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Posted by Winston | November 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Representation

I hired Palumbo and Associates to represent me in the Staten Island Traffic Court after I got a work zone speeding ticket - 6pts and $300.00 Assessment. The staff were immensely courteous and always had information regarding my case whenever I called for updates.I really felt as if they were really... concerned about my issue. I got an email two days ago stating that they got my case dismissed! I couldn't be happier. Thank you very much!!

Posted by anonymous | November 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Perfect

Hi Paulombo & Team, Its been good to hear from you. Though its been a while, as the court has been delaying, and this news came as a pleasent surprise to me ahead of thanks giving. Thanks to Paulombo sir for all his knowledge and his team who have been patient enough and guide me with their repli...es. Appreciate all your efforts and kudos to the team,

Posted by Alex | December 14, 2015

Rude and arrogant

Had the pleasure of speaking with Mr. Palumbo this morning, when he called me to consult on a speeding ticket I had inquired about through his online reference system. Before I go any further I would like to note that I made it clear to Mr. Palumbo that I was "pricing it out", seeing whether or not i...n my current financial situation I could even afford an attorney. After his forceful sales pitch, (attempting to get you to answer everything with a "yes" by lobbing softball questions at you), I informed Mr. Palumbo that I appreciate what he does but didn't think I could afford it at this moment in time. To which he inquired what my budget happened to be.. When Mr. Palumbo heard that I only had around 300 for legal fees (mind you I wasn't offering him this reduced rate for his services, I was merely telling him that due to my 300 dollar budget constraint I would be unable to proceed with getting an attorney) he became irate, began to yell and loudly inform me that no attorney like him would even "scratch their a** for 300 dollars", that I should "go screw around in Bronx court" and "just pay the fine don't waste my time" before promptly, hanging up the phone on me. Mr. Palumbo, when someone is inquiring about something it generally means they're weighing the costs and benefits of different courses of action. Being that I have never received a traffic ticket in the New York City area before, I was unaware of the standard cost to retain an attorney for a traffic violation, hence why I INQUIRED to see what I could and couldn't afford. It would behoove you to be less condescending and abrasive to people who are trying to make the most informed decision regarding their situation, and rather than attempting to humiliate and degrade someone, kindly inform them of the services you provide and the cost, so they can make an informed decision. Best of luck to you.

Michael Palumbo

Replied last December 14, 2015

This review is wild! And from someone who never even retained my office! This guy is frustrated because he tried to get away with intellectual larceny and was busted. I am glad he wrote this review and hope that every person reads it and my response before they call us. This way, people who are serious about retaining us will know the basics of what we need to know to in order to assist you. We are happy to give a free phone consult to those that are not trying to take advantage of us. In fact, the best way to get the most knowledge and information out of your complementary phone consult is to either scan and e-mail to Michael@MPalumboLaw.com the tickets, or fax it to 914-777-2999. Here's what happened with this phony. I speak to dozens of people a day and give a free phone consult to everyone that calls. However, the phone consult is for the purposes of explaining to you your situation, explaining our service, and expressing the value of what we have to offer if you retain us. The free consult is NOT to let the caller drone on with their tale of woe stream of consciousness. Nor am I here to allow you to pick my brain so that you can go represent yourself. The easiest way of cutting to the chase about your situation and what we can do for you is for me to ask you questions that are short, sweet, and to the point and to have you answer just the question I ask. Only after we get the framework then I ask you to put the meat on the bones and tell me what you believe is relevant to get you a good outcome. For me to give you a valuable phone consult, I first need to know the following 3 things: What court your case is before, what you are charged with, and if it was speeding how fast over the limit you were accused. Many people will answer "the cop lied, I was not speeding, bla, bla, bla..." to the simple question of "what court is your case before?" So yes, I cut them right off because at that point I do not need to know whatever it is they are saying I just need to know the name of the court. What this guy was trying to do was commit "intellectual larceny," i.e, he had no intention of retaining us and was pretending to in order to pick my brain about how to go it alone. This is attempted larceny, no less so then shoplifting merchandise. My inventory is the body of knowledge that I spent an entire career and invested a lot of time, money, and resources into. I am not going to give it away for free. I have been doing this a long time so I am adept at sniffing out those that attempt to steal my knowledge. If you are reading this and think that's what you're going to do when you call us don't waste you time it's not going to work. That said, I take no issue whatsoever with those that explore and discuss what we have to offer with an open mind. I have no problem giving someone valuable information even when they don't retain us. Often times the value is just not there for people or they feel more comfortable with a different law firm. I am happy to give people who make inquiries with an open mind tremendous information so that they can make an informed decision on how to handle their case. This guy was a joke. He had no intention of retaining us. He was not asking us what the ramifications on his insurance and driving history would be if he plead guilty compared to what we could do for him to avoid that, or the value of retaining our office vs. going it alone. He did not want me to explain to him he economic value of our services and how we could save him time and money. No, he was asking me quite literally how to do it himself and if he did one thing or another would it work. He only came here to rant because he was frustrated that I would not allow him to steal my inventory and is trying to deter people from calling. So don't take this guy's word for it. Check out our HUNDREDS of 5 star reviews, give us a call, and judge for yourself! If you have a ticket don't wait call now 914-777-2990. Thanks!

Posted by Moise | July 16, 2015

84/65

The team at your firm was very professional .They took the time to listen to my case despite of my language barrier. Thank you for being able to reduce the charge of a 4 point speeding violation 84/65 to the charge of 0 point unattended vehicle ticket I am glad I find an excellent lawyer to repres...ent me.

Posted by S Benjamin | February 20, 2015

It's like insurance. You hope to never need it, but glad to know it's there!

Michael Palumbo and associates are excellent at their craft of handling traffic ticket matters on behalf of their clients. While we all aim to stay within the limits of traffic rules, chances are that situations will arise where a traffic stop is unjustified or the stated infraction contradicts the a...ctual events. I should know, because two such events have happened to me and I contacted Michael Palumbo on both occasions. In each instance, the initial conversation with Mr. Palumbo to convey the details of the incident are a mix of business and humor; serving to reduce any tension a client may have concerning the matter. While no promises are made concerning the outcome, by the end of the call one is left with the assurance that the matter is in capable hands. The office staff is prompt in following-up with the required paperwork exchange and communicates the timeline reasonably well. Bottom line, I called Michael Palumbo on two separate occasions, was highly satisfied with the outcome and would unreservedly recommend his services to anyone in similar situations. While I hope to NOT require his services any time soon, I’m certainly glad that Michael Palumbo is a just a phone call away.

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