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17 Jan, 2020 by Vincent mazzillo
17 Jan, 2020 by Kathleen mazzillo
12 Sep, 2019 by Justice techpro
I have worked with Anthony DiPietro on a serious federal case and I can honestly say I am humbled by his work ethic, professionalism and sincere compassion he has for his client base. He is an attorney who truly cares about his client and their families and his skillset is at the highest level. Extremely knowledgeable on the law and is exhibited through his tenacity and ability to fight unwavering to achieve the most favorable results for those whom he defends. It has been an honor to work with this professional in all aspects.
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17 Jan, 2020 by Vincent mazzillo
17 Jan, 2020 by Kathleen mazzillo
12 Sep, 2019 by Justice techpro
I have worked with Anthony DiPietro on a serious federal case and I can honestly say I am humbled by his work ethic, professionalism and sincere compassion he has for his client base. He is an attorney who truly cares about his client and their families and his skillset is at the highest level. Extremely knowledgeable on the law and is exhibited through his tenacity and ability to fight unwavering to achieve the most favorable results for those whom he defends. It has been an honor to work with this professional in all aspects.
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12 Jan, 2023 by Anonymous
Dan Pagano was compassionate and understanding. Dan understood the importance of my case and made me feel like I was his first priority. He worked directly with me and walked me through each option. He was aggressive in pursuing a favorable outcome. Highly recommend Dan Pagano!
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10 Jan, 2023 by Avalos
He is a great lawyer who resolved my divorce case in a very professional manner with very satisfactory summaries for me. I recommend him 100/100
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18 Apr, 2020 by Steven
Dan was recommended to me to represent me during my divorce. He was always professional and courteous and navigated me through a contentious process. I have continued to use him In other matters and highly recommended him.
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06 Jul, 2024 by Jennifer g. baculima
14 Apr, 2024 by Dom laperuta
30 Mar, 2022 by Patty
I have known Elliot Cristantello, Esq. Since I was a young woman. He worked for my father Donald A. Mead. My father had great respect for him, as I also did. I would recommend him to anyone who needs an attorney. I always thought that he would be great so I will put consulted. I believe he taught me me how to be the best that I can be.
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22 Oct, 2020 by Ha
If you are looking for divorce representation that is shrewd, experienced, strategic, and a solid source of focus in an otherwise tumultuous time, Faith is your attorney. I am currently nearing the end stages of a prolonged divorce process, and before arriving to Faith I had spent countless and fruitless hours shuffling paperwork and being outplayed, despite paying top dollar.
Faith’s extensive command of the law and her deft use of an unexpected playbook have left me in awe. Since enlisting her services she has not only given me immediate and far reaching legal counsel, she has knocked the other side off balance, and formed a cogent strategy for moving ahead to a productive settlement.
Faith was referred to me by a preeminent NYC trial lawyer as the ONLY person I should talk to in Westchester. Believe the hype. She is certainly the best.
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20 Aug, 2018 by Anonymous
Faith gave me support, words of encouragement, advice & excellent guidance concerning visitation.
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24 Mar, 2017 by Anonymous
Divorce is one of the most stressful experiences that a person can ever go through however Faith Miller saved me. She was my voice, my advocate and walked me through every step of the way. Because of Faith and her amazing team my divorce was as painless as possible. They kept me informed on a day to day basis and answered my questions promptly. The office is very organized and competent. Exactly the type of people you want on your team when you are vulnerable, confused and need someone else to take the wheel. There is no one that could have helped me the way Faith did. She is a true professional.
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17 Jan, 2020 by Vincent mazzillo
17 Jan, 2020 by Kathleen mazzillo
12 Sep, 2019 by Justice techpro
I have worked with Anthony DiPietro on a serious federal case and I can honestly say I am humbled by his work ethic, professionalism and sincere compassion he has for his client base. He is an attorney who truly cares about his client and their families and his skillset is at the highest level. Extremely knowledgeable on the law and is exhibited through his tenacity and ability to fight unwavering to achieve the most favorable results for those whom he defends. It has been an honor to work with this professional in all aspects.
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11 Jul, 2022 by Ellen
I received the best professional representation from Rich in my home buying journey. Being a clueless first time home buyer, Rich had stuck with me through the entire process. He helped me deal with the very stressful aspects of dealing with the sellers and protecting me through the detailed contract. I admire his composure,work ethic and most of all his excellent representation. He followed through and quickly replied to my emails. I strongly recommend Rich to anybody who needs an attorney specializing in real estate transactions. Thank you Rich for all your help. More power to you!
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03 Sep, 2021 by Lauren b
Rich was WONDERFUL to work with. He was attentive, responsive and a true advocate for us when we needed it most. I greatly appreciated that he would help us see both sides of a situation in question, which gave us the power to choose consciously and decide confidently.
I would absolutely recommend him to work with anyone looking to buy a house! Thanks again, Rich. I'm so grateful you were on my team for purchasing my dream home.
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22 Jun, 2021 by Gary
Absolutely a total professional. Handled everything perfectly and totally responsive
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06 Jul, 2024 by Jennifer g. baculima
14 Apr, 2024 by Dom laperuta
27 Jan, 2022 by Edward c.
Joe senior is the Best lawyer I can asked for.
He is very knowledgeable and friendly and helped me thru the time in need.
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06 Jan, 2024 by Ann george
03 Jun, 2023 by Rebecca dambroff
Great law firm rick nunez and John rand one of the best personal injury attorneys
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16 Jun, 2021 by Mikey maff
06 Jan, 2024 by Ann george
03 Jun, 2023 by Rebecca dambroff
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16 Jun, 2021 by Mikey maff
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16 Jun, 2021 by Mikey maff
27 Jul, 2015 by Andrewhook
I am pleased to review and recommend Bernie Krooks. He is a national Elder Law and Special Needs Planning expert. He is a former president of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and Special Needs Alliance. He is the current chair of the Elder Law Committee of the American College of Trust & Estate Counsel. He a frequent lecturer on Elder Law & Special Needs planning subjects. Having worked with Bernie on many occasions, I have confidence in his services and frequently refer matters to him.
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22 Jul, 2015 by Jefferey
Bernie is one of THE top elder law and special needs trust lawyers in the country. He is often looked to by the national media for information about these two very important subjects. The media and Bernie's clients love him. For good reason!
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10 Nov, 2014 by Anonymous
I would highly recommend Mr. Krooks to those needing legal services, particularly Medicaid planning. The professionalism shown to my family is greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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16 Nov, 2018 by Scott
Bernie Krooks is a top-rate person, diligent and has true empathy for those facing caregiving and aging challenges. Highly regarded by his peers, Bernie has earned an excellent reputation for his quick intellect and his ability to create innovative solutions for the infirm elderly and their caregivers, estate planning clients and people with special needs.
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07 Aug, 2013 by Robert
I fell in a department store and broke my ankle, Mr. Seymour was wonderful his office staff are very helpful and returned my calls promptly. Mr. Seymour convinced the insurance company of the store to make a very favorable settlement. I would certainly recommend him to all of my friends and peers.
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06 Aug, 2013 by Rosa
He was totally professional. Al lawyer with a real heart. My husband was hurt badly on a constrution site. he took our case all the way to trial and got us a great result.
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24 May, 2017 by C.p.
I hired Brittany to settle a financial dispute between myself and other officers of my corporation. She was extremely knowledgeable in this area of law and was able to work out an agreement before causing us to endure endless and costly litigation. I plan to use Brittany's legal services in the future and would highly recommend her for all corporate matters.
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05 May, 2017 by Luca palombo
Brittany is an extremely capable attorney. She always responds to calls and emails promptly and she's prepared to address any issue. I expect her to only get better at her chosen profession. Don't let her young age fool you; she has plenty of experience. I've seen much older attorneys make monumental blunders on simple cases. I guess talent trumps all!!
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01 May, 2017 by Anonymous
I just recently had to take someone to court for a small claims suit. Typically small claims court makes it easy for individuals to file and appear before a judge with no need for legal representation; however, this case was VERY personal to me. Someone had belongings of mine that had enormous sentimental value to me, and I was freaking out about the entire process. One thing that stuck out to me right off the bat was how Brittany took the time to listen to my situation, without judgement- there were a lot of "different" factors about my particular situation, but she really took the time to listen and ask questions so she could get the "full story" without jumping to any conclusions. She took the time to sit with me and review everything I had, and made some amazing suggestions as to what I should add to my claim/evidence I should bring with me to provide to the judge. I am happy to say, that the matter was settled, and the judge had order the belongings be returned to me. I would definitely say, after having been through the process, my outcome may have been significantly different had Brittany not advised me.
In my experience, dealing with lawyers is sometimes really challanging- I have dealt with lawyers who are extremely busy, and you can just tell; it almost appears that you are more of a burden to the lawyer than anything; not Brittany!! There were a few times I reached out, and she didn't hesitate to take the time with me, despite her hectic schedule. Because this matter was so personal to me, I really felt awful going into the process, but she really made me feel at ease, and assured me that as long as I present what I have I would be fine. This was a huge relief! She was clearly very knowledgable about her profession, and was honest with me- she told me what could go right, but also what could go wrong. That type of honesty was extremely valuable to me! She gave me direct answers to my questions, and if she couldn't answer my question (because all judges are different) she was honest about that as well. Between her effort, knowledge, and honesty, I would recommend Brittany to anyone who ever asked if I "know someone."
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04 Jan, 2017 by Robert
John is very professional and the entirety of my lawsuit kept me well informed of our options. I hope to never be injured again, but I would hire him again if I was.
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27 May, 2015 by Kelly
Mr. Keegan was an absolute pleasure to work with and he worked hard to make sure that I was compensated properly for my injuries. Mr. Keegan was very timely, responsive and informative every step of the way. He made sure that I was fully aware of each phase of my case and answered all questions I had when I was unsure. I appreciate his honestly and professionalism and would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone who is looking for an attorney. In addition to Mr Keegan, his office staff was excellent and was always extremely helpful, which for me is an added bonus!
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23 May, 2015 by Krysta
I have worked with Mr.Keegan twice in the past 6 years. He is a very nice man and everyone in the office treats you with such kindness. I would recommend him to anyone in need of a personal injury attorney, he is well spoken and always keeps his clients best interest in mind. Even after once case was closed he continued to help make sure my medical bills were continuously covered till treatment was finished.
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29 Jul, 2021 by Angel and nancy herran
Wendy Weathers is a very professional attorney who has great follow thru and great communication she responds in a timely manner she has advised us throughout our chapter and dealt with our creditors making sure that we have been treated fairly and respectfully . Resulting in a successful outcome with our legal issues . Thank you again
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26 May, 2021 by Robin
I deal with a lot of attorneys (of every description)...essentially on a daily basis. So I have seen pretty much "all that there is". I was referred to Wendy by my Chapter 11 attorney when I found myself in a crisis situation (and trust me, crisis is not new to me, but this situation had me over the top= foreclosure of my mothers home). At my first meeting with Wendy, I immediately felt like I was in competent and comforting hands. And trust me, I am a hard judge of character. Wendy immediately developed a comprehensive plan, kept in communication frequently and even responded to my midnight "panic" episodes, with solid reassurance. Any questions that we had regarding "threats" from the opposition, Wendy handled diligently and in a professional fashion. I cannot express how reassuring this is when facing foreclosure. She is extremely well versed in her area of expertise= so there wasn't any kind of surprise that she hasn't seen before (and I have been in that spot with attorney's the past). Wendy has been an absolute breath of fresh air at a time I really needed it most. I refer to to everyone with confidence.
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25 May, 2021 by Anonymous
I first contacted Wendy for a consultation and several minutes into our conversation, I knew that she was the right attorney for me. Besides being experienced and very knowledgeable, she has an extremely reassuring and comforting manner. Wendy is honest and has an unbiased and direct approach to the legal process which is then followed by how she can help with the best and most effective strategies to manage specific issues. I never felt pushed into making any decisions, and my questions and concerns were always met with understanding, reassurance and most importantly...practical solutions. Wendy is very approachable and always responsive, making herself available to speak with me - both before and after I hired her. These qualities in an attorney are extremely valuable rare to find. Wendy's expertise and professionalism was instrumental in helping me to reach a successful outcome and would highly recommend her services.
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01 Mar, 2009 by Anonymous
I worked with Mr. Rand on multiple different projects covering various medical cases and found him to be extremely knowledgeable, thorough, and accurate. I recommend him highly.
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27 Feb, 2009 by Anonymous
John was extremely compassionate with me and was so helpful and interested in my problems. He did a lot of research to bring to court instances of other trials similar to my case. My case was a difficult one, and his insight and knowledge was very instrumental in bringing me a fair outcome. I don't think another attorney would have done as well for me.
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24 Feb, 2009 by Anonymous
Every time I have called him with a question, he responds in a timely manner. He has good suggestions/comments and has been an asset to my business knowing that I can call him anytime. I would definitely recommend him to any and all persons who need legal advice.
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13 Apr, 2020 by Leonard
Mike tawil was very compassion and thorough in handling my mother's nursing home neglect and abuse. We are very satisfied and will not hesitate to use him again.
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13 Apr, 2020 by Anika
I previously hired Mike Tawil for two injury cases, one when I was hurt on a New York City bus, and one where I was hit by a car. In each case, Mike got me excellent settlements.  Mike always picks up the phone or calls you back and answers all your questions honestly and to the point. He has handled other cases for members of my family throughout the years and I would recommend him to anyone.
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13 Apr, 2020 by Dorothy vann
When I fell on the street due to the negligence of the property owner, Mike Tawil represented me. He got me a great settlement fast. He is smart, aggressive and compassionate and explains every step of your case to you. I have already recommended him to many of my friends who have bee injured and has handled their cases competently. I highly recommend him.
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13 May, 2024 by Ny baker
They don't put enough stars here to select from when it comes to Lou. We hired him to represent us with the sale of our home. He was amazing. He was so professional and knows the legal biz like no other, yet serves his client with such a great "bedside manner" that we felt comfortable throughout the entire process. Can't thank him enough!
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14 Oct, 2020 by Nicole bliss
My husband and I just finalized the purchase of our first home, with Lou's help. From our first conversation, we could tell that Lou cared about helping us and making sure we understood the process. He knows White Plains backward and forward and we appreciated his commitment to the local community that we are now a part of. Lou is personable, knowledgeable, and pays close attention to detail; on top of that, his pricing was very reasonable. We would use him again and would recommend him to anyone looking to buy property in the area.
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25 Nov, 2018 by Brian tschinkel
My wife and I were in need of an attorney when purchasing our first home. I spoke to a few attorneys, but Lou came via way of a good friend. Lou came across as fair but firm, knowledgeable, and experienced. My wife and I knew he would get the job done and he was the type of person we needed to help us close on our first home. Lou was extremely professional, responsive at all hours of the day and even on weekends, more than patient with our many questions, and meticulous and thorough as he guided us through the closing process. Everything went smoothly -- much smoother than we ever could have expected for our first home purchase -- and we couldn't be happier. Thank you, Lou!
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06 Jan, 2024 by Ann george
03 Jun, 2023 by Rebecca dambroff
Great law firm rick nunez and John rand one of the best personal injury attorneys
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16 Jun, 2021 by Mikey maff
13 May, 2024 by Ny baker
They don't put enough stars here to select from when it comes to Lou. We hired him to represent us with the sale of our home. He was amazing. He was so professional and knows the legal biz like no other, yet serves his client with such a great "bedside manner" that we felt comfortable throughout the entire process. Can't thank him enough!
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14 Oct, 2020 by Nicole bliss
My husband and I just finalized the purchase of our first home, with Lou's help. From our first conversation, we could tell that Lou cared about helping us and making sure we understood the process. He knows White Plains backward and forward and we appreciated his commitment to the local community that we are now a part of. Lou is personable, knowledgeable, and pays close attention to detail; on top of that, his pricing was very reasonable. We would use him again and would recommend him to anyone looking to buy property in the area.
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25 Nov, 2018 by Brian tschinkel
My wife and I were in need of an attorney when purchasing our first home. I spoke to a few attorneys, but Lou came via way of a good friend. Lou came across as fair but firm, knowledgeable, and experienced. My wife and I knew he would get the job done and he was the type of person we needed to help us close on our first home. Lou was extremely professional, responsive at all hours of the day and even on weekends, more than patient with our many questions, and meticulous and thorough as he guided us through the closing process. Everything went smoothly -- much smoother than we ever could have expected for our first home purchase -- and we couldn't be happier. Thank you, Lou!
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06 Jan, 2024 by Ann george
03 Jun, 2023 by Rebecca dambroff
Great law firm rick nunez and John rand one of the best personal injury attorneys
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16 Jun, 2021 by Mikey maff
06 Jan, 2024 by Ann george
03 Jun, 2023 by Rebecca dambroff
Great law firm rick nunez and John rand one of the best personal injury attorneys
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16 Jun, 2021 by Mikey maff
06 Jan, 2024 by Ann george
03 Jun, 2023 by Rebecca dambroff
Great law firm rick nunez and John rand one of the best personal injury attorneys
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16 Jun, 2021 by Mikey maff
06 Jan, 2024 by Ann george
03 Jun, 2023 by Rebecca dambroff
Great law firm rick nunez and John rand one of the best personal injury attorneys
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16 Jun, 2021 by Mikey maff
13 May, 2024 by Ny baker
They don't put enough stars here to select from when it comes to Lou. We hired him to represent us with the sale of our home. He was amazing. He was so professional and knows the legal biz like no other, yet serves his client with such a great "bedside manner" that we felt comfortable throughout the entire process. Can't thank him enough!
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14 Oct, 2020 by Nicole bliss
My husband and I just finalized the purchase of our first home, with Lou's help. From our first conversation, we could tell that Lou cared about helping us and making sure we understood the process. He knows White Plains backward and forward and we appreciated his commitment to the local community that we are now a part of. Lou is personable, knowledgeable, and pays close attention to detail; on top of that, his pricing was very reasonable. We would use him again and would recommend him to anyone looking to buy property in the area.
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25 Nov, 2018 by Brian tschinkel
My wife and I were in need of an attorney when purchasing our first home. I spoke to a few attorneys, but Lou came via way of a good friend. Lou came across as fair but firm, knowledgeable, and experienced. My wife and I knew he would get the job done and he was the type of person we needed to help us close on our first home. Lou was extremely professional, responsive at all hours of the day and even on weekends, more than patient with our many questions, and meticulous and thorough as he guided us through the closing process. Everything went smoothly -- much smoother than we ever could have expected for our first home purchase -- and we couldn't be happier. Thank you, Lou!
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15 Sep, 2013 by Anonymous
David Tartell successfully represented me in my employment-based visa petition. He was very efficient and knowledgeable. I am very grateful for his services.
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07 Aug, 2013 by Isabel
Mr. Tartell is an excellent immigration attorney. Helped me with obtaining permanent residency in this country.
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22 Jul, 2012 by Sarah
David helped me successfully in an immigration appeal.
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06 Jan, 2024 by Ann george
03 Jun, 2023 by Rebecca dambroff
Great law firm rick nunez and John rand one of the best personal injury attorneys
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16 Jun, 2021 by Mikey maff
07 Dec, 2017 by Anonymous
I contacted Mr Freedman she he was understanding , caring detailed fast paced you help me out when I injured myself. Very fast response and great knowledge. I would suggest him to anyone, his assistant was very detailed and personal as understand as well thank you very much ..
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02 Dec, 2017 by Ellen
Mr. Freeman and his assistant were highly effective and professional in their way of handling my case. They were thorough with their investigation of the incident and always were available for any and all questions whether on email or phone. They had my best interests always at the forefront and were honest and genuine when giving information. Since I had never gone through anything like this before, they were a huge help!
I am absolutely recommending and applauding their professionalism to everyone who needs a kind and caring lawyer team!
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30 Nov, 2017 by Debbie dicairano
We had the unfortunate experience of my son being in a horrible auto accident several years ago. Mr. Freeman and Christine Ruis were by our side for three years guiding us, providing updates and checking in constantly. Mr. Freeman is a compassionate, knowledgeable and experienced attorney who you definitely want on your side.
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