I needed a lawyer to help with my will, healthcare proxy and change of a deed. John was highly…read morerecommended to me by a client. I called and much to my surprise John answered the phone. I was able to make an appointment and was pleased to meet with all of my needs being met immediately. It was such a great experience to have someone so willing to answer all my questions. The matters I was discussing were delicate and I felt at ease right away. He will be handling all of my law related issues. Highly recommend him and most of all reasonably priced. What a find!!!!

I had a great experience with Tim. He is a kind, honorable man who is expert not only at addressing…read moretax problems, but managing people as well. I was very concerned (nervous) about my past years' tax issues. Tim listened, helped me to focus, gave me a step-by-step plan, and then followed through at each turn to ensure execution and resolution. Tim's follow-up was meticulous and his fees reasonable - not only for my initial work, but then to address and re-set My sales tax - a second project that Tim executed as finely as the first. I've been in business for 40 years. Sometimes, you come across people in business who are special because they add tremendous value in ways that really make a difference. That's Tim. If you need a tax pro, call him.

Tim Hart is absolutely fabulous at what he does! Financial…read moreand tax concerns are pretty obviously emotional, but he remains cool and calming even when I lose my s*** in his office. (and BTW, that has never been due to his lacking, but I am the world's worst procrastinator when it comes to money--plus a few years ago, I really got screwed over by a former employee) Tim helped me negotiate, helped me keep my head on straight, and I would recommend him to anyone--in fact, I have already

He needs to improve his quality and remember that he's dealing with real people. Not inanimate…read moremoney. I ce here to note I just found another 35k he stole. He lied by saying my mom had a 2nd mortgage, which I said she did NOT! He didn't care. He never made the corrections and kept MY 35k. He is useless!

Edward Sossner has been my lawyer for 38 years. I have owned real estate from Troy to Potsdam and…read moreEd has ALWAYS been thoroughly reliable, creative and tenacious. He has guided me to smarter decisions more times than I can possibly count. I promise that if you engage Ed once, you will want him as your commercial matters lawyer always. Having been in business for 46 years, I cannot possibly recommend Ed more.

Excellent service and personal attention. Will always use this attorney for my real estate needsread more

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.

Hands down the worst experience we've had with an accountant in 25+ years of business. We took our…read moretaxes and a few other matters to David Stackrow, who assured us we'd be building a partnership that would last. Nothing could be further from our experience. Sparse communication, fragmented work, stonewalling and gaslighting have been the core aspects of the relationship. Attention to detail or any of the kindness and empathy usually present in a partnership has been woefully absent. We've tried everything to make it work, from being flexible to waiting weeks on end, all to culminate with consistent and blatant unprofessionalism. He left us in a horrible state of affairs and worse, he invoiced us despite never actually doing the work properly. He left us high and dry on myriad issues. He is not well-informed on newer policies and statutes, which makes his advice and abilities antiquated at best and negligent at worst. There is an arrogance within this establishment that is palpable, and it's backed up by words that fail to match any real strategic action or industry-specific wisdom. Do not trust your business to this firm, or to Mr. Stackrow.

I searched for a qualified and reliable tax accountant who would make my tax filing season smooth…read more My friends recommended Scott, Stackrow & Co to me, and I never regretted my choice. The full cycle of my tax processing was completed through the company portal. As a computer programmer, I consider the software used by the company highly secure and user-friendly. I am fortunate to have Mr. David Pietrafesa, CPA, as my accountant. David has extensive experience and outstanding accounting skills. He answers all my questions in great detail and is very patient and friendly. After a smooth processing of my 2021 taxes, I contacted David several times, and he always gave me his time and undivided attention. Thank you, Mr. P Pietrafesa, for your hard work and dedication during the 2021 tax season and throughout the year! Your help is greatly appreciated!

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.

David listened to all my questions and gave me honest advice on my taxes. I appreciate his…read moreexpertise.

Lutz Tax Services did the best job filing my taxes. David scheduled a zoom call, reviewed my tax…read morereturn with me, and even got me a refund this year. I love the simple tax preparation process.