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23 Sep, 2024 by Domenica
Amina helped me with my divorce, one of the most difficult times in my life after being referred to me by a friend. She is a woman who is not only a ferocious, knowledgeable lawyer in the courtroom but an honest down to earth soul. She will never lead you entirely but always offers fair real-world advice to allow you to make a decision which fits you. My case was a little bit complicated because the other part wasn’t cooperative and it took longer than I expected but Amina helped me during the whole process, always looking for what is best for my future and my children. I highly recommend Amina if you are looking for a good attorney.
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06 Sep, 2024 by Anonymous
It was a pleasure using Amina and her team, they guided me throughout the process and kept me informed. I would highly recommend her.
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03 Sep, 2024 by Yanick
Amina Rashad Esq played a major role in my divorce procedure in 2015.
I found Attorney Rashad to be very professional, wise and yet compassionate.
She was very patient with me even when I asked her some of the same questions over and over.
Needless to say, I was traumatized with having to make this decision but Attorney Rashad always had my best interest and my children interest, as well.
When I couldn’t reach her, her loyal and dedicated paralegal team were eager to assist me. Their loyalty and dedication to the law firm was amazing and inspiring.
Furthermore , they had the answers to most of the questions I had.
I’ve always felt I made a wise decision in trusting Amina Rashad Esquire to handle my Divorce. She fought hard to defend the rights of me and my kids.
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02 May, 2024 by Maria roman-wagner
Mr. Glover was retained by my husband when he had legal issues due to a DWI. Mr. Glover was so supportive and patient with us throughout the entire process. He was hands on with my husband's employer and the insurance. Dorian is a kind and caring soul. He was so determined to help my husband he personally dropped him off at a rehabilitation center. It isn't every day you meet an attorney who doesn't only think about the paycheck!! Mr. Glover has definitely been a blessing to our family throughout this process. I can't say enough about him. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs legal help.
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01 May, 2024 by Jonathan thomas
My experience with Ambitious Legacy Firm was amazing. They were very helpful , clear and concise on the process. It was not as bad as I was lead to belive to set up my trust. Again they made the process very simple. I definitely recommend them and will be using them again in the future.
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01 May, 2024 by Michael anderson
02 May, 2024 by Maria roman-wagner
Mr. Glover was retained by my husband when he had legal issues due to a DWI. Mr. Glover was so supportive and patient with us throughout the entire process. He was hands on with my husband's employer and the insurance. Dorian is a kind and caring soul. He was so determined to help my husband he personally dropped him off at a rehabilitation center. It isn't every day you meet an attorney who doesn't only think about the paycheck!! Mr. Glover has definitely been a blessing to our family throughout this process. I can't say enough about him. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs legal help.
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01 May, 2024 by Jonathan thomas
My experience with Ambitious Legacy Firm was amazing. They were very helpful , clear and concise on the process. It was not as bad as I was lead to belive to set up my trust. Again they made the process very simple. I definitely recommend them and will be using them again in the future.
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01 May, 2024 by Michael anderson
09 Oct, 2022 by Roland
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14 Jul, 2022 by Kevin leon
02 Apr, 2021 by Zoreaga team foch
Not a good experience, these lawers are crooks with a license. My criminal lawyer died on me and the estate lawyer didnt help me at all trying to get my money back. Said hes broke all of a sudden, but where did my $6000 go that fast? I hired him 2 months prior ro him passing away, but the same lawyer has been hired by the widow to handle all his affairs now thats hes deceased.
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02 May, 2024 by Maria roman-wagner
Mr. Glover was retained by my husband when he had legal issues due to a DWI. Mr. Glover was so supportive and patient with us throughout the entire process. He was hands on with my husband's employer and the insurance. Dorian is a kind and caring soul. He was so determined to help my husband he personally dropped him off at a rehabilitation center. It isn't every day you meet an attorney who doesn't only think about the paycheck!! Mr. Glover has definitely been a blessing to our family throughout this process. I can't say enough about him. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs legal help.
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01 May, 2024 by Jonathan thomas
My experience with Ambitious Legacy Firm was amazing. They were very helpful , clear and concise on the process. It was not as bad as I was lead to belive to set up my trust. Again they made the process very simple. I definitely recommend them and will be using them again in the future.
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01 May, 2024 by Michael anderson
02 May, 2024 by Maria roman-wagner
Mr. Glover was retained by my husband when he had legal issues due to a DWI. Mr. Glover was so supportive and patient with us throughout the entire process. He was hands on with my husband's employer and the insurance. Dorian is a kind and caring soul. He was so determined to help my husband he personally dropped him off at a rehabilitation center. It isn't every day you meet an attorney who doesn't only think about the paycheck!! Mr. Glover has definitely been a blessing to our family throughout this process. I can't say enough about him. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs legal help.
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01 May, 2024 by Jonathan thomas
My experience with Ambitious Legacy Firm was amazing. They were very helpful , clear and concise on the process. It was not as bad as I was lead to belive to set up my trust. Again they made the process very simple. I definitely recommend them and will be using them again in the future.
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01 May, 2024 by Michael anderson
02 May, 2024 by Maria roman-wagner
Mr. Glover was retained by my husband when he had legal issues due to a DWI. Mr. Glover was so supportive and patient with us throughout the entire process. He was hands on with my husband's employer and the insurance. Dorian is a kind and caring soul. He was so determined to help my husband he personally dropped him off at a rehabilitation center. It isn't every day you meet an attorney who doesn't only think about the paycheck!! Mr. Glover has definitely been a blessing to our family throughout this process. I can't say enough about him. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs legal help.
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01 May, 2024 by Jonathan thomas
My experience with Ambitious Legacy Firm was amazing. They were very helpful , clear and concise on the process. It was not as bad as I was lead to belive to set up my trust. Again they made the process very simple. I definitely recommend them and will be using them again in the future.
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01 May, 2024 by Michael anderson
02 May, 2024 by Maria roman-wagner
Mr. Glover was retained by my husband when he had legal issues due to a DWI. Mr. Glover was so supportive and patient with us throughout the entire process. He was hands on with my husband's employer and the insurance. Dorian is a kind and caring soul. He was so determined to help my husband he personally dropped him off at a rehabilitation center. It isn't every day you meet an attorney who doesn't only think about the paycheck!! Mr. Glover has definitely been a blessing to our family throughout this process. I can't say enough about him. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs legal help.
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01 May, 2024 by Jonathan thomas
My experience with Ambitious Legacy Firm was amazing. They were very helpful , clear and concise on the process. It was not as bad as I was lead to belive to set up my trust. Again they made the process very simple. I definitely recommend them and will be using them again in the future.
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01 May, 2024 by Michael anderson
02 May, 2024 by Maria roman-wagner
Mr. Glover was retained by my husband when he had legal issues due to a DWI. Mr. Glover was so supportive and patient with us throughout the entire process. He was hands on with my husband's employer and the insurance. Dorian is a kind and caring soul. He was so determined to help my husband he personally dropped him off at a rehabilitation center. It isn't every day you meet an attorney who doesn't only think about the paycheck!! Mr. Glover has definitely been a blessing to our family throughout this process. I can't say enough about him. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs legal help.
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01 May, 2024 by Jonathan thomas
My experience with Ambitious Legacy Firm was amazing. They were very helpful , clear and concise on the process. It was not as bad as I was lead to belive to set up my trust. Again they made the process very simple. I definitely recommend them and will be using them again in the future.
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01 May, 2024 by Michael anderson
18 Sep, 2024 by Anonymous
We just endured the most horrific home buying experience of our lives. After we drove 3000 miles to purchase our home, Lomanto and his assistant failed to respond to a single one of our queries, did not inform us of the exact amount we would need at closing (failing to consider that some of our funds would be difficult to wire from at the last minute), and did not bother to respond when the seller's attorney gave a later date for the closing than we had been given. My husband was already stuck in a motel for over three weeks, and it would have helped if someone had provided assurance that our closing date was indeed correct. Instead, they left for the weekend, so we had to wait until Monday, when our realtor confirmed that the earlier date was correct. We were his clients; we were paying him to represent us; but he ignored us completely, so I doubt he'll care about our feelings now.
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13 Sep, 2023 by Gil flores
Love working with Andrew. He's my go to attorney for all my real estate needs.
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30 Aug, 2023 by Uf
Andrew is a great attorney who made our home purchasing process extremely smooth. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable, he was very kind and available to answer any questions we had. Would definitely recommend him & his team. Thank you, Andrew!!
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29 Feb, 2024 by Ali yuzbasioglu
Mrs. Curto was the absolute most polite and helpful attorney ever!! The expertise she holds in her field is unmatched.
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02 Jun, 2023 by Queon spellen
MIss Stephanie Alberts. is a lawyer of this form never takes any of her client phone calls nor answer emails. It has been 10 months since a property that was sold and she has not started any of the paper works to send to and distribute. She behave in an unethical manner and unprofessional. I will be reporting her to the bars.
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17 Mar, 2023 by Tarik g
Spoke to Rachel P. at the firm here who was extremely helpful, kind and knowledgeable about a tax situation. I spoke to many different attorneys about the same situation and Rachel was by far the most helpful one. Thank you!!
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29 Feb, 2024 by Ali yuzbasioglu
Mrs. Curto was the absolute most polite and helpful attorney ever!! The expertise she holds in her field is unmatched.
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02 Jun, 2023 by Queon spellen
MIss Stephanie Alberts. is a lawyer of this form never takes any of her client phone calls nor answer emails. It has been 10 months since a property that was sold and she has not started any of the paper works to send to and distribute. She behave in an unethical manner and unprofessional. I will be reporting her to the bars.
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17 Mar, 2023 by Tarik g
Spoke to Rachel P. at the firm here who was extremely helpful, kind and knowledgeable about a tax situation. I spoke to many different attorneys about the same situation and Rachel was by far the most helpful one. Thank you!!
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29 Feb, 2024 by Ali yuzbasioglu
Mrs. Curto was the absolute most polite and helpful attorney ever!! The expertise she holds in her field is unmatched.
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02 Jun, 2023 by Queon spellen
MIss Stephanie Alberts. is a lawyer of this form never takes any of her client phone calls nor answer emails. It has been 10 months since a property that was sold and she has not started any of the paper works to send to and distribute. She behave in an unethical manner and unprofessional. I will be reporting her to the bars.
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17 Mar, 2023 by Tarik g
Spoke to Rachel P. at the firm here who was extremely helpful, kind and knowledgeable about a tax situation. I spoke to many different attorneys about the same situation and Rachel was by far the most helpful one. Thank you!!
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29 Feb, 2024 by Ali yuzbasioglu
Mrs. Curto was the absolute most polite and helpful attorney ever!! The expertise she holds in her field is unmatched.
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02 Jun, 2023 by Queon spellen
MIss Stephanie Alberts. is a lawyer of this form never takes any of her client phone calls nor answer emails. It has been 10 months since a property that was sold and she has not started any of the paper works to send to and distribute. She behave in an unethical manner and unprofessional. I will be reporting her to the bars.
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17 Mar, 2023 by Tarik g
Spoke to Rachel P. at the firm here who was extremely helpful, kind and knowledgeable about a tax situation. I spoke to many different attorneys about the same situation and Rachel was by far the most helpful one. Thank you!!
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29 Feb, 2024 by Ali yuzbasioglu
Mrs. Curto was the absolute most polite and helpful attorney ever!! The expertise she holds in her field is unmatched.
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02 Jun, 2023 by Queon spellen
MIss Stephanie Alberts. is a lawyer of this form never takes any of her client phone calls nor answer emails. It has been 10 months since a property that was sold and she has not started any of the paper works to send to and distribute. She behave in an unethical manner and unprofessional. I will be reporting her to the bars.
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17 Mar, 2023 by Tarik g
Spoke to Rachel P. at the firm here who was extremely helpful, kind and knowledgeable about a tax situation. I spoke to many different attorneys about the same situation and Rachel was by far the most helpful one. Thank you!!
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29 Feb, 2024 by Ali yuzbasioglu
Mrs. Curto was the absolute most polite and helpful attorney ever!! The expertise she holds in her field is unmatched.
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02 Jun, 2023 by Queon spellen
MIss Stephanie Alberts. is a lawyer of this form never takes any of her client phone calls nor answer emails. It has been 10 months since a property that was sold and she has not started any of the paper works to send to and distribute. She behave in an unethical manner and unprofessional. I will be reporting her to the bars.
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17 Mar, 2023 by Tarik g
Spoke to Rachel P. at the firm here who was extremely helpful, kind and knowledgeable about a tax situation. I spoke to many different attorneys about the same situation and Rachel was by far the most helpful one. Thank you!!
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29 Feb, 2024 by Ali yuzbasioglu
Mrs. Curto was the absolute most polite and helpful attorney ever!! The expertise she holds in her field is unmatched.
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02 Jun, 2023 by Queon spellen
MIss Stephanie Alberts. is a lawyer of this form never takes any of her client phone calls nor answer emails. It has been 10 months since a property that was sold and she has not started any of the paper works to send to and distribute. She behave in an unethical manner and unprofessional. I will be reporting her to the bars.
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17 Mar, 2023 by Tarik g
Spoke to Rachel P. at the firm here who was extremely helpful, kind and knowledgeable about a tax situation. I spoke to many different attorneys about the same situation and Rachel was by far the most helpful one. Thank you!!
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29 Feb, 2024 by Ali yuzbasioglu
Mrs. Curto was the absolute most polite and helpful attorney ever!! The expertise she holds in her field is unmatched.
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02 Jun, 2023 by Queon spellen
MIss Stephanie Alberts. is a lawyer of this form never takes any of her client phone calls nor answer emails. It has been 10 months since a property that was sold and she has not started any of the paper works to send to and distribute. She behave in an unethical manner and unprofessional. I will be reporting her to the bars.
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17 Mar, 2023 by Tarik g
Spoke to Rachel P. at the firm here who was extremely helpful, kind and knowledgeable about a tax situation. I spoke to many different attorneys about the same situation and Rachel was by far the most helpful one. Thank you!!
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29 Feb, 2024 by Ali yuzbasioglu
Mrs. Curto was the absolute most polite and helpful attorney ever!! The expertise she holds in her field is unmatched.
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02 Jun, 2023 by Queon spellen
MIss Stephanie Alberts. is a lawyer of this form never takes any of her client phone calls nor answer emails. It has been 10 months since a property that was sold and she has not started any of the paper works to send to and distribute. She behave in an unethical manner and unprofessional. I will be reporting her to the bars.
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17 Mar, 2023 by Tarik g
Spoke to Rachel P. at the firm here who was extremely helpful, kind and knowledgeable about a tax situation. I spoke to many different attorneys about the same situation and Rachel was by far the most helpful one. Thank you!!
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29 Feb, 2024 by Ali yuzbasioglu
Mrs. Curto was the absolute most polite and helpful attorney ever!! The expertise she holds in her field is unmatched.
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02 Jun, 2023 by Queon spellen
MIss Stephanie Alberts. is a lawyer of this form never takes any of her client phone calls nor answer emails. It has been 10 months since a property that was sold and she has not started any of the paper works to send to and distribute. She behave in an unethical manner and unprofessional. I will be reporting her to the bars.
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17 Mar, 2023 by Tarik g
Spoke to Rachel P. at the firm here who was extremely helpful, kind and knowledgeable about a tax situation. I spoke to many different attorneys about the same situation and Rachel was by far the most helpful one. Thank you!!
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29 Feb, 2024 by Ali yuzbasioglu
Mrs. Curto was the absolute most polite and helpful attorney ever!! The expertise she holds in her field is unmatched.
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02 Jun, 2023 by Queon spellen
MIss Stephanie Alberts. is a lawyer of this form never takes any of her client phone calls nor answer emails. It has been 10 months since a property that was sold and she has not started any of the paper works to send to and distribute. She behave in an unethical manner and unprofessional. I will be reporting her to the bars.
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17 Mar, 2023 by Tarik g
Spoke to Rachel P. at the firm here who was extremely helpful, kind and knowledgeable about a tax situation. I spoke to many different attorneys about the same situation and Rachel was by far the most helpful one. Thank you!!
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29 Feb, 2024 by Ali yuzbasioglu
Mrs. Curto was the absolute most polite and helpful attorney ever!! The expertise she holds in her field is unmatched.
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02 Jun, 2023 by Queon spellen
MIss Stephanie Alberts. is a lawyer of this form never takes any of her client phone calls nor answer emails. It has been 10 months since a property that was sold and she has not started any of the paper works to send to and distribute. She behave in an unethical manner and unprofessional. I will be reporting her to the bars.
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17 Mar, 2023 by Tarik g
Spoke to Rachel P. at the firm here who was extremely helpful, kind and knowledgeable about a tax situation. I spoke to many different attorneys about the same situation and Rachel was by far the most helpful one. Thank you!!
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29 Feb, 2024 by Ali yuzbasioglu
Mrs. Curto was the absolute most polite and helpful attorney ever!! The expertise she holds in her field is unmatched.
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02 Jun, 2023 by Queon spellen
MIss Stephanie Alberts. is a lawyer of this form never takes any of her client phone calls nor answer emails. It has been 10 months since a property that was sold and she has not started any of the paper works to send to and distribute. She behave in an unethical manner and unprofessional. I will be reporting her to the bars.
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17 Mar, 2023 by Tarik g
Spoke to Rachel P. at the firm here who was extremely helpful, kind and knowledgeable about a tax situation. I spoke to many different attorneys about the same situation and Rachel was by far the most helpful one. Thank you!!
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29 Feb, 2024 by Ali yuzbasioglu
Mrs. Curto was the absolute most polite and helpful attorney ever!! The expertise she holds in her field is unmatched.
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02 Jun, 2023 by Queon spellen
MIss Stephanie Alberts. is a lawyer of this form never takes any of her client phone calls nor answer emails. It has been 10 months since a property that was sold and she has not started any of the paper works to send to and distribute. She behave in an unethical manner and unprofessional. I will be reporting her to the bars.
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17 Mar, 2023 by Tarik g
Spoke to Rachel P. at the firm here who was extremely helpful, kind and knowledgeable about a tax situation. I spoke to many different attorneys about the same situation and Rachel was by far the most helpful one. Thank you!!
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29 Feb, 2024 by Ali yuzbasioglu
Mrs. Curto was the absolute most polite and helpful attorney ever!! The expertise she holds in her field is unmatched.
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02 Jun, 2023 by Queon spellen
MIss Stephanie Alberts. is a lawyer of this form never takes any of her client phone calls nor answer emails. It has been 10 months since a property that was sold and she has not started any of the paper works to send to and distribute. She behave in an unethical manner and unprofessional. I will be reporting her to the bars.
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17 Mar, 2023 by Tarik g
Spoke to Rachel P. at the firm here who was extremely helpful, kind and knowledgeable about a tax situation. I spoke to many different attorneys about the same situation and Rachel was by far the most helpful one. Thank you!!
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29 Feb, 2024 by Ali yuzbasioglu
Mrs. Curto was the absolute most polite and helpful attorney ever!! The expertise she holds in her field is unmatched.
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02 Jun, 2023 by Queon spellen
MIss Stephanie Alberts. is a lawyer of this form never takes any of her client phone calls nor answer emails. It has been 10 months since a property that was sold and she has not started any of the paper works to send to and distribute. She behave in an unethical manner and unprofessional. I will be reporting her to the bars.
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17 Mar, 2023 by Tarik g
Spoke to Rachel P. at the firm here who was extremely helpful, kind and knowledgeable about a tax situation. I spoke to many different attorneys about the same situation and Rachel was by far the most helpful one. Thank you!!
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29 Feb, 2024 by Ali yuzbasioglu
Mrs. Curto was the absolute most polite and helpful attorney ever!! The expertise she holds in her field is unmatched.
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02 Jun, 2023 by Queon spellen
MIss Stephanie Alberts. is a lawyer of this form never takes any of her client phone calls nor answer emails. It has been 10 months since a property that was sold and she has not started any of the paper works to send to and distribute. She behave in an unethical manner and unprofessional. I will be reporting her to the bars.
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17 Mar, 2023 by Tarik g
Spoke to Rachel P. at the firm here who was extremely helpful, kind and knowledgeable about a tax situation. I spoke to many different attorneys about the same situation and Rachel was by far the most helpful one. Thank you!!
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29 Feb, 2024 by Ali yuzbasioglu
Mrs. Curto was the absolute most polite and helpful attorney ever!! The expertise she holds in her field is unmatched.
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02 Jun, 2023 by Queon spellen
MIss Stephanie Alberts. is a lawyer of this form never takes any of her client phone calls nor answer emails. It has been 10 months since a property that was sold and she has not started any of the paper works to send to and distribute. She behave in an unethical manner and unprofessional. I will be reporting her to the bars.
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17 Mar, 2023 by Tarik g
Spoke to Rachel P. at the firm here who was extremely helpful, kind and knowledgeable about a tax situation. I spoke to many different attorneys about the same situation and Rachel was by far the most helpful one. Thank you!!
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25 Apr, 2024 by Danielle bethune
This firm is great, they have helped me so much!
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22 Apr, 2024 by Anthony petrucci
I have to say that Duffy and Duffy was so helpful to me and that they did everything that I needed in a timely fashion. It was honestly a great experience they always kept me very informed and were always there whenever I needed them! They were extremely professional and I would highly recommend them for anyone else who is seeking legal advice or help in the future. Keep up the great work!!
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22 Apr, 2024 by Richard alexis
I have been a client now with duffy and Duffy for about a year now, I can honestly say that everyone is always looking for a way to help and make an experience which may already be hard a little easier. I can honestly say I would highly recommend this place not only based on the incredible staff but as well as the impeccable results.
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25 Apr, 2024 by Danielle bethune
This firm is great, they have helped me so much!
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22 Apr, 2024 by Anthony petrucci
I have to say that Duffy and Duffy was so helpful to me and that they did everything that I needed in a timely fashion. It was honestly a great experience they always kept me very informed and were always there whenever I needed them! They were extremely professional and I would highly recommend them for anyone else who is seeking legal advice or help in the future. Keep up the great work!!
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22 Apr, 2024 by Richard alexis
I have been a client now with duffy and Duffy for about a year now, I can honestly say that everyone is always looking for a way to help and make an experience which may already be hard a little easier. I can honestly say I would highly recommend this place not only based on the incredible staff but as well as the impeccable results.
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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.
