James S Kaplan

I have known James Kaplan for over a decade, during which time he has advised me on numerous issues regarding taxes and estate planning. His experience in this area is unsurpassed. He is also very reasonably priced. I have recommended him to relatives and friends, who have reported very positive experiences.

Please note that they hid the review I wrote for them on their business page on Google, so I will post this review wherever I can. Kaplan was dozing off during a meeting with my relatives. Very unprofessional. As of writing this on 5/28/2023, Kaplan persistently contacted my relatives through calls and emails, urging them to remove this supposedly "defamatory" review or they will "take action". Regrettably, this LLP seems unaware that their actions violate the provisions of the Consumer Review Freedom Act. I am determined not to retract this review as it is essential for people to be aware of the potential risks when engaging in business with this attorney. "The Consumer Review Fairness Act makes it illegal for companies to include standardized provisions that threaten or penalize people for posting honest reviews." (https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/consumer-review-fairness-act-what-businesses-need-know). "In effect since 2017, the CRFA bans provisions in form contracts that restrict a consumer’s ability to communicate reviews or performance assessments about a seller’s goods, services, or conduct. The law also makes it illegal to impose a penalty or fee against a consumer who engages in communications protected by the CRFA." (https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/blog/2019/06/consumer-gag-clauses-totally-not-awesome-under-crfa). I am merely exercising the right to post honest reviews on behalf of my relatives.

Hired Kaplan through the Bar Assn. Have told the Bar that how he mishandled my matter, and now am in small claims court to get my money returned. He has counter sued me….and his daughter seems to do most of the work, and she is not a lawyer.