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08 Mar, 2024 by Lew4kids
My son was in a terrible accident in Nassau County on July, 2021. Mr. Borroughs immediately guided us to the best appropriate specialist medical doctors, walked us through the entire process (explaining the purpose of all Forms, Documents, Statements, etc.), and importantly, was extremely caring, courteous and very informative, so much so that he knew what all doctors, carriers, etc. would request BEFORE it was requested. He was always available to ease any/all worries any parent would have, and was extremely professional throughout it all. His decades of experience is second to none. Lastly, he got our son the best possible outcome (every nickel available) after dealing with multiple level Insurance Company Representatives he dealt with as it the claim was repeatedly moved up to Representatives with higher and higher monetary authority, until Doug Borroughs made them Tender their Entire Policy of coverage (all within 5 months). He IS the BEST at what he does. I cannot recommend Douglas Borroughs more highly. You will not be disappointed at any time
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18 Aug, 2023 by Anonymous
Douglas Borroughs took excellent care of me in my recent personal injury case. Not only is he a great lawyer, but he was thoughtful, attentive and transparent. I am someone who likes to fully understand every aspect of a situation and he was always available and willing to answer any and all questions I had regarding my case. He made my case feel very personalized and it was thoroughly and quickly resolved. You can tell he cares about his clients and wants to give the best service he possibly can. I’m so glad he was recommended to me!
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08 May, 2023 by Magda h
Eres el mejor, gracias por todo tu empeño y esfuerzo, eres grande abogado god bless you! No busques mas aca tienen al mejor Douglas
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25 Feb, 2020 by Christopher
I retained Mr. Paul Tuths to represent me at a hearing at the Southampton Town Court. Paul is throughly professional, was great about returning calls and email, charges a reasonable fee, and, most important, delivers meaningful results. Without divulging my circumstances, he was able to get three traffic violations reduced to a single parking infraction. Paul’s fee more than paid for itself, in both potential fines and points. I owe Paul a debt of gratitude, and I recommend Paul without reservation.
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08 Jul, 2017 by Anonymous
Paul is courteous, honest and straightforward. He was able to negotiate my 6-point speeding ticket down to a no points parking violation; moreover, he was receptive to emails and provided timely updates. His fee is comparable to other attorneys in the area, but his reputation and experience in the Southampton, NY area are what set him apart.
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19 Apr, 2017 by Natalya
Paul was able to beat 2 of my speeding tickets. I highly recommend his services. Thank you, Paul! You are awesome!
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25 Nov, 2023 by Edgar bala
Facing foreclosure on my home, I turned to this law firm for help. They walked me through all the options, including bankruptcy, and helped me develop a strategy to keep my home. Their expertise with foreclosure defense laws was invaluable. I'm so relieved they found a solution to stop the foreclosure.
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07 Nov, 2023 by Gavin thomas
I feel incredibly lucky that a friend recommended Russel Morgan to me and I truly appreciate it. Since I'm getting ready to move it was really important for me to make sure that all my estate planning documents would still be valid there. Mr. Morgan's office gave me a price quote for reviewing my documents, which I found to be quite reasonable. They were quick in providing me with concise answers to all of my questions. Unlike some law offices that might have tried to sell me services based on my documents or other factors Mr. Morgan didn't engage in such practices. Furthermore his team was incredibly helpful and pleasant to work with. Without hesitation I highly recommend him and his office .
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29 Oct, 2023 by Shanedodson
"As a small business owner behind on our commercial lease, their legal team negotiated an incredible debt resolution with our landlord. Not only did they save our business, but they empowered us with knowledge to make better financial decisions moving forward."
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25 Nov, 2023 by Edgar bala
Facing foreclosure on my home, I turned to this law firm for help. They walked me through all the options, including bankruptcy, and helped me develop a strategy to keep my home. Their expertise with foreclosure defense laws was invaluable. I'm so relieved they found a solution to stop the foreclosure.
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07 Nov, 2023 by Gavin thomas
I feel incredibly lucky that a friend recommended Russel Morgan to me and I truly appreciate it. Since I'm getting ready to move it was really important for me to make sure that all my estate planning documents would still be valid there. Mr. Morgan's office gave me a price quote for reviewing my documents, which I found to be quite reasonable. They were quick in providing me with concise answers to all of my questions. Unlike some law offices that might have tried to sell me services based on my documents or other factors Mr. Morgan didn't engage in such practices. Furthermore his team was incredibly helpful and pleasant to work with. Without hesitation I highly recommend him and his office .
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29 Oct, 2023 by Shanedodson
"As a small business owner behind on our commercial lease, their legal team negotiated an incredible debt resolution with our landlord. Not only did they save our business, but they empowered us with knowledge to make better financial decisions moving forward."
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25 Nov, 2023 by Edgar bala
Facing foreclosure on my home, I turned to this law firm for help. They walked me through all the options, including bankruptcy, and helped me develop a strategy to keep my home. Their expertise with foreclosure defense laws was invaluable. I'm so relieved they found a solution to stop the foreclosure.
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07 Nov, 2023 by Gavin thomas
I feel incredibly lucky that a friend recommended Russel Morgan to me and I truly appreciate it. Since I'm getting ready to move it was really important for me to make sure that all my estate planning documents would still be valid there. Mr. Morgan's office gave me a price quote for reviewing my documents, which I found to be quite reasonable. They were quick in providing me with concise answers to all of my questions. Unlike some law offices that might have tried to sell me services based on my documents or other factors Mr. Morgan didn't engage in such practices. Furthermore his team was incredibly helpful and pleasant to work with. Without hesitation I highly recommend him and his office .
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29 Oct, 2023 by Shanedodson
"As a small business owner behind on our commercial lease, their legal team negotiated an incredible debt resolution with our landlord. Not only did they save our business, but they empowered us with knowledge to make better financial decisions moving forward."
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25 Nov, 2023 by Edgar bala
Facing foreclosure on my home, I turned to this law firm for help. They walked me through all the options, including bankruptcy, and helped me develop a strategy to keep my home. Their expertise with foreclosure defense laws was invaluable. I'm so relieved they found a solution to stop the foreclosure.
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07 Nov, 2023 by Gavin thomas
I feel incredibly lucky that a friend recommended Russel Morgan to me and I truly appreciate it. Since I'm getting ready to move it was really important for me to make sure that all my estate planning documents would still be valid there. Mr. Morgan's office gave me a price quote for reviewing my documents, which I found to be quite reasonable. They were quick in providing me with concise answers to all of my questions. Unlike some law offices that might have tried to sell me services based on my documents or other factors Mr. Morgan didn't engage in such practices. Furthermore his team was incredibly helpful and pleasant to work with. Without hesitation I highly recommend him and his office .
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29 Oct, 2023 by Shanedodson
"As a small business owner behind on our commercial lease, their legal team negotiated an incredible debt resolution with our landlord. Not only did they save our business, but they empowered us with knowledge to make better financial decisions moving forward."
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02 Mar, 2010 by Anonymous
When it was time for me to leave my previous rental, my landlord and I unfortunately entered a dispute. It was a situation I was not looking foward to but Mr. Wani handled it in a smooth, professional manner. After my initial consultation, not only did I leave his office with confidence, but awith a realistic understanding of the circumstances I was facing. I would recommend him to anyone getting into a legal dispute for their first time.
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11 Feb, 2010 by Charles
As a small business owner i have utilized Mr. Wani's expertise in a number of ways for my business as well as for my families estate planning and wills. He is knowledgeable, prompt with answers to any questions I have had and really goes above and beyond to make sure I had all options explained to me before proceeding in my legal matters. I highly recommend utilizing this young and up and coming attorney to anyone.
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03 Feb, 2010 by Anonymous
Provided my family with estate planning advice and handled our mother's estate administration. Very helpful and knowledgeable regarding future tax planning and tax concerns for our children and grandchildren. Down to earth, highly recommend. Didnt charge a fortune.
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13 Dec, 2023 by La grillo
Yo le estoy muy agradecida a este abogado porque me resolvió mi problema el es muy amable y hace muy bien su trabajo gracias por todo
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23 Aug, 2023 by Dachelie boisrond
Thank you so much for your service. He’s an amazing lawyer who helped me not get points off my license and I’d be happy to refer his services to friends and family. He stays in contact and keep you posted with the process.
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17 Sep, 2018 by Christopher minardi
Lisa is a top attorney! a pleasure to work with.
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25 May, 2013 by Anonymous
I hired her to advise me on a matter related to my child. It was quite helpful and since she didn't have to come I saved money and I got resolution . It was a good experience in which I learned.
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28 Mar, 2018 by Anonymous
I used this attorney a couple of times, including for my house closing. She is very professional and extremely thorough. I would highly recommend.
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13 Jun, 2018 by Wesley kujawski
I was very happy with my outcome. Their firm was on top of everything. They were very reasonable.
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17 Jun, 2011 by Jose
Izabela is genuinely kind person and knowledgeable lawyer. I would recommend her services to others. It was always easy to get in touch with her and she would always answer all of my phone calls promptly. Working with her was a pleasure.
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27 Feb, 2023 by Theresa gibbs
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16 Nov, 2022 by Robert kumbatovich
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11 Dec, 2021 by Tstring
Jim is the Best- and is a Great, well Respected Attorney. The receptionist is very calming and serene.
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27 Feb, 2023 by Theresa gibbs
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16 Nov, 2022 by Robert kumbatovich
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11 Dec, 2021 by Tstring
Jim is the Best- and is a Great, well Respected Attorney. The receptionist is very calming and serene.
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27 Feb, 2023 by Theresa gibbs
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16 Nov, 2022 by Robert kumbatovich
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11 Dec, 2021 by Tstring
Jim is the Best- and is a Great, well Respected Attorney. The receptionist is very calming and serene.
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27 Feb, 2023 by Theresa gibbs
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16 Nov, 2022 by Robert kumbatovich
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11 Dec, 2021 by Tstring
Jim is the Best- and is a Great, well Respected Attorney. The receptionist is very calming and serene.
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25 Aug, 2023 by Rhonda hessner
A long drawn out affair, selling to the town of Southampton but Heather stayed on top of everything and kept us informed regarding all the stops and hurdles. She responds very fast to emails. A high recommendation!
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19 Sep, 2022 by Radiant gen merchandise
Never returns a call. Never available.
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30 Oct, 2018 by Eric goldstein
We recently hired Heather A. Wright, Esq. as our attorney, on the recommendation of our broker, to represent us in the closing of our Long Island beach house. We were lucky indeed to have stumbled on Heather's firm. She is a thoughtful and talented lawyer, experienced in real estate practice and a pleasure to work with! In all of our dealings, she was prompt and responsive. We always felt she was looking out for our interests. Indeed, thanks to her creative lawyering and solid negotiating skills, Heather saved us several thousand dollars in fees we would otherwise have had to pay to the seller at closing. If you are seeking a pragmatic, easy-to-work-with lawyer to assist you in an east end or south shore real estate transaction, your search is over. You won't regret hiring Heather A. Wright, whose work for us was both first-class and reasonably priced.
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25 Aug, 2023 by Rhonda hessner
A long drawn out affair, selling to the town of Southampton but Heather stayed on top of everything and kept us informed regarding all the stops and hurdles. She responds very fast to emails. A high recommendation!
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19 Sep, 2022 by Radiant gen merchandise
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30 Oct, 2018 by Eric goldstein
We recently hired Heather A. Wright, Esq. as our attorney, on the recommendation of our broker, to represent us in the closing of our Long Island beach house. We were lucky indeed to have stumbled on Heather's firm. She is a thoughtful and talented lawyer, experienced in real estate practice and a pleasure to work with! In all of our dealings, she was prompt and responsive. We always felt she was looking out for our interests. Indeed, thanks to her creative lawyering and solid negotiating skills, Heather saved us several thousand dollars in fees we would otherwise have had to pay to the seller at closing. If you are seeking a pragmatic, easy-to-work-with lawyer to assist you in an east end or south shore real estate transaction, your search is over. You won't regret hiring Heather A. Wright, whose work for us was both first-class and reasonably priced.
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09 Sep, 2022 by Joseph vulpis
If you’re buying in the area bring in an outside lawyer. If you must use someone local, look here last. Joe Burke did a horrible job with our closing. He let everything get past him. He never returned a call nor fixed a thing post closing. The Judge (his dad) acknowledged all of the mistakes and doings while we continued to wait for the prodigal son but like his son he was nothing but hot air. I don’t know the Sullivan side of the sign but it’s hard to believe it could be any worse. Thank you for the memories. I’d give zero stars if it was an option.
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27 Mar, 2021 by Jacob yahiayan
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14 Jan, 2020 by Judith preiato
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09 Sep, 2022 by Joseph vulpis
If you’re buying in the area bring in an outside lawyer. If you must use someone local, look here last. Joe Burke did a horrible job with our closing. He let everything get past him. He never returned a call nor fixed a thing post closing. The Judge (his dad) acknowledged all of the mistakes and doings while we continued to wait for the prodigal son but like his son he was nothing but hot air. I don’t know the Sullivan side of the sign but it’s hard to believe it could be any worse. Thank you for the memories. I’d give zero stars if it was an option.
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27 Mar, 2021 by Jacob yahiayan
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09 Sep, 2022 by Joseph vulpis
If you’re buying in the area bring in an outside lawyer. If you must use someone local, look here last. Joe Burke did a horrible job with our closing. He let everything get past him. He never returned a call nor fixed a thing post closing. The Judge (his dad) acknowledged all of the mistakes and doings while we continued to wait for the prodigal son but like his son he was nothing but hot air. I don’t know the Sullivan side of the sign but it’s hard to believe it could be any worse. Thank you for the memories. I’d give zero stars if it was an option.
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27 Mar, 2021 by Jacob yahiayan
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09 Sep, 2022 by Joseph vulpis
If you’re buying in the area bring in an outside lawyer. If you must use someone local, look here last. Joe Burke did a horrible job with our closing. He let everything get past him. He never returned a call nor fixed a thing post closing. The Judge (his dad) acknowledged all of the mistakes and doings while we continued to wait for the prodigal son but like his son he was nothing but hot air. I don’t know the Sullivan side of the sign but it’s hard to believe it could be any worse. Thank you for the memories. I’d give zero stars if it was an option.
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27 Mar, 2021 by Jacob yahiayan
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09 Sep, 2022 by Joseph vulpis
If you’re buying in the area bring in an outside lawyer. If you must use someone local, look here last. Joe Burke did a horrible job with our closing. He let everything get past him. He never returned a call nor fixed a thing post closing. The Judge (his dad) acknowledged all of the mistakes and doings while we continued to wait for the prodigal son but like his son he was nothing but hot air. I don’t know the Sullivan side of the sign but it’s hard to believe it could be any worse. Thank you for the memories. I’d give zero stars if it was an option.
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27 Mar, 2021 by Jacob yahiayan
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10 Apr, 2023 by Lisa
Joe Salvi recently represented my sister in a home sale. Mr. Salvi was very understanding and patient concerning my sister’s case. She was in the hospital and not able to be at the closing. Mr. Salvi made this closing so easy with minimal stress at a time when things were extremely stressful. The compassion shown was exemplary. We couldn’t have asked for a better person to handle this matter. Mr. Salvi was so patient and understanding, a soft spoken man that kept our family calm and reassured us every step of the way. I would highly recommend Mr. Salvi to anyone seeking legal representation.
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06 Mar, 2021 by Jillian asquino
An absolute great experience . Joe Salvi makes you feel comfortable, you never have to worry . He takes complete control of the room during closing and makes sure everything’s in your best interest! He’s worth it . Thanks again Jill and Mark
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27 Nov, 2018 by Quintin may
this dude finessed 3 tickets for me, absolutely a great guy
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26 Aug, 2018 by Edgar chavez
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06 Mar, 2021 by Jillian asquino
An absolute great experience . Joe Salvi makes you feel comfortable, you never have to worry . He takes complete control of the room during closing and makes sure everything’s in your best interest! He’s worth it . Thanks again Jill and Mark
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06 Dec, 2018 by Patricia bencardino
Absolutely awful, hired him paid him & he never showed up in Court DO NOT make the mistake of hiring this Attorney, Left me in the lurch!!
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19 Sep, 2012 by Anonymous
I hired Fred to handle a DUI for me. When I met him at his "Home Office," he talked a big game and said the penelty for my first time infraction will be very small. Not only did I get my license suspended for a year but I had to serve 30 days. Often times I would call him and he wouldn't even remember who I was. I would not reccomend this attorney. He should retire and not take people's maoney giveng false promises.
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18 Sep, 2013 by Anonymous
He has lied outright, withheld essential information, yelled at me, been completely inconsiderate , has made no effort to do understand or act upon anything we discussed in our initial meeting. handling a dui case in Southampton justice crt
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