4.5 stars. My husband's and my school district had tried to raise our property tax assessment based…read moreon the purchase price of our house, although they should have used either a 2012 base year or a current market value that was depreciated to 2012. The result was that my husband and I would pay significantly more property tax than our neighbors pay. My husband's coworkers recommended that we hire Flaherty Fardo, a law firm that was founded in 1997 and has expertise in tax appeals, to defend our real estate tax appeal. In April 2021, the attorney Nicole Hauptman Amick, who graduated from the University of Pittsburgh's School of Law and has worked for Flaherty Fardo for several years, was assigned to my husband's and my case. Nicole reviewed our case and the sales of other houses in our neighborhood before agreeing to work with us. She offered representation for either a flat rate of $1,000 or a 50% contingency of the total tax savings from the purchase price backward for relevant tax years. (Please note that other clients' prices might differ.) My husband and I decided to pay $1,000, and it included representation for the entire appeals process. Our payment could be made with either a check or an online payment through their website. I had read that house buyers who are unaware of significant damage and repairs at the time of purchase could use that information to prove that their tax assessment should be lower. Although my husband and I had hired a professional inspector to inspect our house before we bought it, the inspector had not noticed a few major issues that we ended up spending many thousands of dollars to remedy. In May, we emailed a two-page document with details and photos to Nicole, but my husband said that he never received a response, so I am deducting 0.5 stars from my review. In June, this law firm notified us that our Board of Property Assessment Appeals and Review (BPAAR) hearing was scheduled for July. My husband and I were not required to participate in the proceedings. I was not sure how to dial in to listen to the proceedings, but we trusted that Nicole would represent us well. In July, Nicole emailed us that the school board had argued that our assessment should be increased based on comparable sales. Nicole presented evidence for three other recent sales in our neighborhood, and she argued that those sales supported a value below our purchase price. *** In early November, Nicole told us that our property appeal decision was to increase our assessment by a small amount (~13%) rather than the large amount (~40%) that the school board had wanted. The school board had 30 days to appeal the decision, and in early December, Nicole told us that the school did not appeal. Nicole was successful in negotiating for a lower assessment! :) ***

I had a issue and Noah Fardo cared and handled it with the utmost grace. His attention and care to…read morecustomer service is top notch. Thank you Mr. Fardo

Greedy and unprofessional. Threatening frequently to fire me as a client after investing almost…read more$25k in an arrogant inexperienced attorney. Start over with new defense? Who could afford that? Delays proceedings month after month with costly motion after motion which were never heard or Attorney Burik just plain lost. She should be embarrassed of her performance in and out of the courtroom. She could learn a lot from the prosecution who literally mopped the floor with her in the courtroom. Buyer Beware! Prepare to be extorted by the Myers Law Group!

Very successful in my assessment appeal! The up-front price is reasonable, and very well worth the…read moresavings! They had also handled my house closing previously. It was a very smooth process. Highly Recommend!

Experienced Law Firm, professional, informative, easy to talk to, putting client's mind at ease…read morewith/during process. Availability is a priority with Nickolas Feldman when you need to talk concerning your case and/or questions you have. He's patient and empathetic. Great Lawyer & family man to handle child custody cases.

best lawyer and practice i ever came across. if you need a hand with anything advice or your going…read morethrough something talk to them. He will always be my lawyer on anything. nate

The professional staff and the support staff were great when my elderly Mother wanted a lawyer to…read morereview her will and clarify some of the details for her. After my Mother's death, dealing with probate took a difficult turn. The firm has continued to effectively deal with estate issues as they arise. I do not reside in the area so I am grateful that communication with the firm has been seamless.

I used Erin Richardson as an attorney and he didn't even try to negotiate with the prosecutor I got…read morethe same thing offered from the judge without representation. He took my money and did no leg work didn't call me or ask any questions the only time I saw him was in court and he just laid down and didn't try to fight for me at all he was a total waste of money. I hope this helps people looking for good representation THIS IS NOT A GOOD FIRM don't waste your hard earned money on someone that won't help. His law office is in Wintersville OH he's a crook I've talked to many former clients and did not get 1 good remark about him or his partners

Great experience with Aaron Richardson handling my SIL's divorce case, which I was assisting her…read morewith due to a language/culture barrier. Her case was complicated by support obligations under immigration law that required Aaron to do some extra research, but the legwork he did led to a better outcome for her. I felt he went above and beyond to make sure that her unusual case was handled appropriately. He always had a clear plan of action and kept us informed during each step of the process on what to expect next. Overall, he demonstrated great competence and resourcefulness while taking care of her less-than-straightforward divorce case. Highly recommended.

Steve is very professional, efficient and knowledgeable. He has handled my parent's estate and…read moremultiple family members. His office staff is to notch. I have also trusted him to do my will and will have him do my children's will. It will be done right with Steve!

Steven Kocherzat, his office assistants, and Syka Funeral Home have been incredible. Steven is…read moresoft spoken, not pushy, and knows the law. We've had a very difficult situation with inherited debts, multiple siblings, and life insurance companies disputing claims and denying payouts. For months, both locations have guided me every single step of the way advising what is needed and when and offering various options when applicable. I, for one, could not be more grateful for their services.

I am eternally grateful to Katie Shipp, Jennifer Freeman and James Marsh of the Marsh Law Firm…read more Facing pregnancy discrimination during my school residency was the toughest experience in my life. One thing I learned is that If you are experiencing any type of discrimination and retaliation, things don't get better, they only get worse. Katie, Jennifer and James provided me with great legal advice and with their expertise, I was able to fight back and ultimately complete my residency. Today, 2 years later, I still have nightmares and anxiety over my experience, but I have a good job and am able to provide for my family. I think about Katie, Jennifer and James every single day when I look at my beautiful child and I hope that anyone in my situation is lucky enough to have a dream team like Katie, Jennifer and James by their side. They are my heroes and true victim advocates.

Absolutely amazing Attorney. He's very personable, really knows his stuff, and he's honest. Finding…read morean honest attorney is so hard.. I have consulted with him multiple times and the advice he's given me was better than any of the other three consults I had. I'm seriously glad to have Adam in my corner if I ever need another consult or someone to hire. He was highly recommended to me. You can't go wrong with Adam yarussi.

Our experience with Adam could not have been smoother. As this was our first time needing to…read morecontact an attorney, we came in with a fair amount of concern and anxiety. From the very beginning, Adam's demeanor put us at ease. He guided us through every step of the process, clearly explaining our options, handling all communications, and ultimately ensuring the matter was resolved. Having great confidence in his abilities and having built a strong relationship, he has gained a client for life.