Melanie was referred to us by a friend. We would refer Melanie without hesitation. She was very…read morepatient in answering our questions and guiding us through the family court process. We will if the need arises again have Melanie represent us.

If you don't care that she acts above the law and includes details not relevant to the case or…read moreapplicable law, then she may be the lawyer for you. I rarely leave negative reviews, but I feel obligated to share my experience so others can make an informed decision. Throughout my interactions with this attorney, I found the level of professionalism to be disappointing. There appeared to be an overwhelming caseload, which often resulted in confusion regarding court dates, meeting times, and case-related communications. Important details were frequently mixed up, creating unnecessary stress and requiring constant follow-up. Communication was another significant concern. Emails were often written in an unprofessional tone, and when mistakes occurred, there was little to no accountability. Instead of acknowledging errors and working collaboratively to resolve them, responsibility was often shifted elsewhere. At the same time, delays from clients or others involved in the case were met with criticism and impatience, creating a frustrating double standard. Perhaps most concerning was the overall lack of confidence this experience inspired. Professionalism, organization, accountability, and respect are qualities clients should expect from legal representation, and unfortunately, those qualities were consistently lacking in my experience. If this review is challenged or dismissed simply because the attorney claims not to recognize the situation or disputes the feedback, that would only reinforce the concern. Clients have a right to share honest experiences, whether positive or negative. This review reflects my genuine experience and opinion based on direct interactions. I would encourage anyone considering representation to carefully evaluate whether this attorney's communication style, organization, and professional conduct align with their expectations before retaining services.

This law office provided incorrect documents at my closing for a condo in Milford. Met with him,…read morehe said he would "look for them". It has been 4 months and we have left 3 messages and they will not return my calls. I am trying to sell my condo and i can't because this is holding it up. Do not go to this lawyer.

From the owner: Personal Injury Cases, Civil Trial Matters, Corporate,…read moreBanking and Business Law, Criminal Law, Employment and Labor, Real Estate and Local Zoning Laws

He took my case with in 2 days of me needing his representation at the court house. Fair pricing,…read moreand boy did he do his job. He is even looking further into the matter for me as he requested a continuance and really wants to put 100% towards my case. No nonsense, smart, quick witted man. You absolutely want him on your side- and not the other way around!

If I could I would rate this office -1 star. They never return your calls, completely messed up our…read moreclosing, Fran Small is barely in the office and it takes them a week to get back to you. We worked with other lawyer when purchasing our next home and had no problems. I would recommend to take your business elsewhere.

I have used this agency on multiple occasions over the years with NO problems whatsoever. I know…read moremany people who share my opinion. As a matter of fact, I have an appointment today!

We had the best experience purchasing our home. We received full support throughout every step of…read morethe process, with great care and professionalism. We highly recommend them and are truly grateful for being part of such an important moment in our family's life

It was an absolute pleasure to work with Ali and his team on closing a recent real-estate deal in…read moreBoston. Their diligence and efficiency took the stress out of the closing process. Moreover, their thorough checklists and clear guidelines prepared us for all closing and post-closing activities. Ali is also very well-connected in the industry and was able to connect us with great insurance brokers and accountants. I would highly recommend Ali to anyone that is looking to buy, sell, or refinance their existing home.

This rat-faced ambulance chaser was a bumbling moron in court. He would lose his brief case, ramble…read moreon endlessly while questioning a witness, and exude flatulence at the opposing parties. He was a self important bloviator who would have made even Ted Kennedy appear humble in comparison. Among his publicly veiwable list of bumbles was his motion to the court to find in favor of the Defendant, despite the fact that he represented the Plaintiff in a weak slip and fall lawsuit against the city where his office was located. I think I heard this fossil has retired, so good riddance.

Stephen helped my family create an estate for my Dad. He was very responsive, knowledgeable and…read morecaring. He was so kind to my Dad and helped answer all his questions about the process. I would highly recommend.

Very quick to respond. Very nice person. Very honest. I am happy that I reached out. He seems like…read morea wonderful person.

I rarely write 1-star reviews but strongly feel this is necessary…read more My husband and I met with Jennifer Deland to discuss estate planning, and the meeting it was extremely unproductive and frustrating. Jennifer requires a $400 non-refundable fee for a consultation fee unless you sign on with her within 30 days - this was our first mistake, but a good (costly) learning for us. First, we sat in a tiny, dingy room that barely fit three as she struggled to find usable space on a whiteboard that was stained with marker. Realizing she couldn't erase the board, she opted to use someone else's faded hen-scratches to "guide" our discussion. She jumped from topic to topic erratically, and our specific questions seemed to throw her off. She repeatedly referenced what other clients have done rather than provide guidance on what would best suit our needs, which is why we were there! We came prepared with a 1-page Asset Summary that she barely read through and asked where our "receipts" were. Why she needed proof of our assets is beyond me - this was supposed to be a consultation. She did, however, pull public records of our home in advance of the meeting. As it became apparent that she wanted us to "pick" an approach and sign on with her, we pushed back, citing that we were in no way prepared to select an approach given our minimal understanding of our options. She then leaned into us and rudely blurted out, "Well, what is your objective?" Stunned, we responded, "to create a plan". The conversation was maddening. After a few unsuccessful attempts to convince us to sign on with her, she said, "OK, let me make one last-ditch effort" (were we buying a used car?) She began typing frantically on her laptop, explaining that she needed to make thorough notes about our meeting and said we'd be receiving a letter with "curt language" in the mail, but we could still change our minds within 30 days. To wrap up, she asked if we had a "little check for her". Sorry, $400 is hardly little. We paid her, took our asset inventory and left.

We were absolutely thrilled with our experience with Kenneth Collinson, who guided us through the…read morefairly complex process of creating a will and establishing a trust for our estate. Ken was incredibly knowledgeable, gifted at explaining complicated concepts and was attentive to each and every detail of the task. We left much better informed about our own estate and financial situation and were incredibly relieved to have finally completed the process, knowing our affairs were in order. Thank you Ken!