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Gerald Philip Leary

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Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 29 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Albany, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

275 1/2 Lark St, Albany, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 29 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1997

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Balzer & Leary, PLLC

275 1/2 Lark St, Albany, NY, 12210-1063

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9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Greg | June 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Former client

From they day I consulted with Gerry I knew I was in great hands and he would ensure my legal rights would be protected. He knows the law, works hard and is upfront and honest. I was lucky to find him and very happy with him and a lawyer. This guy knows what he is talking about and is a true pr...ofessional

Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Former client

Jerry is excellent. He knows the law and is very compassionate. He worked hard to attain the best result he could attain for me while ensuring that I fully understood the cost versus benefit of every step we took in my case. Jerry's experience and knowledge as a CPA was a huge benefit to me in my ...case. Terrific lawyer and great guy. I would definitely use Jerry again (but I hope never to need him as a divorce is tough). If you need a divorce lawyer then call Jerry. He is as good as they get!

Posted by John | August 21, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

John

Mr. Leary is an outstanding divorce attorney. He knows the law, finances and possesses excellent communication/people skills. The divorce processes is not easy but Mr. Leary did his very best to conclude a difficult period as efficiently and successfully as I could have expected. Very easy to wor...k with and I highly recommend Mr Leary.

Posted by Karen | February 15, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Divorce attorney

Jerry is a very knowledgeable and experienced matrimonial law attorney. He was very compassionate and easily explained complex legal and financial issues to me, and how they impacted my case. Jerry attained the results I was looking and he did so in a highly professional manner. If you are lookin...g for a top notch divorce attorney who you can trust, call Jerry. You will be glad you did.

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Family lawyer | Apr 05

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"I am happy to endorse Gerry Leary. Having tried a case against him I know him to be unwavering in his advocacy for his clients. He is also a skillful trial attorney. He has a great understanding of the law and uses that, along with his frank and friendly demeanor, to be a powerful litigator on behalf of his clients and their causes."

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Rating:  6.9 (Good)

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Albany

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