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23 Jun, 2024 by Mosab mahmoud
26 Apr, 2024 by Rebecca
22 Apr, 2024 by Pardeep singh
Mr. Decastro will seal the deal. Top dawg!!
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15 Jan, 2023 by Amanda henry
05 May, 2022 by Tracy szymanski
14 Sep, 2020 by Rachel clark
She was the best attorney I’ve ever had. She was so professional and genuinely cared for the best interest of my child.
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23 Jun, 2024 by Mosab mahmoud
26 Apr, 2024 by Rebecca
22 Apr, 2024 by Pardeep singh
Mr. Decastro will seal the deal. Top dawg!!
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23 Jun, 2024 by Mosab mahmoud
26 Apr, 2024 by Rebecca
22 Apr, 2024 by Pardeep singh
Mr. Decastro will seal the deal. Top dawg!!
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23 Jun, 2024 by Mosab mahmoud
26 Apr, 2024 by Rebecca
22 Apr, 2024 by Pardeep singh
Mr. Decastro will seal the deal. Top dawg!!
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23 Jun, 2024 by Mosab mahmoud
26 Apr, 2024 by Rebecca
22 Apr, 2024 by Pardeep singh
Mr. Decastro will seal the deal. Top dawg!!
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17 Jan, 2010 by Anonymous
Michael handled my matter thoroughly and professionally. I was very pleased with the outcome.
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03 Apr, 2024 by God of war
25 Feb, 2024 by Jon donovan
Very rude and uninformative. Kept trying to talk over me and started yelling
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21 Feb, 2024 by Marlo ricotta
My father passed away in September 2023 . I know that someone passing isnt high on an attorneys lost but honesltly teying to get ahold of her is virtually imposdible . I called numerous times to ask if she had a copy of his last will and what was the next steps were and after being rude and nasty she would proceed to hang up the phone on me multiple times. I have yet to get any calls or contact from her . Just the worst .
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29 Sep, 2024 by G md shahjahan
07 Apr, 2024 by Roxanne kneeple
Very personable and professional staff.
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20 Dec, 2023 by Linda nye
Very happy with the consultation
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25 Oct, 2022 by Michele kalita
Jack has been the most professional and helpful attorney anyone could ever ask for. He has always responded promptly and answered all of my questions in depth. His office staff in Naiagar Falls are professional and courteous. I would give Jack a 10 out of 10.
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18 Jul, 2018 by Anonymous
Mr. Stiefel is a highly respected expert in the Workers' Compensation Law and also a gentleman. He meets with his clients individually and is readily available for meetings at his office or their home in the event they are incapacitated. I would highly recommend him to anyone who has a work-related injury.
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22 Nov, 2017 by Marlyn
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The whole experience was so much easier on me because of Mr. Stiefel. I’d HIGHLY recommend his firm and would use them again if the need arises. He was very thorough and I received benefits I did not know I was entitled to.
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26 Nov, 2023 by Angela london
01 May, 2022 by Awesome man
25 Apr, 2022 by Boosted_audi oliver
27 Dec, 2023 by Gee wiz
I would give this guy a 0 if i could. He was so incompetent. Attorney Mr Koryl couldn't even file motions or be compliant with the courts emailing system. He sabotaged my personal injury case. Then tried several times to force me to accept 15 tho for my injuries which were life threatening and on going. He napped during my court deposition. Allowing the ins company to attack me. And then i find out he...submitted nothing no witnesses no med reports nothing the defendants asked for!! My case was dismissed because of this lack of legal representation . and no other lawyer would take my case from here to Rochester because...He would have lost his license to practice and probably been disbarred . funny his phone book ad said he was very qualified. I wouldn't trust him to fill out a will. I hope justice is served for all the people and companies he robbed. Then he can go back to Canada with his duel citizenship and act like nothing ever happened. Bum lawyer.
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21 Nov, 2023 by Kerry kelley
He is the worst lawyer I have ever met. He is a complete liar and I highly suggest that you stay away from him.
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16 Feb, 2021 by Barbara chafin
Going on 6 years to get my aunt estate finished he give me his word it would be finished by the end of 2020 it is still not finihed it is a simple estate i would not recomand him h to anyone
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03 May, 2022 by Alexis
The worst experience I have ever had with hired help. I retained Tom 2 years ago for a simple reimbursement case. I provided all receipts and correspondence. I have yet to see a single dollar from my ex or get past a single court date without the petition being dismissed for mistakes from his office, or withdrawn- for reasons unknown to me, still. When we had a court date, he would go weeks or months without contacting me to tell me how it went. I was always forced to hound him to refile! This is absurd behavior from an attorney.
He was always calling me kiddo. I am a 34 year old single mother who has retained your services. Not appropriate. I constantly felt like I was being blown off and not taken seriously.
In NYS, you are supposed to received billing statements from your attorney every 60 days. I have never once received one in 2 years. So I asked for one- no response. Two weeks later, asked again- received an unprofessional, 1 sentence response. 2 weeks after that- still nothing.
I’m filing a complaint with the NYS bar, who was very interested in my experience with Tom; I suggest anyone else who has had similar experiences with this attorney do the same. I feel victimized by my own attorney and that should never happen.
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25 Dec, 2020 by Anonymous
I have to remain anonymous because of my ongoing case. But reading reviews, this lawyer I know has his own way. We all get frustrated its court !! Its our lives! But the cases I read where hes the worst? Really? Theres so much more to cases. I've had my own frustration but that's not his fault. Hes done everything I've asked and some. He is not biast he needs facts he goes off the truth. Hes honest and he understands. And well hes dealing with all our personal issues give the guy a break. We all have them hes human it didnt affect his job or guy up there u would of done legal action. I've taken my own crap out on him and he still does what he does. If the case was lost you cant blame other people for our messes we pay them to help clean it up. And maybe you shouldn't hit your child or tell your lawyer that. ! My experience is crazy bc I have a terrible ex. But he does look you in the eye that's his thing! Hes a good lawyer and will fight for you when he knows you've been dealt a hand that is ridiculous!
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26 May, 2018 by Allison
Tom has helped in a few legal situations and is an amazing person all around. If you are going through a divorce, custody situation, adoption, etc. Tom (Mr. Caserta is the attorney for the job, period!
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11 Jul, 2022 by Tammy rutland
We have used Larry several times for real estate and other legal services. Always 100% pleased and would highly recommend to anyone needing an attorney. His team is top notch
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21 Mar, 2021 by Annie edwards
26 Feb, 2021 by Marian clark
24 Aug, 2024 by Anonymous
As a mother; I just want to say......children custody cases are just monetary transactions. There are feelings involved; apparently this is lacking with this attorney.
Great song for Bergevin.
"ThanK you aIMee"
by Taylor Swift
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13 Aug, 2024 by Anonymous
Someone wrote that she is a 3 year old playing doctor ; agreed . Nothing she says has any meaning, charges an arm and leg to stand in court room with her melted candle face
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24 Feb, 2024 by Anonymous
Charged me an outrageous fee for her services, then pawned me off on an associate after appearing in court once and dragged it out for years. Rude, unprofessional, money hungry, and uncaring. They created an essentially useless order while making me feel that mine and my child's needs were being met, and I discovered will not hold up in court. We were left in a worse position than when we started as well. RUN. These reviews are here for a reason!
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27 Jun, 2023 by Frank
My wife and I are amicable and having an uncontested divorce. We settled everything ourselves, and simply need to make things legal. She had a lawyer (representing her) draw up all the papers, and I need someone representing me to review the documents before I sign them to ensure they (legally) match our (plain language) agreement. Shelley Truex wants a minimum of $3,000 for this. $3,000 retainer paid up front, billed at $275/hr, and none of the $3,000 is refundable even if those hours are unnecessary.
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28 Mar, 2021 by Anonymous
Several years ago I retained Ms. Kathleen Gaines for a divorce (her address at the time was 4701 Military Rd.). Her performance never impressed me. I had to go to court on numerous occasions and nothing was achieved. Once, when I arrived at her office for a scheduled meeting, I only found unsupervised children sitting at her desk and playing with her computer. On that day, she made me wait more than half an hour. On another occasion, when she arrived late to a court date, I waved at her so that she would be aware of my presence. As if living in her own world, she just sat down to browse through the pages of her fashion and style magazine. She didn't even pay attention to what was going on in the court room. Later on, she attempted to make up stories of what had happened on that day, but she became silent when I told her that "I was in that court room the whole time." Not being able to give me any updates, she would just tell me that my case was in "limbo." There was no plan, no vision, no strategy, just a desire to continue adding hours to the monthly bill. During those years, the only true help that I received came from agencies that address domestic violence. Of all the lawyers I have hired in my life, Ms. Gaines is by far the worst one. I didn't even see honest effort on her side. Thankfully, I have come across much more efficient, reliable, and determined lawyers since then.
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04 Dec, 2018 by Anonymous
I did hire William to secure legal fees and quadro awarded to me from a divorce. After almost 2 years I never received the legal fees and the quadro was incorrect, not in my favor. I feel ripped off.
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24 Apr, 2015 by Anonymous
I have no idea how this guy is still in business. I wanted to file a dispute with my landlord and Grenga claimed he was able to win the case no problem, however he was extremely unprofessional and late to meetings. Never going to go back to him
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