Peter Cozmyk, experienced Business, Consumer Protection attorney in Independence, OH with 2 reviews
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Peter Cozmyk

6100 Oak Tree Blvd., Independence, OH

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2004:
University of Akron, C. Blake McDowell Law Center, JD - Juris Doctor
1998:
State University, BS - Bachelor of Science

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21 Jul, 2022
bad lawyer do ignore the message, they have no empathy. we black ppl are in dangerous situation right now while the bad lawyer is not doing right thing. very scary
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04 Mar, 2019
Thank you so much for your dilligent and hard work. I tried to get a loan modification for a year and the bank continued my foreclosure case. The modification you and your team worked on will allow me and my family to stay in our house. Thank you again
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