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29 Dec, 2020 by Chuck reed
Good estate Lawyers, very knowledgeable
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12 Jun, 2019 by Binod acharya
31 Dec, 2017 by Amanda
06 Feb, 2015 by Greg
Ms. Mazza's law office was one of the ones available through my employer's legal benefit. I had little other information to go on, but I liked the idea of working with a local company that has been here for 3 generations. The experience exceeded my expectations in several ways.
Ms. Mazza was able to schedule me in on relatively short notice before I had to travel for a business trip. She even offered (and managed) to get my will back to me in less than 24 hours, so that I could sign it and have it legal and binding before I went out of the country. She clarified several points about how wills are structured that had been unclear to me, and made several recommendations for "good practice" that fit well with my wishes and needs. I didn't have a chance to test the depth of her knowledge in detail (my only reason for not posting excellent there as well - I simply don't know).
Beyond the will itself, she and the office staff were very friendly and welcoming and made me feel strongly that I had chosen the right place.
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30 Oct, 2020 by Billie
Guy Krogh, Partner, at the Thaler & Thaler Law firm in Ithaca, New York has been extremely helpful with legal issues over a period of two years regarding a friend who passed away after a long illness. He took the time to speak with me, both in person and by telephone as issues arose. He provided excellent advice and service. I strongly recommend him as an expert in his legal field.
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31 Jan, 2016 by Joel
David helped handel a complex lawsuit for me. He was always available, supportive, and did a great job. Not only was he a great lawyer and got me out of it, he was a great person and helped me through it.
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20 Feb, 2017 by Donna
We used Adam twice, when we bought our house and when we sold it. He was a great client advocate and even made himself available on off hours to sign documents for my oft-traveling hubby. He was very quick to return calls/emails, etc. and we knew he was solidly on our team.
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21 Nov, 2023 by Mel
Beth represented us in the purchase of a home near Ithaca. We came from out of state and were unfamiliar with the intricacies of purchasing a home in NY. Beth was helped us navigate the contract and was instrumental in moving the process along to preserve our mortgage rate lock. Looking forward to working with Beth in the future for other legal needs.
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30 Jul, 2023 by Anthony arcangeli
Amazing service, very friendly, competitive pricing, hard working, easy to get ahold of. Beth is amazing!! So happy we went with Beth while purchasing our new home.
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13 Feb, 2023 by Shelley perlmutter
Beth Silverberg represented us in the sale of our home. She was knowledgeable, professional and pleasant. Beth was easy to reach, and answered all our questions in a timely manner. I highly recommend Beth Silverberg.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Binod acharya
08 Jul, 2024 by Amanda
08 Jul, 2024 by Chuck reed
Good estate Lawyers, very knowledgeable
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11 Apr, 2024 by Cindy campbell
Carla McKain is the queen of QDRO's! I had a very challenging international divorce across countries and states, involving a known-to-be-difficult organization and an uncooperative ex-husband. Carla was absolutely amazing in her thorough research and planning. I've worked with 5 different attorneys over the past few years and Carla was the best, easiest, and most effective one I've worked with. She listened to every concern and put my mind at ease. All her hard work paid off, and everything progressed smoothly. Carla is a superstar!
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26 Jan, 2022 by Karen logan
If you need a QDRO or DRO (for divorce) this is the lawyer you need to use!!! She is the nicest, fairest most decent lawyer I have dealt with and unfortunately I have had experience with three divorce lawyers for one divorce from HELL. She is very competent and knows her stuff. I wish I could have hired her as my first divorce lawyer. Anyway, I was able to have her fix the DRO even though she's in Ithaca and I'm in the Hudson Valley! We did everything over the phone/ email. So don't let distance sway you. If you have a New York State Retirement or 401k and are getting divorced you need to call her. Don't let your divorce lawyer handle the QDRO because they could screw it up like mine did. Use an expert like Carla.
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11 Apr, 2024 by Cindy campbell
Carla McKain is the queen of QDRO's! I had a very challenging international divorce across countries and states, involving a known-to-be-difficult organization and an uncooperative ex-husband. Carla was absolutely amazing in her thorough research and planning. I've worked with 5 different attorneys over the past few years and Carla was the best, easiest, and most effective one I've worked with. She listened to every concern and put my mind at ease. All her hard work paid off, and everything progressed smoothly. Carla is a superstar!
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26 Jan, 2022 by Karen logan
If you need a QDRO or DRO (for divorce) this is the lawyer you need to use!!! She is the nicest, fairest most decent lawyer I have dealt with and unfortunately I have had experience with three divorce lawyers for one divorce from HELL. She is very competent and knows her stuff. I wish I could have hired her as my first divorce lawyer. Anyway, I was able to have her fix the DRO even though she's in Ithaca and I'm in the Hudson Valley! We did everything over the phone/ email. So don't let distance sway you. If you have a New York State Retirement or 401k and are getting divorced you need to call her. Don't let your divorce lawyer handle the QDRO because they could screw it up like mine did. Use an expert like Carla.
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11 Apr, 2024 by Cindy campbell
Carla McKain is the queen of QDRO's! I had a very challenging international divorce across countries and states, involving a known-to-be-difficult organization and an uncooperative ex-husband. Carla was absolutely amazing in her thorough research and planning. I've worked with 5 different attorneys over the past few years and Carla was the best, easiest, and most effective one I've worked with. She listened to every concern and put my mind at ease. All her hard work paid off, and everything progressed smoothly. Carla is a superstar!
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26 Jan, 2022 by Karen logan
If you need a QDRO or DRO (for divorce) this is the lawyer you need to use!!! She is the nicest, fairest most decent lawyer I have dealt with and unfortunately I have had experience with three divorce lawyers for one divorce from HELL. She is very competent and knows her stuff. I wish I could have hired her as my first divorce lawyer. Anyway, I was able to have her fix the DRO even though she's in Ithaca and I'm in the Hudson Valley! We did everything over the phone/ email. So don't let distance sway you. If you have a New York State Retirement or 401k and are getting divorced you need to call her. Don't let your divorce lawyer handle the QDRO because they could screw it up like mine did. Use an expert like Carla.
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11 Apr, 2024 by Cindy campbell
Carla McKain is the queen of QDRO's! I had a very challenging international divorce across countries and states, involving a known-to-be-difficult organization and an uncooperative ex-husband. Carla was absolutely amazing in her thorough research and planning. I've worked with 5 different attorneys over the past few years and Carla was the best, easiest, and most effective one I've worked with. She listened to every concern and put my mind at ease. All her hard work paid off, and everything progressed smoothly. Carla is a superstar!
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26 Jan, 2022 by Karen logan
If you need a QDRO or DRO (for divorce) this is the lawyer you need to use!!! She is the nicest, fairest most decent lawyer I have dealt with and unfortunately I have had experience with three divorce lawyers for one divorce from HELL. She is very competent and knows her stuff. I wish I could have hired her as my first divorce lawyer. Anyway, I was able to have her fix the DRO even though she's in Ithaca and I'm in the Hudson Valley! We did everything over the phone/ email. So don't let distance sway you. If you have a New York State Retirement or 401k and are getting divorced you need to call her. Don't let your divorce lawyer handle the QDRO because they could screw it up like mine did. Use an expert like Carla.
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11 Apr, 2024 by Cindy campbell
Carla McKain is the queen of QDRO's! I had a very challenging international divorce across countries and states, involving a known-to-be-difficult organization and an uncooperative ex-husband. Carla was absolutely amazing in her thorough research and planning. I've worked with 5 different attorneys over the past few years and Carla was the best, easiest, and most effective one I've worked with. She listened to every concern and put my mind at ease. All her hard work paid off, and everything progressed smoothly. Carla is a superstar!
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26 Jan, 2022 by Karen logan
If you need a QDRO or DRO (for divorce) this is the lawyer you need to use!!! She is the nicest, fairest most decent lawyer I have dealt with and unfortunately I have had experience with three divorce lawyers for one divorce from HELL. She is very competent and knows her stuff. I wish I could have hired her as my first divorce lawyer. Anyway, I was able to have her fix the DRO even though she's in Ithaca and I'm in the Hudson Valley! We did everything over the phone/ email. So don't let distance sway you. If you have a New York State Retirement or 401k and are getting divorced you need to call her. Don't let your divorce lawyer handle the QDRO because they could screw it up like mine did. Use an expert like Carla.
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13 May, 2020 by Jonsey jones
03 Nov, 2024 by 連火顧 臺 師 大火顧
19 Sep, 2024 by Sharan garlapati
I left one of my backpacks here. I believe that they discarded it.
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21 Aug, 2024 by María camila ordóñez
30 Jun, 2014 by Gwendolyn olmsted
Mr. Christopher Michaels was the kindest, most caring, loving attorney I have ever worked with. We met over the Internet, and as of today's date, he had sex with me longer than any man I have ever engaged in carnal knowledge with: 3-4 hours, around twenty times over a 3 month period.
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31 Oct, 2016 by Anonymous
Sally has always been honest, trustworthy, dependable and has guided me through some challenging legal situations. She is also wonderful with sensitive family issues.
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09 Nov, 2020 by Ricky “flip” button jr.
05 Nov, 2023 by 이승은
11 Jul, 2016 by Naginbhai patel
05 Jul, 2016 by Bill crawford
25 Jan, 2023 by Marcus smith
13 May, 2020 by Jonsey jones
06 Dec, 2024 by Amanda potter
25 Nov, 2024 by Tanbir ahamed
Mr Fenchel was amazing and you couldn’t ask for better representation. I used his services for a dwi case and he always responded quickly when I had questions or concerns and made sure I understood what was going on every step of the way.
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21 Nov, 2024 by D g
Luke doesn't call himself one, but he is a DWI wizzard. He was my lawyer in Tompkins county. Because of his quick and comprehensive counsel, a felony DWI was resolved as a misdemeanor. As a result of further advice i avoided a single day in jail. While my sobriety and employment certainly was meaningful to the judge and prosecutor, even the district attorney said i was "lucky" to have an attorney who made sure I had this result. The judge too nodded to my sobriety and wished me well, but also mentioned at arraignment that it was only vecaude of Luke that i avoided a felony; he said this counsel was extremely rare, and extremely good.
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06 Dec, 2024 by Amanda potter
25 Nov, 2024 by Tanbir ahamed
Mr Fenchel was amazing and you couldn’t ask for better representation. I used his services for a dwi case and he always responded quickly when I had questions or concerns and made sure I understood what was going on every step of the way.
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21 Nov, 2024 by D g
Luke doesn't call himself one, but he is a DWI wizzard. He was my lawyer in Tompkins county. Because of his quick and comprehensive counsel, a felony DWI was resolved as a misdemeanor. As a result of further advice i avoided a single day in jail. While my sobriety and employment certainly was meaningful to the judge and prosecutor, even the district attorney said i was "lucky" to have an attorney who made sure I had this result. The judge too nodded to my sobriety and wished me well, but also mentioned at arraignment that it was only vecaude of Luke that i avoided a felony; he said this counsel was extremely rare, and extremely good.
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06 Dec, 2024 by Amanda potter
25 Nov, 2024 by Tanbir ahamed
Mr Fenchel was amazing and you couldn’t ask for better representation. I used his services for a dwi case and he always responded quickly when I had questions or concerns and made sure I understood what was going on every step of the way.
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21 Nov, 2024 by D g
Luke doesn't call himself one, but he is a DWI wizzard. He was my lawyer in Tompkins county. Because of his quick and comprehensive counsel, a felony DWI was resolved as a misdemeanor. As a result of further advice i avoided a single day in jail. While my sobriety and employment certainly was meaningful to the judge and prosecutor, even the district attorney said i was "lucky" to have an attorney who made sure I had this result. The judge too nodded to my sobriety and wished me well, but also mentioned at arraignment that it was only vecaude of Luke that i avoided a felony; he said this counsel was extremely rare, and extremely good.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Ypcconcierge ypcmedia
08 Jul, 2024 by Blake pierce
08 Jul, 2024 by Richard langendoerfer
Littman & Babiarz is an out standing firm. I have been a client for a long time. There the best in the area. They have helped me meny times with my case. There staff is very knowlagable and friendly. There fast when you need help. I recammend there firm very highly. I say don't listen to one post. Call them and see for yourself.
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03 Nov, 2024 by 連火顧 臺 師 大火顧
19 Sep, 2024 by Sharan garlapati
I left one of my backpacks here. I believe that they discarded it.
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21 Aug, 2024 by María camila ordóñez
03 Nov, 2024 by 連火顧 臺 師 大火顧
19 Sep, 2024 by Sharan garlapati
I left one of my backpacks here. I believe that they discarded it.
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21 Aug, 2024 by María camila ordóñez
23 Oct, 2024 by Jeff bessmer
We had two issues:
1. We had our closing on our house purchase and our attorney just.. never showed up. We waited 45 minutes and thankfully their team scrambled to have someone else put everything together for us, but we never found out what happened. I hope they were ok!
2. They agreed to pay our taxes as part of escrow, but mistakenly didn't pay it and sent us a check instead. Thankfully they admitted the mistake, but when I asked them to pay the late fee the county charged us they just
...stopped responding.
We won't be working with them again in either personal or business capacity.
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30 Jul, 2024 by Debbie hall-ryan
I would highly recommend this law office. We have used them a couple of times and they are professional, prompt, caring and very helpful. Excellent office.
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24 Jul, 2024 by Loafus crambuckle
Blonde middle aged lady with the bad fake lashes at the front is a major grouch and makes coming here a dreadful experience. I’ll change my review once she’s finally gone. (Which probably won’t take long)
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01 May, 2019 by Joshua
Our realtor recommended Katrina to us, we needed a real estate attorney for the home we were buying. Katrina was very helpful and always available to answer any questions. I would recommend Katrina to friends and family and will contact her again if we need an attorney in the future.
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28 Sep, 2018 by Tracy
Katrina helped me close on a foreclosed home which was a nightmare! Even at the day of closing they had these outrageous last minute demands and Katrina helped us work through every one of them! She is quick, persistent, and communicative which is everything you want in a lawyer when trying to buy a home. Simply amazing....highly, highly recommend! You won't be disappointed. She is the best in the area by far!!
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07 Nov, 2015 by Diana
Selling the house where I raised my children and that I called "home" for 30 years was an emotionally difficult prospect. My realtor suggested Katrina to handle the sale. I found Katrina to be sympathetic yet professional, and she facilitated a timely, smooth and successful closing, easing the process for me.
Last year I again retained Katrina as attorney for the purchase of my condo. Again she facilitated an on time closing with no hitches, meeting a deadline I had so that I could arrange to occupy my new home as my apartment lease was up.
Katrina has also been invaluable in my estate planning, advising me on the drawing up of my will, Health Care Proxy and POA. I had some difficult decisions to make. Katrina had a good grasp of the particular issues in my situation and presented my legal options pointing out the consequences of each so that I could make informed decisions. I am comfortable now that I have had excellent counsel and have done the best to insure my children's future. I am at peace that my wishes for myself will be carried out. Katrina is a real professional who listened to my needs and treated me as a person, not just a client.
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14 Jun, 2020 by Anonymous
What should have been a quick and clear cut case was dragged out for eternity. I was presented with long conversations and extensive emails that discussed a billion different scenarios for my case without any real direction or suggestions for the course of action I needed to take. It made me feel like my hands were tied when they very clearly were not. Her heart is in the right place but she lacks experience to provide clear guidance and recommendations for her clients - which ends up costing the client much more money.
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07 Nov, 2013 by Betsy
Sujata Sidhu Gibson has helped me with a number of matters, including estate planning, several real estate transactions and various corporate transactions. She brings all the skills and accuracy of a big firm lawyer (having worked in that world before moving back to Ithaca) but charges less than most of the lawyers in town and she contributes a large portion of her time to pro bono work. Ms. Gibson is scrupulously honest and I can rest easy knowing she will get me the best results and be generous with her billing.
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04 Nov, 2013 by Colin
Sujata helped me set up an LLC and worked with me on a real estate closing. She was very easy to work with and I would not hesitate to work with her again.
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23 Oct, 2024 by Jeff bessmer
We had two issues:
1. We had our closing on our house purchase and our attorney just.. never showed up. We waited 45 minutes and thankfully their team scrambled to have someone else put everything together for us, but we never found out what happened. I hope they were ok!
2. They agreed to pay our taxes as part of escrow, but mistakenly didn't pay it and sent us a check instead. Thankfully they admitted the mistake, but when I asked them to pay the late fee the county charged us they just
...stopped responding.
We won't be working with them again in either personal or business capacity.
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30 Jul, 2024 by Debbie hall-ryan
I would highly recommend this law office. We have used them a couple of times and they are professional, prompt, caring and very helpful. Excellent office.
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24 Jul, 2024 by Loafus crambuckle
Blonde middle aged lady with the bad fake lashes at the front is a major grouch and makes coming here a dreadful experience. I’ll change my review once she’s finally gone. (Which probably won’t take long)
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The payment structure is often discussed during an initial consultation so you can choose the one that best suits your business needs and budget.
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The cost of hiring a business lawyer depends on factors such as:
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It's essential to discuss fee structures upfront to avoid surprises.
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What is your experience with businesses like mine?
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How do you handle conflicts of interest?
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Can you provide references from other business clients?
Speaking with past clients will give you an idea of the lawyer's expertise and professionalism. -
Do you have experience in my specific industry?
Industry-specific knowledge can be crucial, especially in highly regulated fields like healthcare or finance.
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- A description of your business and its structure: This will help the lawyer understand your legal needs.
- Any current contracts or agreements: If you're seeking contract advice, bring copies of existing contracts.
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- Questions about fees and billing: Ensure you understand the lawyer’s payment structure and fees upfront.
By preparing these materials, you can ensure that your first meeting with a business lawyer is productive and informative.
