Ronald Phillips is an excellent attorney, super professional, very direct and consistent with good…read morework ethic. Great service, highly recommended!

On Feb. 20, 2009 Ronald Phillips was issued a letter of professional misconduct and he was…read moredisciplined by the issuance of an admonition issued by NY State Grievance Committee for the 9th Judicial District in White Plains, NY - Call their chairperson for verification. . A permanent record was made of the Committee's determination after careful consideration of my complaint was issued after all the facts pertaining to my complaint were considered by the Committee. Folks this is a very serious issue and it's cost me of $50K in damages plus his legal fees which he never returned and the other legal fees that ensued from his neglect to file a response to a case i had pending in Rockland County and I had to hire another lawyer to handle this proceeding. Another person I know of paid him a retainer of $5k and he never even filed a motion on her behalf and she ended up losing that money and hiring another lawyer after waiting months for him to file a proceeding on her part. Not sure where the other 5 star reviews came from but I can tell you that to this day I am still paying for a judgment that should have never, ever been ruled against me but without representation, the judge set the judgement again me and not my ex-husband. The only thing super about him is how he collects money and does little for it. Consider my case carefully prior to hiring this lawyer.

I was referred to this Law Firm through my Metlife Legal Plan through work. Was very satisfied with…read morethe service I revieved . Would definitely use this Fir s servixe agin and recommend them to others

From 4 stars to 2 - an EVICTION "process"…read more We had okay dealings with this firm some four years ago buying two properties. The cases advanced well and there were few problems with communications. Services we got dealing with troubling tenant mostly last year were on the contrary were often sub-standard. What was supposed to be some 2-3 months process was a mess of over 7 months(!) too much of it linked to lack of proper follow through and procedures by this firm. Some things to consider (as with any law firm): RETAINERS: You may want to try to resolve issues with a lawyer that does less packaging and more acting as advocate to solve your problems more quickly and lightly. Be sure a retainer serves your purposes and benefit. COMMUNICATION (plus DELAYS): We were not communicated in detail about the case nor was first notice served to tenant for well over a month..(!) Communicating with civil servants can't always be easy but a highly paid attorney must be on top of it. The law firm must be proactive to shorten the case where possible. PROFESSIONALISM: Most real estate lawyers probably know the standard procedures pretty well, but an eviction is tricky and mistakes can make it even longer, costlier and more nerve wrecking. A good lawyer accepts responsibility for your case and its timely and expert execution. DOCUMENTS: Your lawyer must provide you and other parties with proper kind (and quantity) of documents. Almost a year into this we are still waiting for one to start debt collecting efforts. Alas, in this torturous "process" we lost most of our regular income, nearly $10,000 in lawyer's fees and peace of mind - at the worst possible time with severe illness in family. MY ADVISE: Know exactly what you need (try to solve issues without a lawyer - negotiate with you tenant directly and openly, and if unsuccessful learn how to SERVE notice of missed rent in NY before bringing any lawyer to the scene - really try to get to an agreement with tenant yourself). If needed choose your lawyer vary carefully and still remain on top of your case at all times. And good luck.

Mr. Cohen represented me as a seller on a home sale, the end result with his competence level and…read morecommunication was excellent! His office provided a comfortable and professional space for a real estate closing. I will definitely recommend him to others!

I was very very satisfied with Andrew's services. He was professional, so patient with the…read morethousands of questions I had for him and always returned my calls in a timely fashion. I felt very comfortable with him the very first time we met. He is not just a great lawyer and great at what he does, he is also a really nice person, which means a lot in this day and age. I would highly recommend his services.

My experience with Birbrower & Beldock was excellent. Both my Wife and I found Mr. Beldock to be a…read morevery dedicated and knowledgeable Attorney. Immediate responses to my many questions. I never felt forgotten. My case lasted more than three years. Mr. Beldock stayed on top of my case throughout the entire ordeal. Always respectful of our needs and sympathetic to all we were going through. A true Gentleman in a pool of "not so decent"people. I will call Birbrower & Beldock if I need legal council in the future.

Ben helped us buy our first house recently and the service he provided is actually more than 5…read morestar. He was always great about keeping us informed, keeping us on schedule to close, and recommending how to handle any issues that arise with clear suggestions rather than leaving things hanging. He is super responsive which takes the anxiety out of the process as you know someone is there listening to you and addressing your concerns. There were no hidden costs and no extra charge which is absolutely the best way to work out a deal. Ben is going to be my first stop when I need legal advice or a recommendation for any legal matter henceforth.

Knowledgeable, eloquent, caring and patient. Ben gives you confidence and never makes you feel…read morerushed as he listens and makes you feel good about your choices. Highly recommended

Referred by Russ Woolley, we hired Cynthia Costa-Trahan as our real estate lawyer to help close our…read moredad's house sale. Dad had died in the last two months and we were busy and mourning. In addition, the house was in poor shape and went in a cash sale to a contractor. Cynthia walked me through the steps -- she in her Nyack, NY office and me in my Virginia home. Remotely, she guided me through the paperwork and thanks to a cell phone and FedEx, we -- very smoothly -- closed the house. Thank you, Cynthia.

About as nasty, hateful and abusive towards the public as a law firm could possibly be...and worse!…read more We simply called regarding an urgent matter to find out if attorney Frank Phillips could handle the precise tangent of law we needed help with, but his secretary refused to speak with us or even take the message unless we would provide the names of other attorneys we might have called or spoken with previously! When I explained that our prior calls and conversations were confidential and of no importance, and that we simply needed to first find out if Phillips could even assist with our situation, her response was, "Well, then he won't talk to you!" after which she hung up on us!! We never even had the chance to explain the problem for which help was needed! Although there are no standards for attorney courtesy, and not much more for integrity, the public deserves better than this abusive, hateful, demeaning treatment--especially by the office of an attorney who serves as a Stony Point town judge!

Highly respected firm with professional, knowledgeable and friendly staff. Spanish speaking…read morereceptionist and paralegal, which is a HUGE benefit for clients who only speak Spanish.

CDL holders: Mr. Ripps is your guy!!…read more We have maintained a safe, spotless driving record for 14 years. To see it potentially go up in smoke was almost too much to bear. We were up against one of the Big Three Tickets of Doom for CDL holders that can lead to suspension of license. I called a peer of Mr. Ripps in full blown hysteria, tears, ugly crying, hyperventilating. He assured me everything would be OK and referred me to Mr. Ripps. How true he was. I talked with Mr. Ripps by phone and email. He explained how the Orangeburg, NY court process works, his strategy, and expected outcomes and timelines. Any question I had during the process was answered immediately and with kindness. The entire process took 4 months to the day and did not require us to appear. Mr. Ripps worked to get the potentially catastrophic charge reduced to a NON-MOVING parking violation with ZERO points and nominal fine. The best part: he delivered the good news during the holidays. It's a wonderful life indeed. For better or for worse, the legal system works on money and relationships. I am so thankful we had the affordable services of an attorney who is respected by his peers and colleagues as well as the courts. Hammer down and keep truckin!

My first interaction with Mr. Ripps was at the Suffern Court in Rockland County two years ago. I…read morenoticed how he interacted with his clients and I was a taken aback on how professional, kind and friendly he was towards them. His friendly demeanor gave me the confidence to approach him and introduce myself at the Court. I explained to him the predicament that I was in (which was not a good one). I was facing up to "15 years" of incarceration. Once I finished my explanation, with a big smile, he said not to worry and gave me his contact details and asked that I set up time with him at his office. Per his instructions, I reached out to his office the following day and quickly got an appointment with him. When I met him, he thoroughly listened to me. He was so reassuring, caring, understanding, explained everything thoroughly (so that I could understand) and was non-judgmental towards me. I immediately hired him as my attorney. Prior to me hiring Mr. Ripps, I had to appear in court every month. It was difficult for me as the court appearances were late in the evening and I had to ensure that my home health aide could stay and look after my husband, Rafael, who is non-verbal and bed-ridden. I am his sole and primary caretaker. Mr. Ripps immediately wrote a letter to the court, in which I signed to waive my court appearances and he would show up on my behalf. This was a very big burden lifted of me. The District Attorney also wanted me to appear at a Grand Jury. Which he also made go away. Whenever I wanted to get an update on my case, I would email Mr. Ripps and he would immediately get back to me with a full report of what was going on. He always asked how my husband and were doing. His positivity and reassurance always made me feel at ease. After TWO VERY long years, and after many meetings between Mr. Ripps and the District Attorney, a verdict was finally made. To my great surprise and with much happiness, he was able to clear me from a Felony to a Misdemeanor, then again to simple Disorderly Conduct - which is a NON CRIMINAL OFFENSE. I was no longer facing "15 years" in a prison and all that I had to pay was $250.00 fine. Additionally, my matter will be sealed. I had never had any issues with the law in the 60 years of age. I was scared and nervous that as a Gay and Hispanic man, I would be discriminated again. Mr. Ripps always treated me with the up most respect. I never felt any discrimination, or any judgement being passed over me. I will forever be grateful for how I was treated and what Mr. Ripps did for me and my husband. This could have been a not so favorable situation for not only me but for my husband. If I were to go to prison, who would take care of my husband? With Mr. Ripps expertise in the law, deep connections / relationships within the courts, and his profound dedication to me and to my case, he made this all go away and for that I am forever grateful! Rafael and I are in awe of you, your character passion and integrity! Jose A. Rodriguez