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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.
    A million thanks from our entire family
    “Thank you so much for helping to bring resolution to a case that seemed never-ending. We appreciate all your time and support during this process. Again, a million thanks from our entire family.
    ”
    - The Kats-Drozsdik family
    A million thanks from our entire family
    Thank you so much for helping to bring resolution to a case that seemed never-ending. We appreciate all your time and support during this process. Again, a million thanks from our entire family.
    - The Kats-Drozsdik family
    An attorney with stellar integrity
    “I would like to once again thank Mr. Apat for his guidance and his persistence in pursuing my case. Mr. Apat is an attorney with stellar integrity. It was my pleasure meeting with him. It was a pleasure working with you.
    ”
    - Catherine K.
    An attorney with stellar integrity
    I would like to once again thank Mr. Apat for his guidance and his persistence in pursuing my case. Mr. Apat is an attorney with stellar integrity. It was my pleasure meeting with him. It was a pleasure working with you.
    - Catherine K.
    Went over and above to see that I was compensated for my injuries
    “Now that our business has come to an end, I would like to thank you for the great job you did. You went over and above what I felt required to see that I was compensated for my injuries. Richard, thank you for fighting so hard for my rights and winning what was rightfully mine. I know near the end I became unbearable, but you never gave up on me or my case. If I ever met anyone that needs your services, I would not hesitate to recommend you. Thank you again,”
    - Mary T.
    Went over and above to see that I was compensated for my injuries
    Now that our business has come to an end, I would like to thank you for the great job you did. You went over and above what I felt required to see that I was compensated for my injuries. Richard, thank you for fighting so hard for my rights and winning what was rightfully mine. I know near the end I became unbearable, but you never gave up on me or my case. If I ever met anyone that needs your services, I would not hesitate to recommend you. Thank you again,
    - Mary T.
    Dedicated and caring
    “On behalf of our congregation, we wish to express to you our deepest thanks and appreciation for your efforts in resolving the lawsuit in favor of the congregation. Your gifted intelligence and highly professional attorney skills blended with your dedicated and caring personality to bring about this favorable legal decision. We shall always be grateful. We extend to you our best wishes for good health and further success in your legal profession.”
    - Rabbi M.G. and Vice President Josef R.
    Dedicated and caring
    On behalf of our congregation, we wish to express to you our deepest thanks and appreciation for your efforts in resolving the lawsuit in favor of the congregation. Your gifted intelligence and highly professional attorney skills blended with your dedicated and caring personality to bring about this favorable legal decision. We shall always be grateful. We extend to you our best wishes for good health and further success in your legal profession.
    - Rabbi M.G. and Vice President Josef R.