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06 Sep, 2023 by Alison rhoad
Tom is responsive, attentive, and kind. He has done work for my whole family. I highly recommend him!
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01 Sep, 2023 by Richard ciuzio
Tom has been a great help with my clients and being the voice of reason when it comes to such tragedy in a marriage, but he has always been willing to do what it takes to help get the job done.
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13 Apr, 2023 by Angela daddabbo
Tom is the ultimate professional, a wonderful attorney and extremely laid back, too, the perfect combination of smart, savvy and an effortless communicator. I highly recommend him to help meet any/all of your legal needs.
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08 Apr, 2010 by Taurean
Despite getting my case in the middle of a (child abuse) trial, Mrs.Connolly used her knowledge of the Family Court system to help me to keep my children. She was kind, and considerate of my religious and personal beliefs. But most importantly, she took the time to listen to me, and she treated me like a person and not just another caseload.
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09 Sep, 2024 by Michael olbrych
12 Jun, 2023 by Helen low
Detailed and fabulous! I have been reassured and relieved! Thank you, thank you thank you!
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21 Apr, 2023 by Tom militello
Excellent service
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09 Sep, 2024 by Michael olbrych
12 Jun, 2023 by Helen low
Detailed and fabulous! I have been reassured and relieved! Thank you, thank you thank you!
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21 Apr, 2023 by Tom militello
Excellent service
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12 Jan, 2021 by Kayla
Ralph has been my lawyer for as long as I can remember. I've hired him for numerous traffic tickets. Speeding, stop signs and even a dwi. Once my car was towed in a very unprofessional setting (no signs, shady business practice) while I was out of town. I called Ralph looking for advice and he did not hesitate to speak with the owner of the tow company. He is supportive and has taken care of all of my cases in a timely manner, every single time. I've recommended friends and family to Ralph and he has taken care of them just like he has taken care of me. I would highly recommend Ralph to anyone looking for a great local attorney! Professional, timely, and knowledgeable!
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02 Dec, 2017 by Anonymous
I hired Ralph, he did a poor job representing me (I was eligible for alimony, he did not help me pursue it, even when I advocated for it),
Dragged my case on for 3 years ....
I never had an actual division of property (or assets ... including a walk through of the marital residence ...despite an expensive court order demanding it!)
Promised to reimburse several hundred in fees ... then did not.
Made $3,000 billing error (no itemized billing detail statement provided) & expected payment!
Met with my ex (without my consent) then billed me!
Terrible advocate!
Actually stated to me "I don't mind making things even for men, women have too much of an upper hand"!
I am in process with my complaint to the bar association!
Consider yourself warned!
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10 Apr, 2017 by Anonymous
I hired Ralph for my divorce and he threw me to the wolves! Then had the nerve to tell me after the fact that he spoke with the judge and their decision was too harsh!!! He didn't fight for me at all and forgot important information. He promised to reminburse me for an error he made, and he didn't. I wouldn't recommend him to anyone!!!
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05 Jun, 2024 by Anonymous
This so called attorney will take your money and vanish. DO NOT HIRE HER. She makes all these great plans and fills your head with false hope. You pay the retainer and she disappears. Total clown
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13 Aug, 2023 by Anonymous
She needs to permanantly lose her license or retire. Worst experience ever with ANY lawyer in my most important time of need. I was told to find her in the court house because she doesn't return calls, texts, emails, and/or will not do office visits.
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25 Sep, 2022 by Anonymous
Once she got my retainer she disappeared, like so many others who reviewed her here. Prior to that she was attentive and appeared competent, There is something wrong mentally with her to continue doing this. File a complaint with the Attorney Grievance committee to help stop her from abusing clients. She needs to be stopped.
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