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John Virdone

Divorce and separation Attorney at Westbury, NY

4.9   33 reviews
  • State Years
    New York - NY 28 years
    New Jersey - NJ 28 years
  • Licensed for 28 years
    State NY
    Acquired 1995
    Status
    Currently Registered No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 28 years
    State NJ
    Acquired 1994
    Status
    Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About John

Learn John’s areas of practice.

5
Practice areas
  1. Divorce and separation
    50%
    Divorce, Divorce defense, child custody, child support, maintenance, paternity, equitable distribution, attorneys fees, appeals

  2. Elder law
    30%
    Medicaid and Asset Planning, Wills, Trusts, Estate Administration, Probate, Powers of Attorney, Guardianships (Article 81)

  3. Child custody
    10%

  4. Child support
    5%

  5. Domestic violence
    5%

If you are about to file for a divorce, you may be dealing with a plethora of complications. Divorce is a difficult and complicated process, and it can take its toll on a person. When you come to The Virdone Law Firm, a divorce lawyer in Nassau County will come alongside you and provide you with the support you’ve been searching for. An attorney at the firm has dealt with business asset division and equitable distribution complications. Furthermore, if you are dealing with a high net worth divorce situation, a lawyer at the firm will assist you. In addition, the firm has experience with parent relocation and visitation guidelines, and if you would like to learn more about what is involved in child support matters, and attorney at the firm will inform you. You will also receive assistance for issues pertaining to nuptial agreements or separation agreements. Whatever the details of your case may involve, you can contact the firm today and get started on moving forward. 

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The Virdone Law Firm, P.C.
1600 Stewart Ave.
Suite 400
Westbury, NY, 11590

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Posted by L | August 20, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Highly recommend
After years of horrific experiences in family court, losing my children to alienation, just so the multi millionaire ex could collect from me, facing the ex’s unethical lawyer and having met my share of unethical lawyers, I started representing my self for years. Until, I was granted time to appeal the unjust family order. I knew I could not do this alone. By the grace of G-d, I found John Virdone and the wonderful people at his office. Very caring, knowledgeable and smart. Reasonably priced, I highly recommend this office for anyone who needs an appeal or any other family court issues and I thank them for everything.
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Posted by Mary | July 6, 2023
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Medicaid
July 1, 2023 To Whom It May Concern, My experience with John Virdone was a very positive one. I was recommended to him by my late family attorney as an expert in Medicaid. We started the process in 2022. After my husband, who was ill, and I discussed it, we opted for institutional care. John directed me every step of the way. There were many documents I had to get, then review with him. It was a long and laborious process. John submitted Medicaid forms then reviewed with me the questions Social Services asked. John worked many of the details and was the liaison between myself and the nursing home. During this period, our daughter passed away. We were devastated. John and his staff were sensitive to our grief. They tried to make things as easy as possible for us. John was always available. He returned all phone calls and answered all e-mails. I needed repeated explanations of the process. John gladly explained things to me many times, always with much patience. Recently, my husband was approved for Medicaid. Later, John redid my will, health care proxy and power of attorney. John was sympathetic to my situation and very professional. I highly recommend him. Yours truly, Mary Brush
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Posted by Shiv | June 12, 2023
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Excellent Representation
John was very professional, knowledgeable, kept us informed throughout the process. He worked very hard to get us the desired results. I would highly and certainly recommend his firm to represent you.
Posted by Christoper Russell and Sheaketha Greene-Russell | April 10, 2023
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Great Law Firm!
Our experience with the Virdone Law Firm was helpful during an extremely difficult and stressful time. John and Dennis were knowledgeable about our case, the law and strategy. We didn’t know what to expect going into this case but the Virdone Law Firm guided us through,step by step, with clarity and professionalism and were able to reach a favorable conclusion to our case. We thank the entire staff at the Virdone Law Firm for assisting us in getting through this most difficult life experience. May God bless you all.
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Posted by Liz | March 31, 2023
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The Best Divorce Attorney on Long Island!
I highly recommend John Virdone; he is honest, honorable, strategic, and intelligent. John represented me in a tumultuous, ten year complex divorce case. John Virdone helped me win my appeal and he brought a post divorce motion for equitable distribution. Since he was my fifth divorce attorney, I can confidently tell you that John Virdone is the best divorce attorney in Nassau County, Long Island. If John Virdone had been my first divorce attorney, I know he would have been my only divorce attorney! Whereas the previous divorce attorneys dragged my case out for years filing motions to no end, John Virdone advised me to save my money and settle my case. He made me feel like he cared about what was best for my children and me, even to the detriment of his pocket. John Virdone could have pushed me to go to trial, but instead he negotiated a favorable settlement that saved me thousands of dollars thus eliminating my risk. It's rare to find an attorney whose advice would be not to waste money on a trial because the outcome may not be worth all of the attorney fees! However, Mr. Virdone helped me understand the risk an expensive trial would cost me. Therefore, John Virdone became my only affordable attorney! Additionally, John Virdone is easy to talk to; he strategizes with you instead of pushing his agenda on you. After spending years chasing child support payments to no avail, John Virdone was the only attorney to help me enforce my child support.. John Virdone has become more than my attorney during the past four years; he has become my friend. I am genuinely grateful for John Virdone's encouragement in getting me to settle my case and his help finally closing this decade-long chapter in my life.
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Posted by Amanda | March 18, 2023
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Child support
John Virdone was a long awaited answer to my prayers. My daughter‘s father, who earns significantly more than I do, was fighting to give me as little as possible during a child support matter. He and his attorney made every step as difficult as possible, refusing to submit financial documents and refused to answer and produce subpoenaed documents. John was proactive and on point the entire way. The case headed to trial and after the first day, the matter settled. John exposed my daughter’s father and showed the court exactly what was happening behind the scenes. I cannot thank him enough for lifting a long awaited weight off my shoulders and getting me the justice I sought for many, many years. Truly a godsend to me and forever grateful for his work on my case! We won!!
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Posted by Mary | March 10, 2023
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Highly Recommend John Virdone
Can't thank John Virdone enough for all his hard work and professionalism, while representing my daughter in a child support matter. My husband and I stood by my daughter for emotional support and John could not have been kinder when we communicated with him. This certainly was a difficult “task” with many difficult players, and many obstacles to overcome. John was very creative in this circumstance. With absolutely zero produced from the other side, being creative and “painting a picture” for the magistrate was certainly daunting, yet brilliant. A lot of thinking outside the box. My daughter had been through several attorneys in the past few years and disappointing, to say the least, is how they really do not service their clients. Family law is one of the most difficult areas to work in and maintain control while, typically, emotions and egos are all over the place because of very stressful situations. My daughter's matter, after 15 grueling months, ended successfully, via settlement. My daughter finding John was definitely a huge win if nothing else came out of this. Highly recommend, John Virdone!*****
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Posted by Hertzel | December 29, 2022
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Md
I am physician in New York for more than 25 years I have worked with many attorneys I have had few cases with mr. Virdone He is honest dedicated and gets the job done He is also very reasonable
Posted by ENA | December 20, 2022
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client
Attorney John Virdone and his team have been very professional and knowledgeable.I am very pleased with his recommendations and outcome.This is the Attorney I have been searching for.
Posted by Theresa | June 17, 2022
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John Virdone
John Virdone has been very helpful throughout my father’s needs of an Eldercare lawyer from day one of meeting him! He is extremely patient, kind, & truly cares of one’s needs professionally. I sincerely as well as highly recommend John Virdone to anyone whom appreciates a good trustworthy & on time returns of messages on excellent responding manner when in need. Sincerely Theresa
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Posted by marie | May 4, 2022
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Honest, ethical and excellent lawyer
We hired Mr. Virdone to guide us through the Medicaid process for our mother which is very complicated. He was always available to answer our many questions which I appreciated. He spent hours explaining the process, organizing our documents and advising us. He's also very patient and extremely knowledgeable. We were approved for Medicaid in record time and we were extremely grateful. My family and I would highly recommend him.
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Posted by Peter | February 26, 2022
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Litigation Partner
I myself am an attorney and I am the partner who manages the litigation practice at my 20 attorney law firm with offices in Midtown Manhattan and Long Island. I have known John professionally for nearly 25 years and I've entrusted him with my personal matters and referred those who I care about to him. I know him to be thoughtful, strategic, personable, thorough, honest and very fair in his billing practices. He's a lawyer's lawyer, and a mensch.
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Posted by Emmanuel | January 25, 2020
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Excellent Attorney
John represented me in a very complicated Post- Divorce Litigation and he did an excellent job. The case was complicated but John is a great listener. He understood the facts of a twelve year case within days and we came out victorious after a complex litigation. The staff at Virdone Law Firm are dedicated and very understanding. I will recommend Virdone Law Firm any day
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Posted by Tiffany | December 10, 2019
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Excellent lawyer
John Virdone took on my grandmother's complex case and seamlessly got her Medicaid application approved. I am so grateful my grandmother was placed in a good facility and was able to stay there thanks to Mr. Virdone. Having a professional and ethical lawyer who specializes in Elder law is vital when a family member needs to go through the Medicaid process. I am so thankful we found the Virdone Law Firm and I would highly recommend them to anyone.
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Posted by Jim | May 22, 2019
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We love our grandkids.
My wife and I hired John Virdone to handle a grandparent visitation suit. It was a rather strange situation to resolve, but John took us through it successfully. He is experienced in grandparents rights and succeeded in reuniting us with our beloved grandkids. He knew his strategy and implemented it perfectly to get the results we wanted. He is competent, personable and he cares about his clients.
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Posted by Anthony | January 14, 2018
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Positive experience and optimal outcome
My family engaged The Virdone Law Firm to handle our relative's estate and trust matters. John was professional, courteous, and helpful. He ultimately helped us negotiate settlement of the estate and trust on favorable terms. I'm pleased with the outcome and I'm happy to have worked with John so closely.
Posted by Jennifer | October 30, 2017
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Grandparent Custody Case
I hired John Virdone to assist me in helping me protect my Grandsons. My daughter was involved in a bad domestic violence case with her boyfriend and would not leave him. She had filed orders of protection, had psychiatric issues and then went back to him with my two Grandsons aged 4 years and 6 months old. I did everything I could think of to get her to leave this abusive man but ultimately had to at least try to get my Grandsons out of harms way. After months of CPS, counselors, police and private investigators being called and gathering as much information as I could about what was happening as there were two fathers to deal with and my daughter and with no good outcome on the horizon , I hired John Virdone. Many lawyers have no idea how to pursue Grandparents rights. All the lawyers I called prior to Mr. Virdone said they would not take the case as it would be very difficult to win custody over the biological mother even in a bad domestic violence case. I had heard about The Virdone Law Firm from my sister who is a Social Worker and said she had heard he is known for helping Grandparents. I could tell that Mr. Virdone was very knowledgeable about how to pursue this as a Grandparent rights case, as Mr. Virdone was very confident from the first consultation I had with him. John Virdone was genuinely concerned for their safety. So after Mr. Virdones' group got all the evidence, background and paperwork done and had it all filed - we went to court. He helped me file for custody of my Grandsons to get them out of harms way. I left our first court appearance with my Grandsons!! Mr. Virdone was excellent in the court room - very professional, knowledgeable, and confident. There were two other lawyers for the other father and for my daughter but I left with the babies! They were safe!! I could not have done this without Mr. John Virdone and his group, who also was very supportive, caring and flexible with all involved! The boys are recovering very well and my daughter ultimately did leave the abuser and is on the path to positive recovery. It was a very very difficult situation and Mr. Virdone made it go smoothly with all the support I needed to get through this. Thank You John and The Virdone Law Group!!!
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Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2017
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Satisfied client
John helped me and my family through the medicaid process for a loved one from beginning to end. John was always there for us, promptly returning our calls, emails, etc. John was knowledgeable, efficient, compassionate, kind and understanding. He was so easy to talk to and we felt that he was honest and sincere and had our best interest at heart. We also felt that the advice John gave us was the same as he would give to his own family and that meant alot to us. I would recommend John Virdone in a heartbeat.
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Posted by anonymous | September 27, 2017
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A LAWYER WITH GREAT CONSIDERATION AND EVEN BETTER KNOWLEDGE
When I consulted with John Virdone, I was touched by his considerate attitude and knowledge of what I was dealing with in my ex-husband's belated challenge to my divorce decree. Mr Virdone was honest in his concerns about my case and encouraging of my making my own decision about proceeding. He was masterful in teasing out the documentary evidence required to prevail in my cross motion and I'm grateful to have sought out his legal representation.
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Posted by anonymous | September 8, 2017
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Excellent attorney with ethics, integrity and a heart
I recently had the displeasure of enduring a highly contentious and difficult divorce against an extremely bitter, unrealistic and deceptive ex. The process was painful but John made it manageable and fought hard to win the best possible outcome with a court system riddled with apathy and bias. John was highly knowledgeable, thorough, tenacious and dedicated. Pretty much everything you need in the person tasked with fighting a battle that can impact the remainder of your life. I highly recommend John to anyone looking for the best possible outcome that can be attained
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Cost

Rates
  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
  • Retainer Always
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 8.9 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • President
  • The Virdone Law Firm, P.C.
  • 2009 - Present
  • Senior Associate
  • Wisselman, Hauronian & Associates, P.C.
  • 2002 - 2009
  • Owner
  • Virdone & Associates
  • 1995 - 2002

Education

  • City University of New York School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1994
  • Stony Brook University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1989

Legal Cases

  • Epstein v. Epstein
  • Won substantial attorney fees award for spouse.
  • Stramezzi v. Scolari
  • Won appeal
  • DiBennedetto v. DiBennedetto
  • Won custody trial and won appeal
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Associations

  • The Suffolk County Kinship Advisory Committee of the Cornell University Cooperative Extension
  • Advisory Committee Member
  • 2016 - Present
  • National Kinship Alliance for Children, Inc.
  • General Legal Counsel
  • 2011 - Present
  • Long Island Kinship Connection
  • Advisory Board Member
  • 2011 - 2013
  • National Committee of Grandparents for Children's Rights
  • Board of Directors
  • 2011 - 2011
  • National Committee of Grandparents for Children's Rights
  • Advisory Board Member
  • 2010 - 2010
  • New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA)
  • Advisory Committee Member
  • 2010 - 2010
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Certificate of Appreciation
  • Long Island Child and Family Development Services, Inc
  • 2006
  • Man of the Year Award
  • Association Castelvetranesi D' America, Ltd.
  • 1999
  • Scholarship Award
  • Columbian Lawyers Association, Inc.
  • 1992
  • Certificate of Appreciation
  • Commission for Social Justice Order of the Sons of Italy
  • 1992
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Speaking Engagements

  • Parenting the Second Time Around (P.A.S.T.A) Cornell University Cooperative Extension
  • custody & visitation
  • 2017
  • Leadership Training Institute
  • custody & visitation
  • 2016
  • Parenting the Second Time Around (P.A.S.T.A) Cornell University Cooperative Extension
  • Family law
  • 2016
  • Parenting the Second Time Around (P.A.S.T.A) Cornell University Cooperative Extension
  • Family law
  • 2015
  • Parenting the Second Time Around (P.A.S.T.A) Cornell University Cooperative Extension
  • Elder law Medicaid planning
  • 2014
  • National Kinship Alliance for Children, Inc.
  • Family Law
  • 2014
  • Parenting the Second Time Around (P.A.S.T.A) Cornell University Cooperative Extension
  • Custody & Visitation
  • 2014
  • National Committee of Grandparents for Children's Rights
  • custody/vistation
  • 2013
  • Town of East Hampton Senior Center
  • custody/vistation
  • 2013
  • Parenting the Second Time Around (P.A.S.T.A) Cornell University Cooperative Extension
  • custody and vistation
  • 2013
  • Parenting Resource Network, Friedberg Jewish Community Center
  • Custody, Visitation, Elder Law
  • 2012
  • National Committee of Grandparents for Children's Rights
  • Custody/Visitation
  • 2012
  • Parenting Resource Network, Friedberg Jewish Community Center
  • Custody, Visitation, Edler Law
  • 2011
  • National Committee of Grandparents for Children Rights
  • Custody/vistation
  • 2011
  • Town of East Hampton Senior Center
  • Grandparent Custody & Visitation
  • 2010
  • Child Care Council, Inc.
  • Grandparent Rights and Elder law
  • 2010
  • National Committee of Grandparents for Children's Rights
  • Grandparent rights and Elder law
  • 2010
  • Long Island Kinship Connection
  • Child Custody and Vistation
  • 2010
  • Hispanic Counseling Center
  • Grandparent, Kinship care and Elder law
  • 2010
  • Parenting Resource Network, Friedberg Jewish Community Center
  • Grandparent, Kinship care and Elder law
  • 2010
  • Child Care Council, Inc.
  • Grandparents Rights & Elder Law
  • 2009
  • National Committee of Grandparents for Children's Rights
  • Grandparent Custody and Vistation
  • 2009
  • Town of Southampton Senior Center
  • Grandparent Custody and Visitation
  • 2008
  • The Impact of Abuse & Neglect, Domestic Violence and Mental Illness on Custody and Visitation.
  • Family Law Issues
  • 2008
  • An Overview of Grandparents Rights and Networking
  • Grandparent Custody and Vistation
  • 2008
  • National Committee of Grandparents for Children's Rights
  • Grandparent Custody and Vistation
  • 2008
  • Jazz it Up Nassau Senior Event
  • Grandparent Custody/Visitation
  • 2008
  • YES Community Center
  • Grandparent Custody and Vistation
  • 2008
  • Legal Workshop Program: “A Legal Perspective of Marital and Domestic Issues Portrayed in American Film”
  • Family Law Issues
  • 2007
  • National Committee of Grandparents for Children's Rights
  • Grandparent Custody and Visitation
  • 2007
  • Legal Workshop Program: “The Battle for Custody of Brittany Simmons: In the Best Interests of the Child?
  • Child Custody
  • 2006
  • Long Island Child and Family Development Services, Inc.
  • Child Custody Issues
  • 2006
  • “War of the Roses:Case Study of a Family in Crisis” An Exchange Between Legal and Mental Health Professionals
  • Family Law Issues
  • 2005
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Attorney endorsements

Received (9)
Given (11)
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Divorce and separation Attorney | Jul 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known John Virdone in a professional capacity for more than five years. I am pleased to endorse his skills and talents as a fine and able attorney. I have observed him at both the trial and appellate court levels. His legal acumen and forceful advocacy on behalf of his clients serve to define John as a consummate professional."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Jul 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known John for close to ten years. John is an honest and very knowledgeable attorney who works very hard to achieve positive results for his clients. I highly recommend him."
Domestic violence Attorney | Feb 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Very knowledgeable family law attorney, dedicated to his clients' success."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Mar 03
Relationship: Co-worker
"I have known John professionally for almost three years now. He is caring, experienced, intelligent, and hardworking. He possesses a vast knowledge of law both widely and in depth. These qualities make him one of the most effective matrimonial/family law attorneys in the area. I am privileged to call him a colleague, co-worker and mentor."
Family Attorney | Mar 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"John Virdone is dedicated to getting the best results possible for his clients and he has the experience needed to get those results. He is intelligent, caring and hardworking. I highly recommend John."
Family Attorney | Aug 27
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"John is intelligent and hardworking. He is very professional and goes the extra mile for his clients."
Family Attorney | Apr 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have observed John Virdone at work in numerous cases and must emphatically say that he is one of most effective matrimonial/family law attorneys practicing on Long Island. He is always prepared, and knows the law both widely across related fields, and in depth. He is one of the few attorneys I know who is highly effective both in his legal briefs as well as in person, whether conducting a trial, presenting his client's case in conference, or settling a matter."
Child custody Attorney | Jul 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I had the opportunity to work with John on a highly contested custody case and was impressed by his professionalism and ability to see right through to the issues and assist with working out an agreement that was truly fair while always advocating for his client."
Family Attorney | May 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"John Virdone is a top attorney, respected by judges, lawyers, and his clients. His reputation is impeccable and it is a privilege to call him a colleague."
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