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19 Sep, 2024 by Eric schoener
Marc and his staff are top notch! He represented me in my divorce that got finalized today. Very responsive. If I emailed him I would get a response within minutes. Thank you Marc and your amazing staff.
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11 Sep, 2024 by Stephanie wilson
I had the pleasure of having Mr. Poles as my attorney in a custody battle. Not only did Mr. Poles take my case on such short notice, he appeared in court for me with little notice as well. He came prepared, courteous and did everything he could for me and my children. He is very respectful, honest and experienced. I honestly could go on and on about how great he was and how happy I was to retain this law firm. He not only helped me navigate the court system, He helped me to successfully win the custody of my children back in a miraculous timely manner. I would recommend him over and over again! Also, his assistance were so lovely and wonderful and so helpful in my time of need.
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27 Feb, 2024 by Omar jimenez
I was going through a tough time during my separation with my children’s mother. I’m glad I found Sherwood, Johnson & Poles to help me in this time of need. I cannot thank Matthew Johnson enough for all his work. God bless you.
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26 Jun, 2024 by Renee
I like to take a moment out to speak on the Law office of Peter j. Lamont. We reached out to his office from Maryland to sell a home located in Newark New Jersey.
The first line of duty person that we was put in contact with was a (Jacqueline) Gorges; she is the Senior Paralegal at the law office's.
This lady "Jacqueline" spent the needed time with us explaining each and every question we had in detail "prior" to we settling on selecting a law office to represent us.
This business gesture was not only huge to us but it made our selection a no brainer.
The time spent to find a law office had now come to an end thankfully...
The fact is; If a law office could choose to spend valuable time to answer questions; (in detail) without any commitment's from us...
This made this "particular law office" the favorable choice easily.
Additionally; after the fact; I learned that this Law office works with STARTUP BUSINESSES as well as TRADEMARK'S.
I would not overlook this particular office to represent you!
We can say from afar (Maryland) that we would do it again with the "same" law office because of Jacqueline Gorges unmatched; superb service. She made herself readily available and when she had other business where she could not be available... she put us in touch with others to make sure we were covered every step of the way.
Each time she took the "initiative" to inform us in advance when she would not be available whenever possible.
She's indeed an asset to this team...
offering professionalism with an "easygoing" spirit that was displayed throughout the entire very stressful process.
When searching for a law office; know that your search is over and the buck stops here!!!
You're be in good hands with the law offices of Peter j. Lamont.
I'm awaiting (Maryland) lawyers to join their team which will be an added plus if ever needed.
Renee A.
June 26th 2024
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14 Oct, 2021 by Robert
My wife made a few calls looking for the services of a local attorney to handle the sale of our house and the closing on our new home. My wife asked Jacqueline several questions. The second my wife ended the call she looked at me and said Jacqueline answered all my questions and she was very professional and nice let’s use Peter Lamont’s office. We had ups and downs in a long process of selling and buying. And trying to line up both closings on the same day hours apart. There were days my wife and I wanted to pull our hair out. I can’t tell you how great full we had Jacqueline in our corner. She was always on top of everything going on threw this long process. On the day of closing my attorney peter lamont and Jacqueline made both closings very smooth. I was in and out of the office with no surprises except the bottle of wine mr lamont gave me. I found the price was very fair and would definitely use the office again. From both my wife and I Jacqueline thanks for all you did it was a absolute pleasure to work with you.
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18 Feb, 2019 by Rich
Peter and his team worked with me through a very difficult time. They understood my position and were always available to explain and guide me. Peter made me feel as if I had worked with him before and always gave me 100% of his attention during calls. I highly recommend Peter and his team as I will use them for all of my legal needs going forward.
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13 Sep, 2024 by Chris
Frank represented us as first time home buyers. He was amazing during the entire process. He was easy to reach and even responded to us when he was on vacation. He answered all of our questions and gave us guidance on subjects we weren't familiar with. I would absolutely hire Frank again.
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13 Sep, 2024 by Steve
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Frank Coppa on two real estate transactions (sale & purchase), and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the experience. From the very beginning and throughout the transaction, Frank demonstrated exceptional professionalism and expertise in real estate law. Frank’s guidance and oversight saw both transactions close in about 30(+-) days.
Here why I recommend Frank and will continue to use Frank for my subsequent legal needs:
Communication: Frank was always prompt in responding to my queries and kept me informed throughout the entire process. His ability to explain complex legal terms in a way that was easy to understand was incredibly helpful.
Professionalism: Throughout our interactions, Frank maintained a high level of professionalism. He was punctual, well-prepared, and always had my best interests at heart.
Outcome: Thanks to Franks's diligent work, both transactions went smoothly, and I felt confident every step of the way. His attention to detail ensured that all aspects of the deal were thoroughly reviewed and addressed.
Standout Qualities: What stood out the most was Franks's dedication and personalized approach. He took the time to understand my specific needs, breakdown contract language and provided tailored advice that was invaluable.
I highly recommend Frank Coppa to anyone in need of a knowledgeable and reliable real estate lawyer. His expertise, experience and commitment to his clients will make you glad you used this firm.
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15 Feb, 2024 by Anonymous
Frank recently did a closing for me. He made the whole process go very smoothly. Frank was easy to reach whenever I had any questions or concerns. I highly recommend Frank Coppa.
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11 Mar, 2017 by Jay
I used Ray while purchasing my home last year, the easiet part of the transaction was dealing with him. He always picked up the phone, answered my emails immediately, knew everything about the real estate process and went above and beyond to make sure that we were satisfied during our first home purchase. Run, do not walk if your searching for an attorney to help you in the home buying process.
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26 May, 2015 by Karen
I have worked with Raymond Miller for 4 years. He has represented my clients in a thoughtful, protective manner. Each one of my clients always end up raving about how much they liked his service. I like to refer him because he keeps me, the Realtor, informed about the process. He is a real team player who treats me with respect and knows that we are all on the side of our mutual client. Most real estate lawyers are very disrespectful to all of the agents involved. They rarely thank the agent and leave the agent and agency completely out of the loop, which makes the close a difficult and unwieldy process rather than a smooth, efficient process like Raymond Miller does. When I hear closings go terrible, I know that they don't have the kind of attorney that I use. He keeps everyone informed and on the same page. I can't say how much I appreciate all that he does for my clients and appreciate the respect that he affords me as a referral source.
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26 May, 2015 by Karen
I have worked with Raymond Miller for 4 years. He has represented my clients in a thoughtful, protective manner. Each one of my clients always end up raving about how much they liked his service. I like to refer him because he keeps me, the Realtor, informed about the process. He is a real team player who treats me with respect and knows that we area all on the side of our mutual client. Most real estate lawyers are very disrespectful to all of the agents involved. They rarely thank the agent and leave the agent and agency completely out of the loop making the close a difficult and unwieldy process rather than a smooth, efficient process like Raymond Miller has. When I hear closings go terrible, I know that they don't have the kind of attorney that I use. He keeps everyone informed and on the same page. I can't say how much I appreciate all that he does for my clients and appreciate the respect that he affords me as a referral source.
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25 Apr, 2011 by Richard
You exceeded all our expections in identifying the players, income streams (new word and concept for me), and court and sheriff executions. You outsmarted the people owing us the money from the sale of our business and we are now collecting checks every month which lifts a burden of financial problems and gives us a more positive outlook on our retirement years.
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03 May, 2016 by Anonymous
Marybeth gave me superior service snd was very accessible
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03 Feb, 2016 by Michelle h
Mr. Landel is a professional in every way. He is an excellent attorney who will fight for his clients in the most dedicated and "smartest " way. He is honest and will give you honest answers to your legal issues. I give him the highest ratings
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15 Nov, 2024 by Rebecca werner
Ray was a godsend during the process of buying AND selling our homes. He was available, attentive and very good at what he does! Ray made the experience as smooth as possible for us and we could not be more appreciative! Hope to work together again in the future! Thank you Ray!
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09 Nov, 2024 by Charles barisonek
Raymond was a great help in dealing with my mom‘s estate and getting the house sold him and his team did extra extraordinary work walked us through the whole process
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02 Nov, 2024 by Dan mccarthy
Ray has helped me with 3 different real estate transactions and has been amazing to work with every time. He is always responsive, pleasant to interact with and most importantly he is very knowledgeable. Definitely give him a call and you will be able to see very quickly that he is a great choice.
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24 Nov, 2024 by Andrew
Extremely and purposely ineffective. Does not take proper legal steps and keeps client in the dark. Also, very disrespectful, I wasted my whole retainer, after he knowingly did not take the proper steps or file a motion wasting my whole retainer on emails that did not receive responses instead of filing a motion which is what I retained him to do. I will be filing a complaint with The NJ Bar Assn. and he will have to answer to dozens of ineffective emails? Any questions? Feel free for more details cl[email protected]
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26 Oct, 2024 by Anonymous
Did not receive retainer agreement but he asked for a retainer fee(2024)
When I asked for.clarification of his questionable results he wanted another retainer of $5000. When I asked what his
Plan was for receiving the money
he.replied "Do the work." Never presented any billing documents. and said in an email that I was harassing him by asking for my file.
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11 Jan, 2013 by Anonymous
In my OPINION this man is about as corrupt as one can get. He handled my divorce as a judge and more than half of the proceedings took place behind closed doors. When I attempted to get the tapes of the court appearances it seems about 5 sessions wherein I had appeared before his honor (sarcasm) were nowhere to be found. After 30 years of marriage I walk away penniless. Forced the sale of my Bergen County home for a fraction of what it should have gotten and appointed my ex-husband's attorney as the closing attorney on the sale. The attorney spent at least one morning discussing how pleasant the judge's retirement dinner had been with his secretary or whatever the person who sits up there with him is. Oh yeah he also kicked me out of my house 3 months before it closed. He gave my ex a week longer I believe. I take comfort in the fact that he will be judged himself one day and I would hate to be in his shoes.
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