Gerry M. Wendrovsky

Gerry M. Wendrovsky

4.6
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 35 years

Probate Lawyer Practice Areas: Probate, Wills & Living Wills, Unknown

About Gerry

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Probate 20%

Gerry Wendrovsky has represented numerous Executors, Administrators, beneficiaries and legatees in litigated, and uncontested administration, probate, small estate(voluntary administration), accounting, claims, discovery and other proceedings, in the Surrogate Courts of New York City, and elsewhere in New York State. He assists all of his clients, in the prompt marshaling of assets, establishment of estate accounts, negotiation, settlement and payment of estate debt, and distribution.

33 years

20%
Wills and Living Wills 15%

Gerry Wendrovsky routinely prepares and supervises the execution of simple wills, as well as more sophisticated wills incorporating trusts, tax benefits, in terroram clauses, and guardianship provisions.

33 years

15%

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 35 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 35 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1990

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 32 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1993

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

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Gerry M. Wendrovsky's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by David | October 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Duplicitous Incompetence

I hired Mr. Wendrovsky to take care of an ongoing water leak in my condo. I thought that getting a lawyer involved would pressure the condo board to take the problem seriously. I asked him to negotiate a solution but Mr. Wendrovsky led me to believe that filing an injunction where the court would for...ce the condo board to fix the leak was the only effective strategy. He repeatedly said that it would be quick and easy. Over the next two months he continually pestered me for every scrap of evidence that was even tangentially relevant to this case. It took so long to file the injunction that by the time he filed, the leak had been fixed! He then insisted on going forward with the injunction as a way to get the board to pay for all the damages to my condo. When we eventually went to the hearing (four months after I hired him - not quick at all) he insisted that I come to the court. Then, in a very duplicitous manner, he had me wait in the hallway when the hearing was on. When I realized what he was doing I went into the hearing only to hear the judge scold him for filing an injunction after the problem was solved and then scold him again since this was not the forum to seek monetary damage. I was stunned at his dishonesty. I could forgive an error in strategy but this was just duplicitous incompetence. Needless to say he didn't return my calls after that, or any of the evidence. I would have been better off, with a lot more money in my pocket, had I not hired Mr. Wendrovskly.

Posted by Pat | June 04, 2015 | Wills & Living Wills

Very pleased

I wanted to have a will done, and Mr. Wendrovsky was an excellent choice to handle this matter. He explained step by step what needed to be done. He and his staff were very helpful and knowledgable.

Posted by jF | October 14, 2014 | Business

One of the Best Lawyers I have ever worked with.

OK. Here's the truth about Mr Wendrovsky. One of THE best lawyers that I have ever worked with. He handled a very complicated business law case for me. Lots of issues! He understood all of the issues, and worked out one of the best resolutions I could have hoped for. He is HONEST as well as TRUSTWORT...HY. He works hard at not only helping with the case, but in educating me so that future decisions are made with a better understanding on my part. I cannot say enough great things about him. Clearly, one of the best lawyers in NY JF

Posted by anonymous | October 14, 2014 | Estate Planning

Bang for your buck!

Mr. Wendrovsky has been of great assistance on a variety of matters over the years, including a family estate, recouping monies from the airlines over lost luggage, and landlord-tenant matters. He is very knowlegeable about the law, is very honest and direct. He gets right to the point and has let... me know that certain matters were just not worth pursuing, from a monetary point of view. He is a very strong advocate for his clients. I highly recommend him. KR

Posted by Leo | August 27, 2014

WORST EXPERIENCE with An Attorney I've Ever Had

Don't ever contact this lawyer under any circumstances ! Simply talking to him on the phone will ruin your day! I've worked with many lawyers in my life, but I've never had any experience come even close to as poor, offensive, unprofessional, and generally terrible. He constantly interrupted, in...sulted, and even threatened to report me to the bar association (which I have no idea why he would do) after I asked him basic questions that were important for me to understand before engaging him as my attorney. I got no sense that he cared about my situation or representing me and being my legal advocate. He repeatedly asked about money, over and over again. This 15 minute call completely ruined my day, and is the worst interaction I can imagine having with a lawyer. I'm surprised he still has a license to practice law. STAY AWAY.

Gerry Wendrovsky

Replied last August 21, 2014

The 'writer' of this review is clearly not the person who was provided a consultation by long distance phone call pursuant to prior arrangement through the NYC bar association, bur rather an unknown third-party, who in violation of the association's policies, inappropriately interrupted the phone conversation and effectively interfered with and ended the consultation.

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Gerry M. Wendrovsky's Lawyer Endorsements

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Peggy Collen

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jan 25

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nataliya Gavlin

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent attorney with a great level of professionalism and experience."

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Hovanes Margarian

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Aug 04

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Howard Lewis

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Wendrovsky is an outstanding attorney with an excellent reputation. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. When I have matters in involving New York Divorce Law, Attorney Wendrovsky is the only attorney we choose."

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Donald Cobb

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work.. I am familiar with Mr. Wendrovsky from his many insightful and intelligent answers to questions posted on Avvo. Always willing to help out and give good concise answers. In the end, you may need to hire an attorney to get to the outcome you seek, but at least here you can get a good start with his informative answers, blogs, and legal guides."

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Allan Blank

Real estate lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Have known Mr. Wendrovsky for over ten years. He is an excellent attorney who gives his clients the attention they deserve. His legal knowledge and skills are superb."

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Hillary Hughes

General practice lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I enthusiastically endorse Gerry. He is knowledgeable and skilled in a wide range of practice areas and deals with and solves real-world issues for his clients every single day."

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Steven Goolnick

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2002

Certificate of Appreciation for 9/11 service, Association of Trial Lawyers of America

1996

Pro Bono Award, New York County Lawyers' Association

1994

Certificate of Appreciation for pro bono service, New York County Lawyers' Association

Work Experience

1993 - 1997

Proprietor/owner, Law Office of Gerry Wendrovsky, Esq.

Associations

1993 - Present

New York County Lawyers' Association

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