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25 Aug, 2024 by Steve weimar
08 Jul, 2024 by Esmilce cabrera
27 May, 2024 by Samantha o'connell
16 Jul, 2014 by Anonymous
I wish I had seen this website before. Mr. Anesi is a very good attorney, trustworthy and conscientious. I have retained Mr. Anesi as my attorney for well over 15 years. He has never let me down!! I hope the client who complained about the hidden surprising fees that were tacked on without any notice, realizes that billing in a law office is usually done by the office manager and not by the attorney, similar to a medical office. I experienced the same billing issue, but being the banker that I am, I discussed the problem with Mr. Anesi. Well, my billing issues went away when his office manager was dismissed! If anything, I think Mr. Anesi was a victim like the rest of us.
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01 Mar, 2010 by Anonymous
I appreciate the service he provided, and his fees were reasonable
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15 Jan, 2009 by Anonymous
Then after retained, less so. Some hidden surprising fees were tacked on as well without any notice prior to getting valuable info that could only be obtained if I "paid up". That really kind of bruised my trust of him.
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12 Apr, 2024 by Monroe martin
I had the pleasure of working with an exceptional attorney, Chris Sally, over at Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool, and the Law Office of William A. Gallina, LLP, for the past couple of years. His dedication and expertise in handling my case were truly outstanding, going above and beyond in every aspect. Thanks to his diligent efforts, I received a settlement that far surpassed my expectations. If I ever find myself in need again (fingers crossed I don't), he's the attorney I'd trust without a second thought.
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25 Sep, 2023 by Erica avondoglio
Chris Sallay, Esq. is a great attorney who is prompt, hardworking & compassionate. He does fantastic work on NY medical malpractice cases.
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28 May, 2023 by Gabriel olavarria
18 Oct, 2024 by Juan melgar
Gracias a la firma de hacerme sentir como familia. Gracias an Ivan por siempre estar atento y responder mis preguntas. Lance Kuba y Luke Kuba son Los mejores.
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02 Oct, 2024 by Jose silva
¡Sólo puedo decir que The Kuba Law Firm es excelente! Ellos trabajaron muy duro por mi caso. No puedo estar mas feliz con ellos y con Ivan Baca, su atencion y manera de explicar las cosas es muy buena, en ningun momento me dejo con ninguna duda. Estoy eternamente agradecido por toda la ayuda de la firma y de todo su equipo. Recomiendo enteramente a Kuba Law Firm a cualquier persona que busque un abogado de inmigración. Despues de 24 anos de espera, al fin lo logramos.
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27 Sep, 2024 by Lutchilla desruisseaux
Kuba Law Firm: A Dream Come True"
I'm so grateful for the opportunity to work at Kuba Law Firm. This was truly my dream job, and I'm beyond thrilled to be a part of such a dedicated team. After initially failing the interview process, I went back to school and reapplied with renewed determination. Kuba Law Firm gave me a second chance and has provided me with an incredibly fulfilling experience.
Working here allows me to contribute to my community by helping individuals achieve legal status in the US. It's a truly rewarding experience, and I'm so thankful for the opportunity to make a positive impact. I highly recommend Kuba Law Firm to anyone looking for a fulfilling career where they can make a difference.
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10 Sep, 2019 by Derek
The $3,200.00 balance of my unused trust/retainer fee was not returned. At my request she formally withdrew her representation of me in December of 2018. She never returned my owed balance. She said the check was in the mail, that was 9 months ago now.
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09 Mar, 2015 by Devorah
I contacted Eurydice Kelley almost a year after I had already retained another attorney, who was pressuring me to settle my divorce action, because she did not want to take my case to trial, due to the complexity of the issues. Things were stalled and going nowhere. I had already spoken to several other attorneys, who declined representation as soon as they learned of the complex issues involved. One of those firms highly recommended Eurydice Kelley.
Eurydice agreed to meet with me in person for a consultation. She listened to my whole story and was extremely patient with me. She took notes and asked me a lot of questions to help her better understand my unique situation. Eurydice agreed to take my case. She also agreed that I should not settle for an amount that would not allow me to be self-sufficient, and we proceeded to trial.
Eurydice knows the law and is a formidable adversary. She communicates effectively. She is smart, thoughtful, and tenacious. Unlike my previous attorney, Eurydice is always well prepared before each court appearance, and makes certain that I am also prepared. She answers all my questions patiently and responds quickly to my emails. Eurydice is a talented and passionate attorney. I know Eurydice will make sure that once my divorce is final, I will be self-supporting. With Eurydice as my advocate, I feel less anxious about my future because she truly cares about what happens to me and my children.
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19 Feb, 2015 by Anonymous
During my divorce, Eurydice helped me to navigate the court system to get what I deserved. I needed someone to stick up for me and my rights and Eurydice did that for me with compassion and efficiency.
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21 Aug, 2024 by Yenser rivera
Andrew Park is a great man, son, father, brother, and the best lawyer who fights for everyone's rights.
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19 Aug, 2024 by Miguel calvache
I won my case but they never answer the phones, the secretary is not very attentive and they have been paying a check every day for a long time. I call
They tell me give me a week to break down the check and they have been doing it for almost two months. I don't recommend them for anything in the world.
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14 Aug, 2024 by Tyeir townsend
This Law Office has been handling my case for 3 years… I had an accident on August 1st of 2021 and it is now August 14th 2024 they haven’t been active or helping and I have only spoken to my attorney once and it was after I said that I would be looking for a new firm since than they haven’t been contacting me or letting me contact them, when someone does eventually answer they say one thing and then hangout when i respond, they also call from multiple random numbers when they do call so I’m beginning to think this is a scam stay away from this law office.
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23 Feb, 2024 by Solidad nwakibu
Had a very rude and snappy front staff during my first intro call.....look elsewhere because this firm won't care for you.
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01 Feb, 2024 by Howard bent
There aren't enough words in the English Language to express how grateful I am to have had Borrelli and Associates P.L.L.C represent me on my employment matter. This was my first time needing an employment attorney. In this particular instance, I needed an employment attorney to follow up on a very difficult matter that warranted an extremely experienced firm that handled employment law. Mr. Michael Borrelli, who is the Managing Attorney/Member of the firm assisted me on my case. He responded to each and every question I had and always gave me step by step updates on his communication with the other party. Although very difficult, Mr. Borrelli was able to settle the case in less than 90 days. I would highly recommend anyone who is seeking legal assistance with their employment matter to not hesitate on retaining the services of Borrelli and Associates PLLC. I would also like to add that all the employees at the firm that interacted with via phone and e mail were very generous, respectful and helpful. I really appreciate your help. Thank you again for your assistance Mr. Borrelli!
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01 Dec, 2023 by Marc eardley
The team communicated throughout the long legal process and worked hard to get the fairest outcome possible and explained the very thing along the way. I’m very happy with everything.
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20 Aug, 2024 by Sherma woods
Wade took my case in 2012 to best honest I didn’t have the money to pay him . He made a payment plan which help .. He was there when I was to get my stamp in my passport for work purposes.., he was there for my 2 court dates he was there in the office for my citizenship interview…he wil call me from time to time to make sure to make I was ok ..
He change my address to his office which was great because I had moved hes an excellent lawyer I got my monies worth … and my case was a deportation case THANK YOU WADE
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10 Nov, 2020 by Esther estime
This my friend has being with wade since 1992
He still doesn’t have his paper he needs to lose his practicing license. Very rude to non-speaking clients. Never in his office. Change your personal address to his own office or home. Don’t give you receipt for your application. Personally I believe cause my friend is black. So I’m putting a petition on wade Johnson for abusing his position to gain whatever.
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24 Sep, 2020 by Mariana castro sanson
I was so confused about my legal status. Wade help me to get through all the paper work and answer my questions. My case was stuck for so many years and finally I got my work permit and my green card is on the way. Very professional attorney and don’t give me fake expectations. I just fallow all the steps. I highly recommend Wade.
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15 May, 2022 by Elisa c.
Howard Felcher, Esq. came highly recommended and he did not disappoint. It was a pleasure working with him and his staff. I sought legal representation for my divorce after an unusual situation in which I had to switch attorneys. Howard did an outstanding job reviewing, researching, and basically saving my case after missteps by my previous attorney. We were on the verge of going to trial but through his dedication, attention to detail, persistence, and critical thinking we avoided trial and had a favorable outcome. Divorces are always emotional and he was very calming considering everything and this was due to his availability, regular updates, and overall genuine warmheartedness.
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29 Mar, 2022 by Anonymous
Awful lawyer. Handled my divorce and made a mess. Cost me lots of money and settled case just to be sure he was paid. Never made sure I was protected and never offered me competent counsel. Disgraceful. I only hope Karma bites him back one day.
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04 Oct, 2019 by Steve
I was recommended to Howard by my Accountant. And after interviewing 3 additional lawyers I chose Howard without hesitation. On my first call to his office I left a message and within 30 minutes he returned my phone call. This kind of personal attention continued throughout my divorce. More then just a great legal mind he possesses great common sense (a truly rare commodity these days) At all times he made sure to never let my divorce become personal. All decisions were made objectively, Always with my best interest at the center of those decisions. He was more then fair with me on his timed billed and did not (as we say) nickel and dime me. In conclusion if you have to ever face a life changing event such as divorce Howard is the man you want to face it with
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19 Aug, 2024 by Eve
Made decisions that were not right for us. Did not listen to our needs. Full of attitude and hostility, seemed to have no moral base. It was an awful experience to work with Naomi Schanfield.
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11 Nov, 2016 by Jodi
Unfortunately, my divorce was extremely high conflict. I wanted to settle, but my ex did not, and he hired a very sneaky, contentious, fight-to-the-death attorney. I wanted an attorney would would take the high ground. Naomi was everything I wanted and more: she is calm, articulate, has excellent judgement, and -unlike other attorneys I have known- always took the time to explain everything to me in detail and answer all my questions --and always returned my phone calls! Naomi was supportive, understanding, and very present (not multi-tasking all the time the way other lawyers seem to do). I worked closely with Naomi for 2.5 years and, in spite of my ex's need for vengeance, she managed to help me get a settlement result I am very happy with. I cannot speak highly enough of Naomi; She is an absolute star, both personally and professionally.
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02 May, 2013 by Daniel
on september 30 .2011 i terminated legal services from storobin&spodeck group which they accepted and was confirmed VIA email. on october 4, 2011 Lidia Dorota Sykisz the day of my custody trial comes in with a custody agreement which i clearly told her i was not interested in, to make matters Lidia Dorota Sykisz was not even supposed to represent me because i fired the law firm . she pressured me with bad advice and had Me sign the agreement. since 2011 i have not seen or heard from my children nor am i able to appeal my case because of this attorney betrayal.
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10 Jun, 2017 by Anonymous
Horrible-expensive and completely ineffectual. She left so many loose ends open, I had to hire another attorney to deal with those issues. I would have been better off with Legal Zoom as my sep agreement was no more than boiler-plate. Use someone else!!!
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24 May, 2023 by Anonymous
Sue Bender fired me for not wanting to go to court (nothing was being contested but my ex-husband’s claim to money given to our daughter by my father), and let the judge settled the matter instantly in chambers- the money was never his.
She didn’t show up on more than one occasion and her assistant was hopeless because she was dealing w her own divorce.
I hired Steve Silpe who was actually brilliant and settled my case in fifteen minutes. When I appeared w Steve Silpe, the judge Joan Lobis comment was “finally you have representation.”
Maybe she has improved, but approximately 20 years ago she was irresponsible and self serving.
I am writing this today because somebody brought her name up and so I went to her reviews.
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25 Jun, 2024 by Robert
We were very disappointed in Marcy and her team. We had engaged her for what we thought was a simple post nup agreement. After spending more than $30,000, we were no where near having one finished. Any interaction we had required not just her, but another partner simultaneously, bringing the fees to more than$1300 an hour. While she might be fine for super high worth individuals, she spent way too much effort and too many hours on issues that were not important to us. We had to terminate our relationship prior to completion.
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28 Dec, 2017 by Anonymous
I retained Stephanie after I was served divorce papers. The worst child custody/ divorce lawyer I’ve seen and experienced. Missed court dates/showed up two hours late my case was thrown out and had to file new petitions because of her negligence. Was forced to pay $1,100 a month in child support and I wasn’t working. Worst experience! Wouldn’t recommend her to anyone . Was forced to retain new counsel, who did a very good job
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What a Child Support Lawyer Can Do for You
A child support lawyer specializes in legal issues related to the financial support that one parent provides to another for the upbringing of their children. These lawyers assist with establishing, enforcing, and modifying child support orders, ensuring that the financial needs of the child are met, including housing, food, healthcare, education, and other essentials. A child support lawyer can also represent parents in disputes over the amount of support, ensure fair calculations based on income, and handle legal proceedings if one parent fails to meet their obligations.
Whether you're seeking to establish child support, modify an existing order, or enforce payments, a child support lawyer can help you navigate the legal system and protect your rights and the well-being of your child.
When Should I Hire a Child Support Lawyer?
You should consider hiring a child support lawyer when you need assistance with any of the following child support matters:
- Establishing child support: If you are going through a divorce or separation and need to establish a child support order, a lawyer can help ensure that the support amount is fair and accurately calculated.
- Modifying child support orders: If there has been a significant change in circumstances, such as a job loss, income change, or a child's financial needs, a lawyer can help you request a modification to the existing child support order.
- Enforcing child support payments: If the other parent has failed to make court-ordered child support payments, a lawyer can help enforce the order through legal means such as wage garnishment, property liens, or even legal action.
- Disputing child support calculations: If you believe the child support amount has been incorrectly calculated based on your income or expenses, a lawyer can help you challenge the calculation and seek a fair adjustment.
- Paternity disputes: If paternity needs to be established before child support can be ordered, a lawyer can assist with DNA testing and legal proceedings.
- Interstate child support cases: If the parents live in different states, navigating child support laws can be complex. A lawyer can help ensure the proper jurisdiction is established and that child support is enforced across state lines.
- Child support during custody disputes: If child custody and child support are being determined simultaneously, a lawyer can help ensure that both issues are resolved fairly and in the best interest of the child.
Hiring a lawyer early can help ensure that your child support case is handled effectively and that your child's financial needs are met.
What Does a Child Support Lawyer Do?
A child support lawyer provides a variety of legal services to help parents secure, modify, and enforce child support arrangements. Their responsibilities often include:
- Filing for child support: A lawyer can help you initiate the legal process to obtain a child support order, ensuring that all necessary documentation is submitted and deadlines are met.
- Calculating child support: A lawyer can help ensure that child support is calculated fairly based on both parents' incomes, the needs of the child, and other factors such as healthcare and education costs.
- Negotiating child support agreements: If both parents are willing to negotiate, a lawyer can help facilitate an agreement on child support outside of court, which can then be approved by a judge.
- Representing you in court: If negotiations fail or the other parent contests the child support amount, a lawyer will represent you in family court, presenting evidence and making legal arguments to support your case.
- Modifying support orders: A lawyer can help you file a request for modification if circumstances change, such as a loss of income or an increase in the child’s financial needs.
- Enforcing child support: If the other parent is not making court-ordered payments, a lawyer can take legal steps to enforce the order through wage garnishment, property liens, or other measures.
- Handling complex cases: In cases involving high incomes, self-employment, or complicated financial situations, a lawyer can help ensure that all relevant factors are considered in determining child support.
How Are Child Support Lawyers Paid?
Child support lawyers typically charge for their services based on the complexity of the case and the type of legal work required. Common payment methods include:
- Hourly rate: Most child support lawyers charge by the hour, with rates ranging from $150 to $500 or more, depending on the lawyer’s experience and location. The total cost will depend on how much time the lawyer spends on your case, including preparation, negotiations, and court appearances.
- Flat fee: For more straightforward cases, such as uncontested child support agreements or basic modifications, some lawyers may offer a flat fee that covers all services related to the case.
- Retainer: Many lawyers require a retainer, which is an upfront payment that is billed against as the lawyer works on your case. The amount of the retainer depends on the expected complexity of the case.
- Sliding scale or pro bono services: Some lawyers offer sliding scale fees based on income or provide pro bono (free) services in cases where clients cannot afford to pay full legal fees, especially when children’s needs are at stake.
It’s important to discuss fees with your lawyer during the initial consultation to understand how much you will be charged and what services are covered.
How Much Does a Child Support Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a child support lawyer varies depending on the complexity of the case, whether it's contested or uncontested, and the lawyer’s experience. General cost estimates include:
- Uncontested child support cases: Legal fees may range from $1,500 to $5,000, depending on the complexity of the paperwork and the lawyer’s fees.
- Contested child support cases: Legal fees can range from $5,000 to $20,000 or more, especially if the case involves significant court time.
- Hourly rates: Lawyers typically charge between $150 and $500 per hour for child support cases, with higher rates for more experienced attorneys or cases that involve complex financial issues.
- Modification or enforcement: Fees for modifying or enforcing a child support order may range from $2,000 to $10,000, depending on the complexity and the need for court intervention.
Always ask for a detailed cost estimate during your consultation so you can plan your budget accordingly.
Top Questions to Ask a Child Support Lawyer
Before hiring a child support lawyer, it’s important to ask questions to ensure they are the right fit for your case. Key questions to ask include:
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What experience do you have with child support cases?
Ensure the lawyer has experience handling cases similar to yours, whether it’s establishing, modifying, or enforcing child support orders. -
How do you charge for your services?
Clarify whether the lawyer charges by the hour, offers flat fees, or requires a retainer, and ask for a detailed estimate of the total cost. -
What is the likelihood of success in my case?
Ask the lawyer for an honest assessment of your case and any potential challenges you may face. -
How long will the process take?
Child support cases can take time, so ask the lawyer how long they expect the process to last and what factors may cause delays. -
Will you personally handle my case?
In larger firms, junior attorneys or paralegals may handle parts of the case. Make sure you know who will be managing your case and representing you in court. -
What documents should I prepare?
Ask the lawyer what financial documents and other information you should bring to help them calculate child support and build your case.
How to Check the Credibility of a Child Support Lawyer
To ensure you are hiring a reputable child support lawyer, take the following steps to verify their credentials and track record:
- Verify their bar status: Check with your state bar association to confirm that the lawyer is licensed to practice and has no history of disciplinary actions.
- Look for family law experience: Review the lawyer’s website or professional profile to ensure they specialize in family law and have successfully handled child support cases similar to yours.
- Read client reviews and testimonials: Look for client reviews on platforms like Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, or Google to see what previous clients have said about the lawyer’s professionalism and success rate.
- Ask for references: A credible lawyer should be able to provide references from past clients who have worked with them on child support matters.
- Check for certifications: Some lawyers may have certifications in family law or membership in organizations like the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), which can indicate their expertise in child support and family law issues.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To make the most out of your first consultation with a child support lawyer, it’s important to come prepared with relevant documents and information. Here’s what you should bring:
- Income documents: Bring pay stubs, tax returns, W-2s, or any other documentation of your income and the other parent’s income, as this will be used to calculate child support.
- Existing child support orders: If there are any existing child support or custody orders, bring copies for the lawyer to review.
- Child-related expenses: Provide documentation of your child’s medical bills, education expenses, daycare costs, and any other expenses that should be factored into the child support calculation.
- Communication with the other parent: Bring any communication between you and the other parent regarding child support, whether through emails, text messages, or written agreements.
- List of questions: Prepare a list of questions about your case, the legal process, and the lawyer’s fees.
By preparing thoroughly for your consultation, you can help the lawyer assess your case more effectively and provide the best possible legal advice on how to proceed.
