If the Grinch were a title company, that company would be SKM. This Christmas, my wife and I had…read morethe misfortune of dealing with them. Though it was painful and frustrating beyond words, here's a few: SKM apparently operates on a rotating shuffle of numerous distant teleworking employees, several of which apparently decided not to come to work, even remotely, on the contractual day of closing, Dec 23th. Having had made a good number of mistakes themselves along the way (like the property address), they had no problem making me jump through every conceivable hoop, to accommodate them and their last minute delay. With every paper and every notarization they demanded in hand, I obligingly reported to their 'office' to close the deal, where I was brusquely met with an entirely new person who didn't take the trouble to introduce himself. Within a few minutes of sitting in a bare room, I had a phone thrust in front of me on speaker, with a highhanded voice talking at me, again without introduction. The voice, sounded like he was at a call center hundreds of miles (maybe south) of here. Within minutes, it was obvious that this man had no idea of the first thing about this deal (like the sale price) and clearly hadn't read the purchase and sales agreement. But that didn't stop him from running roughshod over the contract and imposing his own set of rules on the closing. Worse still, he attempted to justify his bullying with insults and defamatory innuendo . Based on the behavior of Jordan, the only person physically present, the man on the phone apparently instructed him not to conclude the transaction, as laid out in the contract, at that time. Because the strange voice killed the deal within minutes from afar, my wife had to take two extra days off work, travel across New England, I had to extend the hotel stay three nights to make ourselves available to get this closed, in whatever way possible. In response to Maloney's denial of the closing Dec 24th, we also brought in an additional attorney to the transaction at the last minute. The tax prorations had to be redone and the utilities, insurance had to be extended,, increasing the cost of the deal and diminishing the seller's net proceeds. In the meantime, the buyers, who are good people, could not move in, as they had expected. I suspect the movers they had lined up had to be somehow rescheduled. Jessica Cunha, the attorney who was most involved, herself devoted a good bit of mindshare to this deal, and seemed to genuinely care about getting it closed. She alone is the reason the review had been doubled from one to two stars. However, she worked remotely and against the backdrop of a company whose top brass, based on our experience, has little respect for consumers, and less for contracts. The result was that the overall experience was a dread. This year, the Grinch truly did steal Christmas ;~(

@Michael Maloney and Alan Scaraf. I like to think the horrible manner in which Chris Crowley…read more(lawyer at your firm) approached my closing is not what you envisioned as leaders of SKM. I was shocked that this lawyer was rude, abrasive and decided to yell and became confrontational at closing. It was so bad I left without copies of my closing documents and had to ask my agent to retreive them. I have filed complaint with BBB and looking into Mass BBO. This individual does not represent your company well.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but I feel compelled to share our experience because purchasing a…read morehome is one of the biggest financial and emotional decisions a family can make. We hired attorney Nicole Torres during what became an incredibly stressful real estate transaction. We were facing serious inspection concerns, including extremely high radon levels, and were desperately trying to understand our rights and protect nearly $40,000 deposit being held of our hard-earned money. Instead of feeling reassured and guided through the process, we felt increasingly anxious and confused. We repeatedly asked questions because we were genuinely scared of making the wrong decision and losing our deposit. Rather than feeling like we had an advocate in our corner, we often felt dismissed when we questioned the advice we were being given. We were advised that our inspection contingency had expired (we later learned it had not) and that our deposit could be at risk if we did not continue moving forward. We were also led to believe that the radon issues did not give us grounds to terminate the contract as it was "not part of the inspection process" and that we had signed a contract "for inspection only". As buyers trying to navigate a complicated situation, we relied heavily on her advice and guidance. What was most disappointing was that when we expressed concerns or asked follow-up questions, we did not feel heard. The conversations often left us feeling more intimidated than informed. Eventually, our discomfort became so significant that we sought alternate legal counsel because we no longer felt confident that our interests were being fully protected. The second opinion we received gave us a very different understanding of our contractual rights and deadlines, including the ability to terminate the contract and get our deposit back, which proved that the advice we received from her was not accurate and would have cost us $40,000!!!

My wife and I couldn't have had a better closing attorney, Nicole Torres, her staff, or Law Firm to…read moreassist us with our first closing. Nicole was always professional, knowledgeable, and very responsive to our needs. Our mortgage was complex with a lot of moving parts and variables but she made the process smooth by ensuring the bank, the seller's, and the seller's attorney communicated often and push to make sure the bank sent her the closing documents in time for us to close on time, during a period it looked like it wouldn't happen until after the weekend. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to purchase a home in Massachusetts! First Class Law firm with the breadth, knowledge, and contacts to make deals happened with your needs in mind like Big 10 Law Firm!

Liz Barletta is a fantastic attorney to work with. Extremely knowledgeable and detailed oriented…read more Highly recommend.

It was a huge mistake to work with Ligris. I was intended to give 0 star if there is option. BE…read moreVERY CAREFUL that they will overcharge you other than originally stated. It was originally $750 but finally it will turns out to be $2100 at closing. And it took them 4 weeks just to check the clean condo title. They actually did not work on it at all even after my loan was approved. I sent a couple of message and email before they finally working on it. No explanation, just saying " we do not know what you are talking about". I should check their review first before I decided to work with them. Ligris was recommended by my realtor agent. I would not refer Ligris to anyone.

Dmitry Kirzner has been our attorney for more than 15 years and many real estate transactions. It's…read moreno accident why we continue to work with him -- he is endlessly knowledgeable, flexible, responsive, and he always delivers with professionalism. We highly recommend Dmitry and his firm for your legal needs.

First time buying a condo and the entire process could not have been easier! All thanks to Katie…read moreHannum who worked diligently to help us find the perfect spot in Boston. Her knowledge of the market and the neighborhoods around Boston was extensive, allowing us the peace of mind that we were getting great value for our purchase. She also made sure we had a smooth and quick closing, everything was easily explained and she made sure to walk through every little minutia about the contract and condo docs. She also was super personable, taking all calls and emails and even leaving a lovely housewarming present. Could not recommend this firm and Ms. Hannum more, will be using her for everything in the future!

All i can say is thank you to Nicholas LaFountain. He was kind, understanding and extremely…read moreexperienced. He helped me through a difficult time and protected me through my whole divorce. Again, many, many thanks.

Simply called to ask about services as law firms change their practice areas frequently these days…read more The "receptionist" was incredibly rude and bum rushed me off the phone. Just shows that this is not a law firm that has any interest in helping humans or being human in their interactions. Yes everyone is busy... that's no excuse to be rude to people just because they aren't profitable or a cash cow to you. Any law firm that allows or encourages that type of interaction with potential clients is a showing you a red flag.

I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to the Law Firm of Ullian & Associates, P.C. Retaining…read moreAttorney John Ullian to represent me in my legal matters--including my divorce, contempts, modifications and child support--was the best decision I could have made. After struggling for over six years with previous counsel who did not advocate effectively for my interests, Attorney Ullian brought resolution and peace to my family. He is exceptionally knowledgeable, always fully prepared for every court appearance, punctual, and attentive. He takes the time to listen carefully, review notes, and ensure he thoroughly understands every detail of the case. Additionally, Amy Puliafico at the office provides excellent service, ensuring transparent monthly invoicing and smooth communication. Following Attorney Ullian's guidance and maintaining patience led to a successful conclusion to my case. I am deeply grateful for the firm's dedication and look forward to continuing to work with John and Amy. I recommend the Law Firm of Ullian & Associates, P.C. without no doubts. Thank you!!!

I worked with Ullian and Associates for my Chapter 13 case and couldn't be happier with their…read moreservice. From start to finish, their communication was clear and consistent, which made the process much less stressful. The team was highly professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely attentive to my needs. Most importantly, they delivered excellent results. I would highly recommend Ullian and Associates to anyone looking for skilled, reliable legal representation. Andre J

David is amazing! I'm so grateful for the incredible help I received from the whole staff of David…read moreS. Bowgrad after a hit-and-run accident involving me and my daughter. He was compassionate, professional, and fought hard to make sure we were taken care of. David made a very stressful time so much easier. I will forever be grateful! Highly recommend!

David Bograd is an exceptional attorney! He is very helpful and knowledgeable. Him and his stuff…read morekept in touch through the whole process. I highly recommend him.

Helped me out in a crunch, very grateful! Simple solution solved a huge headache. Did cost money…read morethough, but was a flat fee.

Alford Legal Group, and specifically Attorney Stuart Alford, helped us with a legal custody issue…read moreand was able to professionally and swiftly get the result that was best for all involved.