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03 Oct, 2024 by Linda ursin
As a pension attorney, I have so enjoyed working with you because you embody what a family law attorney should be. You work very hard at doing the right thing, pay attention to detail, ask good questions of your clients and me, make certain the clients understand what they are agreeing to, and drafy separation agreements that are clear as to intent. You are a treasure! Attorney Linda Ursin
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06 Feb, 2024 by Susan kane
Brown Law LLC. What can I say? Chris Brown is amazingly thorough, diligent, extremely knowledgeable in law. I was in need of a lawyer to handle of course a legal matter for me. I reviewed several local lawyers until I came across Chris Brown. With all his expertise in practicing law roughly since 1992 he won the case in my favor. Susan
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18 Sep, 2023 by John marano
I asked Chris to come up with something to help me postpone my problem. He came up with the answer. He did, What he had to He did what he had to do in a timely manner. Very helpful He seems to go well above and beyond what I was asking him to do. THANK CHRIS
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03 Oct, 2024 by Linda ursin
As a pension attorney, I have so enjoyed working with you because you embody what a family law attorney should be. You work very hard at doing the right thing, pay attention to detail, ask good questions of your clients and me, make certain the clients understand what they are agreeing to, and drafy separation agreements that are clear as to intent. You are a treasure! Attorney Linda Ursin
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08 Jul, 2024 by Kelley hopkins-alvarez
I am proud to be a colleague of Rosemarie's. I can personally attest to the incredible work ethic and energy that Rosemarie brings to everyone she comes in contact with. I do not hesitate to refer people who put children first in divorce cases and Rosemarie does just that. She also brings people together and creates teams of professionals who stand at the ready to help clients who are struggling with the divorce process. Rosemarie is the real deal!
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08 Jul, 2024 by Hollis hardiman
Rosemarie has a wealth of experience in the field of mediation and family law. She is able to facilitate productive and respectful dialogue between parties. Rosemarie has a calm and professional demeanor that helps put everyone at ease during the mediation process. She is able to navigate complex and emotionally charged issues with ease and professionalism.
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12 Aug, 2019 by Jozsef
I contacted Lemberg Law when I had a debt collector making harassing calls on a debt that I didn't feel was collectible. Lemberg took my case and allowed me to go about my life while they got things resolved. A month later I was informed that I would receive a settlement and everything was good to go! I've been extremely happy with Lemberg Law and would recommend them to anybody who is experiencing harassment from a debt collector
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06 Jun, 2019 by Traci glon
Lemberg Law is my #1 choice for my legal needs. Every time, they have given excellent representation, and delivered outstanding results. This is a law firm I highly recommend and trust.
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29 Apr, 2019 by Anonymous
Had an issue with a debt collector that was harassing me over a debt that was not owed and past SOL. DC continued to contact after receiving a cease and desist letter. Lemberg Law not only forced these people to leave me alone, but also got me a check.
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20 Nov, 2012 by Thomas
Gary is terrific - I've used his legal services for multiple purposes. Every project that I've asked his help for has been executed beyond my expectations. He particularly adds value by bringing a very business-oriented perspective. I strongly recommend him!
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28 Mar, 2016 by Anonymous
I NEEDED ADVICE ON SEVERAL IMPORTANT BUSINESS AND PERSONAL MATTERS OVER AN INTERMITTANT LENGTH OF TIME; ATTORNEY SAYEGH IS THE MOST PROFESSIONAL & CUTTING EDGE LAWYER I HAVE EVER MET. ATTORNEY SAYEGH GUIDED ME THROUGH EACH MATTER SUCCESSFULLY AND BROUGHT ME THE PEACE OF MIND THAT I THOUGHT WAS IMPOSSIBLE.
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06 Nov, 2020 by Anonymous
Marlene has worked with my company as outsourced counsel for the past 3 years. We are a food manufacturing company and have had to deal with many different arenas that required her attention. Example 1: We were dealing with an HR issue. Marlene was able to resolve this issue through mediation and was able to prove there was no case to push through without spending many hours on the case. Example 2: Contract disputes. She was able on multiple occasions to get a resolution that was favorable on our part. She has access to many boilerplates (employment agreements, NDAs, MNDAs, Contracts, Proposal/R&D templates) that are needed and required for the food industry. Having this setup ahead of time was able to minimize these issues when they did arise. Example 3 The most recent was our company's acquisition. We were acquired by another manufacturer on the west coast and was able to run point and get a favorable deal for us that also worked for the other party involved. Most importantly through the years she became imbedded within our business. You would of never known she was not a full time general counsel. She is worth her weight in gold especially if you are in the food business.
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29 Aug, 2021 by Stacy
Dr. Fagel handled my husband’s medical malpractice case with knowledge expertise and tireless dedication. At each step along the way, he explained both the medicine and law so we could finally learn what happened to him and how to hold those who injured him, accountable for their actions so that it doesn’t happen again to another family. I am grateful to Dr. Fagel and his wonderful staff for all the time and effort they dedicated to achieving justice for our family.
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20 Oct, 2017 by Matt
I consulted Vance prior to presenting an offer letter to a new employee. He promptly reviewed the information, added language that I clearly missed (and which I later realized was important to protect me and the business) and also offered a perspective on the tone of the letter. Clearly he has done this many times before. Thanks!
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24 Apr, 2024 by Mrez sh
Super nice and professional. Definitely recommended.
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06 Mar, 2024 by Tom maurath
David Rintoul did a fantastic job representing me with a recent employment agreement. His follow-up and attention to detail was greatly appreciated.
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12 Feb, 2024 by R el
I was very happy with attorney Rintoul's handling of my case. He was always available to talk to, very knowledgeable, professional, and goes above and beyond. Highly recommend him to anyone.
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03 Mar, 2024 by Kimberly yonkers
Attorney Segall handled our situation and was very fair, thoughtful and adept at handling challenging issues. He was also very accessible and accommodating. We achieved a very reasonable outcome in a time frame that met our needs.
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02 Mar, 2024 by Charles landau
Mr. Segall was an indispensable asset in mediating our divorce. He was transparent, even handed, helpful in his suggestions, and guided us through a difficult process with clear explanations. He provided succinct written summaries after each meeting, and kept the mediation moving forward. As an attorney, he was also able to draft the separation agreement, which was a big help in expediting the process. I was very pleased with his professionalism and flexibility in scheduling meetings. I have absolutely no hesitation to recommend him highly.
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16 Dec, 2023 by Michael ols
So thankful I had Mo to help me navigate a very unique, stressful and drawn out prenup. His experience and insight were invaluable and he made sure that both myself and fiance felt good and secure with our respective positions. He was excellent with regards to prompt communication as well. Such a relief to have this wrapped up and ready to move on to the fun part!
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03 Mar, 2024 by Kimberly yonkers
Attorney Segall handled our situation and was very fair, thoughtful and adept at handling challenging issues. He was also very accessible and accommodating. We achieved a very reasonable outcome in a time frame that met our needs.
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02 Mar, 2024 by Charles landau
Mr. Segall was an indispensable asset in mediating our divorce. He was transparent, even handed, helpful in his suggestions, and guided us through a difficult process with clear explanations. He provided succinct written summaries after each meeting, and kept the mediation moving forward. As an attorney, he was also able to draft the separation agreement, which was a big help in expediting the process. I was very pleased with his professionalism and flexibility in scheduling meetings. I have absolutely no hesitation to recommend him highly.
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16 Dec, 2023 by Michael ols
So thankful I had Mo to help me navigate a very unique, stressful and drawn out prenup. His experience and insight were invaluable and he made sure that both myself and fiance felt good and secure with our respective positions. He was excellent with regards to prompt communication as well. Such a relief to have this wrapped up and ready to move on to the fun part!
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03 Mar, 2024 by Kimberly yonkers
Attorney Segall handled our situation and was very fair, thoughtful and adept at handling challenging issues. He was also very accessible and accommodating. We achieved a very reasonable outcome in a time frame that met our needs.
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02 Mar, 2024 by Charles landau
Mr. Segall was an indispensable asset in mediating our divorce. He was transparent, even handed, helpful in his suggestions, and guided us through a difficult process with clear explanations. He provided succinct written summaries after each meeting, and kept the mediation moving forward. As an attorney, he was also able to draft the separation agreement, which was a big help in expediting the process. I was very pleased with his professionalism and flexibility in scheduling meetings. I have absolutely no hesitation to recommend him highly.
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16 Dec, 2023 by Michael ols
So thankful I had Mo to help me navigate a very unique, stressful and drawn out prenup. His experience and insight were invaluable and he made sure that both myself and fiance felt good and secure with our respective positions. He was excellent with regards to prompt communication as well. Such a relief to have this wrapped up and ready to move on to the fun part!
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26 Sep, 2024 by Hector deleon
Great help good attorneys everything was fast
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22 Sep, 2024 by Mason62of9
My name is Demetrius D and I had a great experience with Lemberg. I used them for a credit harassment case and they nailed it!! The settlement exceeded my expectations! I will use them in the future if I need to. Thank you!
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10 Sep, 2024 by Shantavia blackwell
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26 Sep, 2024 by Hector deleon
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22 Sep, 2024 by Mason62of9
My name is Demetrius D and I had a great experience with Lemberg. I used them for a credit harassment case and they nailed it!! The settlement exceeded my expectations! I will use them in the future if I need to. Thank you!
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10 Sep, 2024 by Shantavia blackwell
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26 Sep, 2024 by Hector deleon
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22 Sep, 2024 by Mason62of9
My name is Demetrius D and I had a great experience with Lemberg. I used them for a credit harassment case and they nailed it!! The settlement exceeded my expectations! I will use them in the future if I need to. Thank you!
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10 Sep, 2024 by Shantavia blackwell
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08 Jul, 2024 by Marion gery creusat
I have been working with Doug Bayer for a year on different projects related to estate planning, real estate and family law. He is very professional, trustworthy, provide very good advices and get things done quickly. I highly recommend him!
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08 Jul, 2024 by K. c.
Bayer & Black P.C. is a firm comprised of exceptional attorneys and office staff, all of whom we’ve had the pleasure of working with. We’ve often approached them completely in the blind, unsure of how to navigate the (usually complex) situation at hand. To date, we’ve used their services to navigate settling three estates, the sale of a home, and a complex and very serious criminal case. Their patience with us cannot be understated. Their entire office is comprised of exceptional individuals all of whom are accessible, compassionate, and responsive. Their criminal attorney, Kevin, and his son (also Kevin) are experienced, transparent litigators. We were never sold or promised an unreasonable outcome, though the outcome of our case was more than what we could have ever imagined, asked for, or expected. We would (and have) recommend them for anything from the simplest to the most complex legal matters.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Jay jay
I recently had the pleasure of working with Attorney Kevin M. Black, Jr. and I can confidently say that he is one of the best attorneys I've ever worked with. From start to finish, he was highly communicative, keeping me informed every step of the way and ensuring that my needs were always met. Not only did Attorney Black provide excellent execution. His attention to detail and expertise in the legal field were evident in every interaction we had, and I am extremely satisfied with the outcome of my case. Overall, I highly recommend Attorney Kevin M. Black, Jr. for anyone in need of legal representation. He is a true professional and a pleasure to work with.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Marion gery creusat
I have been working with Doug Bayer for a year on different projects related to estate planning, real estate and family law. He is very professional, trustworthy, provide very good advices and get things done quickly. I highly recommend him!
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08 Jul, 2024 by K. c.
Bayer & Black P.C. is a firm comprised of exceptional attorneys and office staff, all of whom we’ve had the pleasure of working with. We’ve often approached them completely in the blind, unsure of how to navigate the (usually complex) situation at hand. To date, we’ve used their services to navigate settling three estates, the sale of a home, and a complex and very serious criminal case. Their patience with us cannot be understated. Their entire office is comprised of exceptional individuals all of whom are accessible, compassionate, and responsive. Their criminal attorney, Kevin, and his son (also Kevin) are experienced, transparent litigators. We were never sold or promised an unreasonable outcome, though the outcome of our case was more than what we could have ever imagined, asked for, or expected. We would (and have) recommend them for anything from the simplest to the most complex legal matters.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Jay jay
I recently had the pleasure of working with Attorney Kevin M. Black, Jr. and I can confidently say that he is one of the best attorneys I've ever worked with. From start to finish, he was highly communicative, keeping me informed every step of the way and ensuring that my needs were always met. Not only did Attorney Black provide excellent execution. His attention to detail and expertise in the legal field were evident in every interaction we had, and I am extremely satisfied with the outcome of my case. Overall, I highly recommend Attorney Kevin M. Black, Jr. for anyone in need of legal representation. He is a true professional and a pleasure to work with.
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26 Mar, 2024 by Tom surace
The most knowledgeable and friendly attorney.
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17 Dec, 2022 by Millie phillips
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19 Sep, 2022 by Melissa klinka
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04 Apr, 2022 by Jason ly
I worked with Peter and his team on my green card case, in particular with Jennifer. I got the impression that they were navigating this process for the first time. Due to missing documents I had to go through multiple rounds at NVC, which caused me 6+ months of wait. End to end, my priority visa case, ended up taking well over 2 years. Two advices for new comers. If your case is by the book, you can probably file yourself by watching youtube videos. Secondly, if you choose to go with a lawyer, hold 50% of the payment upon successful outcome - otherwise, they get the money, and they don't care what happens to your case.
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13 Dec, 2019 by Rodrigo dias - donivel veículos
Michelle Ross was amazing professional from the beginning until today.... 100% recommend her work.
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13 Nov, 2019 by Zach c
Peter provided excellent advice to me during an immigration-related process. He was always punctual, polite, and extremely knowledgable. I highly recommend Peter as an immigration attorney.
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04 Apr, 2022 by Jason ly
I worked with Peter and his team on my green card case, in particular with Jennifer. I got the impression that they were navigating this process for the first time. Due to missing documents I had to go through multiple rounds at NVC, which caused me 6+ months of wait. End to end, my priority visa case, ended up taking well over 2 years. Two advices for new comers. If your case is by the book, you can probably file yourself by watching youtube videos. Secondly, if you choose to go with a lawyer, hold 50% of the payment upon successful outcome - otherwise, they get the money, and they don't care what happens to your case.
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13 Dec, 2019 by Rodrigo dias - donivel veículos
Michelle Ross was amazing professional from the beginning until today.... 100% recommend her work.
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13 Nov, 2019 by Zach c
Peter provided excellent advice to me during an immigration-related process. He was always punctual, polite, and extremely knowledgable. I highly recommend Peter as an immigration attorney.
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05 Sep, 2023 by Madison
With sincere intentions, I engaged the services of this individual to act as my representative during a challenging divorce process. However, over the course of several months, it became evident that Mr. Bennett lacked the requisite experience and proficiency to effectively navigate my case. Regrettably, he did not invest the necessary time to grasp the intricacies of my situation, leading to an ultimately unfavorable outcome. Despite substantial financial investment, the result was less favorable than what I might have achieved through direct negotiation with my former spouse—precisely contrary to the guidance provided by Mr. Bennett.
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23 Jul, 2015 by Kathleen
Kirk made the most difficult event in my life seamless. He was incredibly knowledgeable, professional and proactive with understanding all the hardship of a divorce. He was amazing through the entire process and beyond. Kirk aspired for the best solution to benefit the most important factor, two children.
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02 Jul, 2015 by Barbara
I would highly recommend Attorney Kirk Bennett to friend and family. I found him extremely professional, honest, capable and direct, as well as very empathetic and compassionate. After initially retaining a less than competent and unsympathetic lawyer, which was financially straining during the already difficult and emotionally challenging divorce process, connecting with Kirk was a saving grace. In representing me, Attorney Bennett was thorough, quick to address the most detailed and complex matters of my case. He expertly dealt with the whole proceeding swiftly, which helped me to come to a favorable closure with my divorce in less than 3 months. I would highly recommend Attorney Kirk Bennett to friend and family. I found him extremely professional, honest, capable and direct, as well as very empathetic and compassionate. After initially retaining a less than competent and unsympathetic lawyer, which was financially straining during the already difficult and emotionally challenging divorce process, connecting with Kirk was a saving grace. In representing me, Attorney Bennett was thorough, quick to address the most detailed and complex matters of my case. He expertly dealt with the whole proceeding swiftly, which helped me to come to a favorable closure with my divorce in less than 3 months.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Jibril gueye
My divorce case started in 08/18. At the time, I was self representing as I thought I would get a more agreeable settlement with my ex. It turns out that she & her lawyer took that to their advantage to rip me off of hundreds of dollars per week in support. To try to adjust this unfortunate settlement & get the divorce finalized ASAP, I began searching for a lawyer. Enter James Hardy! That lawyer basically took me for a ride for almost 4 months before I fire him, filed a complain against him then hire Kevin Black during the last week of 12/2018! Kevin & Amanda REALLY took care my case & defend valiantly from the start to the end. They were very diligent & provide me with the proper & excellent advice through out the process. They were prompt in responding to my questions & worries. Kevin perfectly understood my case and rectified to the best of his ability most of the bad decision that were made earlier in my case. His cautiously optimistic approach to resolving the matter to the best of ability brought a truly satisfying ending to my case (all support were cut by 50% at least from where they were in 08/18) on 08/19. Kevin & Amanda, again thank you, thank you, for all the great things you accomplished for me! I HIGHLY recommend the team of Kevin Black & Amanda Ell and without an ounce of doubt. R-E-S-P-E-C-T!!!!
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08 Jul, 2024 by Mac rand
I was 100% pleased with the service we received from Kevin Black in a recent family matter. He was very professional; responded to us immediately whenever we had any questions; gave clear instructions; and took care of every detail from the start of the case through to its conclusion. I could not have asked for more.
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08 Jul, 2024 by K. c.
Bayer & Black P.C. is a firm comprised of exceptional attorneys and office staff, all of whom we’ve had the pleasure of working with. We’ve often approached them completely in the blind, unsure of how to navigate the (usually complex) situation at hand. To date, we’ve used their services to navigate settling three estates, the sale of a home, and a complex and very serious criminal case. Their patience with us cannot be understated. Their entire office is comprised of exceptional individuals all of whom are accessible, compassionate, and responsive. Their criminal attorney, Kevin, and his son (also Kevin) are experienced, transparent litigators. We were never sold or promised an unreasonable outcome, though the outcome of our case was more than what we could have ever imagined, asked for, or expected. We would (and have) recommend them for anything from the simplest to the most complex legal matters.
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26 Mar, 2024 by Tom surace
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09 Dec, 2022 by Anonymous
Absolutely disappointing! I called for legal advice regarding a property investment instead I was flooded with personal opinions. Initially when I met Mr. Shapiro, I thought he was a nice guy however after my second verbal encounter with him, he revealed his true character. I am a young black female entrepreneur and Mr. Shapiro referred to people who use my strategy to invest in real estate as "bottom feeders." Absolutely horrifying, disheartening and unprofessional! He also made Trump references during our discussion after admitting that he did not know much about my method of investing. What makes this even worse is that he partners with the Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust which mostly serves families of color in the community. Bottom line, we as black entrepreneurs especially in the Bridgeport area have to stick together to invest in our city and push it forward towards its full potential in real estate because they really don't want us to win out here! Let us network with one another and form groups/partnerships to achieve financial success together as a community. There is plenty of untapped wealth in the Bridgeport area to go around. Let's build the future of Bridgeport together!
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