R. Michael Goldman - Jamestown, NY
Attorney at Sotir & Goldman
Lawyers in Jamestown, NY
8 East Fourth Street Jamestown, NY 14701 - 5002
Updated: 02/15/2026
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Hired Attorney 2022-2023If I could give zero stars or negative stars I would and I certainly would not recommend this attorney under any circumstance. He dealt with me in a rude and irreverant manner. He does not have any assistants so attorney is forced to handle all tasks. As a result, he is slow to respond and to complete tasks. At times he appears overwhelmed with other tasks and clients. Attorney uses technology sparringly, disingenuous with reasoning, potentially not truthful in explanations, does not consult with client on meaningful matters, unconventional, lacking professionalism and the list could go on. Emails are not written in complete phrases, few word answers, and not timely with communications. Potentially late in paying funds out of escrow. Does not keep comprehensive records, writes in pencil. Takes smartphone pictures rather than scanning documents with a scanner and this makes it hard to read documents. All in all, the manner in which this attorney communicates, conducts busines and handles himself, this attorney makes it painful, frustrating, and potentially expensive (beyond fees paid due to collateral time lost and undue stress) to work with. I have examples of situations over numerous months of dealing with this individual to support each of the above descriptions.
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