Mark S. Friedlander

Quite an experience! In 2010, I recruited Mark Friedlander , Esq. to represent me in a fairly simple and, on my part, meticulously documented case against the landlord that failed to provide habitable conditions in the apartment. After spending $3,195, and after being billed an additional sum... exceeding $600 for the unresolved case , which Mark originally estimated would cost me “not more than $3,000” to defend, having not reached a resolution to my standoff with the landlord, I had no choice but to break my lease with the landlord, relocate, and terminate my association with Mr. Friedlander and his law firm. The litigation is now (2013) in the Supreme Court. Recently, having asked Mr. Friedlander for copies of some documents his firm filed with the Housing Court on my behalf in 2010, he honored me with the following reply: “…I recall that you fired me…. You have access to the Courthouse and the eariler index number and can verify the deposit yourself. Given the fact that your terminated our professional relationship I am under no duty to respond to your request. Mark.” I have no words for lack of Mr. Friedlander’s professionalism, competence, and ethics. Now I represent myself in this protracted litigation.