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21 Apr, 2024 by Kari collins
Very professional. Highly recommend.
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11 Mar, 2024 by Buddhika rathnayaka
Very nice person, great service,well recommend a place to get an attorney service,
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25 Jul, 2023 by Kieley sherwin
Great attorney very helpful!
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21 Apr, 2024 by Kari collins
Very professional. Highly recommend.
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11 Mar, 2024 by Buddhika rathnayaka
Very nice person, great service,well recommend a place to get an attorney service,
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25 Jul, 2023 by Kieley sherwin
Great attorney very helpful!
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17 Aug, 2020 by Michael cruz
Since I moved to NY everything has gone wrong, and Mark has been with me since day 1. He's by far the best, most down to earth lawyer I've ever had. He's literally a member of my family now and I truly appreciate everything he's done for us. There is just way too much to even write about. He rose to every occasion and goes above and beyond what is expected.
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06 Jun, 2021 by Foothills pmco
John @ DV Law is phenomenal. As is his staff. Very helping, caring and genuine. They are arguably the last of a dying breed. Especially under today's nature as society evolves into a "ME" culture. A company that understands its client's, builds and developes quality relationships while providing an open ear with a "small town feel". Hands down the most beneficial group of professionals money can buy. 5 stars!
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15 Oct, 2020 by Carla vinetti
21 Apr, 2024 by Kari collins
Very professional. Highly recommend.
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11 Mar, 2024 by Buddhika rathnayaka
Very nice person, great service,well recommend a place to get an attorney service,
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25 Jul, 2023 by Kieley sherwin
Great attorney very helpful!
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21 Mar, 2016 by Anonymous
I find Emily as a knowledgeable and very helpful attorney, as a matter of fact, one of the best lawyers I have come across. She did not only explained the steps involved very clearly but also answered all the questions I had in the process promptly and without any hesitation. She took care of every single detail in this case and went out of her way to make this process go as smoothly as possible. I felt a lot of confidence in putting my case in her able hands. I strongly recommend Emily.
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03 Mar, 2016 by Kenny
Emily was very thorough with my divorce process. She was very diligent in explaining things every step of the way. I would highly recommend her
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27 Feb, 2016 by Anonymous
Though we are still working the case, I started with Ms. Ciulla. She was not in the office for a few months and I was very relieved when she came back to represent me. She answers all of my emails which I greatly appreciate since the rest of the time, I know clients live in a void. She suggested a course of action I had not thought of but convinced me she was looking out for my best interest.
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19 Mar, 2021 by J h
19 Feb, 2021 by Amy johnso
08 Feb, 2021 by Catladyoftroy n.y.
Had a legal question, but as usual, wasted my time calling the AG's office, they never seen to have any answers! They should know the law
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