Joseph E Depaola

I hired Joseph to for the process of marriage separation. While my preference was to get an Annulment, Joseph was straightforward enough to warn me that those situations do not occur very often and are unlikely. Either way, I appreciated his honesty and word, and I decided to continue working with Jo...e (under the impression that I would get a divorce as an alternative). As luck would have it, thanks to Joe's expert advice, guidance and counsel, when our matter went into court, we were rewarded with having our marriage annulled (instead of a divorce). This was of great importance to me and my former spouse, so we greatly appreciated Joseph's help - I would hire him again if ever need be!

I work as a social worker and my place of employment recently hired Attorney DePaola to accompany me to a potentially contentious court hearing involving the appointment of a conservator for a patient I serve. Attorney DePaola conducted himself as a true professional when engaging with my colleagues ...and in meeting with my patient and her family members, who present with especially complex dynamics. He treated a difficult situation with the utmost respect and approached the work with clear compassion and sensitivity to what was at play for all those involved. Admittedly, our request for his assistance was somewhat last minute, but he worked hard to ensure that he was familiar with all pertinent information related to the case, and navigated the courtroom as if he had prepared for months leading up to the hearing. He was tactful and discreet in his questioning, again exemplifying a sensitivity that I feel is not always present in the legal field. I would highly recommend Attorney DePaola for any complex family matters that result in having to go to court.

Attorney DePaola recently represented me in a family matter, and was extremely organized, thorough and professional. His fee was very fair, and, although I know (for a fact) that he spent more time than was estimated when charging his retainer, he did not exceed that amount. I would highly recommen...d him.