Hands down, Jeff Butcher is the best lawyer in Ithaca/Tompkins County. I interviewed him after…read morehearing very complimentary things about him from several different people. I had already met with a handful of local attorneys, none of whom I even considered retaining. After my first meeting with Jeff Butcher, I immediately retained him. He has helped me over the years with real estate, custody and a number of other issues. He is incredibly knowledgeable, experienced, very intelligent, and direct and open about whatever is going on. Most importantly, he is always scrupulously honest. I will use Mr. Butcher as my attorney forever.

Efficient, informative and helpful. We've worked with team here for a few things. I like that they…read morespeak in terms i understand and help me understand options

From the owner: Our law firm proudly traces its lineage through its founding predecessors back to the 1890s, and in…read morethe nearly 120 years that have followed, we have become one of the most established firms in New York, its Southern Tier, and more recently, Northern Pennsylvania. We offer numerous highly experienced and skilled attorneys, diverse practice areas to meet your expected and unanticipated legal needs, and a core belief that everyone who seeks the services of a lawyer deserves to be treated as a priority, from the time they meet with us in an initial consultation to when their legal matter is resolved.

When representing dirt, you become dirt yourself. Even attorneys should recommend to their clients…read moreto not lie and follow rules and laws, issued by the state residing in. Almost a year has gone by for this case and it's one sided, biased and only has been entertaining lies and manipulation. Whenever the truth is brought up, it is scolded and claimed to be lies and not even given a second thought. If I was a lawyer representing a client with a history of narcissistic behavior, I wouldn't want it to affect my own career going down the tubes with the garbage that is being represented. It's a sad crap show in courts these days with all the lies and misinformation being entertained with no consequences. The truth will surface soon and people are going to answer and be held accountable for their actions in the wrong

Mr. Mitchell is very Knowledgeable and Patient. He will keep you informed 100% of the way. If you…read moredont understand something, he will explain it completely. Super nice guy that gets results and will stick up for you!! Thanks so much Council.

I was very fortunate to have Mr Kee representing me in a very serious matter before the City Court…read morein Ithaca, NY. His knowledge of the Law and the workings of the Court made it possible for him to gain a dismissal of my criminal charge. He was professional and empathetic in all of our interactions and his attention to the details of my case demonstrated his expertise and accountability. Communication with his staff proved absolutely critical in our ability to engage his support quickly and reliably. His communication skills are outstanding and I always felt confident that he was devoting all necessary effort in working with me on my case. I am happy to provide my unfettered recommendation to anyone who might seek his services.

From the owner: At The Law Office of Charles Kee, we are exclusively dedicated to representing people accused of…read morewrongdoing. If you have been accused of a crime, you want a team who understands the people, practices, and policies of law enforcement. Before entering private practice, Charles spent many years working at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office giving him powerful insight into developing effective strategies for your defense.

I had a horrible experience with Miller Mayer relating to a real estate sale…read more The firm says it cannot guarantee the outcome of its services but they used this to deny compensating me for damages resulting from its substandard legal services. Specifically, the lawyer representing me as a seller of real estate failed to keep me apprised of incoming communications from the buyer's attorney; they failed to inform me of changes to the existing contract; and failed to discuss options available resulting from the changes to the contract. In short, the sales contract had four terms and none were enforced by my lawyer and it cost 10% of the net proceeds from the sale, extended the time frame for the sale by a month, and caused a great deal of unnecessary stress. Avoid using them for real estate at all costs.

From the owner: Miller Mayer offers a full range of legal services on a global and regional level. Based in…read moreIthaca, New York, Miller Mayer delivers exceptional counsel in real time. We can assist with: Immigration Civil Litigation Matrimonial and Family Law Business Services Intellectual Property Labor and Employment Real Estate Trusts and Estates

If you are a straight male trying to defend yourself against false allegations made about you by…read morefemales, you will be discriminated and prejudged by her. If she is selected as the court's "evaluator" regarding your petition, IMMEDIATELY request another "evaluator" or you will have a biased evaluation done by her, submitted to the court, which you will suffer the consequences for the rest of your life. (Don't believe that the "records will be sealed" bs that you will be told.)

From the owner: The Law Office of Mariette Geldenhuys offers a variety of legal services with a unifying focus:…read moreeach case or transaction is of great importance to our client, and therefore to us. Whether it involves buying or selling a house, starting a business, going through the process of separation or divorce, or writing a will, we strive to use our expertise, compassion, and many years of experience to best serve the needs of our clients.

Michael May has failed to get Trustee to release income and funds to beneficiaries after 9 years…read more Changing a deed takes over 8 years, and the income from Real estate is not given to beneficiaries without threat. Avoid! Maybe, May will do his job for the beneficiaries of the Trusts he represents in Ithaca NY!

I am dealing with a difficult and painful trusts and estate issue. I am Ukrainian-American: I can…read moresee from the listing of my childhood home that my late Ukrainian mom's antiques are being used for staging, and I'm afraid my Ukrainian family photos were thrown out. I had a very severe health issue that required invasive surgery. I was relegated to a hospital bed for many months. Meanwhile, I was never notified of my dad's passing or the status of his estate, despite being his only child. I called your office and gave an extremely brief explanation of my situation to Lindsey Johnson's assistant and she was extremely rude to me. She said she and/or her office can't help me, which is fine, but I complained to her about her rudeness and lack of empathy at which point she yelled and hung up. No one else I have spoken to in Ithaca has been anything but professional and offered sympathy for my loss. The thing is, I was a paralegal for the trusts and estate managing partner of a NYC Wall Street law firm and we would NEVER have spoken to or treated a potential client this way.

I've used Kelly for my divorce and custody. (A long divorce) Kelly is upfront and doesn't…read moresugarcoat, she may seem uncaring, but it's truly the opposite. She does her homework and goes to court no punches pulled. Hank

Kelly did not communicate my options or explain how the law works regarding my case until after she…read morehad spent my $2,000 retainer. As it turned out, the outcome of the case was already pretty much pre-determined by the NYS statutes. If I had known that, it would have been clear that I didn't need a lawyer at all. I provided her with lots of personal information I thought would help my case, and she ignored it (because she knew it wouldn't matter--though she didn't tell me that). Very uncommunicative. She assumed I knew how the legal process worked when I didn't. Very disappointing.

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Mike absolutely exceeded our expectations. A junior…read morelicensed driver with less than six months of driving experience received a speeding ticket for going 80 in a 55, a situation that could have resulted in serious consequences, including points, skyrocketing insurance, and even loss of license privileges. Thanks to his expertise, professionalism, and hard work, the ticket was reduced to a zero-point violation with only a $175 fine. No impact on insurance and, most importantly, no loss of license. He was knowledgeable, responsive, and reassuring throughout the entire process, and clearly knows how to navigate the system effectively. We are beyond grateful for the outcome and would highly recommend him to anyone needing legal representation for a traffic matter.

I would highly recommend using Mike Cyr to help with NY State traffic ticket. He provided great…read moreguidance and made the process easy at a very reasonable price. He was extremely responsive and was able to reduce points and fine.