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10 Mar, 2021 by Peter
Ms. Toga helped me and my partner put together an estate plan. She was articulate, graceful, insightful and "smartful." I can't speak highly enough for her help, I would also add helpful to the list in the prior sentence.
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07 Jul, 2019 by Andrew
Linda is beyond professional and to the point. My hope for any legal transaction is that it is quick and smooth; and this is what you get with her help. Her attention to detail is phenomenal. I have dealt with many attorney's and very rarely do you come across someone who has your true interest at heart. I wish I had met her earlier. Thank you, Linda!! I will be sure to use you for future business.
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11 Apr, 2019 by Anonymous
I had the pleasure of retaining Linda for a house closing. The sale turned out to be more complicated than anyone expected, with outstanding liens and botched foreclosure proceedings. But Linda was always on top of things and gave sound and valuable advice through out the entire process.
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15 Oct, 2014 by Zach
Retained Wayne on a personal injury matter.
Very smart and knowledgeable, one of the few lawyers who actually knows his information and did great in my court case. Resulting in a heft settlement
Experience was also great i highly recommend him for any matter
He is now helping me with my sons ongoing criminal case.
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16 Apr, 2013 by Anonymous
I used this attorney for all of my divorce matters, and also a few criminal matters. He has handled my divorce very well. He is a very smart man and always knowledgeable. He will treat you like you are the most important case to him. He also put a lot of time and work Into each client. I have recommended him to family and friends and they all say the same thing. This man KNOWS HIS STUFF! I will never use anyone else.
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13 Jul, 2015 by Al
Gary has beef atty for my Mom and Dad while alive and now is helping with will and closing on their house. Glad to have someone like Gary during difficult time. I don't have to worry about anything with his assistance
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20 Mar, 2015 by Rick
My wife and I used Gary Josephs several times over the past 30 years. He prepared our wills, then we used him again when it was necessary to change them. He also assisted me with a name change situation. He is very good at what he does, his charges have always been fair and he is recognized for his community service and generosity.
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04 May, 2023 by Tracy
David Lorber is an excellent attorney. He was attentive. He returned calls and correspondence promptly. He is extremely knowledgeable and showed compassion and understanding. He treated me with courtesy and respect. Highly recommend.
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21 Jun, 2024 by Barbara skrypek
We highly recommend Amy Raupp. She's professional, knowledgeable, and extremely thorough. She answered all of our questions, and is detail oriented. Her expertise is outstanding as is her personality. She is the best of the best!
M/M Skrypek
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16 Feb, 2024 by Kevin burns
Amy Raupp handled my Will and other estate planning documents. She is very knowledgeable,professional and personable.
Speaking about death can be scary,but she eased my mind and made the process feel seamless.
I would highly recommend Amy and her office for all of your estate planning needs.
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25 Jan, 2024 by Rick rennard
Amy Raupp is very knowledgeable in her fields of expertise. She created trusts for my wife and myself and has a pleasant personality. When I was a practicing CPA I referred clients to her knowing she was capable of handling their issues.
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12 Aug, 2019 by Veronica gladysz
Very friendly and exceptionally helpful.
Thry get things done.
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12 Aug, 2019 by Veronica gladysz
Very friendly and exceptionally helpful.
Thry get things done.
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12 Aug, 2019 by Veronica gladysz
Very friendly and exceptionally helpful.
Thry get things done.
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03 Jul, 2024 by Miles mongeau
Shannon Malone is bar none the best criminal defense attorney you could ever ask for. If you need someone who is compassionate, professional, knowledgeable, and has an excellent rapport with judges, Shannon Malone is who you need. She helped me with a dwi case and was able to make it where i can still drive to work and therapy, and got the charge reduced. I don't know where I would be without her.
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03 Jul, 2024 by L b
Esq Shannon Malone is the most professional criminal defense attorney i have had the pleasure to hire. She got my DWI charge(a serious defense) down to where i should be able to obtain my license in just a couple of weeks and a small price to pay for my fine. She is amazing. I know i made a huge mistake, she was so compassionate and just so human. I went from a mess to completely comfortable, head clear in the game, and i now attend AA. Thank you, shannon malone. Not only what you have done for me law wise, but for now making me change my life style for the better!!
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17 Jun, 2024 by James yenke
Review submitted by request of Ed Haas:
I received a citation after exceeding the speed limit for a short distance to avoid a large truck at the top of a steep hill. I normally travel in the opposite direction where the posted speed limit is 10 mph higher for this same section of road. To add confusion, the lower speed limit sign in my direction was obscured by tree branches and the GPS speed limit postings on my dashboard did not change to the lower speed limit until the bottom of the steep hill. This was then too late to slow down enough to avoid radar. This was the ideal location for a 'speed trap' and I was the victim. As a driver who is proud of my otherwise good driving record, I wanted to fight back. I did not want my insurance company penalizing me for an isolated incident that happened to avoid a large truck that approached quickly from behind. Unfortunately, I lack experience in such matters.
Although I was already scheduled for a pre-trial conference, I was concerned that providing the above information to a prosecutor could only give him/her the opportunity to prepare a better defense in court. I needed someone with more experience in such matters. I therefore contacted Shannon Malone after receiving a recommendation from the Suffolk County Bar Association. I was seeking an attorney experienced in such matters. I was impressed with Shannon's resume and experience, and after meeting her, I was impressed with her honesty and professionalism. I freely admitted that I exceeded the speed limit, but the mitigating circumstances were important. A plea of "guilty" or "not guilty" did not tell the whole story. After the initial consultation with Shannon, it was easy to put my trust in her. My problems then became hers, and the anger and stress I was feeling then melted away. The thought of increased insurance payments for the next three years was stressful; my last car insurance bill increased by 25% even though I take Defensive Driving every three years, am a senior citizen, and have an otherwise clean driving record. Shannon however knew just what to do. I did not have to take time off from work to face a prosecutor and/or judge alone.
Shannon quickly and favorably resolved this case. She was able to get the citation reduced to a parking ticket with no points on my license. I consider the money I spent on her fee well worth it, and highly recommend contacting Shannon for any issues within her larger field of expertise.
Sincerely,
Ed Haas
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