Here's my beef with this company- they don't provide a fee until AFTER they've reviewed your…read morefinances. I sat through an introductory consultation where every account and asset I own was provided. I asked the associate upfront what the fee(s) would be to establish a trust. Her response was that Mr. Pierro would be in to provide that. It was pretty stunning to hear $6k and I am sure if I presented with fewer assets the fee would be different, otherwise there would be transparency. I've since established the trust, and that plus a will, power of attorney, and health care proxy were all executed with a different law office, specializing in estate planning for $3k.

beware of Aaron Oconnor. Words cant give justice to how much of a nightmare it was working with…read morehim. He is the The managing partner in Latham. He literally abandoned me 2 weeks before we were due to settle because i didnt feel comfortable with what he negotiated. The negotiations took place off the record without my knowledge and nobody present. He tried bullying me and my younger brother into consenting to the agreement. When i asked for information and documents i was ignored. He was extremely immature, lazy and temperamental. If i was skeptical of anything he would get mad asking me if i was a lawyer. He would attempt to belittle me and lie so blatantly without even attempting to cover the lie up. there was no conversation he would just talk over you. He wants to tell you what hes going to do and what your going to do. He has no sentiment towards anyone at all. Jacob V. who is/was an associate there was assigned to my case originally. No complaints with him. He immediately went to work. Answered our questions. Communicated effectively. He was unwavering the minute we hired him for representation. According to Aaron he is no longer with the firm and thats how i ended up with Aaron. There may be other lawyers in the firm that are competent and wont treat you like a peasant. I dont know. This was my experience and it was nothing but anxiety the moment Aaron took our case. When we went our separate ways there were not any notes, documents, records of anything. He just pretty much winged it i guess who knows.

Hashim & Spinola has handled a number of legal issues for me and my family over the years. These…read morehave included drawing up of complex trust documents, settlement of personal injury claims, real estate closings, and settlement of a legal malpractice suit against a prominent law firm. In every case the assistance they have provided has been prompt, thorough, well-organized, humane -- in a word, highly satisfactory. I recommend Hashim & Sprinola without hesitation or qualification.

i would not recommend, complete joke. i received a threatening letter from this establishment and…read morecalled to inquire, not a word or attempt to reach out to me. i was supposed to be intimidated by the letter head but not worth the be time to actually be informed of the situation, that was unfounded and lacked any facts. i had the to proof to dispute, and am waiting for the next intimidating letter so i can bring it to my lawyer to file my own suit. these is the type of lawyers that should be disbarred for intimidating victims and financial gain from the victims they bully, beware

I had a succesful Chapter 7 wuth his office and was ranted the banchrupcy. Exellent lawyer…read morereasonable riving and kind staff.

SO RUDE. Disrespectful. Steamroller Sam with the big sighs and interrupting and lies via email then…read morehas really wildly unhinged energy over the phone. He was frustrated at my questions? Despite him ranting about things I've already gone through. I was born disabled but he doesn't have time to do a full consult for free he said on the phone despite him assuring me via email that he would. He's supposed to be the knowledgeable professional. I was supposed to have a free consult. I should add - I called 4 minutes after our appointment was supposed to start and he 'stepped out of the office' for him to call back about 17 minutes after the meeting was supposed to start while I sat with major anxiety. So if I had gone in person, he wouldn't have even been there. Then, he didn't even listen to my case!! Said something about me wanting a case from 10,000 feet high? No dude, I was born disabled and have been fighting this on my own since 2009 and was referred to this abysmal agency. If I could give ZERO stars I would. They should specify that they only want easy imminent physical disabilities, else they have no time or care. I have it all recorded if anyone wants to listen! and then to boot, he sent a reply email that was worse than his phone call. I have pictures of those too ... Saul has better energy than this guy.

I hired the firm to pursue my disability claim. Karen Arndt was honest and thorough. I am not the…read morebest client when it comes to answering questions. She admonished me, but never made me feel like I blew it. Karen explained every step of the process. Most important, she always said she strongly believed my claim ought to be approved. A shout-out to Gail for handling my calls and always treating me like I was important.

I have dealt with this firm a couple of times, never ever will again !!!!…read more Once with compensation claim, repeatedly going to hearings ..told Ohh you can go, then getting a letter from the judge, my case is dismissed... Nothing resolved to this day. Worked with Ira Mendelson to get SSI disability Yes I got it alright...no guidance on the laws and ways. I got a phone call from someone in NY saying they had an issue with my claim a year and a half later. Presently paying back a good amount of money, when I called for assistance. We don't have a file on you getting that, pretty much on my own. Buyer BEWARE....!!!

Robert was the only lawyer to call me back and spend a few minutes to answer questions about my…read moresituation.

Put 3500 down for Robert's services. 500 was used however when I no longer needed his services and…read moreasked for a refund...lets say it's been 2 years and still waiting. I have tried contacting several times to no avail...and I have never done this...but now I need to contact BBO. 3000 and having 2 boys is not pocket change for someone who lives paycheck to paycheck.

Nick has advised us on our NYS ERS case. He's knowledgeable, kind and has a sense of humor…read more I would highly recommend him!

Best Law firm in the Capital District. Alex Dell and his team work hard to help you get what you…read moredeserve. The most knowledgeable, professional and personable law firm. If I need to contact them they get back to me immediately. They are a tenacious team that will stand by you, explain the entire process, never push you into anything and in my experience has always given me advice that benefited my case. My suggestion is do your research, people that advertise in the media, for me, was a learning experience in being a number with no name. I am so glad I to have chosen Alex Dell law firm.

great service helping those going through hard times get through time of need keeping me up to date…read moreand staying in touch through out the entire process

I was rear ended. Really bad service from these ppl they would not return my calls in a timely…read morefashion. I did not receive ANY compensation for my injury. Going here was one of the worse decisions in my life. Pathetic. Go elsewhere.

I cannot say enough about the compassion and dedication of Pam Nichols, a partner at O&A. She…read morerepresented us in a lawsuit where my BIL died from complications caused by an auto accident. This took SIX years yet she never gave up and most importantly, she didn't allow us to give up. The settlement for his children as a wrongful death suit was sizable, it changed the course of their lives. We can never express our gratitude to Pam and her team, our closure ended on a positive note. Dawn Meifert-Aceto

I would like to express my profound gratitude to Mr. Stephen Coffey, the lead attorney on my injury…read morecase. On July 4, 2022, while returning home, I was struck by a car in a hit-and-run accident that left me with a spinal injury. As I began searching for legal help, friends recommended the O'Connell and Aronowitz firm to me. They said this law firm was the finest in upstate New York. After working with Mr. Coffey and his team, I wholeheartedly agree. I am well aware that Mr. Coffey is a highly accomplished attorney, and I have no doubt that my case was not among the big or high-profile cases he was handling. Yet Mr. Coffey gave my case -- and me personally -- his full attention. From the very beginning and throughout the entire process, I felt respected, safe, optimistic, and confident that the situation was under control. The outcome of the case exceeded all my expectations. I was deeply moved by the level of effort and care Mr. Coffey and his team invested on my behalf. For me, an immigrant to the United States from Russia, this experience encapsulated the very spirit of the American justice system. In my view, Mr. Coffey is an exceptional professional who combines extraordinary legal expertise with the highest ethical standards and genuine kindness. I am confident that anyone seeking legal counsel would be fortunate to have his assistance.