$ 400-400 per hour
Maurice Giro
About Maurice
Biography
Maurice is a happily married father of one child who is an avid fan of the New York Jets, the New York Yankees and mixed martial arts.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 19 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 20 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Giro & Associates, LLC
1060 Main Street, Ste. 303, River Edge, NJ, 07661
Giro & Associates, LLC
400 Rella Blvd., Ste. 165, Suffern, NY, 10901
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Practice Areas
Lawsuits & Disputes (9)
Elder Law (7)
Divorce & Separation (5)
Medicaid & Medicare (4)
Estate Planning (3)
Family (3)
Child Custody (2)
Trusts (2)
Wills & Living Wills (2)
Business (1)
Child Support (1)
Criminal Defense (1)
Debt Collection (1)
Debt Settlement (1)
Domestic Violence (1)
Foreclosure (1)
Landlord & Tenant (1)
Probate (1)
Real Estate (1)
What Clients Mention
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Compassion
Posted by Sandra | July 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family
Extremley happy with this firm
My family retained Maurice Giro about 2 years ago regarding a family matter. The case was just settled. It was a long road but we did it. It was a pleasure working with Maurice and Yohana. They were very attentive and took their time explaining everything to us during the entire process. You can defi...
Posted by Myra | June 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great experience
Maurice and his whole team, with special mention to Lyan and Carol, have been phenomenal throughout my divorce proceedings. They have always kept me abreast of updates and provided me with sound advice, but more importantly, I truly feel that they rallied for me and advocated for my best interest ev...
Posted by Maria | January 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Medicaid & Medicare
Elder Care
Maurice handled my mother's Medicaid case and all matters relating to my father's estate. He was always very expedient in responding to any of my questions. He definitely calmed my anxiety and any concerns that I had concerning my parents' welfare. He was professional, caring and made sure that al...
Posted by FrankieJ | June 15, 2015 | Elder Law
Faith restored
When I had my first face-to-face meeting with Maurice Giro I was struck by his knowledge, charm and empathy. But I was still quite apprehensive. I've had a spotty time, to say the least, with attorneys. Trust issues that are rooted in the worst kind of insanities that seriously messed my life up—f...
Posted by Mike | May 29, 2011
One of the best New Jersey Lawyer
I am very pleased with Mr. Giro. He is professional, accurate, and cared for me and my interests. I couldn’t ask for a better attorney to handle my case. I will recommend the firm and Mr. Giro at every opportunity.
Maurice Giro's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Giro is an excellent advocate who takes the time to know what his clients need and advocates passionately."
"I endorse this lawyer. Very professional and competent on family law issues."
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"Maurice Giro, Esq. is a trusted colleague and a skilled and knowledgeable family law, municipal law, and litigation attorney. Mr. Giro zealously represents his clients while remaining cordial with opposing counsel, which included me on many occasions. His knowledge of relevant law is truly remarkable, and he is able to explain complex law to his clients with ease. In addition, Mr. Giro's rates are eminently reasonable for the level of quality service he provides. I wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Giro without hesitation."
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"It is difficult to choose one area of law to endorse Maurice because he is very knowledgeable in many areas. He is very hard-working, honest, listens to his clients and takes their cases seriously. You are in good hand and I would completely hire him as my attorney if I needed representation."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Bergen County's 2019 Top Lawyers, (201) Magazine
2015
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Municipal Prosecutor, West New York Municipal Court
2010 - 2013
Public Defender, West New York Municipal Court
2005 - 2006
Law Clerk, Superior Court of New Jersey
1998 - 2007
, United States Air Force
Associations
2014 - Present
National Association of Elder Law Attorneysmember
2014 - Present
ElderCounselMember
2007 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Domestic Violence trial
Woman's restraining order was granted and she was awarded approximately $13,000 in damages, ex-boyfriend's charges were all dismissed
Education
2005
Rutgers University School of Law
Juris Doctorate
2002
Thomas Edison State College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
What Matters Most to You, Initiating Difficult Conversations about Advance Care Planning: What Social Workers Need to Know
What Matters Most to You, Initiating Difficult Conversations about Advance Care Planning: What Social Workers Need to Know
2019
CLE On Demand
Elder Law for Family Law Attorneys
2014
What will happen to your children if something happens to you
Estate planning
2012
Cablevision news
The warrant requirement for the use of GPS devices
Publications
2009
U Publish Info
Didn't he agree to pay my lawyer?
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
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