I am incredibly grateful for my experience with Ms. Dana Blaustein, as she has truly transformed my life. Because of Ms. Blaustein, I am free. From the very beginning, she provided me with a safe space to share my story, allowing me to express myself without judgment, no matter how many times I needed to revisit certain points. Each time I attempted to diminish my intelligence or express embarrassment about my situation, Ms. Blaustein was there to gently stop me and redirect my focus, reminding me that I had done nothing wrong. My case involved navigating the complexities of dealing with a narcissist, which can be emotionally exhausting. However, Ms. Blaustein equipped me with the tools and insights I needed to anticipate and manage the various phases of this challenging dynamic. Her expertise and guidance were invaluable, and I felt empowered to face each hurdle with confidence. As an attorney, you want someone like Ms. Blaustein in your corner. She is consistently prompt, always on time, and quick to return calls and emails. With her by my side, I never felt alone throughout the process. Her unwavering support and dedication made all the difference. Thanks to Ms. Blaustein, I now have the ability to live my life authentically, no longer as an 'Echo' of another. I cannot thank her enough for her compassion, professionalism, and commitment to my well-being. She is truly a remarkable advocate, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone in need of legal support. read more

For anyone that may be represented by Ira Slovin - save yourself the time, sanity, and more importantly your money. In the short time my relative had him as counsel, he did not submit pertinent evidence to the court, the Trial Judge had to force him to draft a motion of dismissal, which he then proceeded to bill my relative an additional $2k for - and he QUIT when the judge refused to allow him to make a backdoor deal with the prosecutor, 30 DAYS BEFORE TRIAL. On top of that he refused to release them from counsel, and the courthouse clerk had to COMPEL them to turn the case and related information over to the public defender. They tried to remove this review claiming I didn't have any direct experience with the firm -- I DO. I was there and I'm STILL paying back the ridiculous fees they charged in their contract. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY. Even when they drop their clients they attenpted to take me to court for an additional $20k for services THEY DID NOT PROVIDE. The private investigator they spoke so highly of when they tried to convince us to get them on retainer DID NOTHING.I Had to track down and provide statements MYSELF. If you're thinking of being represented by this firm. RUN. read more

So let me start by saying that they're paralegal Caroline is a joke! I reached out to them to see about having a record expunged of when I was 15 years old, which was 37 years ago I obtained my records from I was instructed to send them through an email PDF file which I did. I didn't hear anything back after a week and a half so I finally reached out through email. I got a response back. I'll be in contact with you within an hour. I was contacted back and told that they could open up the PDF file that had the questionnaire but they couldn't open up the PDF file that had my records. And they wanted me to fax them. I emailed the records to myself and I open them just fine. I advised I am not comfortable faxing records that have mine and my parents full Social Security number on it and I am moving on with another attorney. The other part of it is is that when I ask questions nothing was answered. I asked how long the expungement would take. I have two years to get this straightened out all she kept saying was about that about that. So is it about two years to get it expunged or what? Complete runaround and complete waste of time. I'm glad I didn't waste my money. Horrible law firm. read more

Do not trust these lawyers. In my experience, they acted more like loan sharks--promising the world but delivering nothing. They even bragged about serious crimes committed by police officers and showed me articles, as if that justified their lack of action. They promised to investigate and handle everything, but in the end, I got the same deal the public defender offered before I hired them. The Project 180 attorneys ran circles around the facts, were allowed to lie, and this firm didn't fight for me--I had to do all the work myself, including completing the PTI application. Then, 45 days later, my lawyer called to tell me I had a bench warrant because they were six weeks behind on messages. I paid $20,000 for what should have been a $7,500 job. In my opinion, they are crooks who don't care about their clients. My lawyer spent more time investigating whether my father was in the hospital than working on my case. My wife and brother ended up doing most of the legwork. They never sent investigators, never followed up, and the lawyer I was assigned was arrogant, too busy, and used intimidation instead of offering support and transparency. I received poor advice throughout. Do not hire them. Especially if you're vulnerable and in shock They don't care you're better off with a public defender I got the same deal read more

I have worked with Jarred McCart a few years ago and his services provided left a great impression. Fast forward to last week I had legal questions and he was the first person I reached out to. His services are still awesome, just under a new law firm. Lauren and Jarred were able to give me the legal support I needed via consultation and took the time to explain the law. If you have legal issues pertaining to family law please ask for Jarred McCart. From the first call with Lauren to the consult with Jarred their support goes a long way. -David P. read more

Joie Piderit worked for our son for two years. The amount of time and attention to his case was exceptional. The outcome was the best possible outcome. I always found her caring and a calming influence to a scared, stressed out mother. read more

I would like to start this review by saying Thank you to Lauren, Skip, and Erik and their team who have been my support system through my personal journey. Most importantly, I want to say that this firm is top notch. They are caring, compassionate, and eager to fight on your behalf. As a business owner I am not the easiest person to deal with and wow hats of to them because they really embraced me. I can't recommend this firm enough!! They truly had my best interest at heart the entire journey... maintaining respect and transparency! read more

On behalf of my family, I extend wholehearted thanks to Mr. Helmer, Skylar and the entire Helmer, Conley and Kasselman team. They guided us through a family member's criminal court case; shifting their schedule to meet with us on Day One. Due to COVID, the case lasted over 5 years; and they continued to partner with my family along the way - without any additional fees required. They were patient with our questions, thorough with their responses and inspired trust, calm and confidence during a really hard process for any family to navigate. And they secured a remarkable outcome. They consistently shared that they handle their cases as if their clients were a part of their family. We experienced that firsthand and remain grateful for their service. And they have already started the leg work for next steps. read more

I would not recommend this firm. At consultation they sounded perfect and had me believing that they could do so much for me. After giving them a $5,000.00 retainer fee and hiring them things took a change. They dragged my divorce out for 2 yrs. asking me multiple times to re send them documents that had already been sent them all while charging me each time for speaking with me by phone about stuff I thought was already taken care of. They show'd no interest in uncovering hidden assets of my husband, was told it would get too costly. well damn My divorce ended up costing me around $32,000.00 what was I paying for? I spent 4 hrs negotiating a deal with my ex about 1 wk prior to court hearing. All he had to do was write that deal up and present it to my ex's attorney and the Judge. Yet the entire day was wasted in court with the 2 attorneys supposedly negotiating back & forth with a deal that was already agreed to. Mr. Shapiro chg. me an additional $10,000.00 for that 1 day in court. They truly are only about money. I ended up with 2 house's house that has liens in my husbands name on them. So I can't even sell them without having to pay my ex's lien debt off. Shouldn't a gd attorney make sure that the assets you end up with are free and clear of any liens? that is the least he could have done for all the money hes charging. Sorry Mr. Shapiro but you dropped the ball here big time, therefore I can not recommend you or your firm. read more

HCK is a law firm filled with stand up citizens whose only care in mind is their client. They are not the typical lawyers who are out to get your money. Rick Shapiro and Dana Blaustein saved my ass over and over again throughout my six month divorce proceedings. They should be commended and recognized within the law firm and beyond. If you are questioning who to go to for a divorce or really ANY type of case (multiple departments), every penny is worth it. read more

my son needed a New Jersey lawyer for a domestic dispute with his father. They promised him that they would help him and the day of court after he spent 24 hours in Atlantic County jail, a public defender had to help him. no one from the firm showed up on his behalf. All they were worried about was money and even threatened my other son to co-sign for the money that would be owned if services were rendered! They were not! Now they are trying to get over 8k out of my son for doing nothing for him! worst law firm ever and they have many ethics complaints against them!! and I will be making another one and calling the New Jersey Bar association on them!!! read more

My experience with this firm was everything I could've asked for, and then some! Michael Troso, whom I spoke with first, was incredible. I felt 100% better after speaking with him. A day or so later I was contacted by my trial attorney, William Harth. This guy is a magician. I'm still in disbelief over what could've happened vs what did happen. Honestly. going with this firm is probably one of thee smartest decisions I've made. From start to finish they were first-class. If you're looking for an attorney, stop- you've found them. read more

Only interested in settling and not taking to court. Mr Helmer used to live for trial but since they started opening more offices, it seems like their philosophy is to take a deal to avoid court. Very disappointed to the point I hired a different law firm. read more

Helmer, Conley, and Kasselman, P. A made me very happy with their legal service! Especially service I received from Ms. Garcia Balicki Esq. who was recommended to me by another lawyer, when I was looking for help with citizenship application. Yolanda and her team went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure a good outcome for a complicated case! There were no false promises, but a lot of competence, confidence and empathy. Loved the experience of working with Yolanda and would recommend her without reservations! I am a United States citizen now. read more

I recently hired Michael Troso to represent me. He was very diligent and professional. The results of the case were better than I could have hoped for and I would highly recommend him. I have also consulted with other attorneys there that were very helpful in providing valuable legal knowledge in two other instances. read more

Ron Helmer is a fraud. Charged me $10,000 and said he would make sure I beat my case. My charge ended up getting bumped UP to something more severe, and when I called him to let him know he said he had no idea and he was driving and had to go. One of the attorneys he had on my case never showed up to one of the hearings, then the next attorney didn't even know if I was the plaintiff or the defendant. My charge got worse and I lost. My other 2 co-defendants used a $150 public attorney and got the same charges as I did, except I paid $10,000 for my attorney. I was placed on PTI, and my attorney said if I paid my dues I would get off in 6 months as long as I am compliant. Well here I am and in January it will be 3 years since I've been on PTI. Never heard from Ron again. Took my money and lied through his teeth. I would have paid for a public defender if I knew they would have "helped" me just as much. DO NOT USE THIS LAW FIRM!!! read more

This law firm and its attorneys should be the very last choice for you, and only if there are no other attorneys for you to hire. They will take your money (lots of it!), make you believe you have a good case and that they'll do all they can to help you win. Then, in the middle of your case, try to talk you into a settlement that's not even in your favor. Thank goodness I kept track of EVERY transaction, because I've gotten double charged at times, or charged for something I shouldn't even have been charged for. I was charged an EXORBITANT amount for my attorney to "prepare" for trial, which was a joke. I know this because I saw what my ex paid for his attorney to do the same thing!! (Yes, he felt bad for me and showed me what he paid when he found out what I was being charged-even my ex couldn't believe it) THIEVES!!! They think they can charge whatever they want because you are not there to actually see how many hours are being put into "preparing". To top it off, when we were before the judge, you wouldn't have thought he spent so much time preparing by how clueless he was about my case! Asking ME for answers when he was questioned by the judge. They claim to be very experienced in family law and charge you the highest hourly rate possible and expect the client to do all their own case research. Once they have your money, their communication with you gets worse and worse as time goes on. They know you can't afford to change attorneys in the middle of your case so they have the upper hand! This firm is TERRIBLE!!! I spoke to Mr Helmer on many occasions to inform him how I was being treated (Trying one last time after my case was concluded) but my words fell on deaf ears, he showed no interest in anything I had to say......he already had all my money! Wondering why I didn't just switch attorneys? Well, it's not that easy when you are at a certain point in a case. I contacted a different firm when I was beginning to see things going south, and due to the time already spent in court BEFORE any trial dates, it would have cost me $40,000+ just to get this second firm up to speed with where my case was......and Helmer, Conley & Kasselman knew this. I was stuck. There are plenty attorneys in central New Jersey that are MUCH better, who do not charge as much, and who are also loyal to their own clients (I hired a different attorney to continue representing me after my divorce, one with ethics and morals). One of the three partners of this firm was formally disciplined by the NJ Attorney Ethics Committee in 2015 for unethical behavior in a civil case.....would you want to hire an attorney who does this? read more

The worst law office I have ever encountered , Attorney Alex Wazseter who works for this firm took my divorce case and made a train wreck out of it. Upon the initial free consultation , he never informed me that he did not have any experience in family law. He specializes in criminal law but still took my case. He never answers your calls, he signs documents without explaining them to you.He is the worst attorney I have ever had. Please stay away from this law office and Alexander Wazseter ,or you will end up like I did , SCREWED read more

Helmer, Conley & Kasselman - A stooge could have done a better job - Divorce & Family Law Near Me - Haddon Heights, New Jersey

They are just in it to make a ton of money while doing the least amount of work possible to clear your loved one's good name. They appear to not be anywhere near as good as they claim to be. They are excellent at returning phone calls in the beginning, and appear proactive at the start, but once they have their retainer money the work practically ceases. They are not considerate of people's work schedules and will set up an appointment with you that forces you to take off work only to cancel that appointment two days before. When I claimed that I might lose my job and career I was told "You can always get a new career." Only if they pay back all my student loans and pay for more education. The point: save your money, these charlatans are not worth it. I regret not going with a different more inexpensive lawyer. read more

I can't thank you guys enough for helping me out with my situation. I'm great full for all your experience and knowledge. A great team of people. I would especially like to thank Michael Troso!! If you want the best, this is the place to turn to. read more

Horrible!! Don't go with this firm if need real attorney advice. They don't care about you or your family. They only care about getting paid. Charge insane fees while waiting months to file. After you pay your retainer.. you'll then get a bill for double your retainer PLUS they won't answer your calls when you question it. read more