Andrew Babnik Jr.

Having worked with five attorneys over the years regarding probate and estate planning, I found Andrew is the most knowledgeable and offered the clearest, most actionable advice for my legal questions. He effectively assisted me in wrapping up a probate case in an adjacent county. He guided me throug...h revisions to my estate plan and ensured it was updated to address changes and deficiencies, protecting my assets from probate. I expect to work with Andrew again in the future.

I hired Andrew to handle what should have been a straightforward post-divorce matter involving unpaid child support. While things began smoothly, the situation quickly deteriorated. Over nearly two years, I spent thousands of dollars and received no results—only poor legal advice that left me in a wo...rse position than when I started. Andrew advised me to accept a drastic reduction in child support, assuring me it was temporary. It wasn’t. After consulting five other attorneys while seeking to replace him, I learned that his guidance was seriously flawed—none could believe an attorney would recommend such terms. In court (after months of waiting for a court date), the judge in a span of 15 seconds referred the case without even hearing it. Andrew failed to object—an action that could have kept the case in front of the judge and likely led to a favorable outcome. Again, other attorneys confirmed this was a major error on his part. Communication also became a major issue. At a critical point in my case, Andrew became unreachable for weeks—ignoring calls, emails, and messages. The only time he was consistently responsive was when sending invoices and collecting payments. Two years later, I’ve received nothing from my ex, paid Andrew thousands, and now must hire another attorney to clean up the mess he has made and start over. Hiring him was a huge mistake. Do not waste your time and money like I did!

Fortunately, it’s not often one needs a divorce attorney, nor is it often planned. Ours was not and I was truly blessed to have Andy recommended to represent me. And I was even more fortunate that my husband eventually cancelled his filing. But in the meantime, I had the opportunity to work with A...ndy and see how he approached the task. The “success” of the process also depends on both lawyers, not just your own. In my case, I clearly had the better of the two. I’m sure both were competent about the law and the courts, and Andy was able to explain all of that in ways I could understand. For me, I really wanted to have the proceedings handled in a way that was fair, amicable, and respectful of our 50 years together. I sensed that if I needed him to be, Andy could be a tiger. But he also listened, sensed what mattered to me, and was there to try to respect my wishes. He offered me advice as appropriate, but where there were choices, he saw himself as there to represent what I wanted, both in tangible outcomes but also in emotional ones. I also read his communications with my husband’s lawyer, and those were gracious and respectful as well (unlike my husband’s lawyer). So I found in Andy a rare combination of talents. I was fortunate to work with him, and you would be as well. And if you don’t need a divorce attorney, Andy is also an Estate attorney. I have not yet experienced those skills, but I would expect them to be equally masterful and kind.

I purchased a home this summer and hired Andrew to as a real estate attorney. As a first time home buyer, we had many questions regarding the legal processes and navigating the paperwork. Andrew was incredibly patient with our questions and was able to thoroughly and clearly explain the details and f...ine print. I would absolutely recommend his services!