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05 Aug, 2024 by Daniel yabandeh
Let me start off by first saying Edith was the most amazing paralegal I've dealt with. Its a shame Teresa was not able to perform to the same standard, let alone any standard I've seen an attorney hold themselves to.
The purchase of the property was smooth and simple however there was an issue being part of the property I was entitled to having access to I was not.
Teresa told me during the close "heres my card if you have any issues or need help in the future" well I ended up needing it and when I called Teresa to say I was unable to access my promised parking and that the sellers agent lied about the parking situation and I in fact did not have a spot, I was told "sorry we can't help with post close matters".
So much for giving me your card then, If you expect to close and are not worried about needing helpm after the close then you will be okay. But god forbid you need help post close you won't get it here.
Finding an attorney to remediate the situation was rough, they all asked the same question "what about your closing attorney?" to which I had to explain as I did above.
To put it plainly Edith was amazing, Teresa was not. I truly hope I am the only person this firm has caused this level of stress.
*** Edit #1 Post Response
Wow what a mess, so in their response it was detailed that I was instructed to contact the HOA and the City of Hartford. It was also detailed that I had purchased the space post close.
Point One - I was instructed to contact the city and the HOA which i did numerous times, they all told me the same thing. Speak to your closing attorney. They couldn't help with this as it was an issue of what was promised in the sale and they were not the responsible party.
Point Two - The space was not purchased after the closing, it was said to have been included in the sale of the property along with the unit, as show in the listing. According to the CT department of consumer protection they state that real estate listing websites such as zillow and redfin are protected "a real estate broker shall exersice diligence at all times in obtaining and presenting accurate information in the brokers advertising and representation to the public." They also state that "MLS forms are deemed reliable."
Point Three - The only reason i had pushed to make a claim against the brokerage in court rather than "contacting the HOA and City of Hartford" is not because I "appeard indifferant to the suggestions" its because I tried them. They know I did because I told them of the attempts before contacting them again to ask about filling a claim. If that wasn't communicated internally to the attorneys then thats not my fault, however I will not let this office misconstrue what actually happened.
Point Four - In regards to "I'm Not particularly suprised Mr. Yabandeh has had a "rough time finding an attorney to bring his claim for misrepresentation" the reason being not because they didn't think it was an unviable claim. Reason being as discussed with one attorney "we have had issues with cleaning up past attorneys dirty work before and it never ends well, sorry."
I truly hope this office uses this not only as a learning experiance for how to handle customer dissatisfaction but also in the field of being more dilligent in responding in a frankly repugnant manner rather than understanding the situation was poorly handled on their end.
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03 May, 2024 by Raymond hayes
Attorney Paul Small just completed all of my estate planning and medical documents. Paul was very helpful in answering all of my questions regarding the complexities of these documents, and I would recommend his services.
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17 Feb, 2024 by Prashant chauhan
Great people, used them for closing of my first house. Very professional, proactive and punctual. Teresa and Edith help me on every step of this process.
I’m literally writing this review after one year of purchase. Thank you!
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16 Dec, 2024 by H solomon
Attorney Forrest and his staff were very thorough and professional. The majority of the case was handled by them so my part was easy. They kept me informed and answered any questions that I had. Attorney Forrest took the time to speak with me about any concerns that I had. My car was hit by a drunk driver and we settled the case of diminished value and I was compensated fairly. Thanks again!
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04 Dec, 2024 by Tad nygren
It was a pleasure working with the entire team at Forrest McPadden as they worked towards a successful resolution for a hit and run accident that I experienced, which caused severe body damage to my vehicle. Throughout the process the team was transparent and detailed exactly what steps would happen next and what was needed from me along the way. It was explained to me at the beginning what the process timeline would entail and that it could take up to a year or more to complete, which was accurate. A settlement was reached and I was happy with the outcome. I would highly recommend the legal services provided by Forrest McPadden.
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02 Dec, 2024 by Glenn fraser
I had a great experience with this Law Firm. They were able to negotiate a settlement for diminished value of my car after an accident that was far beyond my expectations. I would surely recommend Forest McPadden to anyone in need of legal services.
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16 Dec, 2024 by H solomon
Attorney Forrest and his staff were very thorough and professional. The majority of the case was handled by them so my part was easy. They kept me informed and answered any questions that I had. Attorney Forrest took the time to speak with me about any concerns that I had. My car was hit by a drunk driver and we settled the case of diminished value and I was compensated fairly. Thanks again!
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04 Dec, 2024 by Tad nygren
It was a pleasure working with the entire team at Forrest McPadden as they worked towards a successful resolution for a hit and run accident that I experienced, which caused severe body damage to my vehicle. Throughout the process the team was transparent and detailed exactly what steps would happen next and what was needed from me along the way. It was explained to me at the beginning what the process timeline would entail and that it could take up to a year or more to complete, which was accurate. A settlement was reached and I was happy with the outcome. I would highly recommend the legal services provided by Forrest McPadden.
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02 Dec, 2024 by Glenn fraser
I had a great experience with this Law Firm. They were able to negotiate a settlement for diminished value of my car after an accident that was far beyond my expectations. I would surely recommend Forest McPadden to anyone in need of legal services.
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06 May, 2021 by Dennis
Attorney Keith Shaw and his staff did a fantastic job handling my mortgage refinance. There were a couple of issues with the mortgage company and they were able to resolve them in my favor quickly and with great professionalism. I would recommend Keith and his staff to anyone looking for an experienced professional and extremely competent attorney
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30 Nov, 2019 by Jon
Bought by first home and the experience was smooth, easy, transparent, and he was very easy going when there were a few delays and bumps in the road around the closing. Overall, this was the easiest part of the home-buying process and I would not hesitate to use Mr. Shaw again.
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24 Jul, 2017 by Bill
Thanks to Keith Shaw and Donna Pardo for going above and beyond for my client on their home purchase. When you run into title problems sometimes things do not end up so well. Keith Shaws office was on top of everything and in communication with not only the buyer but with me (the buyers agent) the whole time. Great job!!!
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05 Jun, 2021 by Joe garcía
I’ll never go to some other attorney before see Paul Kelly ,this is more than human person that all ways give you the right answers.
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29 Oct, 2024 by Brew flex
The way these folks listen and communicate is clear and concise. It's refreshing to actually be listened to and also get clear realistic feedback.
Ron and his team provide awesome services. They actually have empathy.
I was surprised how easy it was to fully communicate and be understood.
Great practice! 👍👍
Highly recommended!
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24 Oct, 2024 by Dionelis nunez
All I can say is god put this team for me. I have no words to what you guys did for me !! Thankyou so much Ron! And Wanda thankyou for your patience and support I’m so grateful 🥹 love you guys, best team ever!
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19 Sep, 2024 by Sarah burgess
I greatly appreciate the services, help, and understandung that Ron Chorches has provided myself and my husband over the past 8 years. He is very knowlegable and compasionate, and I would highly recomend his office.
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16 Dec, 2024 by H solomon
Attorney Forrest and his staff were very thorough and professional. The majority of the case was handled by them so my part was easy. They kept me informed and answered any questions that I had. Attorney Forrest took the time to speak with me about any concerns that I had. My car was hit by a drunk driver and we settled the case of diminished value and I was compensated fairly. Thanks again!
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04 Dec, 2024 by Tad nygren
It was a pleasure working with the entire team at Forrest McPadden as they worked towards a successful resolution for a hit and run accident that I experienced, which caused severe body damage to my vehicle. Throughout the process the team was transparent and detailed exactly what steps would happen next and what was needed from me along the way. It was explained to me at the beginning what the process timeline would entail and that it could take up to a year or more to complete, which was accurate. A settlement was reached and I was happy with the outcome. I would highly recommend the legal services provided by Forrest McPadden.
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02 Dec, 2024 by Glenn fraser
I had a great experience with this Law Firm. They were able to negotiate a settlement for diminished value of my car after an accident that was far beyond my expectations. I would surely recommend Forest McPadden to anyone in need of legal services.
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16 Dec, 2024 by H solomon
Attorney Forrest and his staff were very thorough and professional. The majority of the case was handled by them so my part was easy. They kept me informed and answered any questions that I had. Attorney Forrest took the time to speak with me about any concerns that I had. My car was hit by a drunk driver and we settled the case of diminished value and I was compensated fairly. Thanks again!
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04 Dec, 2024 by Tad nygren
It was a pleasure working with the entire team at Forrest McPadden as they worked towards a successful resolution for a hit and run accident that I experienced, which caused severe body damage to my vehicle. Throughout the process the team was transparent and detailed exactly what steps would happen next and what was needed from me along the way. It was explained to me at the beginning what the process timeline would entail and that it could take up to a year or more to complete, which was accurate. A settlement was reached and I was happy with the outcome. I would highly recommend the legal services provided by Forrest McPadden.
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02 Dec, 2024 by Glenn fraser
I had a great experience with this Law Firm. They were able to negotiate a settlement for diminished value of my car after an accident that was far beyond my expectations. I would surely recommend Forest McPadden to anyone in need of legal services.
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05 Aug, 2024 by Daniel yabandeh
Let me start off by first saying Edith was the most amazing paralegal I've dealt with. Its a shame Teresa was not able to perform to the same standard, let alone any standard I've seen an attorney hold themselves to.
The purchase of the property was smooth and simple however there was an issue being part of the property I was entitled to having access to I was not.
Teresa told me during the close "heres my card if you have any issues or need help in the future" well I ended up needing it and when I called Teresa to say I was unable to access my promised parking and that the sellers agent lied about the parking situation and I in fact did not have a spot, I was told "sorry we can't help with post close matters".
So much for giving me your card then, If you expect to close and are not worried about needing helpm after the close then you will be okay. But god forbid you need help post close you won't get it here.
Finding an attorney to remediate the situation was rough, they all asked the same question "what about your closing attorney?" to which I had to explain as I did above.
To put it plainly Edith was amazing, Teresa was not. I truly hope I am the only person this firm has caused this level of stress.
*** Edit #1 Post Response
Wow what a mess, so in their response it was detailed that I was instructed to contact the HOA and the City of Hartford. It was also detailed that I had purchased the space post close.
Point One - I was instructed to contact the city and the HOA which i did numerous times, they all told me the same thing. Speak to your closing attorney. They couldn't help with this as it was an issue of what was promised in the sale and they were not the responsible party.
Point Two - The space was not purchased after the closing, it was said to have been included in the sale of the property along with the unit, as show in the listing. According to the CT department of consumer protection they state that real estate listing websites such as zillow and redfin are protected "a real estate broker shall exersice diligence at all times in obtaining and presenting accurate information in the brokers advertising and representation to the public." They also state that "MLS forms are deemed reliable."
Point Three - The only reason i had pushed to make a claim against the brokerage in court rather than "contacting the HOA and City of Hartford" is not because I "appeard indifferant to the suggestions" its because I tried them. They know I did because I told them of the attempts before contacting them again to ask about filling a claim. If that wasn't communicated internally to the attorneys then thats not my fault, however I will not let this office misconstrue what actually happened.
Point Four - In regards to "I'm Not particularly suprised Mr. Yabandeh has had a "rough time finding an attorney to bring his claim for misrepresentation" the reason being not because they didn't think it was an unviable claim. Reason being as discussed with one attorney "we have had issues with cleaning up past attorneys dirty work before and it never ends well, sorry."
I truly hope this office uses this not only as a learning experiance for how to handle customer dissatisfaction but also in the field of being more dilligent in responding in a frankly repugnant manner rather than understanding the situation was poorly handled on their end.
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03 May, 2024 by Raymond hayes
Attorney Paul Small just completed all of my estate planning and medical documents. Paul was very helpful in answering all of my questions regarding the complexities of these documents, and I would recommend his services.
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17 Feb, 2024 by Prashant chauhan
Great people, used them for closing of my first house. Very professional, proactive and punctual. Teresa and Edith help me on every step of this process.
I’m literally writing this review after one year of purchase. Thank you!
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05 Aug, 2024 by Daniel yabandeh
Let me start off by first saying Edith was the most amazing paralegal I've dealt with. Its a shame Teresa was not able to perform to the same standard, let alone any standard I've seen an attorney hold themselves to.
The purchase of the property was smooth and simple however there was an issue being part of the property I was entitled to having access to I was not.
Teresa told me during the close "heres my card if you have any issues or need help in the future" well I ended up needing it and when I called Teresa to say I was unable to access my promised parking and that the sellers agent lied about the parking situation and I in fact did not have a spot, I was told "sorry we can't help with post close matters".
So much for giving me your card then, If you expect to close and are not worried about needing helpm after the close then you will be okay. But god forbid you need help post close you won't get it here.
Finding an attorney to remediate the situation was rough, they all asked the same question "what about your closing attorney?" to which I had to explain as I did above.
To put it plainly Edith was amazing, Teresa was not. I truly hope I am the only person this firm has caused this level of stress.
*** Edit #1 Post Response
Wow what a mess, so in their response it was detailed that I was instructed to contact the HOA and the City of Hartford. It was also detailed that I had purchased the space post close.
Point One - I was instructed to contact the city and the HOA which i did numerous times, they all told me the same thing. Speak to your closing attorney. They couldn't help with this as it was an issue of what was promised in the sale and they were not the responsible party.
Point Two - The space was not purchased after the closing, it was said to have been included in the sale of the property along with the unit, as show in the listing. According to the CT department of consumer protection they state that real estate listing websites such as zillow and redfin are protected "a real estate broker shall exersice diligence at all times in obtaining and presenting accurate information in the brokers advertising and representation to the public." They also state that "MLS forms are deemed reliable."
Point Three - The only reason i had pushed to make a claim against the brokerage in court rather than "contacting the HOA and City of Hartford" is not because I "appeard indifferant to the suggestions" its because I tried them. They know I did because I told them of the attempts before contacting them again to ask about filling a claim. If that wasn't communicated internally to the attorneys then thats not my fault, however I will not let this office misconstrue what actually happened.
Point Four - In regards to "I'm Not particularly suprised Mr. Yabandeh has had a "rough time finding an attorney to bring his claim for misrepresentation" the reason being not because they didn't think it was an unviable claim. Reason being as discussed with one attorney "we have had issues with cleaning up past attorneys dirty work before and it never ends well, sorry."
I truly hope this office uses this not only as a learning experiance for how to handle customer dissatisfaction but also in the field of being more dilligent in responding in a frankly repugnant manner rather than understanding the situation was poorly handled on their end.
Read more
03 May, 2024 by Raymond hayes
Attorney Paul Small just completed all of my estate planning and medical documents. Paul was very helpful in answering all of my questions regarding the complexities of these documents, and I would recommend his services.
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17 Feb, 2024 by Prashant chauhan
Great people, used them for closing of my first house. Very professional, proactive and punctual. Teresa and Edith help me on every step of this process.
I’m literally writing this review after one year of purchase. Thank you!
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05 Aug, 2024 by Daniel yabandeh
Let me start off by first saying Edith was the most amazing paralegal I've dealt with. Its a shame Teresa was not able to perform to the same standard, let alone any standard I've seen an attorney hold themselves to.
The purchase of the property was smooth and simple however there was an issue being part of the property I was entitled to having access to I was not.
Teresa told me during the close "heres my card if you have any issues or need help in the future" well I ended up needing it and when I called Teresa to say I was unable to access my promised parking and that the sellers agent lied about the parking situation and I in fact did not have a spot, I was told "sorry we can't help with post close matters".
So much for giving me your card then, If you expect to close and are not worried about needing helpm after the close then you will be okay. But god forbid you need help post close you won't get it here.
Finding an attorney to remediate the situation was rough, they all asked the same question "what about your closing attorney?" to which I had to explain as I did above.
To put it plainly Edith was amazing, Teresa was not. I truly hope I am the only person this firm has caused this level of stress.
*** Edit #1 Post Response
Wow what a mess, so in their response it was detailed that I was instructed to contact the HOA and the City of Hartford. It was also detailed that I had purchased the space post close.
Point One - I was instructed to contact the city and the HOA which i did numerous times, they all told me the same thing. Speak to your closing attorney. They couldn't help with this as it was an issue of what was promised in the sale and they were not the responsible party.
Point Two - The space was not purchased after the closing, it was said to have been included in the sale of the property along with the unit, as show in the listing. According to the CT department of consumer protection they state that real estate listing websites such as zillow and redfin are protected "a real estate broker shall exersice diligence at all times in obtaining and presenting accurate information in the brokers advertising and representation to the public." They also state that "MLS forms are deemed reliable."
Point Three - The only reason i had pushed to make a claim against the brokerage in court rather than "contacting the HOA and City of Hartford" is not because I "appeard indifferant to the suggestions" its because I tried them. They know I did because I told them of the attempts before contacting them again to ask about filling a claim. If that wasn't communicated internally to the attorneys then thats not my fault, however I will not let this office misconstrue what actually happened.
Point Four - In regards to "I'm Not particularly suprised Mr. Yabandeh has had a "rough time finding an attorney to bring his claim for misrepresentation" the reason being not because they didn't think it was an unviable claim. Reason being as discussed with one attorney "we have had issues with cleaning up past attorneys dirty work before and it never ends well, sorry."
I truly hope this office uses this not only as a learning experiance for how to handle customer dissatisfaction but also in the field of being more dilligent in responding in a frankly repugnant manner rather than understanding the situation was poorly handled on their end.
Read more
03 May, 2024 by Raymond hayes
Attorney Paul Small just completed all of my estate planning and medical documents. Paul was very helpful in answering all of my questions regarding the complexities of these documents, and I would recommend his services.
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17 Feb, 2024 by Prashant chauhan
Great people, used them for closing of my first house. Very professional, proactive and punctual. Teresa and Edith help me on every step of this process.
I’m literally writing this review after one year of purchase. Thank you!
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05 Aug, 2024 by Daniel yabandeh
Let me start off by first saying Edith was the most amazing paralegal I've dealt with. Its a shame Teresa was not able to perform to the same standard, let alone any standard I've seen an attorney hold themselves to.
The purchase of the property was smooth and simple however there was an issue being part of the property I was entitled to having access to I was not.
Teresa told me during the close "heres my card if you have any issues or need help in the future" well I ended up needing it and when I called Teresa to say I was unable to access my promised parking and that the sellers agent lied about the parking situation and I in fact did not have a spot, I was told "sorry we can't help with post close matters".
So much for giving me your card then, If you expect to close and are not worried about needing helpm after the close then you will be okay. But god forbid you need help post close you won't get it here.
Finding an attorney to remediate the situation was rough, they all asked the same question "what about your closing attorney?" to which I had to explain as I did above.
To put it plainly Edith was amazing, Teresa was not. I truly hope I am the only person this firm has caused this level of stress.
*** Edit #1 Post Response
Wow what a mess, so in their response it was detailed that I was instructed to contact the HOA and the City of Hartford. It was also detailed that I had purchased the space post close.
Point One - I was instructed to contact the city and the HOA which i did numerous times, they all told me the same thing. Speak to your closing attorney. They couldn't help with this as it was an issue of what was promised in the sale and they were not the responsible party.
Point Two - The space was not purchased after the closing, it was said to have been included in the sale of the property along with the unit, as show in the listing. According to the CT department of consumer protection they state that real estate listing websites such as zillow and redfin are protected "a real estate broker shall exersice diligence at all times in obtaining and presenting accurate information in the brokers advertising and representation to the public." They also state that "MLS forms are deemed reliable."
Point Three - The only reason i had pushed to make a claim against the brokerage in court rather than "contacting the HOA and City of Hartford" is not because I "appeard indifferant to the suggestions" its because I tried them. They know I did because I told them of the attempts before contacting them again to ask about filling a claim. If that wasn't communicated internally to the attorneys then thats not my fault, however I will not let this office misconstrue what actually happened.
Point Four - In regards to "I'm Not particularly suprised Mr. Yabandeh has had a "rough time finding an attorney to bring his claim for misrepresentation" the reason being not because they didn't think it was an unviable claim. Reason being as discussed with one attorney "we have had issues with cleaning up past attorneys dirty work before and it never ends well, sorry."
I truly hope this office uses this not only as a learning experiance for how to handle customer dissatisfaction but also in the field of being more dilligent in responding in a frankly repugnant manner rather than understanding the situation was poorly handled on their end.
Read more
03 May, 2024 by Raymond hayes
Attorney Paul Small just completed all of my estate planning and medical documents. Paul was very helpful in answering all of my questions regarding the complexities of these documents, and I would recommend his services.
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17 Feb, 2024 by Prashant chauhan
Great people, used them for closing of my first house. Very professional, proactive and punctual. Teresa and Edith help me on every step of this process.
I’m literally writing this review after one year of purchase. Thank you!
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15 Sep, 2012 by Anonymous
He handled my will, and my very very long difficult divorce. He's highly respected by other attorneys, and the courts. He's a gentlemanly attorney, with a funny sense of humor. He's been very understanding and helpful, even after the fact. I would recommend him to anyone who's looking for a straight shooting lawyer.
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06 Feb, 2013 by Town of madison
I needed help for a misdemeanor case, Mr. Kowar was right there for me when he offered to take my case. His first response indicated that he understood what was said through my internet post. I was very concerned about my case and how it can affect my future jobs, Mr. Kowar was understanding and very patient, listening to my every questions, and elaborating his answers to make sure I understood the entire picture. Sometimes I ask him the same question multiple times, he nevertheless answers them thoroughly each time, never rushed. Mr. Kowar was a light house in a time of uncertainty, doubt, and disorientation for me. I highly recommend him.
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21 Oct, 2013 by Seth
Not only a good lawyer, but a kind and compassionate human being. I have been using his services since 1980 and has come through on every occasion. Meticulous, aggressive when needed and sharp.
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19 Nov, 2024 by Daint recordings
Highest possible recommendation! Joe helped resolve a legal issue nearly stress free, making a difficult experience much easier. If you need legal assistance, no need to look anywhere else.
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04 May, 2024 by Gabe ashwood
I had a great experience working with the Jackson O’Keefe law firm. Attorney Busher and Attorney Malec are class acts and will do everything to fight for your interests. They are extremely proactive and always provide timely updates and do everything they can to get favorable outcomes. I would definitely recommend the attorneys at Jackson O’Keefe.
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11 Jan, 2024 by Andy garcia
They’re so awesome, they communicated well and whenever I had any questions they would answer right away, highly recommend
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19 Nov, 2024 by Daint recordings
Highest possible recommendation! Joe helped resolve a legal issue nearly stress free, making a difficult experience much easier. If you need legal assistance, no need to look anywhere else.
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04 May, 2024 by Gabe ashwood
I had a great experience working with the Jackson O’Keefe law firm. Attorney Busher and Attorney Malec are class acts and will do everything to fight for your interests. They are extremely proactive and always provide timely updates and do everything they can to get favorable outcomes. I would definitely recommend the attorneys at Jackson O’Keefe.
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11 Jan, 2024 by Andy garcia
They’re so awesome, they communicated well and whenever I had any questions they would answer right away, highly recommend
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05 Aug, 2024 by Daniel yabandeh
Let me start off by first saying Edith was the most amazing paralegal I've dealt with. Its a shame Teresa was not able to perform to the same standard, let alone any standard I've seen an attorney hold themselves to.
The purchase of the property was smooth and simple however there was an issue being part of the property I was entitled to having access to I was not.
Teresa told me during the close "heres my card if you have any issues or need help in the future" well I ended up needing it and when I called Teresa to say I was unable to access my promised parking and that the sellers agent lied about the parking situation and I in fact did not have a spot, I was told "sorry we can't help with post close matters".
So much for giving me your card then, If you expect to close and are not worried about needing helpm after the close then you will be okay. But god forbid you need help post close you won't get it here.
Finding an attorney to remediate the situation was rough, they all asked the same question "what about your closing attorney?" to which I had to explain as I did above.
To put it plainly Edith was amazing, Teresa was not. I truly hope I am the only person this firm has caused this level of stress.
*** Edit #1 Post Response
Wow what a mess, so in their response it was detailed that I was instructed to contact the HOA and the City of Hartford. It was also detailed that I had purchased the space post close.
Point One - I was instructed to contact the city and the HOA which i did numerous times, they all told me the same thing. Speak to your closing attorney. They couldn't help with this as it was an issue of what was promised in the sale and they were not the responsible party.
Point Two - The space was not purchased after the closing, it was said to have been included in the sale of the property along with the unit, as show in the listing. According to the CT department of consumer protection they state that real estate listing websites such as zillow and redfin are protected "a real estate broker shall exersice diligence at all times in obtaining and presenting accurate information in the brokers advertising and representation to the public." They also state that "MLS forms are deemed reliable."
Point Three - The only reason i had pushed to make a claim against the brokerage in court rather than "contacting the HOA and City of Hartford" is not because I "appeard indifferant to the suggestions" its because I tried them. They know I did because I told them of the attempts before contacting them again to ask about filling a claim. If that wasn't communicated internally to the attorneys then thats not my fault, however I will not let this office misconstrue what actually happened.
Point Four - In regards to "I'm Not particularly suprised Mr. Yabandeh has had a "rough time finding an attorney to bring his claim for misrepresentation" the reason being not because they didn't think it was an unviable claim. Reason being as discussed with one attorney "we have had issues with cleaning up past attorneys dirty work before and it never ends well, sorry."
I truly hope this office uses this not only as a learning experiance for how to handle customer dissatisfaction but also in the field of being more dilligent in responding in a frankly repugnant manner rather than understanding the situation was poorly handled on their end.
Read more
03 May, 2024 by Raymond hayes
Attorney Paul Small just completed all of my estate planning and medical documents. Paul was very helpful in answering all of my questions regarding the complexities of these documents, and I would recommend his services.
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17 Feb, 2024 by Prashant chauhan
Great people, used them for closing of my first house. Very professional, proactive and punctual. Teresa and Edith help me on every step of this process.
I’m literally writing this review after one year of purchase. Thank you!
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06 Jan, 2025 by Yannelis herrera
Excellent Attorney!!
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13 Nov, 2024 by Camila ferreira
terrible service, rude receptionist, you call, answer the phone and are told to wait more than 20 minutes!!
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22 Sep, 2024 by Griffin jagel
Friendly and caring staff!
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16 Dec, 2024 by H solomon
Attorney Forrest and his staff were very thorough and professional. The majority of the case was handled by them so my part was easy. They kept me informed and answered any questions that I had. Attorney Forrest took the time to speak with me about any concerns that I had. My car was hit by a drunk driver and we settled the case of diminished value and I was compensated fairly. Thanks again!
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04 Dec, 2024 by Tad nygren
It was a pleasure working with the entire team at Forrest McPadden as they worked towards a successful resolution for a hit and run accident that I experienced, which caused severe body damage to my vehicle. Throughout the process the team was transparent and detailed exactly what steps would happen next and what was needed from me along the way. It was explained to me at the beginning what the process timeline would entail and that it could take up to a year or more to complete, which was accurate. A settlement was reached and I was happy with the outcome. I would highly recommend the legal services provided by Forrest McPadden.
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02 Dec, 2024 by Glenn fraser
I had a great experience with this Law Firm. They were able to negotiate a settlement for diminished value of my car after an accident that was far beyond my expectations. I would surely recommend Forest McPadden to anyone in need of legal services.
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16 Dec, 2024 by H solomon
Attorney Forrest and his staff were very thorough and professional. The majority of the case was handled by them so my part was easy. They kept me informed and answered any questions that I had. Attorney Forrest took the time to speak with me about any concerns that I had. My car was hit by a drunk driver and we settled the case of diminished value and I was compensated fairly. Thanks again!
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04 Dec, 2024 by Tad nygren
It was a pleasure working with the entire team at Forrest McPadden as they worked towards a successful resolution for a hit and run accident that I experienced, which caused severe body damage to my vehicle. Throughout the process the team was transparent and detailed exactly what steps would happen next and what was needed from me along the way. It was explained to me at the beginning what the process timeline would entail and that it could take up to a year or more to complete, which was accurate. A settlement was reached and I was happy with the outcome. I would highly recommend the legal services provided by Forrest McPadden.
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02 Dec, 2024 by Glenn fraser
I had a great experience with this Law Firm. They were able to negotiate a settlement for diminished value of my car after an accident that was far beyond my expectations. I would surely recommend Forest McPadden to anyone in need of legal services.
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16 Dec, 2024 by H solomon
Attorney Forrest and his staff were very thorough and professional. The majority of the case was handled by them so my part was easy. They kept me informed and answered any questions that I had. Attorney Forrest took the time to speak with me about any concerns that I had. My car was hit by a drunk driver and we settled the case of diminished value and I was compensated fairly. Thanks again!
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04 Dec, 2024 by Tad nygren
It was a pleasure working with the entire team at Forrest McPadden as they worked towards a successful resolution for a hit and run accident that I experienced, which caused severe body damage to my vehicle. Throughout the process the team was transparent and detailed exactly what steps would happen next and what was needed from me along the way. It was explained to me at the beginning what the process timeline would entail and that it could take up to a year or more to complete, which was accurate. A settlement was reached and I was happy with the outcome. I would highly recommend the legal services provided by Forrest McPadden.
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02 Dec, 2024 by Glenn fraser
I had a great experience with this Law Firm. They were able to negotiate a settlement for diminished value of my car after an accident that was far beyond my expectations. I would surely recommend Forest McPadden to anyone in need of legal services.
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16 Dec, 2024 by H solomon
Attorney Forrest and his staff were very thorough and professional. The majority of the case was handled by them so my part was easy. They kept me informed and answered any questions that I had. Attorney Forrest took the time to speak with me about any concerns that I had. My car was hit by a drunk driver and we settled the case of diminished value and I was compensated fairly. Thanks again!
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04 Dec, 2024 by Tad nygren
It was a pleasure working with the entire team at Forrest McPadden as they worked towards a successful resolution for a hit and run accident that I experienced, which caused severe body damage to my vehicle. Throughout the process the team was transparent and detailed exactly what steps would happen next and what was needed from me along the way. It was explained to me at the beginning what the process timeline would entail and that it could take up to a year or more to complete, which was accurate. A settlement was reached and I was happy with the outcome. I would highly recommend the legal services provided by Forrest McPadden.
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02 Dec, 2024 by Glenn fraser
I had a great experience with this Law Firm. They were able to negotiate a settlement for diminished value of my car after an accident that was far beyond my expectations. I would surely recommend Forest McPadden to anyone in need of legal services.
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29 Oct, 2024 by Brew flex
The way these folks listen and communicate is clear and concise. It's refreshing to actually be listened to and also get clear realistic feedback.
Ron and his team provide awesome services. They actually have empathy.
I was surprised how easy it was to fully communicate and be understood.
Great practice! 👍👍
Highly recommended!
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24 Oct, 2024 by Dionelis nunez
All I can say is god put this team for me. I have no words to what you guys did for me !! Thankyou so much Ron! And Wanda thankyou for your patience and support I’m so grateful 🥹 love you guys, best team ever!
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19 Sep, 2024 by Sarah burgess
I greatly appreciate the services, help, and understandung that Ron Chorches has provided myself and my husband over the past 8 years. He is very knowlegable and compasionate, and I would highly recomend his office.
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05 Aug, 2024 by Daniel yabandeh
Let me start off by first saying Edith was the most amazing paralegal I've dealt with. Its a shame Teresa was not able to perform to the same standard, let alone any standard I've seen an attorney hold themselves to.
The purchase of the property was smooth and simple however there was an issue being part of the property I was entitled to having access to I was not.
Teresa told me during the close "heres my card if you have any issues or need help in the future" well I ended up needing it and when I called Teresa to say I was unable to access my promised parking and that the sellers agent lied about the parking situation and I in fact did not have a spot, I was told "sorry we can't help with post close matters".
So much for giving me your card then, If you expect to close and are not worried about needing helpm after the close then you will be okay. But god forbid you need help post close you won't get it here.
Finding an attorney to remediate the situation was rough, they all asked the same question "what about your closing attorney?" to which I had to explain as I did above.
To put it plainly Edith was amazing, Teresa was not. I truly hope I am the only person this firm has caused this level of stress.
*** Edit #1 Post Response
Wow what a mess, so in their response it was detailed that I was instructed to contact the HOA and the City of Hartford. It was also detailed that I had purchased the space post close.
Point One - I was instructed to contact the city and the HOA which i did numerous times, they all told me the same thing. Speak to your closing attorney. They couldn't help with this as it was an issue of what was promised in the sale and they were not the responsible party.
Point Two - The space was not purchased after the closing, it was said to have been included in the sale of the property along with the unit, as show in the listing. According to the CT department of consumer protection they state that real estate listing websites such as zillow and redfin are protected "a real estate broker shall exersice diligence at all times in obtaining and presenting accurate information in the brokers advertising and representation to the public." They also state that "MLS forms are deemed reliable."
Point Three - The only reason i had pushed to make a claim against the brokerage in court rather than "contacting the HOA and City of Hartford" is not because I "appeard indifferant to the suggestions" its because I tried them. They know I did because I told them of the attempts before contacting them again to ask about filling a claim. If that wasn't communicated internally to the attorneys then thats not my fault, however I will not let this office misconstrue what actually happened.
Point Four - In regards to "I'm Not particularly suprised Mr. Yabandeh has had a "rough time finding an attorney to bring his claim for misrepresentation" the reason being not because they didn't think it was an unviable claim. Reason being as discussed with one attorney "we have had issues with cleaning up past attorneys dirty work before and it never ends well, sorry."
I truly hope this office uses this not only as a learning experiance for how to handle customer dissatisfaction but also in the field of being more dilligent in responding in a frankly repugnant manner rather than understanding the situation was poorly handled on their end.
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03 May, 2024 by Raymond hayes
Attorney Paul Small just completed all of my estate planning and medical documents. Paul was very helpful in answering all of my questions regarding the complexities of these documents, and I would recommend his services.
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17 Feb, 2024 by Prashant chauhan
Great people, used them for closing of my first house. Very professional, proactive and punctual. Teresa and Edith help me on every step of this process.
I’m literally writing this review after one year of purchase. Thank you!
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09 Jan, 2025 by James morrison
Great lawyer and a good man.
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07 Jul, 2021 by Leslie rand
I have been a realtor for 22 years and have never had an experience with a law office like the one my client and I went through with this firm. They do not answer their phone their voicemails or their emails. Needless to say we did not close on time. This was unprofessional and unacceptable. I do not recommend this law firm for any real estate transaction you may have as a realtor or buyer or seller.
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31 Jan, 2021 by Vickie vail
Attorney Andrew Kearns is the best
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28 Apr, 2024 by Janet cemanes
Attty. Collins is an expert in Immigration Law. He made himself available and followed through to ensure that our case was handled expeditiously yielding the result that we were hoping for.
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23 Apr, 2024 by Anonymous
Am not sure how this person even qualifies as a lawyer. I could do better as a layperson. He is rude , obnoxious and uses every low down scumbag tactic you could imagine while inflating your bills.
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08 Jun, 2021 by Anonymous
The guy is a joke. Does the absolute bare minimum to collect a check. Not willing to do any leg work, something a good attorney would do for you, but will certainly charge you for his time when discussing YOUR findings. I feel like I’m an attorney at this point since I’ve had to do more for my case then he has. Having simple requests granted in court by a judge is like pulling teeth and that’s if you can even get him to try. I was under the impression that when you hire an attorney you have someone in your corner willing to fight for you, instead I feel as though I’m fighting this battle alone against their attorney and my own. I now am forced to find another attorney half way through my case to try to save as much as I can, but not without spending plenty of money beforehand on this “lawyer”. Anyone considering him may want to get several other opinions before hiring. He talks a good game when you originally speak to him, but soon as you give him a retainer and has to do some work, watch your case fall apart. Very disappointed with this choice, so many better out there for the same money.
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24 Apr, 2017 by Katy
I worked with Atty. Toney Pignatiello and Eva at the Upton Law Firm.
Atty. Pignatiello handled a car accident lawsuit where myself and infant daughter were in the care and were rear ended at a stop sign. We had hired a previous attorney had completely neglected our case, phone calls and urgent deadlines. Atty. Pignatiello took an urgent appointment with me, contacted previous attorney, made a smooth transition for us and guided me through finalizing the lawsuit. Eva's detailed work and compassionate manner helped us put an end to a two year long ordeal, and I felt understood, respected, and cared for the entire process with Upton Law Firm. I love the online file access so that I could follow case progress. Atty. Pignatiello advocated for us with both previous neglectful attorney and the other side of the case to ensure we were able to settle and that the settlement we received covered all medical bills and that we were taken care of.
The Upton Law firm is now the firm we use for any legal need. I highly recommend Upton Law Firm to anyone seeking legal guidance and expertise.
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14 Mar, 2018 by Judy
1. Did not lay out any price schedule. I asked him at least 3 times to send me a bill, after I saw him for the first time. He did not, and after waiting 3 months he sent me a nearly $2,000.00 bill.
2. He was my mothers attorney, who is in memory care now, and there was a conflict of interest here, he shouldn't have charged me at all, and told me so, or just charged me for the only visit to him.
3. I let him know the health of my mother, not knowing I was was going to be charged, for the phone calls.
4 He gave me very little info, that I didn't already know.
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21 Feb, 2018 by Anonymous
Very thorough and detail oriented! I was impressed with his knowledge of the law! Very friendly and personable! Glad I went to Greg!
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22 Jan, 2016 by Frank
We hired Atty Crow to assist in an insurance settlement for a personal injury claim. Much to our frustration, we were unable to collect for medical bills in a 'no fault' case. He opened all the necessary doors in getting us paid in full.
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15 Jan, 2009 by Anonymous
this lawyer is one to be aware of. there was no communication and he never did what i asked him to. in fact he caused me to lose 8 month worth of work put into my case, now i need another new lawyer and go in front of the judge again.
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