I work as an Insurance Broker and have referred my clients to for Richard for 15 years. I met him while working with clients that needed an expert with Special Needs trusts. As a referring professional with my clients requests, I was included in the planning process for them, and understood; He i...s extremely smart, creative and always informed of changes and all aspects of Estate Planning needs. He communicates with empathy and gives the client the ability to understand all ramifications of what is a very complex area of law. About 5 years ago I realized that I needed serious estate planning documents and not just a will. I worked with Richard to advise and complete my Estate Plans, (when my father passed there were a lot of problems with the attorney's grasp of law and problems from that). Richard worked hard, really thought about me, not just the law and came up with solutions to my estate due to the varied nature of my estate; and the fact that I own a business as the sole shareholder. Not at any time, did I feel like my questions to him were silly, or insignificant. He answered each question, taking the time to understand and propose a solution. I have told my clients this especially in regards to family and estates: It's not the document only the attorney provides that's important, (a lot of docs are downloaded these days) it is the defense of the document if the document is ever challenged. That is most most valuable service an attorney provides.