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13 Jun, 2024 by Gregory kulak (greg)
Tina was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and very well organized. She got me in for a consult the very next day after I called and helped me take care of everything!
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06 Jun, 2024 by Derrick thompson
I had a very unique divorce case. My ex wife filed for ONLY custody/child support. I ultimately filed for divorce myself. With my ex wife filing the way she did, caused me to see three different judges to hear each separate case. Richard handled ALL 3. We won ALL 3 cases. I also reside outside of New York, which made things difficult at times, but Richard got the job done! Night or day time, this Lawyer will fight for you. If you NEED an AGGRESSIVE attorney, Richard is your man. I have primary custody of my son!!!!!
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27 Feb, 2024 by Timothy sherlock
He is smart and doesn’t cut corners. He will fight hard for you and what you feel is important while being honest and straight forward with you.
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20 Aug, 2024 by Kathleen lonergan
David Zukher got an excellent outcome in a case for my son. He was kind and compassionate while working with us. He was always patient when explaining the legal system and his strategy in the case. I am so happy that he represented my son. I would highly recommend him to friends and family in need of a lawyer.
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20 May, 2024 by Miguel ruiz
David is an amazing lawyer! He got the job done with and now I have a lawyer for life.
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17 Mar, 2024 by Bella constance deluca
David it was an absolute pleasure working with you! You were truly God sent. Your credentials, expertise, and experience speak for themselves but your interpersonal qualities is really what sold me and provided me with the comfort and confidence in this situation. You're so down to earth, caring and compassionate, your professionalism and expertise alone are of course what you'd want and expect from your attorney but your personability and wonderful spirit was truly everything. Just an amazing human being, a rare beautiful soul who helped to restore my faith in humanity, truly! If you want excellent service, with all of the accolades , expertise and experience you'd want in am attorney but also someone with values and virtues who's going to treat you with the utmost care and respect, this is the man for the job! Just an amazing human being! I truly can't thank you enough. You were the difference between an awful experience and an amazing one. Thank you! 🩷
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29 Jan, 2024 by J h
03 Nov, 2023 by Debra stewart
Very fast consultation scheduled and expertise/knowledge certainly worth the money paid for it.
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18 Jul, 2023 by John st.laurent
He’s supposed to be my Trustee for my Wife and my Bankruptcy! There was a few things that was on the forms that wasn’t not removed in Court. It has also affected my Credit and Debit, i’m still getting emails saying i still owe money?? I’m not sure if it’s Leberman ir Cardinale Law Firm in Cicero NY!! Be very careful and read all of the fine print
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07 Sep, 2024 by Heather j
Sleazy operation if you ask me. Helped a family member, who is an active drug addict, win her case and now there's an endless stream of money coming in from the government to support her habit. Well done, Olinsky Law! Do you not notice that some of your clients need something OTHER than free money from the government? Hard working tax payers might have a say in this matter, in my opinion. PLEASE be responsible and ethical. It's not all about making money. Sometimes, winning a case is detrimental to one's life. Hey, you got your take from the settlement though. Rock on.
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05 Sep, 2024 by Ben janas
04 Sep, 2024 by Laura ramsey
My husband and I were trying for years to get his SSI Olinsky and law said they would do it and they did I was very shocked and happy for my husband.
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07 Sep, 2024 by Heather j
Sleazy operation if you ask me. Helped a family member, who is an active drug addict, win her case and now there's an endless stream of money coming in from the government to support her habit. Well done, Olinsky Law! Do you not notice that some of your clients need something OTHER than free money from the government? Hard working tax payers might have a say in this matter, in my opinion. PLEASE be responsible and ethical. It's not all about making money. Sometimes, winning a case is detrimental to one's life. Hey, you got your take from the settlement though. Rock on.
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05 Sep, 2024 by Ben janas
04 Sep, 2024 by Laura ramsey
My husband and I were trying for years to get his SSI Olinsky and law said they would do it and they did I was very shocked and happy for my husband.
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07 Sep, 2024 by Heather j
Sleazy operation if you ask me. Helped a family member, who is an active drug addict, win her case and now there's an endless stream of money coming in from the government to support her habit. Well done, Olinsky Law! Do you not notice that some of your clients need something OTHER than free money from the government? Hard working tax payers might have a say in this matter, in my opinion. PLEASE be responsible and ethical. It's not all about making money. Sometimes, winning a case is detrimental to one's life. Hey, you got your take from the settlement though. Rock on.
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05 Sep, 2024 by Ben janas
04 Sep, 2024 by Laura ramsey
My husband and I were trying for years to get his SSI Olinsky and law said they would do it and they did I was very shocked and happy for my husband.
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07 Sep, 2024 by Heather j
Sleazy operation if you ask me. Helped a family member, who is an active drug addict, win her case and now there's an endless stream of money coming in from the government to support her habit. Well done, Olinsky Law! Do you not notice that some of your clients need something OTHER than free money from the government? Hard working tax payers might have a say in this matter, in my opinion. PLEASE be responsible and ethical. It's not all about making money. Sometimes, winning a case is detrimental to one's life. Hey, you got your take from the settlement though. Rock on.
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05 Sep, 2024 by Ben janas
04 Sep, 2024 by Laura ramsey
My husband and I were trying for years to get his SSI Olinsky and law said they would do it and they did I was very shocked and happy for my husband.
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07 Sep, 2024 by Heather j
Sleazy operation if you ask me. Helped a family member, who is an active drug addict, win her case and now there's an endless stream of money coming in from the government to support her habit. Well done, Olinsky Law! Do you not notice that some of your clients need something OTHER than free money from the government? Hard working tax payers might have a say in this matter, in my opinion. PLEASE be responsible and ethical. It's not all about making money. Sometimes, winning a case is detrimental to one's life. Hey, you got your take from the settlement though. Rock on.
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05 Sep, 2024 by Ben janas
04 Sep, 2024 by Laura ramsey
My husband and I were trying for years to get his SSI Olinsky and law said they would do it and they did I was very shocked and happy for my husband.
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07 Sep, 2024 by Heather j
Sleazy operation if you ask me. Helped a family member, who is an active drug addict, win her case and now there's an endless stream of money coming in from the government to support her habit. Well done, Olinsky Law! Do you not notice that some of your clients need something OTHER than free money from the government? Hard working tax payers might have a say in this matter, in my opinion. PLEASE be responsible and ethical. It's not all about making money. Sometimes, winning a case is detrimental to one's life. Hey, you got your take from the settlement though. Rock on.
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05 Sep, 2024 by Ben janas
04 Sep, 2024 by Laura ramsey
My husband and I were trying for years to get his SSI Olinsky and law said they would do it and they did I was very shocked and happy for my husband.
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07 Sep, 2024 by Heather j
Sleazy operation if you ask me. Helped a family member, who is an active drug addict, win her case and now there's an endless stream of money coming in from the government to support her habit. Well done, Olinsky Law! Do you not notice that some of your clients need something OTHER than free money from the government? Hard working tax payers might have a say in this matter, in my opinion. PLEASE be responsible and ethical. It's not all about making money. Sometimes, winning a case is detrimental to one's life. Hey, you got your take from the settlement though. Rock on.
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05 Sep, 2024 by Ben janas
04 Sep, 2024 by Laura ramsey
My husband and I were trying for years to get his SSI Olinsky and law said they would do it and they did I was very shocked and happy for my husband.
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07 Sep, 2024 by Heather j
Sleazy operation if you ask me. Helped a family member, who is an active drug addict, win her case and now there's an endless stream of money coming in from the government to support her habit. Well done, Olinsky Law! Do you not notice that some of your clients need something OTHER than free money from the government? Hard working tax payers might have a say in this matter, in my opinion. PLEASE be responsible and ethical. It's not all about making money. Sometimes, winning a case is detrimental to one's life. Hey, you got your take from the settlement though. Rock on.
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05 Sep, 2024 by Ben janas
04 Sep, 2024 by Laura ramsey
My husband and I were trying for years to get his SSI Olinsky and law said they would do it and they did I was very shocked and happy for my husband.
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07 Sep, 2024 by Heather j
Sleazy operation if you ask me. Helped a family member, who is an active drug addict, win her case and now there's an endless stream of money coming in from the government to support her habit. Well done, Olinsky Law! Do you not notice that some of your clients need something OTHER than free money from the government? Hard working tax payers might have a say in this matter, in my opinion. PLEASE be responsible and ethical. It's not all about making money. Sometimes, winning a case is detrimental to one's life. Hey, you got your take from the settlement though. Rock on.
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05 Sep, 2024 by Ben janas
04 Sep, 2024 by Laura ramsey
My husband and I were trying for years to get his SSI Olinsky and law said they would do it and they did I was very shocked and happy for my husband.
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07 Sep, 2024 by Heather j
Sleazy operation if you ask me. Helped a family member, who is an active drug addict, win her case and now there's an endless stream of money coming in from the government to support her habit. Well done, Olinsky Law! Do you not notice that some of your clients need something OTHER than free money from the government? Hard working tax payers might have a say in this matter, in my opinion. PLEASE be responsible and ethical. It's not all about making money. Sometimes, winning a case is detrimental to one's life. Hey, you got your take from the settlement though. Rock on.
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05 Sep, 2024 by Ben janas
04 Sep, 2024 by Laura ramsey
My husband and I were trying for years to get his SSI Olinsky and law said they would do it and they did I was very shocked and happy for my husband.
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07 Sep, 2024 by Heather j
Sleazy operation if you ask me. Helped a family member, who is an active drug addict, win her case and now there's an endless stream of money coming in from the government to support her habit. Well done, Olinsky Law! Do you not notice that some of your clients need something OTHER than free money from the government? Hard working tax payers might have a say in this matter, in my opinion. PLEASE be responsible and ethical. It's not all about making money. Sometimes, winning a case is detrimental to one's life. Hey, you got your take from the settlement though. Rock on.
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05 Sep, 2024 by Ben janas
04 Sep, 2024 by Laura ramsey
My husband and I were trying for years to get his SSI Olinsky and law said they would do it and they did I was very shocked and happy for my husband.
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27 May, 2024 by Christopher f
I absolutely love Oot & Associates!! Leah Oot has been my attorney for about 5 years working on my nightmarish workers compensation case!! I mistakenly went with another attorney (Aaron Zimmerman) in the beginning and it cost me thousands of dollars and my life savings!! After shedding them, I retained Leah Oot of Oot & Associates and Leah & company righted the wrongs and got me moving in the right direction!! There are tons of Workers Comp attorneys out there, but choosing the wrong one can truly cost you a fortune and a world of grief, as it fid me!! Don't just jump at the first attorney you speak with, you owe it to yourself, your family, your future to land the right one!! I cannot recommend Oot & Associates enough, they give their all to ensure you get what you have earned!!
Absolutely FIVE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ STARS all the way!!
Thank you for everything Leah ❤️!!!
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21 May, 2024 by Steve crawford
I'm blown away by my experience working with Dave. Professional, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable. He went above and beyond for us. His attention to detail is unrivaled!!
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18 Apr, 2024 by Ana p.
Dave and Denise have been exceptional to work with. They continually go above and beyond to teach me what I need to know and help me with any issues that arise. They are prompt, courteous, and really care. I am grateful for their assistance and highly recommend them to anyone looking for legal representation in this area - you won’t be disappointed! Thank you, Dave and Denise for everything!!
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20 Aug, 2024 by Kathleen lonergan
David Zukher got an excellent outcome in a case for my son. He was kind and compassionate while working with us. He was always patient when explaining the legal system and his strategy in the case. I am so happy that he represented my son. I would highly recommend him to friends and family in need of a lawyer.
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20 May, 2024 by Miguel ruiz
David is an amazing lawyer! He got the job done with and now I have a lawyer for life.
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17 Mar, 2024 by Bella constance deluca
David it was an absolute pleasure working with you! You were truly God sent. Your credentials, expertise, and experience speak for themselves but your interpersonal qualities is really what sold me and provided me with the comfort and confidence in this situation. You're so down to earth, caring and compassionate, your professionalism and expertise alone are of course what you'd want and expect from your attorney but your personability and wonderful spirit was truly everything. Just an amazing human being, a rare beautiful soul who helped to restore my faith in humanity, truly! If you want excellent service, with all of the accolades , expertise and experience you'd want in am attorney but also someone with values and virtues who's going to treat you with the utmost care and respect, this is the man for the job! Just an amazing human being! I truly can't thank you enough. You were the difference between an awful experience and an amazing one. Thank you! 🩷
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20 Aug, 2024 by Kathleen lonergan
David Zukher got an excellent outcome in a case for my son. He was kind and compassionate while working with us. He was always patient when explaining the legal system and his strategy in the case. I am so happy that he represented my son. I would highly recommend him to friends and family in need of a lawyer.
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20 May, 2024 by Miguel ruiz
David is an amazing lawyer! He got the job done with and now I have a lawyer for life.
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17 Mar, 2024 by Bella constance deluca
David it was an absolute pleasure working with you! You were truly God sent. Your credentials, expertise, and experience speak for themselves but your interpersonal qualities is really what sold me and provided me with the comfort and confidence in this situation. You're so down to earth, caring and compassionate, your professionalism and expertise alone are of course what you'd want and expect from your attorney but your personability and wonderful spirit was truly everything. Just an amazing human being, a rare beautiful soul who helped to restore my faith in humanity, truly! If you want excellent service, with all of the accolades , expertise and experience you'd want in am attorney but also someone with values and virtues who's going to treat you with the utmost care and respect, this is the man for the job! Just an amazing human being! I truly can't thank you enough. You were the difference between an awful experience and an amazing one. Thank you! 🩷
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20 Aug, 2024 by Kathleen lonergan
David Zukher got an excellent outcome in a case for my son. He was kind and compassionate while working with us. He was always patient when explaining the legal system and his strategy in the case. I am so happy that he represented my son. I would highly recommend him to friends and family in need of a lawyer.
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20 May, 2024 by Miguel ruiz
David is an amazing lawyer! He got the job done with and now I have a lawyer for life.
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17 Mar, 2024 by Bella constance deluca
David it was an absolute pleasure working with you! You were truly God sent. Your credentials, expertise, and experience speak for themselves but your interpersonal qualities is really what sold me and provided me with the comfort and confidence in this situation. You're so down to earth, caring and compassionate, your professionalism and expertise alone are of course what you'd want and expect from your attorney but your personability and wonderful spirit was truly everything. Just an amazing human being, a rare beautiful soul who helped to restore my faith in humanity, truly! If you want excellent service, with all of the accolades , expertise and experience you'd want in am attorney but also someone with values and virtues who's going to treat you with the utmost care and respect, this is the man for the job! Just an amazing human being! I truly can't thank you enough. You were the difference between an awful experience and an amazing one. Thank you! 🩷
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20 Aug, 2024 by Kathleen lonergan
David Zukher got an excellent outcome in a case for my son. He was kind and compassionate while working with us. He was always patient when explaining the legal system and his strategy in the case. I am so happy that he represented my son. I would highly recommend him to friends and family in need of a lawyer.
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20 May, 2024 by Miguel ruiz
David is an amazing lawyer! He got the job done with and now I have a lawyer for life.
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17 Mar, 2024 by Bella constance deluca
David it was an absolute pleasure working with you! You were truly God sent. Your credentials, expertise, and experience speak for themselves but your interpersonal qualities is really what sold me and provided me with the comfort and confidence in this situation. You're so down to earth, caring and compassionate, your professionalism and expertise alone are of course what you'd want and expect from your attorney but your personability and wonderful spirit was truly everything. Just an amazing human being, a rare beautiful soul who helped to restore my faith in humanity, truly! If you want excellent service, with all of the accolades , expertise and experience you'd want in am attorney but also someone with values and virtues who's going to treat you with the utmost care and respect, this is the man for the job! Just an amazing human being! I truly can't thank you enough. You were the difference between an awful experience and an amazing one. Thank you! 🩷
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03 Dec, 2023 by Kevin mcclave
17 Oct, 2023 by Ty vaughn
Great service 💯
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04 Feb, 2023 by Nikol berg
22 Sep, 2019 by Anonymous
Some years ago, my husband and I approached attorney Michael Bottar, of Bottar and Leone, PLLC about taking on our medical malpractice case. We were distraught parents who had recently lost a child. Mike and his team agreed to help us during this fragile time.
It took a while for the case to progress because Mike was methodically picking apart all the evidence of the defendants’ mistakes and noncompliance.
The case was recently settled out of court to our satisfaction. We were grateful to preserve our privacy, but more so, grateful to Mike and his team for conducting an exhaustive, thorough investigation into the circumstances of our child’s death.
Our greatest hope was to help deter future negligence, so other families would not go through what we did. We feel victorious with this end.
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14 Apr, 2019 by Mike
My family was misrepresented by this firm. I would not recommend waisting your time with this firm. I'm not sure who they consult with about medical issues but they are wrong. Communication by this firm is also terrible. I advise if you have a medical issue do not let this firm hold your case hostage for half a decade.
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22 Mar, 2017 by Kevin
Mike is super knowledgeable and is always on top of the case! One thing that was great for me was that Mike and his team was truly sincere and I could tell that I wasn't just another client he truly cared and fought for me! I couldn't be happier with the outcome. Mike and his team are without a doubt the best!
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11 Jun, 2017 by Anonymous
I hired Mr. Judge in July 2015. He represented me in numerous court appearances over the span of 2 years. Since this was my first experience with court proceedings I found it quite daunting;
Mr. Judge took the time to explain everything so that I understood the process every step of the way. There were numerous times that I wanted to settle the case, however Mr. Judge pushed me forward. In the end I was able to get more than I expected out of all 3 of my proceedings, and I was awarded the best possible outcome. I cannot express in words how thankful I am that Mr. Judge is a caring, compassionate, and highly driven lawyer. Mr. Judge will represent you as if you are his only client. He goes above and beyond what is required of any lawyer. Mr. Judge cares about the end result and strives to get the best possible outcome. I highly recommend him to anyone.
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18 Aug, 2015 by Chris
I hired this attorney late in the process, and he was able to do a lot with a little. Very smart, and always knew the best angle and never oversold anything.
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29 Jun, 2015 by Laurie
Mr. Judge is an exemplar! He blends professionalism, knowledge, empathy, and focus into impacting and effective representation for his clients. I live out of state and in a different time zone; he adjusted schedules and meetings in order to make himself accessible and available when it was most convenient for me. He went above and beyond to assist in making the complexities and nuances of the law understandable and kept in perspective as it applied to my circumstance. And most importantly, he was successful in satisfying the legal situation, which originally prompted me to seek legal counsel. Mr. Judge is an outstanding attorney.
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11 Oct, 2024 by Patrickandsabrina macdougall
10 Jul, 2024 by Jennifer pichoske
17 Jun, 2024 by Cecelie battilana
I have used multiple family law attorneys in the Syracuse area over the last 12 years and have had more stress and confusion than results. Within 15 minutes of my consultation with Megan Smith I knew she would make sure my voice was heard. If you are looking for an attorney who will prioritize your case, hold others accountable and keep attention to detail, I recommend using Ms. Smith!
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11 Oct, 2024 by Patrickandsabrina macdougall
10 Jul, 2024 by Jennifer pichoske
17 Jun, 2024 by Cecelie battilana
I have used multiple family law attorneys in the Syracuse area over the last 12 years and have had more stress and confusion than results. Within 15 minutes of my consultation with Megan Smith I knew she would make sure my voice was heard. If you are looking for an attorney who will prioritize your case, hold others accountable and keep attention to detail, I recommend using Ms. Smith!
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20 Aug, 2024 by Janine wright
I had an initial consultation over the phone with Carol Cossett and it was demeaning. After writing my initial review, which gave a deeper explanation, I did recieve a call from this firm, apologizing for my experience. For that, I was grateful.
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22 Jan, 2024 by Dan northrop
So far they have treated me with respect and very fast on there services. Hoping for the best outcome
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02 Jun, 2023 by Erica ready
20 Aug, 2024 by Janine wright
I had an initial consultation over the phone with Carol Cossett and it was demeaning. After writing my initial review, which gave a deeper explanation, I did recieve a call from this firm, apologizing for my experience. For that, I was grateful.
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22 Jan, 2024 by Dan northrop
So far they have treated me with respect and very fast on there services. Hoping for the best outcome
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02 Jun, 2023 by Erica ready
20 Aug, 2024 by Janine wright
I had an initial consultation over the phone with Carol Cossett and it was demeaning. After writing my initial review, which gave a deeper explanation, I did recieve a call from this firm, apologizing for my experience. For that, I was grateful.
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22 Jan, 2024 by Dan northrop
So far they have treated me with respect and very fast on there services. Hoping for the best outcome
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02 Jun, 2023 by Erica ready
20 Aug, 2024 by Janine wright
I had an initial consultation over the phone with Carol Cossett and it was demeaning. After writing my initial review, which gave a deeper explanation, I did recieve a call from this firm, apologizing for my experience. For that, I was grateful.
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22 Jan, 2024 by Dan northrop
So far they have treated me with respect and very fast on there services. Hoping for the best outcome
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20 Oct, 2023 by Anonymous
Dan recently represented my company in a significant acquisition. He ensured a seamless process and remained highly effective throughout the entire transaction. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a business lawyer throughout NYS!
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09 May, 2024 by Secure solutions
I hired Westfall Law to handle a realestate closing (I was the seller), I had a very smooth experience. My contact person was Courtney. She was extremely organized and responsive to all my questions. I felt very confident that my transaction was in good hands with Courtney and Melody. Thank you for the smooth exchange of information and keeping me in the know. Talk to you at the next one 🔆
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12 Apr, 2024 by I q
Very rude
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21 Mar, 2024 by Gaming scholar
Unresponsive.
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09 May, 2024 by Secure solutions
I hired Westfall Law to handle a realestate closing (I was the seller), I had a very smooth experience. My contact person was Courtney. She was extremely organized and responsive to all my questions. I felt very confident that my transaction was in good hands with Courtney and Melody. Thank you for the smooth exchange of information and keeping me in the know. Talk to you at the next one 🔆
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12 Apr, 2024 by I q
Very rude
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21 Mar, 2024 by Gaming scholar
Unresponsive.
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Legal fees can vary significantly by region or city. -
Additional Expenses:
Court filing fees, expert witness fees, travel expenses, and administrative costs may be extra.
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Complexity of the Case:
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Estimating Total Costs:
Request a detailed fee agreement outlining all potential costs.
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Negotiating Fees:
Some lawyers may be willing to negotiate fees or offer payment plans, especially for clients with financial constraints. -
Pro Bono Services:
For those who cannot afford legal services, some lawyers or legal aid organizations offer services at reduced rates or for free.
