgeable.
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10 Jan, 2013 by Thomas
Anthony represented my cousin in a Robbery case where my cousing was arrested along with 5 other guys. Anthony got the case dismissed. The other guys all were found guilty and went to jail.
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03 Jan, 2009 by Anonymous
This attorney is very knowledgable and will not just take your money if you have a loser of a case. His speciality is Criminal & Civil litigation. He is an attorney that you can trust.
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04 Sep, 2008 by Tom
Ralph Gerra is an exceptionally talented tax attorney. He is very easy to work with and very responsive. He works very well with the client as well as the client's group of accountants, bankers and other professionals. I would strongly recommend Ralph to other clients.
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19 Jun, 2007 by Anonymous
Ralph brought a creative spark, which is to be expected from those at the top of their game, but not always received. Truly an innovative individual.
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23 Oct, 2014 by Anonymous
Lydia is an excellent lawyer to choose for such cases like divorce. She handled the decisions for my two children with care and made sure that it was an amicable resolution. Although it was not the best event in my life, she made it as positive as it could be.
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28 Apr, 2015 by Tohir
My wife and I worked with Erina on purchasing our first house. Eirna was great in guiding us through the process and giving us an advice on whether we should take a particular action. She was the one to suggest us to pass on the first house that we picked because of the issues the inspection uncovered. And she was the one to take us through a lengthy closing on our second try which culminated with us holding the key to our new house.
One of the best benefits that I enjoyed while working with Erina - is her availability via both phone and email. I work as a Finance partner in a public company and I don't always have time for in person meetings and long phone calls. With Erina we were able to conduct most of the business via email and rare phone calls. That worked perfectly for our busy schedules.
Overall we would absolutely recommend working with Erina on a real estate transaction.
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20 Sep, 2023 by Lz
Mr eddy was brought in by another attorney who couldn’t attend the hearing. Not having much experience on DUI he quickly got on the books and called me and asked a bunch of questions. He came up with a game plan and stuck to it. He figured out how to cross examine the cops and eveidence against me and at the end the judge concluded the evidence against me wasn’t enough to convict me of a DUI. I would recommend Mr eddy anytime.
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