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Jennifer D. Scott February 17, 2023

Rating: 10

Josh is thoughtful in his approach to each case and matter He goes to great lengths to make sure he understands the issues and client needs before setting a strategy. Josh is goal oriented and will work fearlessly to resolve issues presented promptly and creatively while keeping his client informed and confident. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I have worked for Josh in the past while he was in the management sector and now work with him as a colleague at the firm.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client
I Represented Them

See above.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I have known Josh for over 5 years and worked with him as a client and colleague.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Josh is very analytical and thorough with great business sense.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Josh has dual bar licensure and as such, a broad base of legal training and knowledge.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Josh approaches all matters with competency and thorough analysis.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Josh is communicative, keeps his clients informed and he is a very clear and direct speaker.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Josh is always on, a very direct communicator and has wonderful presence.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Josh is equipped to handle all manner of business and entity representation from property disputes to contracts and transactional matters in between. He is versed in tax and a detail oriented advocate for complex disputes.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Arbitration
Business Advising
Client Relations
Collaboration
Dispute Resolution
Document Review
Drafting
Emotional Intelligence
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Litigation
Mediation
Negotiation
Oral Argument
Problem Solving
Pro Bono and Community Services
Project Management
Transactions
Use of Technology

Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
Josh is a fantastic communicator and will go to great lengths to understand his clients needs in order to advise and advocate for best outcomes. Josh has a wealth of real world experience and a depth of knowledge across multiple lines of business that have exposed him to creative ways to think through disputes and to navigate to results quickly for his clients.

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Justin Prusiensky February 9, 2024

Rating: 10

Josh can manage client relationships as well as legal issues and is easy to work with as a colleague. A lawyer without an ego is a rare find. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Josh and I work together on several different representations.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

We jointly represent clients

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Beginning in May of 2023 we have shared several clients and issues. We currently work together.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Josh's prior business ownership and regulatory experience compounds his effectiveness as an advocate and counselor.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Josh is very experienced in compliance and regulatory matters, not just as they relate to the law.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Josh combines practical business experience with legal analysis seemlessly.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Always professional, no wasted words, and a strong advocate for the client.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Josh understands and practices his ethical obligations in a very up-front and direct manner.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Business matters, regulatory/compliance issues, and tax law.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Business Advising
Collaboration
Drafting
Emotional Intelligence
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Writing
Problem Solving
Project Management
Transactions

Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
Josh is the best kind of New Yorker, one who doesn't live there any more!

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Jillian C.S. Blanchard February 15, 2023

Rating: 10

Josh is dedicated to providing a positive attorney-client relationship and ensures clients know that he is as invested in their legal matter as they are. His experience as a business owner and as an attorney also makes him well-suited to provide clients with business and tax advice, as well as creative solutions to a wide variety of legal issues. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Josh and I are currently attorneys at the same law firm.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client
I Represented Them

Our firm has represented Josh's businesses for years, and I have had the pleasure of working on numerous matters for Josh's businesses over the course of our representation. Josh eventually came to work at our firm and I now have the opportunity to work directly with Josh regularly on numerous matters for clients represented by our firm.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I have worked with Josh from September 2022 though the present.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Yes, Josh's ability to pinpoint legal issues, determine the remedies available to clients, and work to provide creative solutions that fit clients' specific needs are special skills that set him apart and make him a highly effective advocate/counselor.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Josh is knowledgeable about a wide variety of legal matters, but is particularly exceptional in his knowledge of tax and business matters, both from his experience as a business owner, as well as from his experience as an attorney.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Josh has a proven ability to read, digest and understand complex matters with ease and provide suitable options for clients moving forward.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Josh understands that excellent communication is a critical part of building trust and fostering a positive relationship with clients, and regularly uses those skills in his practice.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Josh always puts the client first and is very professional with clients, other attorneys and staff.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Josh is able to provide outstanding representation in a wide range of practice areas, but I would specifically recommend him for tax and business matters.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

William Wright January 4, 2023

Rating: 10

Joshua's combined business, tax and legal acumen makes him a top 1% attorney in any business, tax and/or legal matter. He is a true asset to any client. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Josh has a five-plus year business relationship with Shipman & Wright.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Represented Me or My Company
I Represented Them

Shipman & Wright represented Josh's company and we so fortunate he decided to work with us.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2017-present.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Joshua has high-level advocacy skills that will benefit any potential client. Further, his combined business, tax and legal acumen makes him an unparalleled counselor in any business, tax and/or legal endeavor.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Joshua is an incredibly talented attorney who is more than proficient at numerous complex areas of the law. I would not hesitate to retain him or recommend him to clients and friends.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Joshua is thorough and exhaustive in his legal research and analysis.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Joshua is fantastic at making complex issues understandable to clients, colleagues and the judiciary.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Without question, Joshua is one of the most honorable attorneys I know. Shipman and Wright is incredibly lucky he is working with us.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Complex Tax issues and appeals, Loan Workouts, Real Estate, Landlord and Owner issues, Land Use Acquisition and Due Diligence, Court-Appointed Receiver.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Appeals
Arbitration
Business Advising
Client Relations
Collaboration
Document Review
Drafting
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Negotiation
Problem Solving
Project Management
Transactions

Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
Joshua is a true professional and joy a work with.

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Michael Gerard Mazzeo September 10, 2022

Rating: 10

Joshua is an excellent attorney with great communication skills and legal analysis. I would highly recommend him as a lawyer. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Friend
Other

I meet Joshua while sitting for the California Bar Exam. We have collaborated and brainstormed together for several years on complex matters. Joshua is an incredibly brilliant and competent attorney. I know have witnessed his professional, hard work, and diligence.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client
Different Client, Same Side of Case

Real estate clients Tax clients

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Various dates and matters from 2015 to present day.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

I have witnessed Joshua in person and on the phone successfully advocate for his client with professionalism for all sides on the matter.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Joshua has an excellent memory. I am impressed by his ability to this day to still recite case law and other legal sources from law school.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

On matters that I have collaborated with Joshua on or sought his opinion, he has always formatted a well thought-out analysis of the facts and the law.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Joshua is a people person. He has excellent communication skills and professionalism.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

I would entrust Joshua with personal confidential information.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Business, Real Estate, Tax

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Business Advising
Client Relations
Collaboration
Dispute Resolution
Emotional Intelligence
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Negotiation
Problem Solving
Transactions
Use of Technology

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

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