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Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP

3.9
11 reviews

2 State St., Rochester, NY 14614-1313, U.S.A.

General Civil Practice, State Government Law, Federal Practice and 15 more

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Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP is a law firm established in 1852 with an office in Rochester, NY. At this office location, there are 85 lawyers practicing general civil practice, state government law, federal practice and 15 other areas of law.

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4 stars
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3 stars
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Communication
4.0
Quality of Service
4.1
Responsiveness
4.0
Value for Money
3.5
General Practice
Posted by anonymous
February 24, 2011
Hired Law Firm

Knowledgeable and honest.

Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
September 22, 2010
Hired Law Firm

Woods Oviatt met all of my needs at the time of the service requested

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
March 07, 2011
Hired Law Firm

I was very impressed with the individual lawyer we used. He was right on top of all our matters.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
August 16, 2010
Hired Attorney Seth Weinstein

Timely responses

Contracts
Posted by anonymous
May 26, 2010
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Administrative Law
Posted by anonymous
June 27, 2010
Hired Law Firm

Reliable and effective.

Business Law
Posted by anonymous
December 04, 2010
Hired Law Firm

The quality of service was good, but the fees nearly bankrupted us before we could get started. I believe there was a lack of understanding regarding their financial impact on our business. I have since hired a new attorney.

Wills and Probate
Posted by Chris
April 14, 2026
Hired Attorney Philip Burke

He handled an ancillary regarding a property in Otsego county. My signature was forged on a Waiver and Consent. Whether or not he was aware of the forgery when the document was submitted is not the point. After my initial phone call informing them of what happened, my calls/emails were blocked and he participated in the cover up of this crime.Stay far away from him.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Civil Practice 1
    • General Civil Practice
  • Government 1
    • State Government Law
  • Banking Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Securities
  • Family Law
  • Real Estate
  • Taxation 1
    • Tax Law
  • Wills and Probate 1
    • Probate
  • Insurance
  • Personal Injury 1
    • Negligence
  • Criminal Law 1
    • Criminal Tax
  • Litigation 1
    • Trial Practice
  • Appellate Practice
  • Health Care
  • Environmental Law
  • Employee Benefits
  • Other 1
    • Federal Practice

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    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates

  • Firm History
    Year Established

    1852

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    http://www.woodsoviattgilman.com

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP

3.9
11 reviews

700 Crossroads Building2 State St.Rochester, NY 14614-1313U.S.A.

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