Edward F S Deignan

Edward was recommended to me by a close friend. My landlord refused to return my security deposit even though the apartment was left in perfect condition. Having never had this happen to me before, I was angry and ready to take action. Edward took the time to calm me down, listen to the details, and ...gave me the pros and cons of going to court. I kept pushing to get things moving and wanted to hire him on the spot. He explained there was a part of the process I should handle myself to save some money. Most lawyers start charging the minute the phone rings, but Edward explained when the right time for him to engage would be and how he could add the most value. Having just been cheated and stolen from by an unscrupulous landlord, it was refreshing having someone talk to you like a trusted friend. His advice was spot on and his work was flawless. I am grateful to my friend for recommending Edward to me and would/do recommend him to my friends and family when they find themselves in similar situations.

I met Ted Deignan 10 years ago, as a neighbor. Soon after that, I began having trouble with my landlord and the new commercial business in the building, directly below me. The business was abusing the space with loud music and customers, partying every night as well as violating residents privacy an...d building areas. They had removed the ceiling and insulation in the space, leaving no sound protection between my bedroom/bathroom area, leading me to be able to hear them clearly. Both my landlord and the tenant were unwilling to do anything to fix the situation, and both sets began harassing me in several ways. As I explained this to Ted, he offered his services as a tenant landlord attorney, recommending that I get legal council to fix the situation and protect my rent stabilized apt. He offered great advice and guidance to what would become a nearly 3 year case. He gave me clear instruction in what my role in the case should be, such as contacting the police when needed, keeping records of situations concerning noise and any interactions, documenting text messages and getting this information to him. As this case went on, it became stressful for me. I was surrounded by it - the noise and the daily threat of harassment from my landlord, the tenant and his employees. Trying to balance home life and work was difficult. At these points, Ted was always there for me, everytime I needed to talk, good and bad. Many times, I sat in his office and we would talk until I felt better. He treated me with compassion, one of his strongest traits. Everytime I was in court - probably 10 times, I was always happy that Ted was my attorney, he knows the rules, has great respect for the law and court systems, and is tough when needed. I have consulted with him several times since the case ended, and have recommended him many times. He's the best.