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Clients' Testimonials “Last year my mother, an American citizen, passed away. I am an Italian citizen and I live in Italy. Before her death, my mother had told me over the phone that she had prepared a will that was favorable to me; however, upon her death, my mother’s husband - with whom I don’t have a good relationship - did not contact me. I live far away, in Italy, and to protect my interests I request the assistance of avvocato Roberta Gentili Purcell. I did not know her, and I found her name in the list of the attorneys of the Italian Consulate. My mother’s husband does not cooperate and does not provide any information about my mother’s estate; for this reason I had to file a suit against him, which should end soon. I am constantly informed of all the legal actions that have been pursued, and of their outcome. “To whom it may concern: “I chose attorney Gentili-Purcell from a list of law firms provided
by the Italian Consulate of Los Angeles. I asked her assistance
in a very complex matter involving Italian family law with relevant
international
law implications. I was looking for a professional who actually
knew the Italian law and legal system, and that at the same time was
able
to work well in team with my U.S.-based attorney. I am so glad
that I found attorney Gentili-Purcell. Her communication skills were
remarkable,
and because of her competent assistance, I was able to successfully
argue my case despite the tight deadlines typical of a US trial.
It was very important to have a professional who was attentive to my
case,
responded promptly to my requests, and conveyed my point of view
to my attorney located in the U.S. I could have never done this without
her. Ms. Gentili-Purcell’s positive attitude and proactive approach
helped me to overcome moments of authentic despairs, and effectively
carried through my case. I warmly suggest her services to anyone.” “Dear Roberta: Thank you very much for your assistance with my Italian citizenship application. You were thorough in your research, and always answered my questions promptly. You consistently conducted yourself in a friendly, yet professional manner. It was truly a pleasure working with you.” “I retained Roberta Gentili-Purcell to help me acquire dual citizenship
via the iure sanguinis process. I was surprised by the multiplicity
of requirements imposed by the Italian Consulate and could
not have imagined going through this process without the help of a Foreign Legal
Consultant/Italian attorney, particularly Ms. Gentili-Purcell.
Due
to her outstanding and detailed attention to my case, I am
delighted to provide this testimony for her services. Ms. Gentili-Purcell went
above and beyond the mere professional expertise, and provided
a level
of service throughout the process that was extremely personalized,
caring and effective. I had many (almost endless!) questions
along the way, which she answered promptly and thoroughly. She was available
to me by e-mail or phone. Ms. Gentili-Purcell has an exquisite
eye for detail, and is very warm and personable. I was also very glad to
have her at my side during my interview at the Consulate; she
carried all the required (and voluminous) documents with her, spoke directly
with the Consular Office on my behalf when necessary, and explained
contradictions in the process when they arose, as well as possible
options and solutions. Having her present at my interview was
of tremendous value and, in my view, an absolute necessity in expediting the
application
process. I can wholeheartedly recommend Ms. Gentili Purcell,
and I have every confidence that her outstanding level of services is a standard
for her. She really takes prides in her excellent work!” “I am completely satisfied with the work performed on my behalf
by Roberta Gentili-Purcell. Roberta was totally dedicated
to my pursuit of Italian citizenship, and made sure that I understood all of
the
paperwork and process needed to obtain it. She was meticulous
in procuring the required documentation. She was easy to reach, easy to talk
to
and, most of all, represented me in the most professional
manner. I do not speak Italian, so her ability to communicate with the Consular
officers and local officials in Italy was invaluable to
my case. I
would recommend Roberta to anyone who is seeking Italian
citizenship. I do not have experience with any of Roberta’s other legal
specialties, but I would look to her for advice and counsel on any legal matter
that I may have, and take her recommendation to heart.” “I am a dual citizen (Italian and American) citizen residing in
Arizona. I met attorney Gentili-Purcell in 2009, when
I needed assistance in handling the sale of a real estate property located in
Italy. By
the time I finally met her, I had tried several times
to do it, at first on my own, and later with the help of non-professionals. Until
that point I had spent a lot of money with no results,
and was extremely
frustrated. Ms. Gentili-Purcell handled the sale of my
Italian property on my behalf in a very professional manner. The process was
very smooth
and transparent, and I received the payment according
to the instructions given. With the time, I have grown to appreciate and trust
Ms. Gentili-Purcell’s
legal services with all my legal affairs connected to
Italy.” “We first contacted attorney Roberta Gentili-Purcell prior to
our marriage celebrated in Italy in 2011, when we needed
legal documents and translations. Ms. Gentili-Purcell handled our case accurately,
at a fair price, and in a timely manner. In 2012, following
our marriage,
we again requested her services and again we were very
pleased. We highly recommend Ms. Gentili-Purcell’s services to those who
expect honest, accurate and timely results. She has
been professional yet amicable. We plan to continue using her services as long
as there
is a need.” “What a process!! Trying to close out our mother’s estate for
over 2 years after her passing was stressful and
challenging, not to mention the most nerve-racking experience my 3 sisters and
I have ever
encountered. The process of trying to translate and
get the correct wording for forms needed to close out this inheritance was just
a horrible,
horrible experience… No matter what we tried, it
was the wrong form or the wrong wording or the wrong everything.
This was an extremely
trying time to be having all these issues with just
trying to collect what was rightfully ours from another
country. W tried different government
agencies, and after months of making use wait for
them to get to our paperwork, it would still be incorrect
or there was something missing.
The number of phone calls, paperwork, misunderstanding
back and forth to Italy and not to mention the expense.
We were at the point of wanting
to give up and throw in the towel and just forget
about the whole thing. All it took was a Google search
for an Italian lawyer and, event though
we were unsure of an unknown, just one visit to Mrs.
Gentili-Purcell and the stress was gone. Her professionalism
and understanding of the
Italian law put us immediately at ease. Honestly,
it was such a positive shock to have this situation abruptly
end, I’m still reeling
with happiness. Our only regret is we did not find
her sooner. We can’t
thank you enough – you truly are exceptional.” “I was very lucky to meet attorney Gentili-Purcell who assisted
with all my Italian legal matters. At first she helped
me settling my Italian estate, then she also assisted me in the process of re-acquiring
my Italian citizenship. Everything went well. I am
very happy, and
warmly recommend her services.” “I had the pleasure of having Roberta helping me with an International
Law issue in December of 2012. The entire process
was explained thoroughly without making me feel overwhelmed. Any questions
I had were addressed
in a timely manner, with courtesy and professionalism.
I would not hesitate to have Roberta handle any future international law issue
or recommend her to family or friends for their
future legal matters.” “I had considered pursuing my Italian citizenship years ago,
but felt overwhelmed by the documents needed and the process itself.
I
had begun assembling the documents and trying
to organize an application, but quickly realized I had neither the
time nor the expertise to accomplish
my goal. I contacted Roberta, and it was without
a doubt the best decision I could have made. She made the process easy
and organized. She kept
me fully up to date every step of the way. I
have now obtained my Italian citizenship, and I have no doubt that
I could not have done it without
Roberta’s guidance and assistance.” “Roberta Gentili-Purcell is an excellent attorney who impeccably
assisted me in a complex and long procedure
regarding real estate properties that I inherited in Italy.” “Thank you very much. I truly appreciate working with persons
as yourself who are not only clearly
extremely competent and efficient in your profession, but also very pleasant
to interact
with.” “Roberta Gentili-Purcell did an excellent job on my family search
and the possibility of my dual Italian
citizenship. I find her work honest, reliable, and courteous in her manners.
I would
recommend her
to anyone.” “I have known Roberta Gentili-Purcell since May 2013 when I contacted her to assist me in obtaining my Italian citizenship. It is important to note that I contacted her after six years of trying to work with several other Italian and U.S.-based attorneys as well as citizenship consultants, all of them were unable to achieve results. From our first phone call, Roberta listened carefully and took the time to perfectly understand my history, technical problems, timelines and intentions. I had a complex situation involving work in E.U., visas for my non-U.S. wife, and sourcing ancestral Italian documents that have been impossible to obtain previously. She did a superb job with her initial questions and her assessment, and followed through with this understanding as our situation changed and developed, until my Italian passport was in my hands. She handled everything personally and is extremely organized, a crucial ability given the amount of documentation, family, and outside resources it is necessary to involve. She is very focused on results for clients, does not give up, and is a very resourceful problem-solver, taking the initiative to obtain our key ancestral birth certificate in Sicily where others had failed. Roberta kept my family and I continuously updated across several time zones via concise and well-written e-mails and Skype calls, creating a sense of teamwork and accomplishments over the year that it took to gather all the necessary documentation. Everyone in my family enjoyed their interactions with her, and quickly grew to respect her abilities, enjoyed her friendly approach, and personal integrity. This was also very apparent in the Italian Consulate during our appointment, where her relationships were friendly and extremely professional. Her presentation of my case was methodical, mature, and business-like, with numerous documentary and verbal back-up details at hand that were well received and appreciated by the Consulate’s assessor. Roberta brings confidence
and surety. Her work is absolutely
superb at
what she does professionally, and
her personality and keenness are
a pleasure to work
with.
I
recommend her with enthusiasm and
without
reservation.” “To whom it may concern: She is a good listener, and only a phone call away from any need or concerns that I might encounter regarding this tedious process. Her work on the translations, Apostilles, and any and all documentation necessary for my case are timely, concise and flawless. She has restored my faith that this can be accomplished, particularly since I have not found a favorable response with other attorneys and translators that have merely taken my time and money to no avail. She approaches her task with the tenacity to get the job done and has uncovered valuable data for me to present to the Italian Consulate. The volumes of paper needed for my presentation are in perfect order, labeled and in plastic sheet-covers, enclosed in a binder allowing for clarity and ease for the Consulate’s review. I am elated with her
work and would not hesitate to recommend
her most
highly. “Simply put – without Roberta’s assistance I could not have become an Italian citizen. She did an excellent job, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to work through the iure sanguinis process. After completing her legal opinion to see if I truly qualified for iure sanguinis, she laid out the steps I needed to go through to get the process done. She was tenacious in getting my foreign documents from Italy and South Africa, and made herself available for calls and office visits when needed. Because of her experience, Roberta let me know what issues may have been potential problems with my file and documents. However, because of the excellent organization and attention to the details she provided, I was literally finished with my one-hour appointment in only 15 minutes! As a matter of fact, the Consular officer who examined my application thanked me for the thoroughness and completeness of my file. Grazie, Roberta,
we are in the process of planning
our trip and possible
relocation to
Italy. Thank you for
making
it possible.” “Good Morning Roberta, I just wanted to let you know, it was
a pleasure to finally meeting you. I also
wanted to thank you for your professionalism in helping
us through the
process of preparing a “Procura Speciale alla
vendita”. We are
forever grateful
for your kindness.” “Ms. Gentili-Purcell was an absolutely essential part of the Italian
citizenship process;
from obtaining my documents to scheduling my meeting with the Consulate, it couldn’t
be done without
her. From our initial
meeting, through
the translations of the
documents, she
was knowledgeable, professional,
and extremely
helpful. I would highly
recommend using
Roberta, and
had given her name
and contact
info to others
in my family who are interested
in pursuing their
Italian
citizenship iure
sanguinis. Grazie
Roberta per tutto
quello che avete
fatto!” “The whole process of obtaining Dual Italian Citizenship for family members and myself has been such a positive experience. It has been a pleasure working with Roberta Gentili Purcell. She is extremely knowledgeable, thorough, responsive and most of all patient. Her knowledge of Italian law, processes and systems was a great help that made things smooth and trouble-free. My family and I whole-hearthedly recommend anyone wanting to go through the citizenship process to contact Mrs. Gentili-Purcell. She has become part of my family.” “I began my project to obtain Italian citizenship in July 2013. After spending about 6 months gathering documents, I realized that I simply did not have the expertise, or language skills, to finish this job by myself. After contacting the Italian Consulate in Phoenix and explaining my situation, they referred me to Roberta. Ms. Gentili-Purcell has been, and still is, an absolute pleasure to work with. She took control of the situation and got me back on track. She resolved a few small outstanding issues and handled a significant one, and she was able to get the Consulate to agree to let my 22 year old son to join my family application (instead of applying separately), a significant savings in time and money. After all the documents were updated and translated, she scheduled a meeting in Los Angeles with the consular officers, and this is where her expertise was most valuable. Upon arrival at the Consulate, which is a little intimidating, a consular official steps into the lobby to tell me that Roberta had contacted her from the airport to let her know that she is running a little late, and not to worry since we have plenty of time and Ms. Purcell is always well prepared. That put me immediately at ease. Once inside the Consulate is where Roberta really gets to work. I cannot overstate how important it is to have an expert, and an Italian, with you at this meeting. It is very evident that the Consulate staff respects Roberta and values her work - when you can feel the mutual respect between parties, and you don’t speak the language, you know it’s genuine. The meeting went quickly and professionally, and the waiting period began. There
is
nothing
I can
say
to
relieve the
anxiety
of the
waiting
processing
time
leading
up
to
the approval of
your
application:
I think
you
need
to do
what
the Italians
would
do,
get
some Chianti,
sit
back
and enjoy
the
ride.
If you
have
decided
to
pursue
your Italian
citizenship
and
retain
Ms. Gentili
Purcell,
you
have
made
two
excellent
choices.” |
