Michael D. Elkin

After trying to navigate the paperwork and process of a divorce on my own, I decided to reach out to michael for assistance. I was apprehensive because this was likely to be an uncontested matter where most of the details were prearranged and the additional cost of legal fees seemed unnecessary. This... turned out to be the best decision I could have made. Even with a straightforward agreement there were so many twists and turns it would have been impossible to handle without his advice and support. He was always available and usually quite punctual when responding to inquiries. Throughout the process he always kept me in the loop of what to expect and informed of any possible pitfalls to come. What sealed my recommendation was the level of trust he provided. With so many lawyers willing to do anything to increase their billable hours it was obvious from the start he was only interested in resolving our matter quickly and to my satisfaction. contact Michael if you want great results.

There is nothing worse than proceeding through the legal system feeling like things are never going to end and that you have become a victim of the process. With Mr. Elkin by my side, I'm confident that my needs and the needs of my children are being addressed. Having been through a 27-month-long d...ivorce more than 3 years ago, I was hesitant about seeking legal help to deal with problems I was having with my ex-wife. I was reluctant to reengage in a system that I felt did not serve my best interests as a father. Throughout my divorce, I felt like I was no more than an ATM for the legal system. Mr. Elkin, however, changed my mind about attorneys as he demonstrated a desire to help me as an individual. Most importantly, he treated me with respect. He did a thorough review of my marital settlement and joint parenting agreement, pointing out areas that were ill-defined and not serving my best interests. He asked me questions and showed interest in me as a person, rather than as a case log number. Prior to working with Mr. Elkin, I felt that I was at the mercy of what my attorneys told me. With Mr. Elkin, I feel like I am an active part of the process and that both my questions and needs are being addressed. This sense of collaboration has made all the difference in working to achieve the outcome I should have received years ago. As an English Professor, I put a high priority on communication and Mr. Elkin has always been prompt in returning calls and messages. The nonchalant response time of previous attorneys left me feeling lost and ill-served. Mr. Elkin is articulate, detailed oriented, and his knowledge and experience are very impressive. He has always been thorough is answering my questions, making sure that I understood various options and strategies throughout various points in our case. No one likes going to court, but with Mr. Elkin by my side I have the peace of mind that my needs are being addressed with the utmost care and attention.

Trying to be private as I can, I found this site, and feel compelled to write something. Mr. Elkin, or Michael as we called him, saved, litteraly, my husband's life. Michael defended him against some very serious charges that were just bologny. As my husband and Michael decided to go to trial we w...ere very nervous because as Michael said, ignorance of the law is not a defense in our case. To make a long story short, he was a chef in the court room. I am not sure whether the jury believed us or they felt that Michael was being honest and dilligent about our innocense. After the verdict. NOT GUILTY. I wrote him a letter of praise to God that He put this lawyer into our lives. SOmeday we wish to repay him for what he did for our family. God bless him!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was referred to him by another lawyer who didn't handle sophisticated litigation disputes. He was on top of it. He always says, "this is the advice I would give to my brother." He was all about strategy. I was getting impatient and he said to hold on and be patient. He's not rigid, actually as... warm as could be, you almost want to take him for a beer. He always picks up the phone. A lot of the time he say's he can't speak and that he is in court or about to get into one, but he never avoided my calls. I was surprised since in the beginning of the case I realized he wasn't kidding when he said that "although this is one of many cases for the law firm, its the only and most important for you, and that's the way I look it. I want the client to know that he is not a case number." I once had a lawyer before it was night and day. He's very sharp, so make sure you get your story straight when you speak to him, because won't move on until the inconsistency is resolved. ' Im probably writing to much, but I was surprised as to how he acted towards me and my wife through out the entire ordeal. My wife has a lot of questions, maybe too many, he always explained again and again. I asked him if it was ok, he said that "If I can relive her stress in a 5 minute conference call, it will make it easier for her function, and I will be happy about that. He is a very particular about doing the things he asks you to do. I have never seen him raise his voice at his client's, but he doesn't like to play catch up, always a few steps of what's coming. Anyway, i hope this was of help. Bottom line is the attorney is quick and has a lot of integrity.