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    Best lawyer ever
    “Dear Richard,
    You are honest, dedicated, hardworking, smart and a thousand more qualities that I could fill the page with. No wonder you are practically bald; God couldn't make you all perfect. Your firm and I have the best lawyer ever.”
    - Katherin R.
    Best lawyer ever - Katherin R.
    I highly recommend Mr. Apat and his team for any complex real estate litigation issue
    “Let me start by pointing out that I have been an attorney practicing law for over 50 years. When I found myself with a complex real estate issue in Brooklyn, we initially went to a firm in Manhattan for assistance. That firm indicated the area of law involved, which included adverse possession and potentially a mistake on a deed, was something they preferred to pass on. Apparently, it's a niche area requiring an extensive amount of research. The firm recommended Richard Apat and his firm. Mr. Apat looked at the property with us. He also reviewed the deed history and advised us that, in his opinion, we were the owners of the property through adverse possession and that he was willing to put his opinion in writing. Our issue, however, was that because the deed dated back many years and there were errors, it became a much larger project than originally anticipated. However, Mr. Apat and his firm had the resources to locate all the heirs (before meeting Mr. Apat I never heard of an heirship investigator) and to properly serve all of them. Mr. Apat's real estate team made a motion for summary judgment/default judgment, which was granted, giving us title to the property by adverse possession. After obtaining the court's order, Mr. Apat worked closely with a title company. He explained the nuances of the case and after a lot of time and attention to detail, they agreed to insure our property. I highly recommend Mr. Apat and his team for any complex real estate litigation issue.”
    - Harold Gordon, Esq.
    I highly recommend Mr. Apat and his team for any complex real estate litigation issue
    Let me start by pointing out that I have been an attorney practicing law for over 50 years. When I found myself with a complex real estate issue in Brooklyn, we initially went to a firm in Manhattan for assistance. That firm indicated the area of law involved, which included adverse possession and potentially a mistake on a deed, was something they preferred to pass on. Apparently, it's a niche area requiring an extensive amount of research. The firm recommended Richard Apat and his firm. Mr. Apat looked at the property with us. He also reviewed the deed history and advised us that, in his opinion, we were the owners of the property through adverse possession and that he was willing to put his opinion in writing. Our issue, however, was that because the deed dated back many years and there were errors, it became a much larger project than originally anticipated. However, Mr. Apat and his firm had the resources to locate all the heirs (before meeting Mr. Apat I never heard of an heirship investigator) and to properly serve all of them. Mr. Apat's real estate team made a motion for summary judgment/default judgment, which was granted, giving us title to the property by adverse possession. After obtaining the court's order, Mr. Apat worked closely with a title company. He explained the nuances of the case and after a lot of time and attention to detail, they agreed to insure our property. I highly recommend Mr. Apat and his team for any complex real estate litigation issue.
    - Harold Gordon, Esq.
    Blown away by the level of honesty and integrity
    “

    Dear Richard,

    I spoke with my mom tonight, and the first words out of her mouth were, "Wow. He is such a mensch. He is so ethical." She was just blown away by the level of honesty and integrity that would spur you to look for, find and honor such a commitment. I have to be honest; I was less surprised. Over the past bunch of months I experienced it firsthand.

    So many times during this negotiation you could have encouraged me to take a deal that would have been just fine for you. But you wouldn't do it. I felt so much that I could trust you. It was always with great sensitivity to our situation, to the needs of our family, to the rest of our lives. I hate to say it, but there aren't a whole lot of people like you around. You come with such authenticity, such honesty and such a strong ethical sense.

    Obviously, you have been a fabulous lawyer. If not for the fact that you put together such an outstanding case on liability, if not for the fact that you were so incredibly thorough, we would never have gotten to this point. I walk away most impressed by the way you handled yourself throughout. May God continue to bless you with great success.

    ”
    - Caroline C.
    Blown away by the level of honesty and integrity

    Dear Richard,

    I spoke with my mom tonight, and the first words out of her mouth were, "Wow. He is such a mensch. He is so ethical." She was just blown away by the level of honesty and integrity that would spur you to look for, find and honor such a commitment. I have to be honest; I was less surprised. Over the past bunch of months I experienced it firsthand.

    So many times during this negotiation you could have encouraged me to take a deal that would have been just fine for you. But you wouldn't do it. I felt so much that I could trust you. It was always with great sensitivity to our situation, to the needs of our family, to the rest of our lives. I hate to say it, but there aren't a whole lot of people like you around. You come with such authenticity, such honesty and such a strong ethical sense.

    Obviously, you have been a fabulous lawyer. If not for the fact that you put together such an outstanding case on liability, if not for the fact that you were so incredibly thorough, we would never have gotten to this point. I walk away most impressed by the way you handled yourself throughout. May God continue to bless you with great success.

    - Caroline C.
    Thank you for treating me like a person and not a "file"
    “Richard Apat and his team of professionals took my case when many other firms would not. I am very satisfied with the outcome. Because my back injuries are permanent, Mr. Apat was not satisfied until the right offers began to come in. Thank you again for treating me like a person and not a "file." Good luck to you and your firm.”
    - Steve R.
    Thank you for treating me like a person and not a "file"
    Richard Apat and his team of professionals took my case when many other firms would not. I am very satisfied with the outcome. Because my back injuries are permanent, Mr. Apat was not satisfied until the right offers began to come in. Thank you again for treating me like a person and not a "file." Good luck to you and your firm.
    - Steve R.
    Grateful for the strength you showed under fire
    “I just want to take a few minutes to thank you for your help in defending my home from a constructive trust and partition action. A disgruntled relative wanted to force me out of my home; instead he was the one who had to leave. It was a long and bitter struggle against an unprincipled opponent but we prevailed in the end. I am grateful for the strength you showed under fire and your hard work in bringing this difficult matter to a close. Even in my darkest moments, you were only a phone call away.”
    - Maria Sotolongo, Attorney at law
    Grateful for the strength you showed under fire
    I just want to take a few minutes to thank you for your help in defending my home from a constructive trust and partition action. A disgruntled relative wanted to force me out of my home; instead he was the one who had to leave. It was a long and bitter struggle against an unprincipled opponent but we prevailed in the end. I am grateful for the strength you showed under fire and your hard work in bringing this difficult matter to a close. Even in my darkest moments, you were only a phone call away.
    - Maria Sotolongo, Attorney at law
    Went above and beyond
    “Dear Richard,
    I would like to thank you for your services regarding my property line dispute. I had initially doubted the matter would get resolved out of court, but you proved me wrong. I appreciated the fact that you were professional and kept me informed at each phase. Your firm and staff did a great job and were very courteous during the entire process. At the end of the day, my problem was resolved peacefully and I thank you. There were times I think you went above and beyond. As a result, I would not think twice in recommending you to somebody for your legal services. I have dealt with lawyers in the past for different matters and by far you are excellent, professional and fully represented me to the extent of the law as your client. As a note, I am a very happy client.”
    - Ramesh M.
    Went above and beyond
    Dear Richard,
    I would like to thank you for your services regarding my property line dispute. I had initially doubted the matter would get resolved out of court, but you proved me wrong. I appreciated the fact that you were professional and kept me informed at each phase. Your firm and staff did a great job and were very courteous during the entire process. At the end of the day, my problem was resolved peacefully and I thank you. There were times I think you went above and beyond. As a result, I would not think twice in recommending you to somebody for your legal services. I have dealt with lawyers in the past for different matters and by far you are excellent, professional and fully represented me to the extent of the law as your client. As a note, I am a very happy client.
    - Ramesh M.
    No other attorney would have been able to obtain the full settlement
    “Dear Richard,
    As you know, you were referred to me by the most wonderful longtime neighbor I could have ever asked for, Mark. An attorney himself, without hesitation, said "If I were in an accident and needed representation, Richard would be my go-to attorney. He not only is the best at what he does, but does it so ethically." I guess that makes you an attorney's attorney. My absolute trust in Mark's judgment was not misguided. Throughout the whole process, you explained to me exactly what was going on each step of the way and spoke clearly with me about all possible outcomes and strategies. From the outset, I sensed that you had a thorough knowledge in your field and that sense only solidified with time. Facing quite a few difficult hurdles, I'm of the opinion that no other attorney would have been able to obtain the full settlement that you obtained on my behalf and for that I am eternally grateful. You are no longer only Mark's "go-to" attorney but mine as well.”
    - Adriel Y.
    No other attorney would have been able to obtain the full settlement
    Dear Richard,
    As you know, you were referred to me by the most wonderful longtime neighbor I could have ever asked for, Mark. An attorney himself, without hesitation, said "If I were in an accident and needed representation, Richard would be my go-to attorney. He not only is the best at what he does, but does it so ethically." I guess that makes you an attorney's attorney. My absolute trust in Mark's judgment was not misguided. Throughout the whole process, you explained to me exactly what was going on each step of the way and spoke clearly with me about all possible outcomes and strategies. From the outset, I sensed that you had a thorough knowledge in your field and that sense only solidified with time. Facing quite a few difficult hurdles, I'm of the opinion that no other attorney would have been able to obtain the full settlement that you obtained on my behalf and for that I am eternally grateful. You are no longer only Mark's "go-to" attorney but mine as well.
    - Adriel Y.
    The best lawyer I ever met
    “Dear Richard,
    It's all done, you are the best lawyer I ever met. Pure mentioning of your name had people around the table stop arguing and become very respectful. Many thanks for representing us in this matter. We'll be your clients for any potential issue we might have in the future.
    ”
    - Inga and Yuri
    The best lawyer I ever met
    Dear Richard,
    It's all done, you are the best lawyer I ever met. Pure mentioning of your name had people around the table stop arguing and become very respectful. Many thanks for representing us in this matter. We'll be your clients for any potential issue we might have in the future.
    - Inga and Yuri
    As if I was observing a surgeon with a scalpel
    “I would first like to thank you for your hard work for the legal services that you furnished concerning litigation that lasted over three years. I want to commend you for the highest level of professionalism, ethics and your continued representation during the entire course of the lawsuit. You showed a continued compassion, understanding and tolerance during the time we were involved in the litigation. I also wanted to compliment you on your performance during trial. You were always able to see strategically how to slowly frustrate and dismantle the plaintiff's case. Your ability to have the plaintiff's attorney removed based of a conflict of interest was well-calculated. At all periods during this journey, you were well-prepared. Your support staff was on top of all the issues during the course of the litigation. During this entire process, I never had any doubts in your ability to effectively protect my interests. Your cross-examination of the plaintiff was very effective. It was almost as if I was observing a surgeon with a scalpel. The issues were complex in my matter and involved a great deal of dexterity and comprehension. Most of our colleagues would have suggested settling, but you felt strong and confident about my legal position and you ended up being 100 percent correct. I just want you to know that as far I am concerned, you are truly a lawyers' lawyer. You have certainly shown, at least to me, that there are practitioners out there that are very competent, effective, professional, ethical and thorough. I would like to thank you again, Richard, for all that you have done for me. It was a very difficult time, and your compassion as well as your competence were nothing less than stellar.”
    - Constantine Frangopoulos, Attorney at Law
    As if I was observing a surgeon with a scalpel
    I would first like to thank you for your hard work for the legal services that you furnished concerning litigation that lasted over three years. I want to commend you for the highest level of professionalism, ethics and your continued representation during the entire course of the lawsuit. You showed a continued compassion, understanding and tolerance during the time we were involved in the litigation. I also wanted to compliment you on your performance during trial. You were always able to see strategically how to slowly frustrate and dismantle the plaintiff's case. Your ability to have the plaintiff's attorney removed based of a conflict of interest was well-calculated. At all periods during this journey, you were well-prepared. Your support staff was on top of all the issues during the course of the litigation. During this entire process, I never had any doubts in your ability to effectively protect my interests. Your cross-examination of the plaintiff was very effective. It was almost as if I was observing a surgeon with a scalpel. The issues were complex in my matter and involved a great deal of dexterity and comprehension. Most of our colleagues would have suggested settling, but you felt strong and confident about my legal position and you ended up being 100 percent correct. I just want you to know that as far I am concerned, you are truly a lawyers' lawyer. You have certainly shown, at least to me, that there are practitioners out there that are very competent, effective, professional, ethical and thorough. I would like to thank you again, Richard, for all that you have done for me. It was a very difficult time, and your compassion as well as your competence were nothing less than stellar.
    - Constantine Frangopoulos, Attorney at Law
    I am very happy with the results
    “Dear Mr. Apat,
    I want to thank you and the entire law firm and staff for the diligent work that you all did on my behalf on my workers' compensation, personal injury and Social Security cases. Your entire staff was very nice and responsive to deal with and I can see the coordinated effort that you made always keeping my best interests in mind. I am very happy with the results and have no hesitation in recommending your office to anybody who finds themselves in need of a personal injury, workers' compensation and Social Security attorney. Thank you again and all the best.
    ”
    - Bonnie M.
    I am very happy with the results
    Dear Mr. Apat,
    I want to thank you and the entire law firm and staff for the diligent work that you all did on my behalf on my workers' compensation, personal injury and Social Security cases. Your entire staff was very nice and responsive to deal with and I can see the coordinated effort that you made always keeping my best interests in mind. I am very happy with the results and have no hesitation in recommending your office to anybody who finds themselves in need of a personal injury, workers' compensation and Social Security attorney. Thank you again and all the best.
    - Bonnie M.