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Reviews (13)
This is my 2nd time working with this lawyer. So far he has done everything to help my Estate case along.
2021/12/09
We are manufacturer and distributor of flexible printed circuits including medical equipment, automotive electronics, camera related parts, artificial satellite, precision equipment parts and some other electrical...
2021/04/21
James I. Gelb is an excellent attorney, I have know him for well over 20 years and he has handled a personal injury case for a family member, my mothers will & testament and her estate probate. I highly recommend...
2018/11/02
Andrew obtained a judgment for $42,709.63. His post-judgment collection expertise was instrumental in quickly satisfying it. I recommend Andrew for creditor work, specifically judgment collection.
2013/11/13
Mr. Black is an excellent lawyer. Well spoken and approachable. He is one that I would want in my corner when I need someone to rely on and can't be there in court. And I did just that. He is a great asset.
2011/02/18
I have worked with Gelb & Black for over four years on various motions and litigation. They are very knowledgable on the legal process, Kings County Court system, and extremely considerate of the Clients budget. If...
2025/10/30
This law firm was requested from Legal Shield, a sourced branch of attorneys upon telling Gelb my case he never got back to me and gave excuses as to why he had not reached me yet when I finally spoke to him, he...
2025/04/01
So disrespectful and not helpful at all. I just made a call to ask them about a case they were responsible for, and the attorney himself answered me in such a rude way and carelessly. Stay away from these type of...
2026/01/23
Andrew Black is the lawyer who I would not recommend even to my worst enemy. Andrew is extremely careless, difficult to reach, does not explain much, does not prepare his client for a trial and does not prepare...
2026/01/06
Don’t waste your time and money with this Firm there the worst they have me going Back and forth to court with no knowledge of criminal law they got another lawyer from another firm to look about my case I told...
2024/11/08
I hired gelb and black for a tenant eviction. On emailing a question, I found the response to be less than definitive ( 'I believe you can enter the apartment', rather than stating whether I could or could not...
2024/09/05
I was recommended to check out this law firm by a friend and I received no response from them whatsoever, which was quite disappointing. Therefore, I would not recommend this firm to anyone who might be looking.
2023/12/03
Andrew Black is the lawyer who I would not recommend even to my worst enemy. Andrew is extremely careless, difficult to reach, does not explain much, does not prepare his client for a trial and does not prepare...
2026/01/06