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06 Jun, 2024 by Kaitlyn franzone-king
I would without a doubt recommend Steve Ricci and his team (Ivy). Very professional and efficient. He has been our family lawyer for a long time and we are so thankful for his efforts in every service provided.
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05 May, 2024 by Serena h.
Absolutely the worst law firm we have ever dealt with. First, they were VERY slow to get the stuff together to file for our new business. Way too many weeks went by before they finished it, with our tax planner having to send the documents back multiple times because of mistakes on the paperwork. Now we are in the process of buying a house, and again, it has been dragging out way too long, with them canceling our appointments around an hour before time because of an emergency... How can you have an emergency a 2 weeks in a row, an hour before our scheduled time? What's going on?! Once.. sure, we understand, emergencies happen, but 2x....
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29 Jan, 2024 by Martha uticone
In July of 2023 I was bitten by a German shepherd while out walking. Steve Ricci at Midey, Mirras, and Ricci LLP in Seneca Falls was referred to me as he has experience in this type of case. From the very beginning of the process, both Steve and his paralegal, Ivy, treated me with respect and called me often with updates about my case. They worked very hard for me and I could not be happier with the settlement, especially since I didn’t have to go to court. I highly recommend this firm and Mr. Ricci.
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06 Jun, 2024 by Kaitlyn franzone-king
I would without a doubt recommend Steve Ricci and his team (Ivy). Very professional and efficient. He has been our family lawyer for a long time and we are so thankful for his efforts in every service provided.
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05 May, 2024 by Serena h.
Absolutely the worst law firm we have ever dealt with. First, they were VERY slow to get the stuff together to file for our new business. Way too many weeks went by before they finished it, with our tax planner having to send the documents back multiple times because of mistakes on the paperwork. Now we are in the process of buying a house, and again, it has been dragging out way too long, with them canceling our appointments around an hour before time because of an emergency... How can you have an emergency a 2 weeks in a row, an hour before our scheduled time? What's going on?! Once.. sure, we understand, emergencies happen, but 2x....
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29 Jan, 2024 by Martha uticone
In July of 2023 I was bitten by a German shepherd while out walking. Steve Ricci at Midey, Mirras, and Ricci LLP in Seneca Falls was referred to me as he has experience in this type of case. From the very beginning of the process, both Steve and his paralegal, Ivy, treated me with respect and called me often with updates about my case. They worked very hard for me and I could not be happier with the settlement, especially since I didn’t have to go to court. I highly recommend this firm and Mr. Ricci.
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06 Jun, 2024 by Kaitlyn franzone-king
I would without a doubt recommend Steve Ricci and his team (Ivy). Very professional and efficient. He has been our family lawyer for a long time and we are so thankful for his efforts in every service provided.
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05 May, 2024 by Serena h.
Absolutely the worst law firm we have ever dealt with. First, they were VERY slow to get the stuff together to file for our new business. Way too many weeks went by before they finished it, with our tax planner having to send the documents back multiple times because of mistakes on the paperwork. Now we are in the process of buying a house, and again, it has been dragging out way too long, with them canceling our appointments around an hour before time because of an emergency... How can you have an emergency a 2 weeks in a row, an hour before our scheduled time? What's going on?! Once.. sure, we understand, emergencies happen, but 2x....
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29 Jan, 2024 by Martha uticone
In July of 2023 I was bitten by a German shepherd while out walking. Steve Ricci at Midey, Mirras, and Ricci LLP in Seneca Falls was referred to me as he has experience in this type of case. From the very beginning of the process, both Steve and his paralegal, Ivy, treated me with respect and called me often with updates about my case. They worked very hard for me and I could not be happier with the settlement, especially since I didn’t have to go to court. I highly recommend this firm and Mr. Ricci.
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06 Jun, 2024 by Kaitlyn franzone-king
I would without a doubt recommend Steve Ricci and his team (Ivy). Very professional and efficient. He has been our family lawyer for a long time and we are so thankful for his efforts in every service provided.
Read more
05 May, 2024 by Serena h.
Absolutely the worst law firm we have ever dealt with. First, they were VERY slow to get the stuff together to file for our new business. Way too many weeks went by before they finished it, with our tax planner having to send the documents back multiple times because of mistakes on the paperwork. Now we are in the process of buying a house, and again, it has been dragging out way too long, with them canceling our appointments around an hour before time because of an emergency... How can you have an emergency a 2 weeks in a row, an hour before our scheduled time? What's going on?! Once.. sure, we understand, emergencies happen, but 2x....
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29 Jan, 2024 by Martha uticone
In July of 2023 I was bitten by a German shepherd while out walking. Steve Ricci at Midey, Mirras, and Ricci LLP in Seneca Falls was referred to me as he has experience in this type of case. From the very beginning of the process, both Steve and his paralegal, Ivy, treated me with respect and called me often with updates about my case. They worked very hard for me and I could not be happier with the settlement, especially since I didn’t have to go to court. I highly recommend this firm and Mr. Ricci.
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06 Jun, 2024 by Kaitlyn franzone-king
I would without a doubt recommend Steve Ricci and his team (Ivy). Very professional and efficient. He has been our family lawyer for a long time and we are so thankful for his efforts in every service provided.
Read more
05 May, 2024 by Serena h.
Absolutely the worst law firm we have ever dealt with. First, they were VERY slow to get the stuff together to file for our new business. Way too many weeks went by before they finished it, with our tax planner having to send the documents back multiple times because of mistakes on the paperwork. Now we are in the process of buying a house, and again, it has been dragging out way too long, with them canceling our appointments around an hour before time because of an emergency... How can you have an emergency a 2 weeks in a row, an hour before our scheduled time? What's going on?! Once.. sure, we understand, emergencies happen, but 2x....
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29 Jan, 2024 by Martha uticone
In July of 2023 I was bitten by a German shepherd while out walking. Steve Ricci at Midey, Mirras, and Ricci LLP in Seneca Falls was referred to me as he has experience in this type of case. From the very beginning of the process, both Steve and his paralegal, Ivy, treated me with respect and called me often with updates about my case. They worked very hard for me and I could not be happier with the settlement, especially since I didn’t have to go to court. I highly recommend this firm and Mr. Ricci.
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06 Jun, 2024 by Kaitlyn franzone-king
I would without a doubt recommend Steve Ricci and his team (Ivy). Very professional and efficient. He has been our family lawyer for a long time and we are so thankful for his efforts in every service provided.
Read more
05 May, 2024 by Serena h.
Absolutely the worst law firm we have ever dealt with. First, they were VERY slow to get the stuff together to file for our new business. Way too many weeks went by before they finished it, with our tax planner having to send the documents back multiple times because of mistakes on the paperwork. Now we are in the process of buying a house, and again, it has been dragging out way too long, with them canceling our appointments around an hour before time because of an emergency... How can you have an emergency a 2 weeks in a row, an hour before our scheduled time? What's going on?! Once.. sure, we understand, emergencies happen, but 2x....
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29 Jan, 2024 by Martha uticone
In July of 2023 I was bitten by a German shepherd while out walking. Steve Ricci at Midey, Mirras, and Ricci LLP in Seneca Falls was referred to me as he has experience in this type of case. From the very beginning of the process, both Steve and his paralegal, Ivy, treated me with respect and called me often with updates about my case. They worked very hard for me and I could not be happier with the settlement, especially since I didn’t have to go to court. I highly recommend this firm and Mr. Ricci.
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11 Sep, 2018 by Anonymous
I received a packet in the mail from this lawyer asking for my signature on a waiver. I called his office with a few questions about the waiver as it contained legal language I was not familiar with.He became defensive and told me I clearly did not read his letter if I had questions. Also told me I had no right to ask questions about my father's will as I had "not been around" for some time. (I left our small town for college at 18 and sought employment in a larger city). I will be seeking the advice of my own legal counsel who will respect my questions.
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09 Oct, 2011 by Michael
He was recommended to me by a friend and a former client of him.ey Ghaly. He managed to solve my legal problem after 2 pior lawyers failed to do it.
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10 Dec, 2019 by Lori sherman
08 Jul, 2019 by Brandon brisbane
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