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Jane Bevans

4.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 43 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Support ... +2 more

NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 43 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1982

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Law Offices of Jane Bevans

NY

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Jane Bevans's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | September 30, 2011

A nice person, but didn't fight for her client

I retained Ms. Bevans to have my child support increased after 8 years . Unfortunately, she managed to have it lowered substantially. I agree with the previous reviewer; she is a nice person, but chatting about trivial things (such as her "art work"or how the chairs are uncomfortable) instead of the... issue, doesn't look good in front of the client.

Posted by anonymous | May 3, 2011

An outstanding lawyer

Ms Bevans was an excellent lawyer for me. She has a talented legal mind and is an agile strategist. All the while she was honest with me and offered just the right balance of support and practical guidance. She is able to cut through the confusion and obfuscation and see what is real and workable.... She is highly responsible, very efficient and practical. She has a good sense of humor, which is welcome in sometimes stressful situations. She seems to be well liked by the court personnel and respected by the judge, which I think is very important.

Posted by Gregory | October 11, 2009

Great guidance for the worst time of my life

I went through a divorce that was as bad as can be. Ms. Bevans not only provided excellent legal counsel but helped me to keep my focus on what was important in life then and for the future. She listened to my concerns and continually worked with me to find workable solutions. I also appreciated ...Ms. Bevan's practical, cost conscious approach to the process to control costs. This last item is not something I've seen in many attorneys. I have already recommended Ms. Bevans to friends in need of good guildance and would do so again without hesitation.

Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2008

A nice person, an "OK" lawyer.

Jane assisted me with a complex intra-state Custody and Child Support series of litigations. She has a very sweet demeanor which makes her a pleasure to work with, but does not hold up well in court. A few times she appeared too timid when in front of the judge and was easily bullied by an agressiv...e (and rude) opposing counsel. Menawhile, we were able to come to a resolution, but it was not ideal.

Jane Bevans

Replied last April 20, 2011

Being polite to a judge should not be confused with timidity. The judge was clearly intent on doing what she perceived to be right in the case which was not what my client was seeking to do. Sometimes the facts just don't take you where you want to do.

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Mark Lev

Family lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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Thomas Holman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jane is a lawyer I have known for many years. She is one of the top matrimonial, family law, and child custody lawyers in New York. Anyone needing a lawyer who specializes in these areas would do well in hiring Jane Bevans."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Associations

2004 - Present

New York Women's Bar Association

Director

Association of the Bar of the City of New York

Women's Bar Association of New York

New York State Bar Association

Education

1982

Faculte de Droite-Paris, France

French Civil Law

1981

Brooklyn Law School

JD

Languages

English

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