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19 Dec, 2024 by Dan
Mr Singer exceeded all of my expectations as a client. I was particularly impressed with his response time to questions and thoroughness in following through with necessary steps and procedures. He proved to be knowledgeable, experienced, and well-connected within the legal circles of WNY. I give myunqualified endorsement for Mr Singer serving myself or any other clients in the future. Contacting Mr Singer with my legal needs was the best decision I could’ve made; it led to a positive and ideal outcome for my situation. Thank you, Mr Singer.
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18 Dec, 2024 by Anonymous
This lawyer works hard for his /her clients in the goal of winning the case. He doesn't put money first like other lawyers I met before .His cost is negotiable and affordable. Helped to win my CPS case and early Probation release. I would recommend anyone who is struggling with some cases to reachout to him before contacting with others .
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05 Dec, 2024 by Anonymous
I had to pleasure to connect with Mr.Singer during a very difficult and stressful time. He was completely honest and explained everything with great assurance. I would definitely recommend Mr.Singer if you’re looking for great legal advice, and someone that is very knowledgeable and easy to talk with. I would leave 10 stars if I could!! I cannot thank him enough
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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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08 Aug, 2024 by Rjohnson451
We engaged Gina DePrima to create a will and develop a plan for our adult children to follow in the future. Gina was incredibly helpful with her informative approach to creating a detailed path to execute the disbursement of our possessions. She is a GREAT listener and very detail oriented. We highly recommend her for these important family issues.
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03 Aug, 2024 by Jim szczublewski
Gina at deprima was exceptional. Help us with making sure our affairs were in order before leaving on a trip overseas. Gina was extremely empathetic with helping us to understand what would happen to our young sons and assets id we did not have anything in place should the worst happen.
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03 Jul, 2024 by Leah marie - mindfully ready
We recently worked with Gina DePrima to set up our trust, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. The process of creating a trust can be overwhelming and confusing, but Gina made it as simple as possible for us. She was incredibly thorough and took the time to explain every detail, ensuring we understood everything clearly. Gina was always available to answer any and all questions we had, no matter how big or small. Her professionalism, expertise, and approachable manner made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. If you're looking for someone to assist with your trust, Gina is the one to choose!
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11 Sep, 2024 by Dajuan strickland
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30 Aug, 2024 by Thomas mudd
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28 Aug, 2024 by Brian thorpe
I had a head on collision Syracuse thank god it was a Volvo.The Mattar firm Took my case and dropped me 1month before the expiration of time telling me to do it myself I ended never being compensated for anything so do be fooled by their constant running commercials in the Syracuse area they are far from perfect.More like scammers looking for a big case that will waste your time and ruin your case . B.Thope
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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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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 Mar, 2024 by Rich
Very informative, clear and helpful in reviewing the law. Would recommend to everyone!! RG
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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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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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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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09 Dec, 2024 by Z calleri
I was blindsided and lost when my wife filed for divorce. Brian was extremely knowledgeable and guided me through the entire process while staying in communication the entire way. He is a straight shooter and knows what he's doing. He made sure I was treated fairly and fought for me and my family. I can't explain how much everything he did is appreciated. Thank you Brian!
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06 Sep, 2024 by Patel vaishnovi
I had an incredibly positive experience working with James and his team. The entire team was extremely helpful and friendly, always taking the time to answer all of my questions thoroughly. Their attention to detail was outstanding, and they made sure every step of the process was followed correctly. I felt fully supported throughout my journey, and their professionalism and care made a potentially stressful process much easier. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for an immigration law firm that truly cares about their clients.
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30 Aug, 2024 by Joseph preda
James's team was amazing to work with. They are very knowledgeable and helped us every step of the process with our L1A visa application. They answered our questions quickly and helped to resolve any issues that came up. The overall process went smoothly and everything was processed in a timely manner. We highly recommend and will use the Law Office of James D. Eiss going forward for all USA/Canadian immigration needs!
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07 Sep, 2022 by M. agha
I’m not sure if the published phone number is the correct one or not, nobody answer and even there is no answering machine to leave voice note .
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06 Mar, 2021 by Harlan
Philip took care of everything, solving my situation fast and without stress. Thanks Phil.
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05 Mar, 2021 by Joseph
I contacted Phil to help me create my LLC. Within a few hours, he had educated me on the process, filed all of the paperwork, and emailed me the official documents, including my EIN. It's a relief to know I can turn to someone as professional and efficient as Phil when I have future legal work associated with my company.
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29 Aug, 2024 by James arlotta
What bankruptcy attorney doesn't include a broken tenancy lease in a chapter 7 bankruptcy? Unless I'm "mistaken." Perhaps all the money I paid them, (why is there a RED FLAG on the bankruptcy court documents. INDICATING THAT I QUALIFIED IN FORMA PAUPERIS AS A POOR PERSON,) should be returned? ESPECIALLY CONSIDERING I COULD'VE RECEIVED A PRO BONO COURT APPOINTED LAWYER, AS I AM AND WAS A SERVICE CONNECTED DISABLED VETERAN DISPLACED FROM THE STATE OF FLORIDA 2004 HURRICANE SEASON...ALONG WITH BEING INDIGENT! HOW DOES THAT APPEAR? I WONDER, DOES THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE POLICE AND THEIR INSPECTORS' NOTICE WHEN MR. GRUBEA TRIES TO SOLICIT POTENTIAL CLIENTS VIA USPS? WITHOUT INDICATING ON THE ARTICLE OF MAIL THAT'S AN..."ADVERTISEMENT?" I SUPPOSE WHEN THE LETTERS IFP AND THE WORDS RED FLAGS ON THE TOP OF THE DOCUMENT YOUR PRACTICE'S LAWYERS FILED ARE CLEARLY EVIDENT... WHO'S LYING TO WHO?
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25 Jun, 2024 by Bob
EXTREMELY helpful, as well as professional and courteous.
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25 Jun, 2024 by Gerald bouvier
The attorney was extremely helpful with answering my questions. I most definitely would recommend him for any future issues!
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19 Jul, 2024 by Jason watson
Michelle is not only a highly educated attorney but she's passionate about her work and incredibly compassionate to her clients. We highly recommend her services to anyone in need!
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16 Jul, 2024 by Amber capozzi
Michelle helped me with my divorce and she was very knowledgeable and kept in contact with me about the next steps and she answered any questions I had. I was very pleased with her service and I would recommend her for anyone else dealing with an uncontested divorce.
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22 Jun, 2024 by Daniel s.
Michelle Bullock is an incredibly thoughtful, professional, and diligent attorney. I couldn't be happier that I found her name when I needed some recent legal work done. She was unfailingly conscientious not only in helping me execute the legal niceties but also in ensuring my best interests and values were represented. Her work was absolutely top-notch, and her professionalism did not come at the cost of compassion; she kept a human touch as she helped me negotiate a potentially fraught situation. I highly recommend her for any legal needs but especially those where tact, professionalism, and skill are necessary in equal measure.
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11 Sep, 2024 by Dajuan strickland
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30 Aug, 2024 by Thomas mudd
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28 Aug, 2024 by Brian thorpe
I had a head on collision Syracuse thank god it was a Volvo.The Mattar firm Took my case and dropped me 1month before the expiration of time telling me to do it myself I ended never being compensated for anything so do be fooled by their constant running commercials in the Syracuse area they are far from perfect.More like scammers looking for a big case that will waste your time and ruin your case . B.Thope
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11 Sep, 2024 by Dajuan strickland
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30 Aug, 2024 by Thomas mudd
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28 Aug, 2024 by Brian thorpe
I had a head on collision Syracuse thank god it was a Volvo.The Mattar firm Took my case and dropped me 1month before the expiration of time telling me to do it myself I ended never being compensated for anything so do be fooled by their constant running commercials in the Syracuse area they are far from perfect.More like scammers looking for a big case that will waste your time and ruin your case . B.Thope
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11 Sep, 2024 by Dajuan strickland
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30 Aug, 2024 by Thomas mudd
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28 Aug, 2024 by Brian thorpe
I had a head on collision Syracuse thank god it was a Volvo.The Mattar firm Took my case and dropped me 1month before the expiration of time telling me to do it myself I ended never being compensated for anything so do be fooled by their constant running commercials in the Syracuse area they are far from perfect.More like scammers looking for a big case that will waste your time and ruin your case . B.Thope
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11 Sep, 2024 by Dajuan strickland
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30 Aug, 2024 by Thomas mudd
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28 Aug, 2024 by Brian thorpe
I had a head on collision Syracuse thank god it was a Volvo.The Mattar firm Took my case and dropped me 1month before the expiration of time telling me to do it myself I ended never being compensated for anything so do be fooled by their constant running commercials in the Syracuse area they are far from perfect.More like scammers looking for a big case that will waste your time and ruin your case . B.Thope
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11 Sep, 2024 by Dajuan strickland
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28 Aug, 2024 by Brian thorpe
I had a head on collision Syracuse thank god it was a Volvo.The Mattar firm Took my case and dropped me 1month before the expiration of time telling me to do it myself I ended never being compensated for anything so do be fooled by their constant running commercials in the Syracuse area they are far from perfect.More like scammers looking for a big case that will waste your time and ruin your case . B.Thope
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11 Sep, 2024 by Dajuan strickland
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30 Aug, 2024 by Thomas mudd
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28 Aug, 2024 by Brian thorpe
I had a head on collision Syracuse thank god it was a Volvo.The Mattar firm Took my case and dropped me 1month before the expiration of time telling me to do it myself I ended never being compensated for anything so do be fooled by their constant running commercials in the Syracuse area they are far from perfect.More like scammers looking for a big case that will waste your time and ruin your case . B.Thope
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11 Sep, 2024 by Dajuan strickland
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30 Aug, 2024 by Thomas mudd
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28 Aug, 2024 by Brian thorpe
I had a head on collision Syracuse thank god it was a Volvo.The Mattar firm Took my case and dropped me 1month before the expiration of time telling me to do it myself I ended never being compensated for anything so do be fooled by their constant running commercials in the Syracuse area they are far from perfect.More like scammers looking for a big case that will waste your time and ruin your case . B.Thope
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11 Sep, 2024 by Dajuan strickland
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30 Aug, 2024 by Thomas mudd
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28 Aug, 2024 by Brian thorpe
I had a head on collision Syracuse thank god it was a Volvo.The Mattar firm Took my case and dropped me 1month before the expiration of time telling me to do it myself I ended never being compensated for anything so do be fooled by their constant running commercials in the Syracuse area they are far from perfect.More like scammers looking for a big case that will waste your time and ruin your case . B.Thope
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11 Sep, 2024 by Dajuan strickland
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28 Aug, 2024 by Brian thorpe
I had a head on collision Syracuse thank god it was a Volvo.The Mattar firm Took my case and dropped me 1month before the expiration of time telling me to do it myself I ended never being compensated for anything so do be fooled by their constant running commercials in the Syracuse area they are far from perfect.More like scammers looking for a big case that will waste your time and ruin your case . B.Thope
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11 Sep, 2024 by Dajuan strickland
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30 Aug, 2024 by Thomas mudd
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28 Aug, 2024 by Brian thorpe
I had a head on collision Syracuse thank god it was a Volvo.The Mattar firm Took my case and dropped me 1month before the expiration of time telling me to do it myself I ended never being compensated for anything so do be fooled by their constant running commercials in the Syracuse area they are far from perfect.More like scammers looking for a big case that will waste your time and ruin your case . B.Thope
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19 Jul, 2024 by Jason watson
Michelle is not only a highly educated attorney but she's passionate about her work and incredibly compassionate to her clients. We highly recommend her services to anyone in need!
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16 Jul, 2024 by Amber capozzi
Michelle helped me with my divorce and she was very knowledgeable and kept in contact with me about the next steps and she answered any questions I had. I was very pleased with her service and I would recommend her for anyone else dealing with an uncontested divorce.
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22 Jun, 2024 by Daniel s.
Michelle Bullock is an incredibly thoughtful, professional, and diligent attorney. I couldn't be happier that I found her name when I needed some recent legal work done. She was unfailingly conscientious not only in helping me execute the legal niceties but also in ensuring my best interests and values were represented. Her work was absolutely top-notch, and her professionalism did not come at the cost of compassion; she kept a human touch as she helped me negotiate a potentially fraught situation. I highly recommend her for any legal needs but especially those where tact, professionalism, and skill are necessary in equal measure.
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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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09 Dec, 2024 by Zach
I was blindsided and lost when my wife filed for divorce. Brian was extremely knowledgeable and guided me through the entire process while staying in communication the entire way. He is a straight shooter and knows what he's doing. He made sure I was treated fairly and fought for me and my family. I can't explain how much everything he did is appreciated. Thank you Brian!
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05 Sep, 2023 by Anonymous
We consulted with Brian after being told by another Lawyer Grandparent Visitation is never awarded in our circumstance, and not to waste our time and money. Brian gave us suggestions on things to try with our son and daughter in law to resolve the issues before a petition was filed. We did retain Brian and at that time he was confident we would get time with our grandson. We did go to trial and Brian was excellent all the way through. He responds to calls and emails and provides answers very quickly He is very thorough and meticulous. We were awarded visitation with our grandson beginning in August and actually received more time than we expected. Everything Brian does is for a reason and to help your case so listen to the expert! He is very delicate with family situations and keeps things as kind and calm as possible. Having that first visit with our grandson was amazing and we have Brian to thank for it! My husband and I highly recommend him..
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07 Dec, 2022 by Michael
Brian Welsh was highly recommended to me by lawyers in other fields. I entered his preliminary conference with much trepidation. He instantly put my mind at rest, listened intently to what I had to say and understood from day one that I did not wish to punish my partner. Our conferences and phone calls throughout the following months were cheerful and professional. I was given good advice, told what was going to be possible and, in a gentle way, told what could not be achieved. The speed with which he dealt with my instructions and passed them on was sometimes alarming but the entire process of my divorce was very much quicker than I had anticipated and I am still friends with my ex-wife. I can and will thoroughly recommend Brian to any of my friends and colleagues as an honest, extremely competent and knowledgeable professional.
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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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12 Mar, 2024 by T hart
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30 Nov, 2023 by Casey mueller
Sunil is a badass lawyer. Can't go wrong with him!
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25 Nov, 2023 by Dale smith
Absolute best. Miracle worker. False accusations on me from a mentally ill person. I could not have been in better hands and worked out completely. This is the absolute best attorney!
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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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When meeting with a lawyer for the first time, it's important to ask the right questions to understand their expertise and determine if they're the right fit for your legal needs. Here are some top questions to consider:

  1. What experience do you have with cases similar to mine?
    Ensure the lawyer has relevant experience in the specific area of law pertaining to your case.
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    Understand the fee structure, including hourly rates, flat fees, retainer fees, and any additional expenses.
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  8. Do you have references from past clients?
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  9. What are the strengths and weaknesses of my case?
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  10. Are there alternative ways to solve my legal problem?
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  1. Verify Their License:
    Check with your state's bar association to confirm the lawyer is licensed and in good standing.
  2. Experience and Specialization:
    Ensure the lawyer specializes in the area of law relevant to your case.
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  4. Client Reviews and Testimonials:
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  7. Consultation Assessment:
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  8. Ask for References:
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  1. Relevant Documents:
    Bring all documents related to your case, such as contracts, correspondence, legal notices, court papers, or evidence.
  2. Written Summary:
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  3. List of Questions:
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  7. Pen and Notebook:
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The cost of hiring a lawyer varies widely based on several factors:

  • Fee Structures:
    • Hourly Rate:
      Lawyers may charge anywhere from $150 to $500 or more per hour, depending on experience and location.
    • Flat Fee:
      For routine legal services like drafting a will or handling an uncontested divorce, lawyers might offer a flat fee.
    • Retainer Fee:
      An upfront payment against which the lawyer bills hourly fees.
    • Contingency Fee:
      Common in personal injury cases; the lawyer receives a percentage (typically 25% to 40%) of any settlement or award.
    • Monthly Retainer:
      For ongoing services, businesses might pay a monthly fee for a set number of hours or services.
  • Factors Affecting Cost:
    • Complexity of the Case:
      More complex cases require more time and resources, increasing costs.
    • Lawyer's Experience:
      Highly experienced lawyers may charge higher fees.
    • Geographic Location:
      Legal fees can vary significantly by region or city.
    • Additional Expenses:
      Court filing fees, expert witness fees, travel expenses, and administrative costs may be extra.
  • Estimating Total Costs:
    Request a detailed fee agreement outlining all potential costs.
    Discuss any additional expenses that may arise during the case.
  • Negotiating Fees:
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  • Pro Bono Services:
    For those who cannot afford legal services, some lawyers or legal aid organizations offer services at reduced rates or for free.
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