George Nicholas Panas, experienced Criminal Defense, Estate Planning attorney in Lowell, MA with 97 reviews
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George Nicholas Panas

79 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA

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1998:
Suffolk University Law School, JD - Juris Doctor
1993:
University of Massachusetts, BA - Bachelor of Arts

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Susan debye

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26 Dec, 2024
Attorney Palma Exceeded my expectations with the settlement of my case! He was also caring, honest, and professional throughout the process. I highly recommend this law firm!
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Nereida vazquez

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23 Dec, 2024
Leticia helped my husband she has a lot of patience and very nice lady to work with
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Wanda martinez

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04 Dec, 2024
Excelente equipo en especial Leticia con su dedicación y paciencia a sus clientes muy comprometidos a la hora de defender tus derechos gracias por su representación
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Experienced and knowledgeable in disability and social security cases
“Attorney Palma's vast experience with SSI and SSDI cases was very evident throughout my appeal process.”
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Compassionate and supportive team
“Attorney Palma and Leticia are very caring and compassionate!”
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Excellent communication and responsiveness
“They always answered my questions. I highly recommend this office to everyone with disability or accident or whatever you need.”
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Successful in winning cases for clients
“By the grace of God he won my case after three years of denial.”
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Bilingual staff to assist Spanish-speaking clients
“Hablan español e inglés. Gracias abogado Palma 🙏🏻 Por tu ayuda y tu servicio!”
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Potential issues with organization and attention to detail
“Unfortunately a very unorganized lawyer. He was not responsive and actually made mistakes on forms he submitted to court.”
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Isolated incidents of aggressive or inappropriate behavior
“Me dieron $400.00 Dolare para arreglar el carro y $400.00 para mi leciones y me llamavan con presion para firmar el caso.”

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