She was so considerate and focused in listening to the issues at hand and had great insight into…read morehow to proceed.

Gail was great to speak with. She allowed me to walk her through my situation and gave me very…read moreinsightful advice on how to proceed. She was very thoughtful and did not focus on what was best for her and had my best interest in mind. If I have any real estate legal concerns, she will be the first attorney I reach out to.

This service is hit and miss. I've used it, perhaps, four times over the past 20 years. They're…read moreterrible about returning calls left on their voicemail, and calls to this service always go to voicemail. 20 years ago, this was a great service, and I was referred to a lawyer who was amazing and offered really top-flight legal advice during the half-hour introductory visit. (I lost his name shortly afterwards, unfortunately, or I wouldn't have needed to call this service again.) Since then, the referrals have been made to "shyster" types who seem reluctant to offer any real legal advice during the inexpensive half-hour introductory session and are simply interested in selling their services. Still, my first experience was so positive that it makes up for the lack of professionalism I've experienced here since then.

Overall, I have been having very good experience with this law office. Very thorough prompt and…read morehelpful. I can recommend them without reservation.

handle my variance for zoning and very knowledgeable and communication was very clear and direct…read more well informed about information. Zoning was approved thank you

Chris was hired during the beginning of Covid. The case went on for about 2.5 years but the outcome…read morewas definitely worth the wait. He kept us up to date with what was going on throughout the entire time. During the actual day of the hearing...He had the facts together. His research paid off. The other attorney, not so much. We won the case. And we thank him for ALL his hard work.

Mr Spivack was referred to me and I was very lucky to get this referral. I felt very comfortable…read moretalking with him and his staff, its how they made me feel. I asked lots of questions and they all were happy to answer all of my worries. Bankruptcy is not fun and it hurts to go from outstanding credit to bad credit. Mr Spivack seemed down to earth and knew his business of Bankruptcy well. He made it seem effortless working on the case, which made me feel at ease. My feelings of bankruptcy was very hard on me and my family but the law Office of Joel R. Spivack eased the pain by doing a wonderful job. Thank you all, but mostly Joel R. Spivack. Sincerely Rhonda

When I first relocated from the west coast, it was my realtor at the time, that "highly"…read morerecommended Joel Spivack as one of the BEST real estate attorneys in the area. I thankfully took her recommendation and can say, hands down that I not only find Joel to be "one of the BEST", but without hesitation, HE IS THE BEST! I have needed his expertise in several real estate contracts and conflicts of contracts since then, and he is nothing short of AMAZING. He is so skilled, articulate, clear and for me, he possess what I consider to be a very important lost art in the legal arena, PATIENCE! (I know, I live with an attorney!) ... I have learned the hard way, as good as a realtor might be, they CANNOT protect and secure me with one of my largest financial assets such as a brilliant real estate attorney such as Joel R. Spivack can. I honestly wouldn't trust anyone else. I am so very grateful for him for I feel he is a dying breed of honesty and integrity, Always Thankful, Cie Abed Cuomo

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.

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.

My husband and I were going through a very stressful situation with our landlord that resulted in…read moreus breaking our lease. Our landlord then had the audacity to sue us instead of letting us leave peacefully even though, according to Philadelphia law, we had every right to break our lease. This resulted in us, with the help of Mr. Copoulos, filing a counterclaim. Throughout the entire filing-continuance-time consuming performance that reporting to court ultimately becomes Mr. Copoulos was easy to communicate with and constantly kept us abreast of any and all changes. Come time for court, which actually ended up going to trial, Mr. Copoulos genuinely exceeded my expectations with his line of questioning and cross-examination of both myself and my landlord. It was a tough case and I actually thought my landlord's lawyer bested me a few times but Mr. Copoulos was able to call bullsh&t and we came out on top. We were awarded our counterclaim and my landlord had to walk away with an extremely salty, yet magnificently sour face. Needless to say I was very pleased. It is worth mentioning that even if Mr. Copoulos had lost our case, he still would have gotten a five star rating as he really does know his stuff and seems to be an all-around solid guy. Plus, I found his cost to be beyond reasonable and that always helps. Bottom line: if you want great representation for a reasonable fee, go with Mark D. Copoulos.

I had a consultation with Mark to evict a tenant, and Mark was awesome. He's so knowledgeable and…read moreeasy to talk to. It was just a consultation but he also gave me advice. You can just tell that he's a good guy. He laid out all requirements to me and also the estimated timeline for the courts to process it. I suggest that if you're looking for an attorney in Philly for landlord / tenant disputes, that you look no further than Mark. I hope I don't need a landlord/tenant attorney again, but if I do, Mark is the only person I'm calling.

I was represented by Scott Goldshaw and his partner for more than 12 years as a whistleblower. Over…read morethat time, they got to know my character well--something even recognized by the judge during trial. After prevailing in the case, I lost my job, career, health, and safety to retaliation. When I sought their help again, I was told to "move on," left completely abandoned while they collected nearly a million dollars in fees from my case. Since then, I have faced further violence, blacklisting, and threats, and made every effort to provide them with documentation and updates about my continued struggle for justice--including filings before the Supreme Court of the United States. Scott refused to even review what I had filed or learn what has happened to me since, dismissing my request for a simple statement or amicus letter, let alone even visit a website to help civil rights victims or whistleblowers! ​​​​​​​​​​ I now know that the abandonment I felt after my case was not just a suspicion--it's now confirmed by his unwillingness to acknowledge the harm or even review the facts. If you are a whistleblower or civil rights plaintiff, be warned: this firm profited from my work, then left me alone and unheard. Justice shouldn't end the moment a case concludes. As seasoned civil rights and whistleblower advocates, they know exactly what retaliation looks like. Scott knows better, and his response is morally bankrupt.

I met Scott Goldshaw on one of the worst days of my life. I'd worked with plenty of attorneys…read morebefore and didn't have high hopes , just figuring he'd be moderately helpful and transactional while billing the heck out of me. I'm so glad I was wrong. Scott brings a lot to the table when you hire him to help you, ensuring he is worth every penny. (1) He treats you like a human. I cried during most of our first week of conversations but he insisted on FaceTiming on day 1 so that he could let me see him and know that there was someone who cared on my team. It made an enormous difference to my ability to engage and survive in my own battle. (2) He is patient and thorough, making sure you not only understand your options but nudging you to consider them thoroughly. He adapted to my complex learning style after just a few weeks. (3) He's a brilliant strategic thinker who can help you find ways to win even when it seems like all is lost. At the same time he is willing to admit mistakes and open to others' ideas. (4) He writes well and cares enough to be sure that his communications are very clear and accurate so they are received as intended. This is also strategic and a winning move. (5) He is very clearly in law because he loves it and what it can do for people. I never had a single moment where I felt like a billable hour. I plan to work with Scott on all matters employment until he retires. I don't care what he costs, I know it will be worth it. I can't say that for any of the other lawyers I've ever hired, nor for many other professionals in my life. This high praise is extremely well deserved.