Zealously protecting Long Islanders with care.
I became an attorney after many years on Wall Street because I like helping underdogs, including abuse victims, the elderly, the physically and/or mentally challenged, discrimination victims, animals, foreclosure victims, etc. I am a different type of lawyer than some people are used to, especially since I used to be on the other side of the desk. My clients' needs come first, they are treated as if each one is my only client, phone calls are returned quickly, and I know my areas of law. I also check with attorneys with decades of experience just to make sure I am handling my clients' cases properly. I am an active member of the Suffolk County Bar Association, and I take a great deal of Continuing Education courses ("CLE"). Even though only 16 credits are required, I had 80 in 2010 and have yet to count the many from 2011. I want to ensure that I am always up on the latest developments so besides the CLE courses, I have updating services. I also keep regular friendships and contact with other lawyers in the area and we help one another out, and I do pro bono work through pro bono organizations. Again, this helps my clients out.
I have repeat clients because of the way I treat clients from the start. Once clients see the Ryder difference, they have high expectations and I work hard to meet those expectations. I want a long-term relatonship with every client and this can only be done by handling cases and clients correctly from the beginning, and showing clients that the way they may have been used to being treated is NOT the way I do business. Frankly, all attorneys should do business this way.