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05 Jul, 2023 by Michael
After our motor vehicle incident with our son and having it out of county, we did not know who to call. I have many trusted law enforcement partners in the the surrounding counties so I reached out to three of them and all three said, "call Angelo Rose". One of these contacts even said "you absolutely need to call Angelo Rose". We are glad we did. Angelo met with us in his office to quickly ease our anxiety about what might/could happen and in the end, Angelo was very close to spot on with what did happen. Angelo knows the law and what turned out to be equally important, Angelo knows the DA's to work with and his advice along the way has been right on point. We actually liked him so much that we are going to use him as our attorney for various legal documents and hopefully, we never do but if we need a lawyer, we would say our lawyer is Angelo Rose on the spot. If you need a lawyer, you need to call Angelo, hands down!
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12 May, 2023 by Sarah
Angelo jumped on my son's case without hesitation! He was kind, courteous, professional, honest, and everything I could ask for in a lawyer! I cannot thank him enough for his time and attention! He kept me up to date on any information he was given and we could feel the love the ENTIRE time! If ANYONE I know EVER asks about a lawyer, Angllo is THE ONE I will ALWAYS recommend!!!! Thank you Angelo!!!!
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05 Apr, 2023 by Anonymous
Angelo represented me in a difficult DWI case. I have never been in any legal situation before and I did not know what to do. He was there to guide me during difficult moments in the case. It was a very stressful time and he probably had his hands full dealing with me, but he was always patient and addressed my concerns. He was able to get the charges reduced. There is no other lawyer that I would go to for representation. Thank you Angelo!
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06 Aug, 2013 by June
Very smart and got a great result but did not always call me back right away. He says that he only calls when he has something to say. I forgave him right away when we got the results though.
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20 Mar, 2009 by Anonymous
I became acquainted with Lisa when she worked in our company’s legal department. She assisted me in developing contract language for numerous activities related to our Research and Development Programs. I found Lisa to be very knowledgeable and thorough. I came to rely on her advice and expertise when planning projects or programs. Lisa has my utmost respect and I highly recommend her.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Michele underwood
Joe represented me better than I could have ever imagined. My opinions were valued and my doubts were always reassured. Joe always calmed my nerves and explained the process. He went above and beyond and did everything he could to ensure a great outcome. I can’t thank Joe and his team for everything they did for me. I highly recommend Kammholz Rossi!
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08 Jul, 2024 by Katie hoppin
I am a local elder law attorney who represented a client in a potential legal malpractice litigation, which we mediated, with invaluable help from Joe Rossi. His knowledge, experience, honesty, responsiveness and practical guidance were key to helping me obtain a very successful result for my client. Joe spent countless hours of his own time tutoring me on the strategy and ins and outs of working with insurance adjusters and defense counsel. He is very easy to talk to and was a pleasure to work with. Clients have many options when it comes to choosing a personal injury lawyer – you will not regret choosing Joe Rossi and Kammholz Rossi PLLC.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Rach s
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18 Apr, 2024 by Erich & melissa hoak (allamericandieselservice)
If I could leave Joe Rossi a million 5 star reviews, I would because I’ve never been more impressed with an attorney. From the time I emailed him to the time he called me, was about an hour. That never happens with attorneys but he took on our situation without hesitation and we were able to get the outcome we wanted. Time is of the essence when it comes to business matters and we are forever grateful. Thank you so much!
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29 Feb, 2024 by Wjoyc cortese
I was very impressed with the professionalism I received from Joe and his assistant Kaya. They handled everything for me. All I needed to do was concentrate on getting well again. I was updated in a timely manner about all the proceedings. They really did a fine job for me.
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05 Feb, 2024 by Erin ralston
We reached out to Kammholz Rossi after our mother died from complications from a routine hernia surgery at URMC and we could not have been happier working with Joseph Rossi. He was compassionate during a difficult time and clearly explained the process and was realistic in what we might expect as an outcome. He was efficient and professional throughout the entire two-year lawsuit. He clearly has extensive experience working both in wrongful death litigation but also with URMC, knowing how to best communicate and negotiate with the risk manager there. We felt he was very thorough in investigating the cause of our mother's death and adept at hiring appropriate external experts. He provided a thoughtful, smart analysis of the case. I can't imagine working with anyone else and I highly recommend Joseph Rossi and associates.
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23 Aug, 2024 by Mary marcy
Truly appreciate the professional care and treatment during such a difficult time. All the people at Bates Law are fantastic, highly recommend should you need their services.
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17 Jun, 2024 by Gopakumar achath
From a mediation standpoint, you couldn't find a more neutral mediator than Jeff. Never took a preferred stand or recommended anything that would offend someone. Great job !
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22 May, 2024 by Jim livecchi
At the most difficult and stressful time in my life, Alison and her team did a great job making sure I had everything in order and were always there to reassure me when I needed it.
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22 Apr, 2015 by Erin
Mark represented us in a lawsuit that was stalled by the opposing attorney at every opportunity possible. Mark did everything correctly to continue the case moving forward in our favor. Additionally, he explained all the options we had at every step in the process and proceeded based on our decision. I hope that we don't need him again, but if we do, he'll be our first call!
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22 Apr, 2015 by Daniel
Walt Disney once said that, “Do what you do so well that they will want to see it again and bring their friends.” Mr. Hannan was whom he was speaking of. So here is my request to friends. We had a situation where we felt we were taken advantage of. Mr. Hannan not only explained in honest and clear way of how the case would proceed, he was exactly right. There was absolutely no surprises, which is all I want from an attorney. While I understand you can't win every case (which we did get the settlement he said we would), you can expect ethics and Mr. Hannan is the epitome of that. Going forward, while I hope I never "need" an attorney again, I will "want" to see him in action as he is fantastic.
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16 Apr, 2015 by Victor
Mark helped me avoid points and a heavy fine on a speeding violation. He always answered or returned my phone calls right away. It's hard to find a lawyer who truly cares about his clients. I'm lucky enough to have found one and I won't use anyone else. Highly recommended!
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23 Aug, 2024 by Mary marcy
Truly appreciate the professional care and treatment during such a difficult time. All the people at Bates Law are fantastic, highly recommend should you need their services.
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17 Jun, 2024 by Gopakumar achath
From a mediation standpoint, you couldn't find a more neutral mediator than Jeff. Never took a preferred stand or recommended anything that would offend someone. Great job !
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22 May, 2024 by Jim livecchi
At the most difficult and stressful time in my life, Alison and her team did a great job making sure I had everything in order and were always there to reassure me when I needed it.
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14 Dec, 2023 by Matt
I contacted this office for assistance with a legal concern. While my case wasn't a fit for his office, Mr Splain still took the time to call and talk with me about my situation for a few minutes. He was kind & helpful and offered some advice on what I could do. I was able to get the matter resolved based mostly on the advice I was given. I really appreciate the help & will keep this office in mind if I ever need anything else!
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14 Jul, 2023 by Nick higbee
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04 Jul, 2024 by Susan marchbanks
The kindest, most patient lawyer. He took a much time as we needed and explained things until we understood them. I highly recommend him. Thank you Mr. Reid
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12 Sep, 2023 by Madelyn pestle
Mr Holter is a Great Lawyer. If you leave not understanding something, it's your fault. He's very personal, friendly, and Smart. Knows the law inside & out!!!
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  1. Verify Their License:
    Check with your state's bar association to confirm the lawyer is licensed and in good standing.
  2. Experience and Specialization:
    Ensure the lawyer specializes in the area of law relevant to your case.
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  1. Relevant Documents:
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  • Fee Structures:
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      Lawyers may charge anywhere from $150 to $500 or more per hour, depending on experience and location.
    • Flat Fee:
      For routine legal services like drafting a will or handling an uncontested divorce, lawyers might offer a flat fee.
    • Retainer Fee:
      An upfront payment against which the lawyer bills hourly fees.
    • Contingency Fee:
      Common in personal injury cases; the lawyer receives a percentage (typically 25% to 40%) of any settlement or award.
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  • Factors Affecting Cost:
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