Jeffrey Scrimo, experienced Criminal Defense, Personal Injury attorney in Lenox, MA with 12 reviews
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Jeffrey Scrimo

Po Box 1787, Lenox, MA

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University of Maine School of Law, J.D.

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Mike strazz

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19 Dec, 2024
Have dealt with Jeff Lynch on a variety of issues. Always professional punctual and thorough. My highest recommendations.
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Andy kop (andy)

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02 Dec, 2024
Stay clear of Lynch Scrimo attorneys on probate issues. Never responded with clear answers to questions we had. First stated everyone had to sign the final statement to receive inheritance and then when we weren’t happy with the final statement gave us the weird response that other family members were broke and then we would be singled out to go to probate alone if we didn’t sign. No inventory taken or requested from his attorney office of valuable personal property of the estate. Final statement personal inventory marked as “unk” One bank account not accountable on final statement that we reported to him numerous times. Didn’t seem to care and told us let the family take care of it. 😂. Main objective of his was to sign so he could get paid. Totally unprofessional and would stay clear of him. Executors lost and he went along with them.
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Colleen slawiak

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04 Oct, 2024
An absolutely wonderful firm that I cannot recommend enough.
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Professional, punctual, and thorough service
“Always professional punctual and thorough. My highest recommendations.”
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Exceptional care and sensitivity on sensitive topics
“He took exceptional care of my family needs and was especially caring on sensitive topic.”
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Honest, hardworking, and a pleasure to deal with
“He is an honest, hardworking attorney and a pleasure to deal with.”
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Knowledgeable and organized with a variety of practice areas
“Excellent attorneys with a variety of practice areas. Probably not the cheapest, but good bang for your dollar, I never feel like I was overcharged or under represented.”
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Lack of clear communication and responsiveness on probate issues
“Never responded with clear answers to questions we had. First stated everyone had to sign the final statement to receive inheritance and then when we weren't happy with the final statement gave us the weird response that other family members were broke and then we would be singled out to go to probate alone if we didn't sign.”
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Failure to properly account for estate assets
“No inventory taken or requested from his attorney office of valuable personal property of the estate. Final statement personal inventory marked as "unk" One bank account not accountable on final statement that we reported to him numerous times. Didn't seem to care and told us let the family take care of it.”
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Prioritizing getting paid over serving clients' best interests
“Main objective of his was to sign so he could get paid. Totally unprofessional and would stay clear of him.”

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