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Edward William Vopat
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Cost
Contingency
25%-33%
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 19 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2006
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Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2011 | Wills & Living Wills
Not your typical lawyer, a real gem
Edward handled my will and legal issues before deploying overseas with the Army. He was caring, attentive and really responded to everything we needed. Would have happily used him again, we needed more lawyers like him
Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes
DO NOT USE EDWARD VOPAT
I can't describe how disappointed I was in Edward Vopat. I thought he was a standup guy, but disappointed me on all levels. I constantly contacted him for updates, he hardly ever returned my phone calls or e-mails. One day, I receive an e-mail form him, saying he had to 'unexpectedly' retire, and ...
Posted by anonymous | August 04, 2009 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Smart and Aggressive
Mr. Vopat helped me wind up my business in bankruptcy court. I felt well prepped for the court appearance and Edward explained everything before submitting the papers. He's a gem :-)
Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2008
A man to have by your side
Was able to understand and communicate well in a difficult support issue. Cared about me, my child, and the results I wanted to get. He treated the other lawyer with respect which went a long way to helping me get where I needed to be. Highly recommended!!
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Experience
Honors
2009
Empire State Counsel (Second Award), New York State Bar Association
2008
Freedom Team Salute, Secretary of the Army
2007
Empire State Counsel, New York State Bar Association
2006
Army Achievement Medal, United States Army
2004
Excellence For the Future Award, Reorganization Under Chapter 11, CALI
Work Experience
2006 - Present
, Law Offices of Edward W. Vopat
2005 - 2009
Instructor, Kaplan Test Prep
2002 - 2002
Law intern to the Hon. William LaMarca, New York State Supreme Court
1999 - 2000
Adjunct Professor, Long Island University - C.W. Post
1996 - 1998
Senior Director of Finance, Palladia, Inc. (formerly Project Return Foundation)
1991 - 1996
Vice President, Venture Capital Fund of America
1984 - 1991
Electronic Warfare / Voice Signals Interceptor, United States Army & Army Reserve
Associations
2009 - Present
Association of Certified Fraud ExaminersMember
2005 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
Beta Gamma SigmaMember
American Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
McKinney Nursing Home v. Robert Wallace
Successfully eliminated judgment against defendant
Burgess v. Sikes
Rehearing en banc, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Kowalchyk v. United States of America
Successfully settled Veterans Admin. case
Education
2007
St John's University School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
2004
St John's University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Fordham University Graduate School of Business
MBA
1989
Fordham University
B.A.
1986
Defense Language Institute
Diploma
Speaking Engagements
2008
30 minute Television Interview on "Is the World Serious"
Veterans Benefits
1994
Academy for International Business Northeast Conference
A Comparative Analysis of the Initial Public Offerings of U.S. and Foreign Firms
Publications
2008
Journal of Bankruptcy Law & Practice
Domestic Support Obligations Under the Revised Bankruptcy Code
2003
New York State Bar Association Real Property Law Journal
Representing Clients During Divorce and Bankruptcy: How New York’s Domestic Relations Law Impacts Title to Property
1994
Academy for International Business Conference Proceedings
A Comparative Analysis of the Initial Public Offerings of U.S. and Foreign Firms
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do I have the right to evict my son-in-law only without including my daughter and their child.
01 Feb 2009
Q&A
If my ex-boyfriend left personal items behind when he moved out do I have a legal right to keep or discard them
20 Oct 2008
Q&A
Creditor has served me with a summons and complaint, will bankruptcy stop further litigation under NY bankruptcy laws
06 Aug 2008