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18 Sep, 2024 by Dauble
Straight to point, had great answers and alternatives to our questions. He was very informative, problem solving and very helpful. Thank you!
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19 Aug, 2024 by Jake schmidt
Brian is a terrific immigration attorney. He assisted my wife and I with a thorny issue with her TN visa, as well as our adjustment of status application for her green card. Throughout the entire process, Brian was very responsive and provided clear guidance for us whenever we asked. We highly recommend Brian!
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12 Jul, 2024 by Sam natera
Brian helped us with our AOS case. He was very professional and helpful in answering our questions. We had a great experience working with Brian.
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18 Sep, 2024 by Dauble
Straight to point, had great answers and alternatives to our questions. He was very informative, problem solving and very helpful. Thank you!
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19 Aug, 2024 by Jake schmidt
Brian is a terrific immigration attorney. He assisted my wife and I with a thorny issue with her TN visa, as well as our adjustment of status application for her green card. Throughout the entire process, Brian was very responsive and provided clear guidance for us whenever we asked. We highly recommend Brian!
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12 Jul, 2024 by Sam natera
Brian helped us with our AOS case. He was very professional and helpful in answering our questions. We had a great experience working with Brian.
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18 Sep, 2024 by Dauble
Straight to point, had great answers and alternatives to our questions. He was very informative, problem solving and very helpful. Thank you!
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19 Aug, 2024 by Jake schmidt
Brian is a terrific immigration attorney. He assisted my wife and I with a thorny issue with her TN visa, as well as our adjustment of status application for her green card. Throughout the entire process, Brian was very responsive and provided clear guidance for us whenever we asked. We highly recommend Brian!
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12 Jul, 2024 by Sam natera
Brian helped us with our AOS case. He was very professional and helpful in answering our questions. We had a great experience working with Brian.
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18 Sep, 2024 by Dauble
Straight to point, had great answers and alternatives to our questions. He was very informative, problem solving and very helpful. Thank you!
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19 Aug, 2024 by Jake schmidt
Brian is a terrific immigration attorney. He assisted my wife and I with a thorny issue with her TN visa, as well as our adjustment of status application for her green card. Throughout the entire process, Brian was very responsive and provided clear guidance for us whenever we asked. We highly recommend Brian!
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12 Jul, 2024 by Sam natera
Brian helped us with our AOS case. He was very professional and helpful in answering our questions. We had a great experience working with Brian.
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18 Sep, 2024 by Dauble
Straight to point, had great answers and alternatives to our questions. He was very informative, problem solving and very helpful. Thank you!
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19 Aug, 2024 by Jake schmidt
Brian is a terrific immigration attorney. He assisted my wife and I with a thorny issue with her TN visa, as well as our adjustment of status application for her green card. Throughout the entire process, Brian was very responsive and provided clear guidance for us whenever we asked. We highly recommend Brian!
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12 Jul, 2024 by Sam natera
Brian helped us with our AOS case. He was very professional and helpful in answering our questions. We had a great experience working with Brian.
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14 Mar, 2024 by Tim
Vincent was transparent, open, and direct about patent requirements. He encouraged me to think critically about the situation and was clearly motivated to protect my interests. After my consultation, I believe Vincent to be an expert in patnent law and would fill the fiduciary duty well.
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14 Mar, 2024 by Rich
Very informative, clear and helpful in reviewing the law. Would recommend to everyone!!
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09 Nov, 2021 by Dana
Mr. LoTempio is a awesome lawyer, he is professional, organized, calm and answered all our questions. Thank you, it was a pleasant experience. Highly recommended!
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20 Apr, 2024 by Nacharizer
I have to say it !!!!!they really did a great job !!!! I was whit an other lawyer no name!!!for personal issues they denied me !!! So I had a good friend that told me call William for a second opinion!!!I told him about my accident and he took my case I got something and I Thank to him for everything and his staff!!!for acknowledging my situation
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25 May, 2022 by Willie
William Mattar accepted my difficult case after
other law firms refused it, due to me being an
"eggshell client." From start to finish, Megan
always provided value added service by
responding to my questions and/or concerns
expeditiously; by the close of business or within 24 hours.
As I conclude, I would like to thank William Matter, Megan, and their team of consummate, dedicated and engaged professionals. You all are truly AWESOME.
Remember, It is not the final settlement that
matters, as it is the amount of professionalism that is priceless!
Don't hesitate, call 444-4444. You will not regret it!
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21 Mar, 2022 by Gregory
I was involved in an auto accident and the driver of the other car had run a stop sign. He then T-Boned us, my son and had been taken to a local hospital and my wife was fine.
When reading the police report we seen that the driver that hit us also had the same insurance company as us. I then became worried that the insurance company would not be fair and cover my medical expenses and repairs needed on my car. After speaking with some family members they recommended hiring a attorney. I then called William Mattar. I met with one of the attorneys and decided it would be best if retained their service’s. I was not happy about this because I deal with attorneys at work all the time. Most attorneys will never call you back, keep you up to date with the case. The only time they call is when they want more money. NOT William Mattar my attorney Casey was Great she called with updates questions and more. Her assistant Kathy was even better she call me weekly in the beginning then COVID hit and my doctors slowed down the process but Kathy kept calling me with updates and not long after we had a settlement offer and after some negotiations we settled. THIS FIRM WAS GREAT! I hope I never need a lawyer again bu.t if I do I will call William Mattar.
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05 Nov, 2018 by Shari
Very experienced and knowledgeable attorney. She did considerable research on my divorce case and helped me along the process and achieved a good outcome. She advised me well which is what a good lawyer should do. Was great at negotiations and was prepared in every area of the case. She was straightforward and always willing to assist in anyway possible. Would recommend her to anyone needing a divorce attorney.
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13 Apr, 2018 by Peter
Cheryl was a calming influence in my divorce proceedings. She takes the time to listen and understand your position. I appreciated her candor and expertise. She will lobby on your behalf to attain those things that are important to you. I always, always felt better after speaking with.....or meeting with Cheryl. She gave me the confidence that "everything would work out!" I also appreciated her honesty in setting expectations. In a time of personal chaos Cheryl helped navigate through to an amicable ending. She was able to work with opposing counsel and move thru the process quickly and expeditiously. After all was complete and our professional relationship is over - I now consider Cheryl a friend. The highest recommendation possible!
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08 Dec, 2015 by Annemarie
I recently went to Berzer/Wolf Law Firm after the lawyer I was using wasn’t able to negotiate with the opposing attorney. My friend had highly recommended Ms. Cheryl Berzer. Immediately, she took the time to listen to my concerns and questions. She gave me a fair estimate of the cost for her services and explained her billing procedure. Cheryl Berzer answered every question I asked, gave me direct advice and explained the process that I would be navigating through. She also got back to me right away if I needed to inquire about an issue. She was able to negotiate and avoid a trial for me in less than a month, after a year and a half with a high profile firm. Ms. Berzer was excellent in all regards. I would recommend her to anyone in need of an attorney.
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24 Apr, 2019 by Bill
Paul is a fine lawyer who provided us excellent service as our probate attorney. Although we reside out of state, he was able to expedite all our affairs on a timely and efficient basis. A true professional and credit to his profession, we recommend him highly!
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10 Jul, 2018 by Miroslava
Mr. Paul Wolf was an excellent attorney. Very rare you find an attorney that works immediately on your case. They take forever and if you don't reach them, they won't reach you. Mr. Wolf was professional and knows his laws very well. I was very, very pleased with him. I would highly recommend his service.
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15 Apr, 2018 by Nagwa
The first time I spoke to Paul was in December 2016 about my divorce, after consulting with him. I hired Paul wolf to start my divorce process. it was a bit complicated because I live in the Netherlands but got married in New York. Paper work took a bit longer then expected but I got my divorce in 9 months which is still a good time frame. He always answers emails. it was easy to make an appointment to talk on the phone. I would defently recommend Paul Wolf.
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13 Jul, 2023 by Michelle
I was very nervous about going to court. A friend of mine recommended Michael Seibert for an attorney. So glad I took his advice. Michael was so quick to get back to me, walked me through every step of the process. I was so relaxed going into court and was able to get things done the way I wanted and needed. I would recommend Michael to anyone looking.
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20 Nov, 2019 by John
After having a lapse of good judgement and making the decision to drive after a few beers, I was pulled over in a small town for crossing the fog line. While crossing the fog line isn't actually a violation, it's something you can get pulled over for on pretext, and if you've been drinking, it goes down hill from there VERY quickly. At any rate, I was charged with DWI, barely drunk by the numbers, but nevertheless, drunk by the numbers at .10 BAC. I was put in contact with Mr. Seibert who not only wanted to know the facts of my case, but my "story" as well. I've been driving on the road for some 43 years with only 1 speeding ticket on my record from when I was 20. Mr. Seibert knew he wasn't representing a career drunk driver, but rather a guy who made an error in judgement on one January evening. During my first consultation, Mr. Seibert asked me to tell my side of the story which I did. He put me at ease, not with false promises, but with the assurance that he would do everything he could to limit the damage to my record. Subsequently, the paperwork from my arrest arrived on his desk and the "stories" were very similar. I wasn't speeding, didn't hit anything or anyone, in fact, I truly believed I wasn't drunk. I had been driving for 20 minutes and felt fine. The police obviously disagreed. At any rate, I asked Mr. Seibert to fight my case as opposed to taking the plea deal offered by the district attorney. While I could have been driving MUCH sooner by taking the plea, I still would have had it on my record as well as had no access to Canada without going through an extended and expensive process. Not to mention higher insurance premiums for God knows how long. My case went on for 9 months being that it was a small town court where the DA only rides through once a month, and we had a couple of unforeseen delays too. Moral of the story... if you've been drinking, DON'T drive. And if you make the mistake of driving after a few drinks and get pulled over, contact Mr. Seibert. There are no miracle cures for having a lapse of judgement, but I assure you Mr. Seibert will explore every avenue available to limit the damage done. In my case, I was lucky for two things. One was having Mr. Seibert representing me, the other was having been stopped using questionable "probable cause". Mr. Seibert was able to show that the stop was unconstitutional which resulted in the suppression of any evidence gained after the stop. And without evidence, the prosecution cannot proceed. I hope I NEVER need criminal defense services again, but if I do, Mr. Seibert is the attorney I would call. You don't just get an incredible attorney when you hire Mr. Seibert, you also get a kind, compassionate, and very knowledgeable advocate and dare I say, friend.
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14 Mar, 2018 by Rex
Makes great conversation, very smart and experienced in his field. Very professional and positive attitude.
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27 Feb, 2024 by Ryan roche
23 Feb, 2024 by Cam ruhland
17 Apr, 2023 by Brian vaccaro
29 Nov, 2023 by Alexei nikitkov
I worked with Emily Spitzer on a family law issue for about 3 months. Previously I worked with about 15 attorneys in my lifetime in Ontario and NYS. Within the scope of my experience, I rate Emily as the top 5%. My experience was all positive. Emily is highly professional, very punctual, does not make empty promises, does thorough legal research, has excellent writing style, and what was very important for me, -- she has a positive and well-balanced attitude toward the client. I can honestly recommend her and will be happy to work with her again if a need presents itself. I am independent in my review and motivated by gratitude for the work well done only.
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23 Oct, 2023 by Trinity phillips
Definitely reach out to Emily Spitzer if you need a fantastic marital law attorney!
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05 Jan, 2021 by Ara
I hired Keli for a very difficult and complicated divorce. She help me navigate very difficult and stressful times with clear and decisive guidance. I truly appreciated help dedication to my case, which included her transfering to another firm.
I will continue to use Keli on any further martial, or custodial matters.
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14 Aug, 2020 by Rose
I was referred to Jeff by a family member who is familiar with him and has been for at least two decades. The issue at hand is still in process, and as such I will leave out details except to say that Jeff made himself available immediately and completely, listens very well, asks questions that help round out and complete the scenario in question from all sides, lays out what the likely course of events will be while still being upfront about the fact that there are no guarantees, as well as what is expected if the result is or is not what you hoped for. To date, his communication has been prompt, professional, and very clear as to what he needs from me and what the next step is likely to be. He makes himself available for questions and shows utmost respect for the mental and emotional stress that brings one to an attorney in the first place, especially when you are not the type to have ever considered doing it before! Such an approach also shows complete respect for the time and individual struggles and issues of the client. Jeff has been nothing but professional and expedient, and no matter the outcome of the case I would not hesitate to contact him again.
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30 Jul, 2020 by Carlos ramirez
My name is Carlos from Idaho a Nam Grunt.Jeff helped me with my V.A. benefits when other V.A. organizations could not.He done an amazing job resolving it and I am forever greatfull to him.He is a very good man.I highly recommend him to anyone.
Thank You Very Much
Carlos
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29 Jul, 2020 by Shane
Jeff handled my disability claim with the Dept of Veterans Affairs with professionalism. Jeff kept me up to date with changes and even called when nothing new was happening to check on me. I never worried about anything when he was handling my claim. Now on something new and I'm not worried at all.
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04 Sep, 2024 by Julia
Frank handled my case and I have nothing but positive words to express about his services. During the initial consultation, they actually listened to my situation and was empathetic, unlike other attorneys who only want to see if they can make money off your case. He answered all of my many questions and calmed my nerves about the highly stressful matter. Frank genuinely cares about his clients, not just money. As far as fees, he’s extremely flexible, offering payment plans tailored to what you can afford to pay. His rates truly are the best you can find in the area and the quality of this firm is top tier. Once officially retained, he gets right to work on your case/matter and keep an open line of communication if you have any questions or concerns. Frank was especially thorough in making sure I was up to date with any and all changes or updates. He was able to secure a monthly payment plan for my debt which was affordable for me and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome! I 10/10 recommend Frank to anyone experiencing any kind of debt lawsuit or matter. He truly advocates your best interest, which is very difficult to find amongst other debt defense attorneys. I could not have made a better decision choosing Graham & Borgese to represent me.
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25 Sep, 2019 by Hakim
This entire girl is amazing they help me and saved me money! They responded quickly to any question I had, made making payments so easy and sent me all infromation regarding my case! I would recommend them to anyone! Thank you all so much!!
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17 Feb, 2017 by Mark
Very honest and quite helpful getting me out of a tough situation after becoming ill and not able to work and a credit card company that agreed to terms
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26 Aug, 2024 by Swapnil deore
Got my 6 points speed ticket dismissed. Highly recommended. Thank you.
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02 Nov, 2022 by Steve cramer
No points, No Fine,... I Highly Recommend Mr. Arthur Pressman.
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26 Oct, 2022 by Kyle poersch
flawless representation!! thank you again for your help.
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28 Mar, 2022 by Anonymous
Mr. Katz on estate/probate queries I had was compassionate, thorough and willing to explain in every day terms. He showed great interest and depth of knowledge and even encouraged family resolution without a lawyer and avoid associated legal costs that would otherwise occur! He also noted one thing might be outside his area of expertise and that was much appreciated.
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26 Nov, 2017 by David
My Mother and I have been using Jeff and his firm to establish her estate plan and other related elder care needs. Jeff is extremely responsive, thorough, and attentive to our individual needs. We always feel that he not only addresses the needs of our visit, but also his experience and attention to details cause him to come up with better solutions we didn't anticipate.
We are extremely pleased that Jeff is the estate planning and elder care attorney for my Mother!
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17 Jul, 2015 by Anonymous
My wife and I used Mr Katz to write our living will and power of attorney. The service offered was very good and we would definitely use them again!
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11 May, 2015 by Anonymous
My case started out with the public defender. He didn't spend five minutes with the DA before he came back and tried to give me some deal that didn't even seem like a deal at all. I called around to other attorneys, and it felt like they were asking me to sign my life away just to get them to go to court. I was in a panic. I met with Mr. Becker and he was honest and upfront. He spent more time with me in one meeting than I could have ever expected. He was very reasonable and worked with me on fees. What's more is that he kept going back to court and fighting on my behalf. In the end, I got a much better deal than I started with.
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06 May, 2015 by Anonymous
Matt was very patient and very eager to listen to what I had to say over a very troubling situation I was in. He was very thorough in analyzing strategies and gave me excellent advice on how to proceed to acheive a positive outcome out of what was a very bad situation for me.
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14 Apr, 2015 by Anonymous
Matt's work on my case was fantastic. I always felt in great hands when going into court. Matt was very open, clear and communicative on what his plan/approach was going to be. I realize I made a mistake that evening, but Matt was able to guide me through the process and I have been given the opportunity for a second chance thanks in large part to Matt and his hard work and commitment to my case.
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05 Dec, 2011 by Bill
Contacted MR Gilbert online. He handled a New York issue for me as I now live out of State. I have worked with numerous attorney's over the years while litigating a divorce so my attorney experience is more then most. I contacted MR Gilbert one week ago today. He e mailed me at 7am this morning, one week later. Issue resolved, faxed copy to my out of State attorney confirmed. Hard copy mailed to me and the out of State attorney. You tell me how to give less then a five star rating......
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05 Nov, 2011 by Minhas
When I received speeding ticket last month, I was looking for a good lawyer to help me out. Thankfully I found and hired Mr, Brendan for this matter.
Mr. Brendan delivered what he promised. He is very intelligent and professional lawyer, moreover his fee was very reasonable and he cared about my time and my concerns that I had and kept me informed during every step of the procedure. I am very satisfied with Mr. Brendan’s service and can’t thank him enough.
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16 Jul, 2011 by Steve
I hired Brendan Gilbert in April 2011 for a speeding ticket and my license was also facing suspension. I emailed several lawyers and Mr. Gilbert responded quickly and his fees were very reasonable. He explained everything to me regarding the court date, how fees were calculated, and the steps he would take to handle my case. All my questions were answered promptly and professionally.
Overall I would highly recommend Brendan Gilbert. He is friendly, professional, truly cares about his clients and made me fell very comfortable about my case.
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23 Dec, 2016 by Virgil
Brian worked very hard on my case, he was always willing to talk to me when I had questions. Everything was settled fair. I would recommend him to anyone with an injury.
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01 Nov, 2016 by Linda
i was injured after receiving a flu shot at a pharmacy. i contacted mr cinelli who i understood had expertise with vaccine court. he worked tirelessly to present my case of injury to the court. the court agreed with mr cinelli that i should be compensated and offered a settlement figure. mr cinelli negotiated a settlement 33% greater than their initial offer. i will always be eternally grateful to mr cinelli because this settlement helped me pay for the medical billis incurred because of this injury
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17 Apr, 2020 by Joel
Where to start Eli, is just amazing.... have a question she has an answer. Her and her husband John not only help me escape a toxic marriage they become friends. Eli was so wonderful, helpful, caring, and determined to help me that even after my divorce I make it a point to check on her and her family. You can praise a lawyer for doing their job, you can find a great attorney, but it’s not everyday you find both and a friend. I highly recommend if your having marital issues you give these fine people a call. I promise you won’t regret it. Thank you Eli for everything but mostly for the support when things were rough. God bless you and your family, be safe, and we’ll talk again soon Sunshine. :)
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20 Sep, 2012 by Sc
Eli was extremely helpful when I sought her assistance on a ticket in NY. My court was actually pretty far, but she helped me find a closer attorney and walked me through everything, even making sure that the local attorney treated me right.
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24 Apr, 2020 by Jordan
I couldn't be happier with her representation. She obtained the best outcome I could have asked for. Definitely reccomend
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09 Jan, 2020 by Anonymous
Elizabeth was very helpful taking care of my traffic tickets. The matter was taken care of quick and efficient.
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15 May, 2013 by Otis
I have used this attorney several times and the results were all the same exceptional service.
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28 May, 2015 by Carol
I found Attodrney Casey to be honest, reliable, keen on the nuances of the law plus humane and tender hearted. In the case we shared he went well out of his way to help a client and her child. He even brought the child to my house for a professional evaluation and moral support when actual relatives were unable to come. He is not a "meter reader" attorney, clocking hours and charging hard and fast. In fact he is the opposite. I have dealt with "meter reader" lawyers who dump you or refuse service till their payment is made. This is not Attorney Casey. Anyone would be fortunate to have this man representing their wellbeing and welfare. He is reflective, not impulsive and he thinks through potential "unintended consequences" of rash decisions that many in legal battles are tempted to make. He is smart and worth being listened to.
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26 Apr, 2015 by Jim
Mark is knowledgeable, experienced, professional and is committed to your goals. I would highly recommend Mark for any Job!
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14 Aug, 2014 by Anonymous
Richard has represented me on multiple occasions for divorce and support hearings. He is a knowledgable, personable, and tough attorney. His fees are clear-cut and we have been on the same page every time he has represented me.
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02 Mar, 2016 by Steve
great legal results also cared enough to help me get my life in order without him pointing me in the right direction it would have been impossible Steve S
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03 Dec, 2021 by Shalifu
This lawyer helped to find the real me she is the reason why l went back studying hope she may be may career guide she was my mentor in Bethlehem village in Uganda
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08 Sep, 2015 by Anonymous
I would highly recommend Regina Walker as your disability attorney. She did a fantastic job of sheparding me through the maze of paperwork for my case (Parkinsons Disease). It which was approved first time through, taking about seven months .
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25 Oct, 2019 by Mike
As the founder of a new healthcare technology startup with several investors, and partners, I needed assistance and guidance in multiple areas related to business structure and investor agreements, stock option plans, client data privacy documents, cyber insurance, employee handbook, trademarks, and lots more.
Rebecca Guerra advised me on the most optimal strategies and cost effective approaches in each of those areas. Most importantly, she was proactive in her approach. I knew some of what I needed to do - but as the saying goes, "you don't know what you don't know". Fortunately for my business, she DID know. Rebecca's guidance was proactive and thoughtful. She took the time to understood what I was trying to accomplish and did not limit her explanations to just what I specifically asked of her. As I result, felt confident that someone had my back and I would not inadvertently overlook any critical steps that might haunt me later.
When we discussed various needed documents and decisions, Rebecca presented me with multiple alternatives on how to proceed and pros-and-cons for each. When I had questions (and I had a lot!) she patiently and completely explained the issues in language I could understand and relate to. When we did decide on what to do - it was handled promptly, accurately and efficiently.
The overall result was a successful engagement with partners and investors, quick finalization of contracts with key clients, and I was able to capture two key hires before they took jobs elsewhere. I was very pleased with the services provided and look forward to an on-going engagement for all of my upcoming legal needs.
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29 Aug, 2012 by Anonymous
Ms. Bylewski is a hard working attorney. She is representing us in a recent auto injury case. She consistently follows through with research acquires other professional input as required. She looks out for her client. That is her number one priority
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