Richard Spencer Lauterbach

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Richard Spencer Lauterbach

also known as R. Spencer Lauterbach

4.0
4 reviews
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Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 32 years

Real estate Lawyer at New City, NY
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Litigation, Wills & Living Wills ... +11 more

151 North Main Street, New City, NY

About Richard

Biography

President and Owner, Spencer Search Abstract Corporation, 1992—. Commissioner, Rockland Lake Fire District, 1998—. Past-President and Member, Business Network International, Advantage Chapter, 1996—. B...

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Other 9%

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Bankruptcy and Debt 7%

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Business 7%

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Contracts and Agreements 7%

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Corporate and Incorporation 7%

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Criminal Defense 7%

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DUI and DWI 7%

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Foreclosure 7%

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Litigation 7%

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Probate 7%

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Real Estate 7%

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Speeding and Traffic Ticket 7%

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Trusts 7%

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Wills and Living Wills 7%

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Fees and Rates

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Awards

Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 24 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 32 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1993

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office Of R Spencer Lauterbach

151 North Main Street, New City, NY, 10956

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Richard Spencer Lauterbach's Reviews

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Posted by Gary | March 2, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Spencer lauterbach

I think he's one of the greatest real estate lawyers in Rockland County. Anytime I've ever called him he's always return my call within an hour is very pleasurable to speak with . He's always solved my legal problems at a very fair price. Gary p

Posted by Pamela | April 24, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

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

Outrageously unethical. Stay away.

STAY AWAY! A foreclosure was entered against me although I'd received no notice from plaintiff at all. I told Lauterbach I wanted the default vacated and case dismissed. I asked him to contact the Court to let them know we were negotiating a retainer agreement. Long story short, he repeatedly present...ed a proposed retainer agreement which did not reflect the plan I thought we agreed on, he delayed contacting the Court, then literally hours before we were to show up in Court he sent me an email--at 7:30AM in the morning!--"I wish you luck," knowing the Judge consistently rules against anyone who shows up without an attorney, regardless of the case facts. Sure enough, I showed up to Court alone, and the Judge ruled against me (which is another lack-of-due-process/ethics problem, but that's another story). What would possess Lauterbach to behave in this manner is a complete mystery. He KNEW the harm he was causing. Not only unethical, but mentally twisted, in my view. Protect yourself!!! Pick someone else!

Richard Lauterbach

Replied last August 17, 2018

Our records do not reflect being contacted by a potential client named "Pamela". In a case with similar facts, however, we had met with a gentleman who said he wanted to retain us. While we met on two occasions and spoke on the phone additional times, despite several conversations and meetings during which he agreed to tender the retainer to engage our services, the retainer payment was never made. We strive to assist all our clients in the best and most competent way possible, but we must first be retained to do so. We were unable to take action with the court without first being retained to do so. Unfortunately, in this instance the potential client never became our client and we were therefore unable to act as his attorney in his matter.

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Craig Post

Foreclosure lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Spencer for over 8 years and have always known him to exhibit great empathy for the stressful situation his clients face when foreclosure is imminent. His creative thinking and considerable experience dealing with banks and other lenders both in and out of court have yielded excellent results for his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Honors

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Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Member, The Law Office of R. Spencer Lauterbach

Associations

Rockland County Bar Association

Education

1992

Widener University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

State University of New York, Albany

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

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