James Follender

James Follender

4.9
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 30 years

Real estate Lawyer at Valley Stream, NY
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Wills & Living Wills, Divorce & Separation ... +3 more

215 East Merrick Road, Valley Stream, NY

About James

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 27 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1999

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 30 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1996

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

James Follender Attorney At Law

215 East Merrick Road, Valley Stream, NY, 11580

Law Offices of James Follender

73-15 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village, NY, 11379

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James Follender's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Punctuality

Posted by Greg P | July 12, 2015 | Real Estate

Recommend

I used James Follender for two closings. Not only did he save me money on the cost of the closings, but he resolved several issues which resulted in an additional savings of $5,000. I was so pleased with his work, I also used him to draw wills for my father and I. Everything was done timely and to... my satisfaction. I can't thank him enough and would highly recommend him.

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James Follender's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Latronica

Unknown lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. James is an excellent advocate for his clients and professional when dealing with his adversary. He conducts himself with a style where you know he is not someone to be messed with, all while addressing issues in a fair minded way."

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Howard O'Rourke

Real estate lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with James on several matters.He is a great lawyer. He is bright and pleasant to deal with. Always concerned for the welfare of his client. A great advocate for his client."

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Angelo Langadakis III

General practice lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"James is definitely not what most Manhattan folks would expect to find in a lawyer. He is far from those kinds of personalities that puts on an expensive suit and tie in the morning and walks out of the door with a salesman poker face and air of prestige about him. James is humble, he is modest, but he is also practical, ethical, honest, courteous to fellow attorneys, fair in his dealings, and genuinely compassionate. Above all, years of experience have blessed James with the wisdom to advise that theory is "good in theory, but not always the case in practice," and to advocate for the "practical" resolution of disputes and getting around problems. I strongly endorse James, both as an excellent attorney to work with as a client, and as a fair, reasonable and ethical attorney to deal with as a fellow attorney."

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Robert Latronica

Personal injury lawyer

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Howard O'Rourke

Real estate lawyer

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Patrick McGuire

Landlord or tenant lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2022

Top Attorneys of North America, Who's Who

2021

Top Attorneys of North America, Who's Who

2016

Top Lawyers In New York, The Legal Network

2015

Client Distinction Award, Martindale Hubbell

2015

Top Lawyers In New York, The Legal Network

2014

Top Lawyers In New York, The Legal Network

2013

Top Lawyers In New York, The Legal Network

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of James Follender

Associations

1992 - 2012

New College Debate Team

Co-chair

Education

N/A

Touro Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Hofstra University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Real Estate Closings

What You Need To Know as a 1st Time Buyer

2006

Real Estate Transactions

Real Estate Dealings

Languages

English

Greek

Spanish

Activity

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