Stuart E. Wachs

Stuart E. Wachs

4.2
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 41 years

Litigation Lawyer at Larchmont, NY
Practice Areas: Litigation, Real Estate, Arbitration, Mediation

31 Edgewood Ave, Larchmont, NY

About Stuart

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Litigation 50%

39 years

50%
Real Estate 40%

31 years

40%
Arbitration 5%

31 years

5%
Mediation 5%

31 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 41 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1984

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Wachs & Associates

31 Edgewood Ave, Larchmont, NY, 10538-2302

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Stuart E. Wachs's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Alison | September 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney Highly Recommended

Stuart Wachs has represented our building since 2006 when we hired him as our attorney. In this role, he has provided counsel and advice, and resolved complex legal issues and negotiations. In all instances he has provided these services in a thorough, thoughtful, professional, and astute ma...nner. He is extraordinarily patient, insightful, courteous, considerate, responsive, and clear. Legal issues, language, and documents are often confusing and intimidating. In all instances he has given us the time and support we needed, and has provided clear, concise explanations. This has enabled us to both understand, and make all necessary decisions in our best interests. He is a pleasure to work with.

Posted by Julie | September 16, 2015 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Brilliant and Responsive – Definitely Recommended

I own a company that manufactures men’s, women’s, and children’s apparel in domestic and overseas factories. Since I started the business about 10 years ago and continuing to date, Stuart Wachs has been my lawyer. He has spent an enormous amount of time patiently explaining and giving me advice con...cerning the huge number of the legal issues related to my business including trademarks and copyrights. He prepared form contracts and invoices, reviewed contracts, NDA’s and leases. He was and is always available to answer questions. When disputes arose with customers or suppliers, he gave practical advice aimed at resolving things quickly and cheaply. When we needed to go to court, he was proficient, totally prepared and delivered consistently good results. He is honest, upfront, friendly (but tough), and extremely knowledgeable. I could not be more enthusiastic about Stuarts’ abilities. His professionalism, knowledge of the law, and ability to quickly understand the issue at hand is, in opinion, unparalleled, which is why he has been my attorney for over 10 years. I would not consider using anyone else and recommend him as an attorney without a single hesitation. Julie

Posted by Barbara | September 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Commercial and Residential Real Estate

"I have worked with Stuart Wachs on both commercial and residential real estate transactions for over 15 years, both on the purchaser and the seller's side. He is deal-oriented, knowledgeable and creative in overcoming issues that typically arise as well as unusual problems. He is always respons...ive and thoroughly prepared. He takes whatever time is needed to explain problems and solutions, which he does in a warm and humorous way. I highly recommend him."

Posted by anonymous | September 15, 2015 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Solid work and legal guidance

I have hired and consulted with Stuart Wachs regarding several matters including a land dispute. In each case he tailored his services to the point, while also providing the comprehensive information necessary to place the case in context. I have been pleased with the outcomes of each case, and wo...uld recommend him without qualification.

Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2015

Very Poor Experience

Wachs was inexperienced in the area of law required for the case. He claimed he had the knowledge and skills necessary. He didn't. He was uncommunicative, made decisions on my behalf without asking me first, committed numerous ethical violations and overbilled.

Stuart Wachs

Replied last October 13, 2015

The client, who lives in California, hired my firm to have a New York court appoint a guardian for her mother. I succeeded in having the court appoint both the temporary and permanent guardian selected by the client. Notwithstanding, the client continually bullied and harassed me and everyone else. While on a 14 day vacation, the client sent me over 130 emails. She demanded huge cuts in legal fees because, rather than have a witness sit in court all day, I scheduled his appearance for after lunch. She accused her mother’s court-appointed lawyer of providing inadequate representation. She accused the court-appointed temporary guardian of dishonesty to the court. The client, who claims to be a clinical psychologist, determined that the psychiatrist hired by the temporary guardian to testify as an expert was suffering “dementia” and demanded that the psychiatrist surrender his medical license. The judge eventually threatened the client with a restraining order. These are but a brief sampling of the client’s abusive and outlandish behavior. Copies of non-privileged documents will be furnished upon request.

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1991 - 1994

Adjunct Professor, New York Law School

1983 - 1987

Associate, Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler

Education

N/A

Albany Law School of Union University

Speaking Engagements

2014

Annual Housing Conference & Expo

"Transfer Fees (Flip Taxes): The Good, The Bad, The Ugly"

Publications

1982

The Philanthropy Monthly Genetic Engineering in the Supreme Court

Languages

English

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