Laura Darling Law

Jo helped me so much with an issue with my grandson last year. I one brief visit I got all the…read moreanswers I needed and that have held me over. She also said I could call if I (without charge) if I had further questions. I have done so at least once and she responded. What impressed me the most is that her selfless honesty. She said "This is why I am not rich. I could take your money and spend all this time in court but there is very little chance it will not result in you getting custody." So we advised me not to waste my money. Then she gave me advice when and where it would be appropriate and I would be more likely to get custody. A wise, kind person who I would trust in any child court situation.

From the owner: A solo practitioner with over 25 years of experience, Jo M. Katz zealously advocates for her…read moreclients' interests in all family court and matrimonial matters, including custody, child support, Orders of Protection, relocation, grandparents rights, Separation Agreements, divorce and more. From the initial settlement negotiations through a trial and appeal, Jo M. Katz uses her years of experience and deep legal knowledge to guide clients to the best possible resolution of their cases. Call today for a consultation.

The Law Office of Joanne P Monagan

I've had the unfortunate life battles that go with a broken family. However, I had the fortune of…read moremeeting and hiring Joanne to represent my matters over almost a decade. It has been a relief to have her attend on my behalf and use her wisdom and experience to guide me through the decision making process on my child-support case for two daughters. I wish I had met her 10 years sooner. After almost 20 years of paying child support, I have a few months remaining and I am super appreciative of what she has done to contain the situation and keep the peace without having it be too costly for me on a monthly basis. Also her bill amounts are reasonable and I do believe that she charge is a fair price for the time and energy that she is putting into the case. For any of you, I pray to God you don't choose the wrong attorney. It will be the 2nd most costly decision of your life. The first most costly decision is unfortunately who you wind up having kids with. Thank you for everything Joanne and you know that your help has been immeasurable for me and thank you for also having the human side that most lack.

From the owner: The Law Office of Joanne P. Monagan, is an established Troy family-law firm serving clients…read morethroughout the surrounding areas of New York State. Ms. Monagan has more than 20 years of legal experience in family and matrimonial law, including divorce, property division, spousal support, custody, child support and more. Divorce is a very personal and emotional challenge, and the related issues of child custody, property division, and support can be extremely stressful to deal with. If you are faced with these issues, you want to feel comfortable and confident knowing you can easily approach your attorney to talk about all aspects of your case. With support from an experienced lawyer, the legal process doesn't have to be overwhelming.

We The People

4.0

I formerly worked as a Paralegal, and engaged We The People for services for myself, and for family…read moremembers. They were very patient working through the issues, and answering all of my questions. I recommend them and will use them again.

You get what you pay for. Anything involving children in a legal separation or divorce should have…read moreadvice of an attorney. Financially, you can be worse off in the long run, or not have your interests represented appropriately should you go it without legal counsel. I'm all for uncontested proceedings and amicable parties so not a bad place to start. Any questions should be addressed with attorney. Search for an attorney who will assist without taking high cost retainers. This service would fair better to provide or suggest these additional legal services.

Tully Rinckey

2.9

(42 reviews)

Dear Greg, I wanted…read moreto thank you for the tremendous support and legal guidance provided by your firm through our Son's dis-enrollment board and subsequent appeal. From the very first phone call with you, and after several interviews with other military law firms, it was clear that you and your team were truly our best course to arrive at a positive outcome. We had the great pleasure to work with Wayne Roberts who immediately created a strong rapport with my Son and our family. His legal expertise and calming demeanor brought great confidence and reassurance as we navigated through the initial board hearing. Even though we received a favorable recommendation from board, it was not accepted by the PMS nor the Brigade. We were left with one final appeal if we chose to continue the fight to allow our son his dream of obtaining an Army Commission. Our second consultation, you presented the opportunities and hope we could successfully overturn the initial denial and arrive with a recommendation to commission. I am happy to say, I am glad we stayed with it and worked with your team. I am confident your preparation and presentation of all the facts, allowed the careful consideration and ultimate commission by the Department of Army Headquarters. Thank you again for your fairness throughout and great legal representation to arrive at this outcome.

Our experience with Partner Derrick T. Hogan was extremely disheartening…read more After I raised legitimate concerns regarding defective, factually inaccurate, and a legally weak demand letter produced by the firm, Mr. Hogan treated the issue as though we were simply dissatisfied with a draft. The firm already possessed the necessary information and documentation to prepare the demand letter , yet we were effectively expected to pay additional fees to correct mistakes that should have never occurred. During our phone call, Mr. Hogan repeatedly emphasized that he was a "Partner" while minimizing the substance of my concerns. He did not meaningfully address the factual errors, omissions, weak legal posture, or the firm's failure to properly handle a serious matter involving retaliation and safety issues. This matter severely affects my 88-year-old mother and our household. We had already been dealing with a destabilizing situation for approximately a year and a half, and I expected someone serving on the Client Assurance Committee to listen carefully, investigate what had gone wrong, and help resolve the problem. Instead, the conversation felt focused on defending the firm's inaccurate work product and billing rather than understanding the deficiencies I had identified. Mr Hogan did not provide a meaningful remedy, the options presented were essentially to continue paying for revisions or close the matter and receive only the unused portion of the retainer. This left us with an unusable draft after a substantial portion of our retainer had already been billed. Mr. Hogan's approach was dismissive, condescending, and unhelpful. I would caution anyone seeking capable, considerate, and zealous advocacy to look elsewhere. I cannot recommend Mr Hogan or Tully Rinckey.

Carbone & Carbone

Highly recommended! I received a speeding ticket in the town of Brunswick NY. I retained Carbone…read more& Carbone to represent me. Martin Carbone was super responsive and efficient and negotiated my ticket to a reduced traffic violation. This was resolved in weeks especially during Covid. Martin was professional, friendly and easy to work with. Please use them if you need legal counsel.

My sister just had a difficult situation and these guys really went above and beyond to help her…read moreout. Not to get into too many details, but there was a situation with a car that was costing her a ridiculous amount of money and this firm really helped her out of the woods. Thanks again!

Mahserjian & Mahserjian-Ortiz

2.5

(8 reviews)

I would highly recommend Jean and Ashley if you want to come out winning. They were on top of…read moreeverything in my case, very knowledgable and skilled with navigating a difficult situation. They always returned my calls and emails, the entire team was empathetic and on point thruout my entire case. Before deciding on this firm I did do a consultation and asked all the questions which you do need to pay for (which was fine) and all my questions were answered before proceeding. I do feel in any case you do need to be on top of things yourself and help them help you. Being prepared and giving your attorney what they need in a timely manner will allow them to do their job with excellence.

very thorough explanations. she is very personable and listens well to the clients. She makes you…read morefeel like she is there just for you

Law Office of Randall E Kehoe

3.4

(5 reviews)

Quite possibly the worst experience you could ask for. Provided all information requested, and he…read morealready couldn't keep track of what was given back to him. I asked a basic question on his process over the phone, and he began screaming, literally screaming, about how the officers are "c***suckers" and the court system will tell you to "**** off" and that if you have any questions you should go find a "country club" lawyer who will charge me $595 and tell me to give up. These are verbatim words after he took my credit card details. I called back to calmly let him know I will be going to a different attorney, and he said "**** off" and hung up and blocked my number. I wish I was making this up but I am not. I haven't seen my credit card charged yet, but wouldn't be surprised if he tried to do that.

Guy couldnt even answer the phone properly all i got was ehhh,, ehhh well i dont know..... smh he…read morecould do better!

The Smelyansky Law Firm

4.1

(13 reviews)

I could not receive a response from this law firm. I would not recommend them. It seems that they…read morework specifically for the landlord NOT THE TENANTS!

I first started to use Max when I bought my first house and found that the previous owner lied on…read moredisclosures. Max patiently reviewed the case, and explained that between his costs, and the net worth of the seller, I was unlikely to ever collect a judgement, and to best walk away. This earned me instant respect because Max chose the path that was best for me instead of the path that would have earned him the most money. I then used the law firm again when I was going to have a tenant move into our house, and Max patiently went over all of the legal requirements to be a landlord. Most recently, I used the law firm for selling a property, after I spent hours reading the forms and instructions myself. Max was able to do everything in 15 minutes. Sometimes, it's worthwhile to pay a professional, and Max is someone I've learned to trust.

Careers In Transition, LLC

3.7

(7 reviews)

I worked with Dr Tom a few years ago to evaluate my long term professional goals. At that time I…read moremade the decision to pivot from public health work and got my PMP certification which I used within the Federal landscape and with a Fortune 500 company since. I recently re-engaged with Dr. Tom as I was considering another professional shift-- from employee to entrepreneur-- and worked with Dr. Tom for a few sessions to discuss the idea, hear about his experience, and leverage the time to thoughtfully evaluate the process. In the end, Dr. Tom's feedback, suggestions and resources were a helpful support during the time in which I made this decision. Happy to recommend Dr. Tom to anyone with a career in transition.

"I wish I could help you...I so do!...But I am *NOT* an employment counselor and you clearly have…read moreissues far beyond my expertise so I suggest you seek therapy or something...Sorry" -"Dr" Tom Denham after our 3rd "meeting" in 2018 This scam artist is truly nothing more than a Snake Oil salesman who is only interested in collecting his $600 copay.... Although he does seem friendly (in a phony and superficial sort of way) upon first meeting, it should quickly become apparent that his services are essentially useless... I reached out to him in the spring of 2018 (if memory serves) with the hopes of finding a job outside of my area (Sullivan County NY) as there is next to no employment options in that area and I have been trying to relocate ever since I graduated college in 2014... Our first meeting was little more than a 45min sales pitch where he did little more than proclaim how awesome he is and ramble on about all of his life accomplishments...He explained to me that he knew "all about the Catskills" and how there is nothing for anyone there and "would be glad to do whatever he could to help me relocate with a worthwhile job." I then paid his ridiculous $600 fee and the truth started to come out) 2nd meeting he handed me a worksheet with hundreds of jobs and told me to pick 20...I did and he acted like he had actually done something for me and that I should be grateful...I explained to him that I can't just pick up and relocate in hopes of finding a job in this field without a plan and that I needed further help....He then explained that he is NOT a career counselor and that I should probably just "stay where I am and work on myself" and then consider moving away but when I explained to him that waiting another 5-10 years wasn't an option, he just shrugged his shoulders and simply advised me to "seek out therapy for my depression" (As if I wasn't already in therapy lol) He also told me that I would probably "bomb" any interview I ever say for because I was "clearly depressed and quite socially inept." When I purposefully missed my 3rd meeting, he called me wondering why, but his way of "wondering" was to talk down to me about how he "isn't a miracle worker" and that I should just be grateful that "Someone like me is employed at all" and that I should just "plan on retiring" from said job (that only amplifies my depression and anxiety) I was never looking for a "miracle worker" or a "magic bullet/cure", rather a counselor who could help me find a stable, full time job that pays enough for me to pay my bills....What I got was a smarmy, condescending snake oil salesman who gave me a pile of useless worksheets and waited until I paid him to explain that he couldn't help "someone like me" This man is a both a con artist and a thief...PLEASE look elsewhere for employment related concerns.

Cell Phone Fix-ER

(21 reviews)

Corbin, excellent! Cleaned out my (VERY DIRTY) phone, and didn't look down his nose at me. THEN, he…read morerepaired it for a fee much less than buyig a NEW phone, which my carrier in the mall WAS DYING for me to buy and the moment I went into my CARRIER's STORE, began the pushing and the shoving using an enthusiastic bully to GET ME TO BUY another expensive (for each month's fee I'd be owing them until I OWNED the dang phone -- DO I REALLY need the "latest" model? -- SERIOUSLY!) So, Corbin's and his staff's work and attitude leave you satisfied. Very pleasant - professional and KNOWLEDGEABLE. Hours, decent, too. Price good. I could have done without the extra days of waiting -- but that's just me -- NOT the business. Phone was READY when they said (go figure! Who does that, now?)

I download what I thought was a secure app but I was wrong! My phone locked up and I couldn't…read moreaccess anything. I restarted but then I couldn't even get into the phone. After dropping it off for 45 minutes I came back to a working phone, cleaned of over 200 viruses and God only knows what else. I could breath again knowing no information was taken. I was referred to cell phone fixer by another business who only does laptops & tablets. I'm glad I went with cell phone fixer instead of taking it to T-Mobile who more than likely would have just completely wiped it clean. Highly recommend!

Overit Media

4.7

(3 reviews)

Recently, our office was faced with enormous challenges regarding our web presence. We always…read moredreamed of having a more cutting edge and modern user interface, but due to factors beyond our control, we had been forced into using pre-existing content management systems from our parent organization (i.e.- ColdFusion, Terminal Four, AngularJS). When the complexity of our situation became apparent, we decided to reach out to Overit to see if they would be able to handle the project (since we had heard such great things about them). Within days of submitting our request, Overit's team had written up a well-defined proposal for us, and soon enough, we began collaborating together on rebuilding our site. I am thrilled to say that Overit was not only able to take on the project, but excelled in every aspect of its facilitation. Their web developers were able to work within the infrastructural constraints put forth by our parent organization, plus add new and improved interactive features that engage our users in new and innovative ways. They also helped to work with our IT department to make sure that the site's transition (from the beta to live version) went securely and efficiently. We have been so happy with the initial work of the company that we have recently started even bigger and more ambitious projects with them. With their expertise in web and graphic design, content creation, and promotional strategies, I know that we are in the best of hands with them. Highly recommended!

After reviewing many different local agencies for a massive re-design of our State Association's…read morewebsite, it was clear from the beginning that Overit Media was the best choice for the job. Overit's team took the time to understand our members from a user experience standpoint. They were able to help us innovate and expand upon our current web presence while staying true to our membership base and their expectations. Our new website required an incredible amount of knowledge and expertise in both the design and development realms. Our project presented dozens of challenges, all of which Overit handled with grace by offering intelligent solutions to our problems and optimizing our member's web experience. When we worried that our older database would limit modern web functionalities, Overit found creative ways to navigate these issues, and kept us in the loop throughout the year long project. We enjoyed working with Overit so much that we tapped their talent further to create videos and marketing strategies to help us build hype and excitement around the launch of our new website! I would highly recommend working with Overit Media for all of your creative digital agency needs. Dan Dinsmore's staff is a curated group of knowledgeable professionals who were never afraid to get their hands dirty. We are very happy with the quality of work, and our members are, too!

The Towne Law Firm

Excellent! Working with John, Shalini, and Diane on the purchase of our home was seamless. The team…read moreat Towne advised and guided us during a difficult real estate transaction. They were informed, trustworthy and ultimately steered us to a smooth closing! Thank you!

I am a first-time home buyer and I've heard horror stories about closing on a house and the process…read morethat goes with it. With that in mind, I was very careful when picking an attorney to help me out. I had heard about The Towne Law Firm from a friend and decided to contact them, and I am so happy I did. Shalini Natesan, one of the Partners, was very responsive throughout the entire closing process and kept the transaction moving from start to finish. She helped calm my nerves and made the process of closing on a house actually enjoyable for me. It was very apparent she has done many closings before. I really cannot thank Shalini and the attorneys at Towne enough for all they did for me. They truly went above and beyond. If you ever need any legal assistance, Towne is the firm to go to. They aren't intimidating and they REALLY care about their clients.

SecureScan

When the shredding truck pulled up, I expected a mundane transaction - what I got was a masterclass…read morein professional service. The technician transformed what could have been a stressful process into something oddly satisfying, operating that industrial shredder with the precision of a sushi chef handling bluefin tuna. What Stood Out: Security Theater - Watched my sensitive documents become confetti through the truck's viewing window Executive-Level Service - The technician arrived with what I can only describe as "documentary evidence" of proper disposal Punctuality Perfection - Scheduled for 2pm, arrived at 1:58pm (I timed it) Unexpected Bonus: They provided a certificate of destruction so official-looking, I half expected it to be notarized.

I was extremely pleased with the shredding services I received. The price was fair and the guy…read morewho came onsite was friendly and professional. This company was easy to work with and I would recommend to anyone.

AccuStaff

Great customer service and support. Fair and competitive pricing. AccuStaff can handle larger…read moredemands for big industry or smaller staffing needs for small businesses.

From the owner: Your Search Is Over!…read more Locally founded in 1979, AccuStaff of Albany has been serving the needs of the Capital Region business community for over 30 successful years. Owned and operated by Heather Rafferty, AccuStaff has been an integral part of the staffing function for local companies in a wide array of job categories in the clerical, administrative, computer, technical, production and laboring fields. On any given day, AccuStaff employs 400+ workers throughout the Upstate NY area, making us one of the area's largest employers. Our offices are highly skilled at matching employment needs with local employee talent.

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