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    Janowitz & Barreto

    5.0 (1 review)
    Closed 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

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    Business litigation

    Criminal defense

    General litigation

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    10 years ago

    The lawyers in this firm are competent. My personal experience is with Mr. Janowitz.

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