Jean L. Chou

I retained Jean to handle the sale of my co-op. The apartment took a while to find a buyer and Jean periodically checked in to see how matters were progressing. When an offer finally was accepted she was ready to go right away and worked hard to get the contract signed ASAP. The buyer's attorney w...as lax and not motivated and Jean made sure the deal was completed promptly. She explained the contract in detail to me and ensured my right were protected. When it came time for the closing she provided an excellent sheet detailing the money I would be receiving and the money to be paid out. At the closing she made me feel comfortable the whole time with what I was signing. Also she worked hard to ensure I paid the lowest possible fees for UCC filings. What I liked best about working with Jean was that she always kept in communication with me about what was going on. She replied to my emails very promptly and I never felt like I was in the dark about my deal. I would use her again in a moment.

It's hard to exaggerate just how wonderful Jean is. My husband and I recently purchased our first home, and quite frankly had little idea of what we were doing, or what to expect. New York real estate is a nightmare to navigate, especially when buying into a co-op (which we did). Even during the ...most stressful times, Jean was excellent, level-headed, and hugely helpful. She was incredibly patient with our inexperience, and went above and beyond the call of duty to get us to our closing. We simply could not have done this without her. It is with great pleasure that recommend her, and look so forward to working with her again in the future.

Jean was excellent to work with. I am a first-time home buyer and had a lot of questions about the overall process. She happily answered all of my questions and was quick to respond. She met with me several times to go over all of the required documentation, and she was very responsive to my thoug...hts on the contracts we drafted and signed.

I've used other attorneys in the past, but Jean's professionalism and follow-through with great documentation (e.g., checklists, summaries, and closing statements) sets her above all others. One minor inaccuracy by an assistant was quickly resolved, and she stayed on top of my bank when they were slo...w to respond. Jean's great personality helps her build strong relationships with other parties to the transaction - something that came in handy when dealing with sponsors, banks, and other attorneys. Most importantly, as one who values thorough processes, good record-keeping, and going paperless, I greatly appreciated Jean's ability to provide digital copies of everything. Good work, Jean!