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Edward William Vopat

Edward William Vopat

9.2

Superb

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Industry Recognition
Professional Conduct

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No professional misconduct found.

Contributor level 8

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 50% Bankruptcy / Debt
  • 20% Criminal Defense
  • 20% Military Law
  • 10% Family

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (25%-33%), Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • Russian

About Me

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


“Not your typical lawyer, a real gem”

Posted by: a Military Law client, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: Edward handled my will and legal issues before deploying overseas with the Army. He was caring, attentive and really responded to everything we... more
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“DO NOT USE EDWARD VOPAT”

Posted by: a Sexual Harassment client, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: I can't describe how disappointed I was in Edward Vopat. I thought he was a standup guy, but disappointed me on all levels. I constantly contacted... more
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Résumé

 

License

7 years since Edward William Vopat was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
New York Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday 2006 05/21/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Law Offices of Edward W. Vopat 2006–present
Instructor at Kaplan Test Prep 2005–2009
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
St John's University School of Law Bankruptcy LL.M - Master of Laws 2007
St John's University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 2004
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Empire State Counsel (Second Award) New York State Bar Association 2009
Freedom Team Salute Secretary of the Army 2008
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Association of Certified Fraud Examiners 2009–present
Member New York State Bar Association 2005–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 8
Answers: 31 Legal Answers
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2 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
10 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Domestic Support Obligations Under the Revised Bankruptcy Code Journal of Bankruptcy Law & Practice 2008
Representing Clients During Divorce and Bankruptcy: How New York’s Domestic Relations Law Impacts Title to Property New York State Bar Association Real Property Law Journal 2003
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Veterans Benefits 30 minute Television Interview on "Is the World Serious" 2008
A Comparative Analysis of the Initial Public Offerings of U.S. and Foreign Firms Academy for International Business Northeast Conference 1994