Valerie Anne Lang

In 2015 I hired Valerie Lang to represent me in a legal dispute that was, for me, both personal and traumatic. Based on her handling of that case, I would give her my highest possible recommendation. The two most important elements in an attorney-client relationship are confidence and trust. I f...irst met with Valerie for a consultation, and within minutes I felt confident that she was the right choice. Then, as the case unfolded, I grew to trust her advice. To varying degrees, every legal dispute involves questions of justice and interest. Because this particular dispute caused me tremendous emotional pain, I sometimes pounded the metaphorical table and insisted that I must have justice. Valerie always listened, understood my strong feelings, and never judged me for them, but she also tempered my adamance with sober judgment about what was possible under the law, as well as what was best for me and my family. For this I remain grateful to her. As for personal and professional qualities, Valerie, put simply, is brilliant. Her brilliance, both legal and general, is matched only by her humanity--her capacity for empathy. It is not often that one says such things about an individual hired to perform a professional service, but Valerie truly is one of the most outstanding human beings I've ever had the good fortune to meet. In short, Valerie combines professional excellence with personal decency. She was prompt in replying to all of my questions, and she always was kind, thoughtful, and clear in her communications. I recommend her enthusiastically and without reservation.