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10 Aug, 2024 by Joe tetro
I have the greatest daughter alive! I can't say enough about how great she is as a person and with her clients. I promise she will take great care of you if you consider being a client.
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11 Jun, 2024 by Tiffany rivera
Tetro Legal is extremely professional, compassionate and made it a priority to constantly keep us updated. We always knew where we were in the legal process and felt comfortable asking questions. Tetro Legal treats you like family and I would highly recommend their services.
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11 Jun, 2024 by Jennifer boyle
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02 Nov, 2021 by Christopher centino
Expert in negotiations. A true professional. I was facing a long term jail sentence. I had 7 criminal charges and didn't appear for my trial hearings. I jumped bail and with several warrants out for my arrest I was certain to do some serious jail time. But DOUGLAS TAUB made my Situation extremely manageable. He worked out a plea for my surrender. Vacating all of my warrants and allowing me to return to work Immediately. I was blessed and fortunate to have DOUGLAS and his team as my defense attorney's. Allowing me to spend the holidays with my family. I Can't believe my luck. But I believe that DOUGLAS TAUB is one of the best attorney's in ALL of NEW YORK. The results speak for themselves. Thanks for your representation. HAPPY HOLIDAYS.
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19 Oct, 2020 by Anonymous
Mr. Taub was amazing he listen he followed up he did an amazing job with explaining everything and was always available always through email, phone, fax and mail I would truly recommend him he’s a Great Attorney my family and I truly appreciate him for all his help
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20 Jun, 2019 by Eugene
Doug brought my probation violation case to the best possible outcome (under the circumstances) of continued probation. Doug kept me updated throughout with letters after every appearance including the last one. Doug is highly responsive to e-mails and phone calls. Throughout the process Doug explained everything thouroghly. He is also very caring and works as if you are his only client. I would highly recommend Doug for any criminal defense situation.
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11 Apr, 2017 by Starlyn rodriguez
Noreen was on top of my case from the moment I contacted her. She was very punctual with responding to all my calls and texts. She explained everything that was going on, what I should expect from my situation. and answered all my questions I had regarding my case. Noreen went above and beyond for me, she truly cares. I would give her 100 stars if I could. I highly recommend her.
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06 Jul, 2023 by Michael bartolini
Audrey Lark is a downright wonderful human being. She is passionate about what is right and that’s what matters most.
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30 Dec, 2015 by Lisa
Donna Badura worked with me on the purchase of my house. Her attention to detail and expertise gave me the confidence I needed through this emotional and important milestone.
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06 Jul, 2023 by Michael bartolini
Audrey Lark is a downright wonderful human being. She is passionate about what is right and that’s what matters most.
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01 Nov, 2016 by Anonymous
He was able to get my charges dissmissed this guy is very great at what he does
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06 Jul, 2023 by Michael bartolini
Audrey Lark is a downright wonderful human being. She is passionate about what is right and that’s what matters most.
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06 Jul, 2023 by Michael bartolini
Audrey Lark is a downright wonderful human being. She is passionate about what is right and that’s what matters most.
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06 Jul, 2023 by Michael bartolini
Audrey Lark is a downright wonderful human being. She is passionate about what is right and that’s what matters most.
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13 Sep, 2024 by Kev
extremely professional big thanks very helpful !
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31 Jul, 2024 by 84bandit1
Ian and his team assisted with our home sale in a by owner transaction (for both parties). He was timely, informing and easy to work with. We closed remotely as well, and everything went smoothly. I would use his services again; I cannot recommend enough.
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11 May, 2024 by Tom forstner
Attorney Morse has helped me with tenant and real estate services. In each case, he demonstrated knowledge, experience, and dedication. Most importantly, he was always honest and forthright with me. His work is timely and accurate. He is without question someone I would retain again and would highly recommend to others.
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29 Jun, 2024 by Bill sattler
Todd was recommended to me by a friend. He has shown me respect and truth in how he can help me with real estate issues. I think he works hard for his clients and has a good standing in the community. I feel as if I am in good hands trusting him.
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31 Jan, 2024 by Bernadette giordano
We had a very complicated transaction that lasted 6 months. Mr. Kelson and his office were very informative and helpful throughout the process. He is a true professional who works very hard for his clients. Thank you Mr. Kelson and staff.
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27 Oct, 2022 by Maria c.
Todd Kelson helped me with an eviction matter. I highly recommend him!
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29 Jun, 2024 by Bill sattler
Todd was recommended to me by a friend. He has shown me respect and truth in how he can help me with real estate issues. I think he works hard for his clients and has a good standing in the community. I feel as if I am in good hands trusting him.
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31 Jan, 2024 by Bernadette giordano
We had a very complicated transaction that lasted 6 months. Mr. Kelson and his office were very informative and helpful throughout the process. He is a true professional who works very hard for his clients. Thank you Mr. Kelson and staff.
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27 Oct, 2022 by Maria c.
Todd Kelson helped me with an eviction matter. I highly recommend him!
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18 Mar, 2024 by Rebecca daddio
I am so happy to have been able to work with Evan Zucker and his team. Evan is an intelligent and honest attorney. His team is very reliable and competent. I felt as if Evan and his team went above and beyond for me. Evan won my child support case for me against my ex-husband, as well as other things. I wish I would’ve have met him sooner. I would 100% recommend Evan.
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27 Jan, 2024 by Jessica g
Evan and his team did such an amazing job in my case. Evan is very honest and very helpful when it comes to custody. Thank you for your support. Taking my case on last minute. 😊
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19 Jan, 2024 by Jessica c
Evan Zucker was such an amazing laywer. He was so honest and so logically when it come to my custody of my children. Thank you for your service.
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03 Sep, 2024 by Anonymous
Mr. Kave refused to follow requests to settle my case despite him stating in writing that he would. He was not honest with an judge about having information that he was provided in writing. Both behaviors had drastic detrimental repercussions. His response to being presented with these deficiencies were to fire him. I researched him and hired him based on reviews, but feel something may have caused a drastic decline in his capabilities because my experience was terrible. He missed a court date and regularly spend great lengths recounting his past experiences unrelated to my case verbally and via written word at a high hourly rate. He will repeat the same information via phone and text and bill you for both while forgetting what you tell him about your case. Time was further wasted listening to him bad mouthing opposing counsel and giving advice based on theory instead of fact while being found wrong on every interpretation of the law he provided. If you have risk of potential losses, don’t gamble your fate!
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29 Jan, 2021 by Dan gleesack
GUY thinks he's a know it all, and will do the bare minimum, mandated.. Not aggressive in a court room to say the least...
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15 Oct, 2020 by Anonymous
Don’t let me explain what my case about. In less of two minutes he yell at me and treated me like a bag of garbage and hang up the phone. I have never been treated like this.
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13 Apr, 2013 by Anonymous
Very unprofessional and in retrospect, incompetent, vindictive and vile. She will waste your time. For her fees you can go to ANY other lawyer and not have to worry about whether they are deliberately messing things up to charge you. She is lucky I did not file a complaint against her with the bar, but I still might. Lesson learned, if it looks like a beast, then it is.
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26 Mar, 2013 by Anonymous
We used Ms. Geronimo for a brief time, and ended up switching to a more competent, professional, responsive attorney. Ms. Geronimo will spend lots of time in conversation (and time is money!), and takes a very long time to get things done. There are much, much better attorneys in the area, whose practices are run in a much smoother, more professional manner.
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31 Jan, 2022 by Frank
All because I could not pay him 80% of my weekly earnings While I had just had a new born, he sent someone else maybe his office janitor in a borrowed suit and stood by my side and advice me to say I'm sorry not one word to the judge from my suited up janitor what a defense, too bad his attorney in his DWI case didn't SCREW him over like he me, I'm surprised he's still alive this was in 1979
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05 Mar, 2021 by Jay
I was a client of Barry Silver and his office let me down. I tried to write a detailed review but this site flagged it but I'm not sure why. I hope they will let me at least say that I had a very bad experience after paying almost $8k to him. I ended up firing him and getting a much better deal using a free attorney. Pretty sad when a paid attorney is so bad that a client wpuld rather fire him and risk it all with a free court appointed attorney. If you want to win your case, I advise using someone else.
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