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Posted by Mary | September 10, 2019

OUTSTANDING

My brother lived in Ohio and had passed away in Feb of 2012. I came to Ohio after driving through the night from NJ on President’s Day weekend in 2012 and had no idea where to turn. I called a friend in NJ to ask if they knew of a lawyer who could help me and they googled lawyers in Columbus and ga...ve me Mr. Taneff's number. I left Mr. Taneff a message on Friday 2/17 around 7:00 PM. I was certain I would not here back until Tuesday when his office re-opened. Well I did not have to wait long at all. About 20 minutes later Mr. Taneff returned my call. Mr. Taneff met me at his office on Saturday morning of President’s weekend (would never happen back East) and front that moment on he was there for me through the entire process. He let me clean out my brothers apartment and take all of his valuables and put them in a locked room in his office. I returned to NJ on 2/20 and Mr. Taneff actually called me to make sure I arrived back safely and let me know what was going on with my brother's estate. I honestly believe my brother somehow guided me to Mr. Taneff because he knew I would need assistance. In addition to what my brother had in Ohio, he also owned a condo in NY. Mr. Taneff secured a NY lawyer to deal with the sale of the condo. I can honestly say he has definitely changed my opinion of lawyers. We are finally coming to the end of settling my brother's estate and although I want this process to come to an end, I will sincerely miss my interaction with Mr. Taneff and his staff. Additionally I must thank his entire office for being so gracious and for everything they have done to assist me in this process. You will be in good hands with Mr. Taneff should you ever need a lawyer.

Thomas Taneff

Replied last September 10, 2019

Thank you Mary! It was a pleasure to work with you and your family.

Posted by Shannon | April 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Making promises to the greiving

Mr Taneff, called me after my father past and told me he would like to represent me in my father's estate. He told me not to worry that this was a time for mourning and that I needed not worry,to let him make me some money. I told him I didn't think I was left with a legal solution,but if he new s...omething I didn't . great.i had never met Mr. Taneff,mother had passed by and I had some questions about the sale of the house and ask to speak personally with him, he asked what I done for a living and told me to stick to it and let him and real estate agent do there job.he proceeded to tell me that I didn't want to talk with him that I should talk to assistant, because he cost to much.a few months passed And we talked to a new real estate guy set a price I accepted.had buyer it fell through.he then said I was unreachable .Did not inform me the a final acy was do .I missed deadline and he filed to be releaved of my attorney and fees to be paid.not once did I feel he was in my corner.im in worst shape now than before I met him.i just hope I can come out of this with only loosing a year of sweat and money i didn't have.Wish Mr Taneff would of never came in my life promising me only to bail.

Thomas Taneff

Replied last April 23, 2019

We are sorry you did not have a positive experience as we strive for utmost satisfaction. We would like to clarify a few matters. We did not call you. You called us regarding our services. We did not tell you "I could make you some money". We always strive to respond to clients and answer questions immediately. We explained the process too many times to count. We also notified you of Estate deadlines established by Ohio law. We did everything correctly and expeditiously but could not complete administration due to continuous delays caused by you as Administrator. After more than a year of your failure to cooperate, we had no choice but to withdraw.

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