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02 Sep, 2020 by Karla
Every time I called her office it was such an issue (apparently it still is). The receptionist are always rude and act like youre bothering when you call. Is hard to even get an appointment with Laura shes always "busy" even though youre a paying client and when you do see her youre lucky if is more than 2 minutes. Her assistant is no better, she messed up my application (she filled out and did incorrectly) we had to go back to the office to correct the mistake she made. I moved out of town and had ONE question about my status, I called and they refused to answer it saying it was because I didn't live in NY anymore. You would think after paying them all this money they would do something as simple as answering one question regarding your status.
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10 Apr, 2020 by Anonymous
My mother was in process of getting her work permit renewed. Kept adjourning case, conferences in her office was not more than 5 minutes and she repeatedly had to go pick up her kids or be home by a certain time. Needless to say my mother got striped of all her docs in the NYC Fed building. Horrendous never showed
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12 Jul, 2018 by Anonymous
My wife is in the process of being an american citizen. We hired her for not a lot of money. I see why they were so cheap. They never keep appointment. They never call back. We are now on year 3!! and still nothing. If I had more money I would take my wife elsewhere. Now I am stuck. Don't make the same mistake we did! RUN!! DONT HIRE THIS TEAM!!
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18 Sep, 2013 by Anonymous
Poorly handled my case as well as a real estate matter. Overpromises and underdelivers. She is very moody, which affects the communication between client and attorney. The services she said she would provide was grossly overstated for the amount of money that was paid. Her legal advice was poor and caused me a lot of trouble and I would not recommend her to anyone for legal work or advice. She lacks the legal resources and staff to provide effective representation.
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28 Aug, 2012 by Anonymous
Lisa is Knowledgeable, but unreliable and does not respond to phone calls, text or emails. Still waiting to see the results of the services I paid for. I guess I will have to chalk this up to a loss.
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07 Jun, 2023 by Charles
This attorney was hired to compile my fathers last will and testament. When he was incapacitated by dementia this attorney allowed his girlfriend to bring him into the office to change his will basically giving her everything. There were no precautions taken to protect my my father or his entire family.
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23 Jun, 2015 by Anonymous
I cannot ever recommend this lawyer. She really hurt my case by not providing all the facts to me, while also misrepresenting matters, and making unilateral decisions on her own. She did not know how to correctly file even a basic pendente lite with proper supporting documents. Also when the Judge gave any orders, she would incorrectly interpret them. It is difficult to believe that was possible considering her many years of experience. Unfortunately, she also maintained a very hostile and acrimonious relationship with opposing counsel, and did not provide me all and especially crucial letters and paperwork from them. She was very expensive and billed for many hours of work that she could not possibly have put in. She was a very glib and smooth talker, and as she called herself a collaborative lawyer, I was mistaken into thinking she would try to settle the case. I was wrong, the case actually dragged on as she created many problems as a result of her failing to keep track of required legal technicalities in a timely manner. She set a very bad and poor tone for my case from outset, so later on the other attorney I was forced to hire had a very difficult time trying to get things back on track. She consumed huge amounts of money while getting a very poor outcome for my children. The Judge can only make decisions based on what is presented to him. She appeared to be intimidated while speaking to Judge or the Law secretary in chambers, so did not state facts. Also damaging was that she did not convey to me clearly or actually misrepresented what was said or advised by the Judge. I doubt this is an ethical way of practicing law. If required I can provide actual and specific instances. I do not have words strong enough to warn you to stay away from this attorney, unless you want a mess on your hands. I am writing this to try and make sure others do not suffer consequences similar to mine.
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08 Mar, 2016 by Anonymous
This guy has no experience I don't know now but back in 2010 he has worsened my condition...he withdrew my I 485 then he followed me to Boston at my interview where I was picked up by ICE...I got my I 120 approved on the second attempt with a different lawyer but no more pending I 485 thanks to him...I have to redo the whole thing which is now complicating my motion to reopen, I'm not a lawyer but I don't think this made any sense..the officer at the interview asked him why he withdrew it and mr couldn't give an answer...my point is I like honest people honest lawyers that will tell you that they can't handle your case instead of taking your money and not knowing what they doing ...I wouldn't sent even my enemy to him, that's how bad he is to me....he took $1000 to withdraw my application then I pay for his trip to Boston thinking I have a strong back up just for me to get arrested...He didn't want me to go to the interview but I insisted to go. What good lawyer will tell you not to go to the interview cuz u might be picked up instead of helping you to go and not get pick up??? I approached another lawyer later on who seriously told this " listen at time law is also whom you know and where, so I suggest you get a lawyer in Boston where your case is" see I did not know that this matters at times but he was honest to me...
Stay away from babalola if u have a case that needs expertise because I believe he got 0 experience.
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21 Feb, 2017 by Anonymous
If you are truly injured, "DO NOT USE HIM!" He will settle your case and NOT go to trial. Made me wait and wait and wait only to settle for B.S.
I have a life long injury, and I got F***'d from him and his incompetence. He works with and for the Insurance Companies, so he will not bite the hand that feeds him. Save yourself, and look elsewhere! Wish I could give zero stars...
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