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Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Zariskyis an outstanding criminal defense attorney with integrity and intelligence. If you are looking for an attorney that is experienced, aggressive and effective as counsel, you need search no further."
Litigation Attorney | Jun 06
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"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is extremely capable and smart, and a gifted trial lawyer. His written work is first rate and his legal analysis is dead on. In short, Dan is a superb lawyer."