Highly recommend Michael and his team. He was incredibly thorough, detail‑oriented, and truly…read morelooked out for my best interests every step of the way. His guidance gave me confidence and peace of mind during a very stressful process. Having someone this knowledgeable and protective of their client is invaluable. I'm extremely grateful and would not hesitate to work with him again or recommend him to anyone needing a real estate attorney.

Michael and his team did a phenomenal job with the sale of my condo in downtown Jersey City. They…read morehad to deal with two very difficult buyers and attorneys, and they handled everything with professionalism, efficiency, and skill. Michael was always available to answer my questions, incredibly responsive, and often picked up the phone immediately. His team was also very kind, efficient, and easy to work with. It was truly refreshing to work with such an ethical and professional law firm. I would highly recommend Michael and his team for any real estate transaction. I've worked with many professionals, and he stands out as exceptionally efficient, intelligent, and professional.

We needed an update on our will. The last one was over 20 years old. It was super easy to set up an…read moreappointment and once there Mr. Campbell was very patient in taking his time explaining all our options. He also brought up issues we never really thought of or considered. He is obviously a professional who has done this many times before and I thought his pricing was reasonable. Now we can relax knowing all the things we don't want to think about are in order. Highly recommended!

My wife and I were fortunate to receive a referral from good friends when it came time to rework…read morethe arrangements of our wills. It had been some 30 years and we were hopeful that it wouldn't be too much trouble. Mr. Campbell, who was recommended quite highly to us, could certainly be described as a gentleman, but in fact was also a "gentle man" when it came to our needs and how he covered some delicate questions. He entered the room with a detailed outline of all possibe questions and senarios to fit our lifestyles and help us determine how we would pass on our assets to our loved ones. He completed our wills, powers of attorney, and our final directives, so as to remove the burden from our loved ones. TEN **********'s

Phil handled my brother's real estate transaction which was far more complicated than I had…read moreoriginally thought. There were miscellaneous liens and various difficulties that required a great deal of attention to detail. Phil got the deal done with very little hustle on our end. We were very happy with his knowledge and professionalism.

From the owner: We provide a variety of services such as: Condominium Law, Community Associations, Wills,…read moreExpungement, Name Changes, Collections, Real Estate Law & Closings, Contracts & Leases, and Business Litigation.

Richard is knowledgeable, very confident, and experienced attorney. I paid $400 to have him…read morerepresent me in traffic court, where I had three tickets related to a fender bender. The tickets carried 2 points each, and the fines were $330-$800. In our consult, Richard said he would get two tickets dropped, and the third ticket amended to no points. He cautioned me that the prosecutor will give me a higher fine to drop the ticket. I was excited at the prospect so I hired him on the spot. I didn't speak to him again until the day before the court appearance. He informed me that he was able to get one ticket dropped, but there would be no points on my record. I'll admit I was disappointed that I had to plead guilty to two tickets, but I was still very grateful for no points. On the day of the court appearance, it was another attorney that I never spoke to before. He spoke with the prosecutor just before court began. I pled guilty and had to pay $230 in fines. Considering the $450 surcharge for 6 points & fines over $400, it was worth it to hire an attorney. Admittedly, I could have spoken with the prosecutor and negotiated a plea before seeing the judge. However, I wasn't willing to take that risk! Overall, I was pretty satisfied & hopeful that I'll never be in traffic court again.

Most reasonable lawyer for traffic violations helps you for a low price I've used him twice over a…read more10 years span would recommend

I have nothing but over the top raves for this attorney, who specializes in real estate…read moretransactions. As a mortgage loan officer for close to 15 years and real estate investor, I have been on both sides of the coin many times over.. so, for me to say that this office stands out as the best of the best, it truly means a lot. From the time that I made contact with this practice, it was a white glove experience, from the intro call with Michael Gutman himself, to his associate Todd, going above and beyond to help me with a matter connected to our transaction, and their star legal assistant, Jennie, who was an absolute gem... I would HIGHLY recommend and refer their office to anyone who is thinking of selling or buying. They showed that I wasn't just another deal, they truly care and I thank them for making a somewhat challenging transaction, as smooth as possible.

It is difficult for me to articulate how important Michelle has been for the sale of my condo & the…read morepurchase of my new home. She has proven to be an email and phone call away--never too busy to take my call, to work through complex situations & offer the calm everyone needs during one of the most stressful situations during one's lifetime. She leads with kindess, understanding, strength & is extremely client focused for the best of her clients. She has been my backbone, my strength when I need it the most & a soldier on my side. I am extremely fortunate to have her!

Our experience with Michelle Katz was well below expectations (and we didn't expect much). Multiple…read morerequests from our side were overlooked. She didn't get our property survey tied to our title insurance. We asked for power-of-attorney for my wife weeks before the close (who was scheduled to give birth a few days before the close). Michelle notified us after she delivered that she now needed to go to the bank to have the POA notarized (my wife could barely walk at the time). This last minute POA also almost forced the bank to delay the close - luckily our lender pushed it through. Overall, we felt like we were just one of many transactions Michelle processed that month - no attention or care given to us as individual clients. Would definitely not recommend.

I recently had the privilege of working with Matthew Kalwinsky of the Taff, Davies and Kalwinsky…read moreLaw Firm. Matthew Kalwinsky was referred to me by a close friend who used him when her mother passed away a few years ago. My mother passed unexpectedly, and we were all thrown for a loop. It was a very difficult time for all us and as we continue to navigate life without her, we are still dealing with the loss. Since I was named the sole Executrix by my mother, it was my responsibility to carry out her wishes which I did to the letter. In grieving for my mother, I was also fulfilling my responsibilities as Executrix in addition to putting work into her home so it would sell it for more than what was owed on the mortgage. I felt the need to have professional guidance from an attorney to ensure I am fulfilling my Executrix responsibilities correctly, especially since I knew I would have some difficulty with a family member not even mentioned in the estate. The initial consult with Matt was an hour long. He explained the process to me, answered all of my questions & showed me nothing but respect. I did not feel rushed during that meeting and Matt put me at ease. Another thing I appreciated was the fact that when speaking to me or listening to me, Matt looked me in the eye. Those that don't look me in the eye makes me uneasy & I find it hard to trust them, especially if its' in a professional setting. In a sensitive situation like losing a family member, it's important to feel you can trust your attorney and I can say from the moment of our first meeting, I trusted Matt implicitly. At that time of our first meeting, Matt also explained his fee. He made it very clear this is what you need to pay and if it goes over such and such amount of hours, this is what it would cost above and beyond. Due to unforeseen circumstances & additional bills that came in, the estate was charged more than the initial fee to cover the additional hours they spent on it. There are emails and phone calls to substantiate the extra charge. Although Matt encouraged me to reach out whenever I had any questions, during the time in which Matt & his team were working on the informal accounting, I did not hound them with phone calls or emails. I did take into consideration that I am not the only client. I would periodically reach out to them for updates and they were forthcoming with their progress. There was a lot of paperwork in the file that had to be accounted for and although I did a lot of the work, Matt and his team had to verify it themselves before they could sign off on it. I would prefer an attorney take the time to go through everything rather than take my word for it & give me the green light to distribute to my sibling only to find out something was missed in the process which then comes back on me. There was a negative review left for Matt by a family member that I would like to address. There were 3 parties listed in my mother's will. My daughter, my sibling and I. No spouses were mentioned. Although Matt's office sent an email to my sibling, along with documents that needed a signature, my sibling nor the spouse had any communication with Matt. My sibling was advised that it would be a conflict of interest for Matt to represent anybody other than myself or the estate and if they felt the need, they could hire their own attorney. My sibling and the spouse did not hire Matt to represent "their" executrix as mentioned in the negative review. As a matter of fact, they did not want me to hire an attorney and in doing so, it caused a great deal of friction. Despite not having contact with Matt at Taff, Davies and Kalwinsky, the spouse left a 1 star review. Although I feel everybody is entitled to their opinion, when leaving a review for a company and/or a representative of the company, the reviewer should have had direct dealings with the party the review is being left for. That is not the case here. Since I was the only one from the family that hired Matt & his firm, I should be the only one from the family to leave a review. The estate was not charged extra due to a negative review despite what my family member is claiming. As a matter of fact, before the negative review was posted, I was made aware of the extra time spent on the case. I was not blindsided by the extra charge nor do I feel as if we were charged extra due to a negative review. I have no complaints about Matt or his team. On the contrary, I am very pleased. Throughout the process, I was treated with respect & compassion. Matt & the firm maintained the utmost professionalism as expected from a firm. They helped me navigate a legal process during a very difficult time. Matt and his team made sure that all paperwork pertaining to the estate was filled out and properly filed and they advised me of what steps to take in order to oversee the estate to the end. If you want an attorney that will show you kindn

It is will pleasure that I review the Law Office of Taff, Davies & Kalwinsky. I selected Joel…read moreDavies to handle the probate of my wife. I got the sense that he cared for the client and this decision was so right. Joel along with his able assistant Jane Marino did not miss a beat. The work was high quality and performed in an extremely professional manner. Without hesitation I would strongly recommend this firm ... they are extremely good.

We found Milton Bouhoutsis initially through a simple real estate transaction but when we realized…read morehe also focuses on wills and trusts we knew he would be a good fit for us. Milton is always easy to work with, fair in price and most importantly - I know he genuinely cares me as a client. He will be our family lawyer for life!

From the owner: Milton Bouhoutsos Jr. Esq. LLC. provides will and estate planning services, real estate attorney…read moreservices, and general attorney services to the Manasquan, NJ area.