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Employment Lawyers in Middletown, NY: 2026 rankings

57 employment lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Middletown: Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P., LFR Score 60/100; 4.7★ from 60 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 57.

  3. 15

    Most-reviewed: And Benefits for All, 526 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 57 ranked; ranked #15.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

57 Middletown employment lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 57 rated law firms.

Top 10 employment lawyers in Middletown at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 employment lawyers in Middletown at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P.604.7★ (60)MiddletownOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Urba Law PLLC604.8★ (45)Tarrytown, 40 mi awaySun—
3Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law594.9★ (28)MiddletownOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
4Scura, Wigfield, Heyer, Cammarota & Gonzalez, LLP584.9★ (225)Wayne, 34 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5John C. Vandenberg, III575.0★ (16)Sparta, 32 mi away——
6Markhoff & Mittman, P.C.574.8★ (54)Newburgh, 21 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Tetro Legal Services565.0★ (57)Woodbury, 17 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Rabner Baumgart Ben-Asher & Nirenberg, P.C.564.1★ (31)Mahwah, 33 mi away——
9Laddey Clark & Ryan, LLP564.9★ (84)Sparta, 31 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Paterson Personal Injury Attorney at Law, Brandon J. Broderick565.0★ (118)Paterson, 39 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 57 employment lawyers in Middletown, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

  1. Ranked #1 in Middletown

    #1 Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P.

    Based in Middletown

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 60 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    401 E Main St, Middletown, NY 10940
    View profile for Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P.(845) 369-8524

  2. #2 Urba Law PLLC

    Based in Tarrytown, 40 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat closed · Sun 1 AM–6 PM
    Address
    120 White Plains Rd #420, Tarrytown, NY 10591
    View profile for Urba Law PLLC(914) 770-7659

  5. #5 John C. Vandenberg, III

    Based in Sparta, 32 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Labor relations attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    40 Park Pl Ste 108, Newton, NJ 07860
    View profile for John C. Vandenberg, III(973) 579-1983

  6. #6 Markhoff & Mittman, P.C.

    Based in Newburgh, 21 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 54 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    320 Robinson Ave #217, Newburgh, NY 12550
    View profile for Markhoff & Mittman, P.C.(845) 299-8095

  7. Based in Woodbury, 17 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–9 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–10 PM · Sun 7 AM–9 PM
    Address
    299 Jackson Ave, New Windsor, NY 12553
    View profile for Tetro Legal Services(646) 978-9901

  8. #8 Rabner Baumgart Ben-Asher & Nirenberg, P.C.

    Based in Mahwah, 33 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    135 Chestnut Ridge Rd Ste 230, Montvale, NJ 07645
    View profile for Rabner Baumgart Ben-Asher & Nirenberg, P.C.(201) 777-2250

  9. #9 Laddey Clark & Ryan, LLP

    Based in Sparta, 31 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    60 Blue Heron Rd #300, Sparta, NJ 07871
    View profile for Laddey Clark & Ryan, LLP(973) 729-1880

  11. #11 Law Office of Laura Wong-Pan PLLC

    Based in Poughkeepsie, 31 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–1 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    42 Catharine St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
    View profile for Law Office of Laura Wong-Pan PLLC(845) 218-1288

  12. #12 Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law

    Based in Peekskill, 28 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1000 N Division St, Peekskill, NY 10566
    View profile for Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law(877) 665-8409

  13. Based in Dover, 40 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Labor relations attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    66 W Blackwell St, Dover, NJ 07801
    View profile for Raquel Romero Legal(973) 366-3395

  14. #14 Kantrowitz, Goldhamer, Graifman, Perlmutter & Carballo, P.C. Injury & Family Law

    Based in Ramsey, 33 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    135 Chestnut Ridge Rd Ste 200, Montvale, NJ 07645
    View profile for Kantrowitz, Goldhamer, Graifman, Perlmutter & Carballo, P.C. Injury & Family Law(866) 971-0927

  15. #15 And Benefits for All

    Based in Monsey, 29 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 526 Google reviews, the most in Middletown.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 526 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    321 NY-59 #128, Tallman, NY 10982
    View profile for And Benefits for All(845) 576-0077

  16. #16 Kantrowitz, Goldhamer, Graifman, Perlmutter & Carballo, P.C. Injury & Family Law

    Based in New City, 30 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 75 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    16 Squadron Blvd #106, New City, NY 10956
    View profile for Kantrowitz, Goldhamer, Graifman, Perlmutter & Carballo, P.C. Injury & Family Law(866) 971-0927

  19. #19 Watkins Law

    Based in Wawarsing, 28 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5 Paradies Ln, New Paltz, NY 12561
    View profile for Watkins Law(845) 419-2250

  20. #20 Colin M. Page, Esq.

    Based in Parsippany, 40 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2001 US-46 Ste 310, Parsippany, NJ 07054
    View profile for Colin M. Page, Esq.(973) 794-6188

  21. Based in Ossining, 33 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    503 Half Moon Bay Dr, Croton-On-Hudson, NY 10520
    View profile for Hertz Legal(914) 393-6971

  23. #23 Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law

    Based in Parsippany, 39 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    14 Walsh Dr 200 7, Parsippany, NJ 07054
    View profile for Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law(866) 891-8271

  24. #24 Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers

    Based in Paramus, 38 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    140 E Ridgewood Ave Suite 415, Paramus, NJ 07652
    View profile for Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers(201) 231-7836

Employment lawyers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 57 ranked employment lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

employment lawyers in Middletown, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Braunfotel & Frendel, LLC544.9★ (242)31 mi
27Kula Law P.C.534.2★ (5)40 mi
28Sykes & Associates Law Firm535.0★ (69)30 mi
29Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P.534.3★ (27)31 mi
30Foulke Law Firm534.4★ (29)In Middletown
31Law Offices of Kaplan & Kaplan, P.C.514.9★ (127)36 mi
32Ferrara Law515.0★ (7)In Middletown
33Kitson & Schuyler P.C.504.9★ (64)33 mi
34Kirk & Kistner, LLP504.8★ (101)40 mi
35Tuckner, Sipser, Weinstock & Sipser, LLP495.0★ (31)31 mi
36Simon Sarver Swetz & Jachts LLC484.3★ (29)39 mi
37Mark J. Metzger Injury Law485.0★ (16)32 mi
38Meyerson Fox & Conte, P.A.484.4★ (33)33 mi
39Brennan Kevin V475.0★ (6)20 mi
40Giblin & Gannaio475.0★ (22)39 mi
41Conte Clayton & Austin, P.A.475.0★ (16)34 mi
42Feitlin, Youngman, Karas, & Gerson, LLC474.8★ (24)37 mi
43Dunn Lambert, LLC474.9★ (22)39 mi
44Law Offices of G. Martin Meyers, P.C.475.0★ (16)38 mi
45Giordano Law464.2★ (5)35 mi
46Total Help Dover - Lawyer Referral Services464.4★ (7)39 mi
47Barbarula Law Offices464.1★ (14)32 mi
48Gellert & Klein PC464.0★ (3)31 mi
49Bell, Shivas & Bell P.C.464.6★ (14)38 mi
50Mc Laughlin & Nardi LLC464.1★ (26)39 mi

Also serving Middletown

20 more employment lawyers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked employment lawyers serving Middletown
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Fetzko Law Offices, P.C.5.0★ (26)In Middletown
Finkelstein & Partners, LLP4.8★ (75)In Middletown
Goldstein Scott R4.7★ (7)In Middletown
Greenwald Law, P.C.4.8★ (57)In Middletown
Gurda Law Office3.6★ (13)In Middletown
Larkin Ingrassia Andrews Criminal Defense Attorneys Middletown4.6★ (20)In Middletown
Law Offices of Sobo & Sobo L.L.P.4.6★ (890)In Middletown
Law Offices of Sobo & Sobo L.L.P.4.8★ (94)In Middletown
Markhoff & Mittman, P.C.5.0★ (91)In Middletown
Mercedes Law PC4.3★ (6)In Middletown
Morgan Legal Group | Trusts & Estate Planning Middletown4.6★ (22)In Middletown
O'Connor Shawn R5.0★ (6)In Middletown
O'Keeffe & McCann LLP4.7★ (148)In Middletown
Ostrer & Sadaghiani, P.C.4.8★ (22)In Middletown
Ouimette, Goldstein & Andrews4.0★ (21)In Middletown
Patrick S. Owen, PLLC4.9★ (189)In Middletown
Peter W. Green, Esq.5.0★ (8)In Middletown
Ramos & Santiago, P.C.4.1★ (58)In Middletown
Rolo Law Personal Injury Lawyers Middletown5.0★ (103)In Middletown
The Law Office of Benjamin Greenwald4.7★ (108)In Middletown

How we ranked Middletown employment lawyers

We scored 57 Middletown employment lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Middletown data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose an employment lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many employment law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask whether the firm represents employees, employers or both, and whether that creates a conflict for your matter.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask an employment lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • Do you represent employees, employers or both?
  • What could I recover, and what would it cost me?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Employment lawyers in Middletown: frequently asked questions

Which employment lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Middletown?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked employment lawyer in Middletown, NY is Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P. with an LFR Score of 60/100. It has 4.7★ from 60 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Urba Law PLLC (#2) and Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law (#3) follow. We ranked 57 employment lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many employment lawyers are there in Middletown?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 57 employment lawyers serving Middletown, NY. 5 of them are based in Middletown; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which employment lawyers in Middletown are open 24/7?

12 ranked employment lawyers in Middletown post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P. (#1), Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law (#3) and Scura, Wigfield, Heyer, Cammarota & Gonzalez, LLP (#4). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which employment lawyers in Middletown work on weekends?

15 of 57 ranked employment lawyers post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P. (#1), Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law (#3) and Scura, Wigfield, Heyer, Cammarota & Gonzalez, LLP (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Middletown employment lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 57 rated employment lawyers in Middletown is 4.9★, with a median of 24 reviews. And Benefits for All has the most, 526 reviews, and ranks #15. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank employment lawyers?

Each employment lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do employment lawyers outside Middletown count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Middletown city center, our service radius for employment lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can employment lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do employment lawyers in Middletown, NY charge?

Employment lawyers who represent employees often work on contingency or a mix of contingency and hourly fees; employer-side work is usually hourly. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $388 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Is there a deadline for a discrimination claim?

Yes. A federal discrimination charge must generally be filed with the EEOC within 180 days, or 300 days where a state or local agency enforces a similar law. Ask a lawyer before the deadline passes. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of employment lawyers in Middletown, NY ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Middletown?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Middletown

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 57 employment lawyers serving Middletown.

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