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14 Jun, 2019 by Anonymous
He lied about everything and double charged for motions that were never done along with court appearances he never made in addition he charged for serves he himself did not do. A case that should have been settled in no more than 6 months took over a year and a half. After I fired him and hired a new attorney my case settled in 3 weeks.
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08 Feb, 2019 by Anonymous
I hired Phil Castrovinci for my custody/adjust child support trial. It cost me approximately $30,000, plus I was forced to pay the OPPOSING lawyer $7,500 on top of the $30,000 at the end.
The Judge wrote us saying, “Defendant (my ex) included a Statement of Net Worth for the Court’s consideration, which gave a more comprehensive picture of the Defendant’s financial circumstances. Plaintiff (me) did not include a Statement of Net Worth which limited the Court’s examination of his financial circumstances. Accordingly, the Court shall award of counsel fees in the sum of $7.500.00 payable by Plaintiff to Defendant.”
Not only was I refused custody of my 14 year old son, who was begging to live with me, I was somehow forced to pay over $10,000 in ‘retro’ child support when I had paid, in full and on time, what I was required to by law up until the trial.
I sat in court and watched my ex and her lawyer commit perjury by telling lies to The Court, under oath. Sitting in court I had, in my hands, proof they were lying and Phil’s response was, “It doesn’t matter”. The evidence was not presented to the Judge and I got nothing out of this case except a large amount of debt and disappointment.
As stated by other reviewers, you’ll be promised the moon and don’t hold your breath waiting for return calls/e-mails. When I was fortunate enough to get a rare response from an e-mail or a call, direct/specific questions that I had asked were dodged.
The ‘glowing’ reviews here seem to completely contradict my experience, along with multiple others. On Google reviews, I see that a family member left a 5-star review for Phil’s associate. It make we wonder about the validity of these positive reviews.
Hire at your own risk!!!
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21 Sep, 2017 by Anonymous
I too wish I could give a negative star . This firm is incompetent and full of lies and false promises. I'm not sure if they did anything for me except suck me dry of thousands of dollars. Do yourself a favor… Research your lawyer… Do your homework… And do not hire anyone from this practice
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01 Mar, 2016 by Anonymous
he had my case for over a year assured me that we did have a case against my doctor as well as the manufacturer of the device but then sat on his hands as well as my case for a year. Didn't return calls, then when the statue of limitations was almost up he discharged my case, leaving me to scramble to find another lawyer to clean up the mess he left me with. His excuse because I couldn't find a doctor to take over my care because of how bad the previous doctor messed me up he couldn't represent me because there wasn't proff of damage, the proff was staring him in the face in the xrays and the fact the other doctors didn't want to touch my case.
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14 Dec, 2020 by Dani
She was so rude, and is extremely unqualified. Basically told me she didn't care the outcome we received as long as she got paid! all about the money but doesn't do good work anyway... wish i could give less the one star but unfortunately that is the minimum. 0 Stars for aida!!!!
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07 Aug, 2019 by Anonymous
Can’t believe she’s a lawyer literally paid her too sir there and not even defend or represent me , I definitely could’ve had a better outcome then what I got , the fact that she was recommend to me and this happens , is so sad. She needs to retire , she’s not cut out for this day and age
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28 Jul, 2017 by Dave
Handled my divorce, felt she should have been representing my ex. Did very little in my interest, seemed to want to just get divorce over with and get paid. Showed very little interest in her clients needs and wants. Find another Attorney !!!!!
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17 Sep, 2017 by Miriam sanon
I was involved in a car accident in May 2005, Inwas referred to Garry Robbins through 1 -800- LAWYERS. We were in touched and he even visited me to sign a few documents. I became skeptical and contacted the other insurance company. Against the law they decided to disclose that he has cashed out.. When I reached out to him and asked why? He denied it in 2007 saying I blew the case. And never heard from him again. I was injured and so were my 2 children. Of any inquiries about Garry Robbinsson please notify me through email.
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04 Mar, 2013 by Carol
His office legal malpractice, caused.He has no interest at all. Ziegler, Forgot to file Real estate papers in Suffolk Clerks office. I have lost my condo due to his errors. They didn't know I owner the condo, refused my condo fees because I was not the rightful owner. I was never served as they didn't know I owned the condo. I have lost the appeal and will have to spend more money if I get the rights to go to COURT OF APPEALS in Albany.
Also has refused to return my money from Aunt's court suit. Lean was on this case for $81 thousand. Not one penny has been returned. Used my RN bill, then on another court suit stated my aunt only needed AIDE to get himself off.
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23 Apr, 2016 by Anonymous
Hired as my real estate lawyer. Took forever to get anything done, dragged his feet on everything, and was impossible to get a hold of. Either he's over working himself or just not working hard enough. I wouldn't recommend him if you would like to close in your house sooner rather than later.
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