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16 Nov, 2020 by David
I hired Jennifer during the summer of 2015, after another divorce attorney I was working with at another firm was not working out for me. I needed a change in a big way. Jennifer came highly recommended, and not only did she live up to expectations, she far exceeded them with her vast knowledge & experience, preparation, persistence, and most of all.....patience. I was in an extremely contentious divorce at the time, and had already spent over 3 years trying to work through a divorce case and a child custody case. I credit Jennifer for taking what was at the time a case that was stagnating, and turning it completely around in my favor. I ended up with custody of my children, and obtained a divorce with terms that were excellent. When it comes to an attorney that gets the job done, and done well, I highly recommend Jennifer Garber. She is definitely who you want to represent you.
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25 Oct, 2020 by Chris
Jennifer is a stern and effective attorney. She has helped me on multiple occasions and always conducted herself with class. I truly feel that she and I have become more friends than business associates due to her personality. I highly recommend her for all legal matters.
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21 Oct, 2020 by Galit
I have known Mrs. Jennifer Garber for over 2 years, and it has been an honor to have her representation. She is very knowledgeable, intelligent, confident, and passionate about her client cases.
she will go the extra mile to help and do the best she can to prove justice!
She keeps me well informed. Her staff as well is very professional and pleasant to work with, they are all team players.
I highly recommend her.
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13 May, 2015 by Chayim
I've been Leonard's client for 18 years. I've stayed with him all theses years, because he is what you want in a lawyer. He knows the law, he gives good advice, and he fights for you - and wins. He's an honest attorney who has always looked out for my interests, and always billed fairly. He's always guided me to avoid legal problems in the future, but also protected my interests effectively when legal issues did arise. He's competent, and effective.
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13 May, 2014 by Jose
This attorney is the person you need to defend your case in L/T Court. She is always communicating either by Email or Phone. I have known Ashka via a referral from another LandLord. He hit the nail on the head. While we were discussing tenant issues, he brought up her name and said" you need to call this young, bright attorney" and the story just was amazing. She took the Bull by the horn and had the tenant evicted. She IS A FIVE STAR attorney.
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04 Apr, 2024 by Carl delucia
A great attorney saved my company $250k when no other attorneys had any answers..easy peasy.! Highly recommended by me for a attorney.!And he did this when he was just starting out at Cullen &Dykman in Mineola.
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05 Oct, 2023 by Jim
When it came to purchasing our home, we were fortunate to have Attorney Paul Patacca by our side. From the onset, Paul was a breath of fresh air in the often complex world of real estate law. His depth of knowledge is unparalleled, yet he has an innate ability to simplify intricate processes, ensuring that we were never overwhelmed or lost.
Paul's patience and dedication truly stood out. He never hesitated to take time out of his busy schedule to explain every detail, making sure we were clear on every aspect of our home purchase. It was evident that our understanding and comfort was his top priority, and for that, we're incredibly grateful.
Furthermore, it's not just Paul who's exceptional, but his entire team mirrors his commitment to excellence. It's a rarity to find such a harmonious blend of expertise and genuine care for clients, but Paul and his team have mastered it.
For anyone in need of an attorney who is not just knowledgeable but also incredibly personable, I wholeheartedly recommend Paul Patacca. His outstanding approach to client service is a testament to the kind of attorney he is, and we can't praise him enough for his invaluable assistance throughout our home buying journey.
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09 Jun, 2023 by Chris c
You cannot beat Paul Patacca to answer your questions directly, honestly and straightforwardly (unlike most 'professionals' who are like robots), and he's extremely easy to talk to. He has helped us on two occasions and we feel lucky to know him. When you need assistance, Paul and his firm are your most valuable asset.
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04 Apr, 2024 by Carl delucia
A great attorney saved my company $250k when no other attorneys had any answers..easy peasy.! Highly recommended by me for a attorney.!And he did this when he was just starting out at Cullen &Dykman in Mineola.
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05 Oct, 2023 by Jim
When it came to purchasing our home, we were fortunate to have Attorney Paul Patacca by our side. From the onset, Paul was a breath of fresh air in the often complex world of real estate law. His depth of knowledge is unparalleled, yet he has an innate ability to simplify intricate processes, ensuring that we were never overwhelmed or lost.
Paul's patience and dedication truly stood out. He never hesitated to take time out of his busy schedule to explain every detail, making sure we were clear on every aspect of our home purchase. It was evident that our understanding and comfort was his top priority, and for that, we're incredibly grateful.
Furthermore, it's not just Paul who's exceptional, but his entire team mirrors his commitment to excellence. It's a rarity to find such a harmonious blend of expertise and genuine care for clients, but Paul and his team have mastered it.
For anyone in need of an attorney who is not just knowledgeable but also incredibly personable, I wholeheartedly recommend Paul Patacca. His outstanding approach to client service is a testament to the kind of attorney he is, and we can't praise him enough for his invaluable assistance throughout our home buying journey.
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09 Jun, 2023 by Chris c
You cannot beat Paul Patacca to answer your questions directly, honestly and straightforwardly (unlike most 'professionals' who are like robots), and he's extremely easy to talk to. He has helped us on two occasions and we feel lucky to know him. When you need assistance, Paul and his firm are your most valuable asset.
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04 Apr, 2024 by Carl delucia
A great attorney saved my company $250k when no other attorneys had any answers..easy peasy.! Highly recommended by me for a attorney.!And he did this when he was just starting out at Cullen &Dykman in Mineola.
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05 Oct, 2023 by Jim
When it came to purchasing our home, we were fortunate to have Attorney Paul Patacca by our side. From the onset, Paul was a breath of fresh air in the often complex world of real estate law. His depth of knowledge is unparalleled, yet he has an innate ability to simplify intricate processes, ensuring that we were never overwhelmed or lost.
Paul's patience and dedication truly stood out. He never hesitated to take time out of his busy schedule to explain every detail, making sure we were clear on every aspect of our home purchase. It was evident that our understanding and comfort was his top priority, and for that, we're incredibly grateful.
Furthermore, it's not just Paul who's exceptional, but his entire team mirrors his commitment to excellence. It's a rarity to find such a harmonious blend of expertise and genuine care for clients, but Paul and his team have mastered it.
For anyone in need of an attorney who is not just knowledgeable but also incredibly personable, I wholeheartedly recommend Paul Patacca. His outstanding approach to client service is a testament to the kind of attorney he is, and we can't praise him enough for his invaluable assistance throughout our home buying journey.
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09 Jun, 2023 by Chris c
You cannot beat Paul Patacca to answer your questions directly, honestly and straightforwardly (unlike most 'professionals' who are like robots), and he's extremely easy to talk to. He has helped us on two occasions and we feel lucky to know him. When you need assistance, Paul and his firm are your most valuable asset.
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02 Apr, 2024 by Eric gallardo
I've been in court with my ex wife off and on since 2021, and I've gone through several attorneys. I must say that Byron Divins of Capetola & Divins is a superior attorney. He explains his strategy in a very frank manner, he will tell you what you need to hear, he does not placate. He knows how to navigate the system and is an absolute warrior. Of the 3 family attorneys I've dealt with, Mr. Divins is by far the best, he gives me direction and peace. He is motivated to win, and I know that we will. I'd also like to compliment the staff, every single person I've dealt with has been so friendly and thorough.
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18 Oct, 2023 by Joseph saitta
Over the years of dealing with my difficult EX wife, situations tend to get frustrating and annoying. Byron understood what hurdles needed to be overcome and worked diligently with his firm to achieve the best possible results. I cannot express how much I appreciated having Byron in my corner. Not only is Byron extremely knowledgeable and dedicated in his profession, he is very personable which made a difficult process a lot easier. This firm will always be highly recommended by me and I am not an easy person to impress. Thank you again. -JOE
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14 Oct, 2023 by Jessica voelkle
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02 Apr, 2024 by Eric gallardo
I've been in court with my ex wife off and on since 2021, and I've gone through several attorneys. I must say that Byron Divins of Capetola & Divins is a superior attorney. He explains his strategy in a very frank manner, he will tell you what you need to hear, he does not placate. He knows how to navigate the system and is an absolute warrior. Of the 3 family attorneys I've dealt with, Mr. Divins is by far the best, he gives me direction and peace. He is motivated to win, and I know that we will. I'd also like to compliment the staff, every single person I've dealt with has been so friendly and thorough.
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18 Oct, 2023 by Joseph saitta
Over the years of dealing with my difficult EX wife, situations tend to get frustrating and annoying. Byron understood what hurdles needed to be overcome and worked diligently with his firm to achieve the best possible results. I cannot express how much I appreciated having Byron in my corner. Not only is Byron extremely knowledgeable and dedicated in his profession, he is very personable which made a difficult process a lot easier. This firm will always be highly recommended by me and I am not an easy person to impress. Thank you again. -JOE
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14 Oct, 2023 by Jessica voelkle
18 Mar, 2024 by Nelson nuã±ez
My wife and I engaged Bonnie for assistance with an estate planning matter and, from the onset, she was responsive, supportive and very helpful. I highly recommend Bonnie if you need estate planning assistance!
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14 Feb, 2024 by Xiaoning zhang
I highly recommend this lawyer. She is very professional, with a lot of knowledge and very nice to work with. She is very quick and efficient. 5 stars.
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01 Feb, 2024 by Amanda hardeo
Bonnie was efficient and responsive. We utilized her for estate planning and she could not have made the process more clear or easy.
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02 Apr, 2024 by Eric gallardo
I've been in court with my ex wife off and on since 2021, and I've gone through several attorneys. I must say that Byron Divins of Capetola & Divins is a superior attorney. He explains his strategy in a very frank manner, he will tell you what you need to hear, he does not placate. He knows how to navigate the system and is an absolute warrior. Of the 3 family attorneys I've dealt with, Mr. Divins is by far the best, he gives me direction and peace. He is motivated to win, and I know that we will. I'd also like to compliment the staff, every single person I've dealt with has been so friendly and thorough.
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18 Oct, 2023 by Joseph saitta
Over the years of dealing with my difficult EX wife, situations tend to get frustrating and annoying. Byron understood what hurdles needed to be overcome and worked diligently with his firm to achieve the best possible results. I cannot express how much I appreciated having Byron in my corner. Not only is Byron extremely knowledgeable and dedicated in his profession, he is very personable which made a difficult process a lot easier. This firm will always be highly recommended by me and I am not an easy person to impress. Thank you again. -JOE
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14 Oct, 2023 by Jessica voelkle
02 Apr, 2024 by Eric gallardo
I've been in court with my ex wife off and on since 2021, and I've gone through several attorneys. I must say that Byron Divins of Capetola & Divins is a superior attorney. He explains his strategy in a very frank manner, he will tell you what you need to hear, he does not placate. He knows how to navigate the system and is an absolute warrior. Of the 3 family attorneys I've dealt with, Mr. Divins is by far the best, he gives me direction and peace. He is motivated to win, and I know that we will. I'd also like to compliment the staff, every single person I've dealt with has been so friendly and thorough.
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18 Oct, 2023 by Joseph saitta
Over the years of dealing with my difficult EX wife, situations tend to get frustrating and annoying. Byron understood what hurdles needed to be overcome and worked diligently with his firm to achieve the best possible results. I cannot express how much I appreciated having Byron in my corner. Not only is Byron extremely knowledgeable and dedicated in his profession, he is very personable which made a difficult process a lot easier. This firm will always be highly recommended by me and I am not an easy person to impress. Thank you again. -JOE
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14 Oct, 2023 by Jessica voelkle
02 Apr, 2024 by Eric gallardo
I've been in court with my ex wife off and on since 2021, and I've gone through several attorneys. I must say that Byron Divins of Capetola & Divins is a superior attorney. He explains his strategy in a very frank manner, he will tell you what you need to hear, he does not placate. He knows how to navigate the system and is an absolute warrior. Of the 3 family attorneys I've dealt with, Mr. Divins is by far the best, he gives me direction and peace. He is motivated to win, and I know that we will. I'd also like to compliment the staff, every single person I've dealt with has been so friendly and thorough.
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18 Oct, 2023 by Joseph saitta
Over the years of dealing with my difficult EX wife, situations tend to get frustrating and annoying. Byron understood what hurdles needed to be overcome and worked diligently with his firm to achieve the best possible results. I cannot express how much I appreciated having Byron in my corner. Not only is Byron extremely knowledgeable and dedicated in his profession, he is very personable which made a difficult process a lot easier. This firm will always be highly recommended by me and I am not an easy person to impress. Thank you again. -JOE
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14 Oct, 2023 by Jessica voelkle
10 Apr, 2024 by Lauren g.
20 Oct, 2022 by Sheryl kushnick-carr
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23 Jun, 2022 by Jessica freeman
I believe this law firm/debt collection agency is a sham. Or at the very least in cahoots with Charles “Chuck” Gedinsky, manager of Crown Park Realty LLC, to intimidate and harass tenants. They sent me a notice of collection of a debt supposedly owed to Crown Park Realty LLC and my only way of disputing was to mail a letter. I called 3 times to ask if there were other options i.e. website, email and no one ever called back. I went ahead and wrote and mailed the letter. I called a fourth time to request receipt of letter. No response. I called again today for the same. Again, no response. I also find it very strange how a copy of said debt collection notice was left on my door (not in an envelope, mind you, but for all my neighbors to see) before I even received the certified letter in the mail from this law firm. How in the world is that possible? Did they hand deliver it? Or does my super’s wife have access to my personally identifiable and confidential information?? Something is real shady about this law firm and their dealings with Crown Park Realty LLC.
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10 Apr, 2024 by Lauren g.
20 Oct, 2022 by Sheryl kushnick-carr
Excellent landlord/Tenant Attorneys
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23 Jun, 2022 by Jessica freeman
I believe this law firm/debt collection agency is a sham. Or at the very least in cahoots with Charles “Chuck” Gedinsky, manager of Crown Park Realty LLC, to intimidate and harass tenants. They sent me a notice of collection of a debt supposedly owed to Crown Park Realty LLC and my only way of disputing was to mail a letter. I called 3 times to ask if there were other options i.e. website, email and no one ever called back. I went ahead and wrote and mailed the letter. I called a fourth time to request receipt of letter. No response. I called again today for the same. Again, no response. I also find it very strange how a copy of said debt collection notice was left on my door (not in an envelope, mind you, but for all my neighbors to see) before I even received the certified letter in the mail from this law firm. How in the world is that possible? Did they hand deliver it? Or does my super’s wife have access to my personally identifiable and confidential information?? Something is real shady about this law firm and their dealings with Crown Park Realty LLC.
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10 Apr, 2024 by Lauren g.
20 Oct, 2022 by Sheryl kushnick-carr
Excellent landlord/Tenant Attorneys
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23 Jun, 2022 by Jessica freeman
I believe this law firm/debt collection agency is a sham. Or at the very least in cahoots with Charles “Chuck” Gedinsky, manager of Crown Park Realty LLC, to intimidate and harass tenants. They sent me a notice of collection of a debt supposedly owed to Crown Park Realty LLC and my only way of disputing was to mail a letter. I called 3 times to ask if there were other options i.e. website, email and no one ever called back. I went ahead and wrote and mailed the letter. I called a fourth time to request receipt of letter. No response. I called again today for the same. Again, no response. I also find it very strange how a copy of said debt collection notice was left on my door (not in an envelope, mind you, but for all my neighbors to see) before I even received the certified letter in the mail from this law firm. How in the world is that possible? Did they hand deliver it? Or does my super’s wife have access to my personally identifiable and confidential information?? Something is real shady about this law firm and their dealings with Crown Park Realty LLC.
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10 Apr, 2024 by Lauren g.
20 Oct, 2022 by Sheryl kushnick-carr
Excellent landlord/Tenant Attorneys
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23 Jun, 2022 by Jessica freeman
I believe this law firm/debt collection agency is a sham. Or at the very least in cahoots with Charles “Chuck” Gedinsky, manager of Crown Park Realty LLC, to intimidate and harass tenants. They sent me a notice of collection of a debt supposedly owed to Crown Park Realty LLC and my only way of disputing was to mail a letter. I called 3 times to ask if there were other options i.e. website, email and no one ever called back. I went ahead and wrote and mailed the letter. I called a fourth time to request receipt of letter. No response. I called again today for the same. Again, no response. I also find it very strange how a copy of said debt collection notice was left on my door (not in an envelope, mind you, but for all my neighbors to see) before I even received the certified letter in the mail from this law firm. How in the world is that possible? Did they hand deliver it? Or does my super’s wife have access to my personally identifiable and confidential information?? Something is real shady about this law firm and their dealings with Crown Park Realty LLC.
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10 Apr, 2024 by Lauren g.
20 Oct, 2022 by Sheryl kushnick-carr
Excellent landlord/Tenant Attorneys
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23 Jun, 2022 by Jessica freeman
I believe this law firm/debt collection agency is a sham. Or at the very least in cahoots with Charles “Chuck” Gedinsky, manager of Crown Park Realty LLC, to intimidate and harass tenants. They sent me a notice of collection of a debt supposedly owed to Crown Park Realty LLC and my only way of disputing was to mail a letter. I called 3 times to ask if there were other options i.e. website, email and no one ever called back. I went ahead and wrote and mailed the letter. I called a fourth time to request receipt of letter. No response. I called again today for the same. Again, no response. I also find it very strange how a copy of said debt collection notice was left on my door (not in an envelope, mind you, but for all my neighbors to see) before I even received the certified letter in the mail from this law firm. How in the world is that possible? Did they hand deliver it? Or does my super’s wife have access to my personally identifiable and confidential information?? Something is real shady about this law firm and their dealings with Crown Park Realty LLC.
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10 Apr, 2024 by Lauren g.
20 Oct, 2022 by Sheryl kushnick-carr
Excellent landlord/Tenant Attorneys
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23 Jun, 2022 by Jessica freeman
I believe this law firm/debt collection agency is a sham. Or at the very least in cahoots with Charles “Chuck” Gedinsky, manager of Crown Park Realty LLC, to intimidate and harass tenants. They sent me a notice of collection of a debt supposedly owed to Crown Park Realty LLC and my only way of disputing was to mail a letter. I called 3 times to ask if there were other options i.e. website, email and no one ever called back. I went ahead and wrote and mailed the letter. I called a fourth time to request receipt of letter. No response. I called again today for the same. Again, no response. I also find it very strange how a copy of said debt collection notice was left on my door (not in an envelope, mind you, but for all my neighbors to see) before I even received the certified letter in the mail from this law firm. How in the world is that possible? Did they hand deliver it? Or does my super’s wife have access to my personally identifiable and confidential information?? Something is real shady about this law firm and their dealings with Crown Park Realty LLC.
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10 Apr, 2024 by Lauren g.
20 Oct, 2022 by Sheryl kushnick-carr
Excellent landlord/Tenant Attorneys
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23 Jun, 2022 by Jessica freeman
I believe this law firm/debt collection agency is a sham. Or at the very least in cahoots with Charles “Chuck” Gedinsky, manager of Crown Park Realty LLC, to intimidate and harass tenants. They sent me a notice of collection of a debt supposedly owed to Crown Park Realty LLC and my only way of disputing was to mail a letter. I called 3 times to ask if there were other options i.e. website, email and no one ever called back. I went ahead and wrote and mailed the letter. I called a fourth time to request receipt of letter. No response. I called again today for the same. Again, no response. I also find it very strange how a copy of said debt collection notice was left on my door (not in an envelope, mind you, but for all my neighbors to see) before I even received the certified letter in the mail from this law firm. How in the world is that possible? Did they hand deliver it? Or does my super’s wife have access to my personally identifiable and confidential information?? Something is real shady about this law firm and their dealings with Crown Park Realty LLC.
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13 Aug, 2021 by James
I only dealt with Michelle Toppin, but she's the type of "lawyer" you'd hope the other party has. Because if ANYTHING goes south, you should be prepared to know that this is a "lawyer" [I am assuming she's a "lawyer" if she's listed on AVVO] who:
- does not know what's in your contract [I had to reread and point out one section to her myself]
- drags her feet when asked to write a simple email AND forgets to cc the people you requested
- makes you feel like she's in way over her head every painful step
- did not get the other party's lawyer's cell phone number until confronted about why she was unable to get a response from them for almost 3 weeks
- does not understand that she's supposed to represent her client's interests
- never returns calls within the time frame she said she would
- does not seem capable of writing her own addendums or even contracts
There's definitely more, but I don't even want to spend any more time on this since she wasted so much of mine. Just be prepared for the most frustrating and stressful period of your life knowing you do not have competent legal representation with Michelle Toppin. Avoid.
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03 Dec, 2021 by Anonymous
I waited almost 2 years before typing this review as I was trying to give Scott a chance to answer. I have emailed him a numerous amount of times to reply but to no avail. What he has done to me is unbelievable. As a professional, a lawyer, he has wronged me in many ways. I can't believe a professional in this field would do such a thing. I am bothered by this and truly can't believe it. Because of him, I am out money. He said verbatim "don't worry, I will take care of it. Just pay it now and we will get it back." Maybe to hum $3K isn't a lot of money, but to me it is.
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