I am so grateful for the work and support Carol provided through this process. I anticipated the divorce process to be arduous, but after we began working together, that story changed. She is an incredibly strong person who fought hard for me and advocated for me when I was too scared to use my voice. It was an empowering experience and I appreciate Carol and her team's guidance and support. I always felt at ease in her hands and confident that she was going to get what I was entitled to.
I was desperate to find an assertive, compassionate and knowledgeable lawyer and Carol Most exceeded all of my expectations. I was forced to terminate two lawyers prior to discovering Carol, one due to lack of assertiveness and the other due to unethical behavior. Thank you Carol for helping me move onto the next chapter.
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Highly Recommend
I am so grateful for the work and support Carol provided through this process. I anticipated the divorce process to be arduous, but after we began working together, that story changed. She is an incredibly strong person who fought hard for me and advocated for me when I was too scared to use my voice. It was an empowering experience and I appreciate Carol and her team's guidance and support. I always felt at ease in her hands and confident that she was going to get what I was entitled to.
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Posted by Mel | October 23, 2022
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Heaven sent
I was desperate to find an assertive, compassionate and knowledgeable lawyer and Carol Most exceeded all of my expectations. I was forced to terminate two lawyers prior to discovering Carol, one due to lack of assertiveness and the other due to unethical behavior. Thank you Carol for helping me move onto the next chapter.
Posted by Robert | June 18, 2019
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Professionalism with a personal touch like no other
Carol Most took an approach that was unlike any other matrimonial attorney that I spoke with - she showed care, concern and understanding from the beginning. Ms. Most took the time to understand the case and fully assess the situation before we jumped in - not just review the size of the estate and just begin the process. As my case went from a simple divorce of 25+ years of splitting assets, to one where there was a 6 day trial, carol remained committed and focused. Ms. Most explained the process during every step and provided strategy that was fully discussed before every move. Ms. Most remained open to my thoughts and suggestions, showing a willingness to bend on approach if what I offered was found to be helpful - there was no ego with this firm - simply what will work and what is best for the client. Carol and her partner< Adam Schneid, stayed the course through an absurd trial, filled with now proven false statements and false accusations by a predator opposing counsel. Mr. Schneid is highly intelligent and strong, detailed (to a fault) oriented litigator - They did not stoop the absolutely low level of opposing counsel. They remained focused, sharp, professional and honorable to the end. The result, considering the above, was one where the absurd was tossed out and fairness applied due to their efforts. Ms. Most and Mr. Schneid showed a level or professional that went beyond the expected and provided a level of personal attention and care that was unexpected, but more appreciated than words could express.
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Posted by Marilyn Viceroy | May 20, 2019
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Trustworthy and extremely knowledgeable
Carol, will always be honest and caring when it comes to the unfortunate matters of divorce. She will guide you in the right direction at all times. She is widely respected and liked by her peers. I see this every time we go to court.
Posted by Rebecca | April 15, 2018
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A brilliant and fearless representative
I cannot thank Carol Most and Adam Schneid enough for their help in representing me. They are respectful, honest, kind, and caring individuals. Their paralegal team is compassionate and professional also. During a most difficult time, they were always accessible and clear with legalities. As a team, they are highly proactive, responsive, and brilliant. Adam Schneid's background and expertise in financial law is above and beyond. He uncovered unusual marital assets and litigated expertly in court. Ms. Most is fair but fearless when challenged.
When the opposition behaves poorly, Ms. Most and Mr. Schneid uphold their personal integrity and ethics. They are respected by the Court. Most importantly, I know they actually care for me, my children, and our futures.
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Posted by Shontell | December 15, 2017
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Go with Carol!!!
If you want someone who will flight for you, go with Carol Most. I hired her after I had a reall bad experience with a different lawyer in NYC. Carol is very professional and will get the job done! I was stressed out and Carol removed most of my stress because she and her team took care of everything. She is a straight shooter and will not sell you out for a business relationship behind your back.
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Posted by anonymous | October 15, 2017
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I was so great full to have Carol
I was so grateful to have Carol represent me during my divorce. She help me navigate through the hardest part of my life and helped me to see the rainbow at the end of the tunnel. She had great judgment. Was smart and helped me reach a great outcome for me and my children. I am so greatful to her and I love her.
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Ann Drogy-Callaghan
Carol came very highly recommended to me when I started my divorce process and after our initial meeting I knew I was in great hands. Carol welcomed me with open arms. She explained the process to me in complete detail and was always available to me whenever I had a question or concern. Carol fought for me and made a hard situation bearable. She was professional and caring and I could not have made it through this time in my life without her. It was an unfortunate way that I had to meet Carol but I highly recommend her and have sent several people to her for advice and counseling.
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Posted by anonymous | November 29, 2016
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Carol Most of Most & Schneid
I highly recommend Carol Most of Most & Schneid.
Recently, I retained Carol's services to help our family work through a difficult divorce. At the time, my two-year old son was diagnosed with autism. His father left in the middle of the night and refused to pay our child's medical, legal, educational and therapeutic expenses. He also refused arbitration and took us to court.
Fortunately, we had Carol on our side. Carol stepped in and quickly diffused the situation. She understood the importance of putting my son's needs first. She fought smart and hard for our family. In the end, we reached an agreement that ensured our family was taken care of.
Because of Carol's hard work and dedication, our family can finally move forward. We just purchased a home and are starting our new lives together.
We are so grateful for Carol and are proud to call her our friend.
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Posted by Ahmad | March 21, 2016
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My Divorce
I felt privileged being a client of Carol Most. She wore many hats through the course of my divorce all anchored in professionalism. She briefed me on what to expect, listened to my emotional rants, helped clarify possible outcomes, and staunchly advocated on my behalf. When I read the correspondence she drafted on my behalf I felt as if she really captured what my core needs were during the process. Her empathy and competence were evident from the first day I met with her. I'm glad I hired her to guide me through one of the most difficult times in my life. I am so appreciative of her and the staff and Most & Schneid. I cannot say that the process was fun, but their support made the experience as pleasant as possible.
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Posted by Michael | October 28, 2015
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Great Attorney
Carol Most represented me during my divorce. She was amazing.
Getting divorced can me emotionally and financially devastating. Carol provided me with top notch legal representation. She was always available when I needed her. Very supportive and smart. Outcome was a fair and reasonable settlement.
Highly recommend Carol for your legal needs. Five stars.
Michael
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Posted by anonymous | October 7, 2015
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Carol was the first attorney who truly listened to my complicated situation and gave me an honest assessment of the options. I had a very difficult case that was already in progress, but she rolled up her sleeves and started working to fix it immediately. She was fair, responsive and available when needed. She has an easy manner and has earned the respect of her colleagues. Though she did not work full time on my case, she did appear in court and negotiated with other attorneys, which was very helpful. Although her firm charges premium rates, they were very fair in billing hours.
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Posted by anonymous | November 5, 2014
expert attorney with great respect from the bench and other attor8
Ms. Most was the court appointed guardian for my two children in a very contested custody and matrimonial matter several years ago. I was very impressed with Ms. Most's ability to be responsive to all the parties involved in this matter. She was highly respected by the judges. She knew what was important and was able to reach successful resolutions. She was available to the children who sought her counsel. I was impressed with her manner and expert technique.
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Posted by anonymous | March 31, 2011
former client in a divorce and custody
I would recommend Ms. Most, who had shown herself to be knowledgable and professional up until the point where we were settling in court. At that juncture, I am sure we have different perspectives. Overall and put simply, she knows what she is doing and does it well.
Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2016
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Stay Away
She was disjointed, forgetful and inconsistent.
She would emphatically state the law then contradict herself when her arguments failed. In a pre hearing meeting she as instructed to argue specific items we had agreed upon. Then at the hearing, pressured to settle for the EXACT opposite of what she had agreed upon in the pre hearing meeting.
Lives have forever been damaged by her legal "expertise".
I would suggest going pro se instead of hiring Ms "Most".
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Response from Carol MostNovember 18, 2016
It is unfortunate that this reviewer failed to identify their name. As such, it is difficult to respond to these specific allegations. While the reviewer claims that I represented him, or her, without a name, I am left wondering whether this person was a client or a disgruntled spouse who I did not represent. Yet even if this person was a client, as a lawyer, I am forced to take my client’s with all of their faults. Some of them fail to appreciate their specific situation when their individualized conduct caused their problems.
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Divorce and separation Attorney | Sep 27
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Carol Most is an extremely talented and well respected attorney. She is a caring and knowledgeable attorney who achieves great results for her clients. I highly endorse this attorney."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Jun 15
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. I am an adversary attorney with 42 years experience & I have litigated several complex divorce cases, including custody with Carol.
She is a great negotiator & terrific at argument in court. She is charming, disarming, & convincing at the same time. Carol is a triple threat! She is most effective at insuring her client's rights.
Carol & her partner Adam Schnied deliver the finest quality of legal services."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Oct 05
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"Carol is an excellent attorney with extensive knowledge of family and divorce law. She is personable and approachable, and advocates strongly for her clients."