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Maximillian A. Novel

Maximillian A. Novel

 
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Kristofher Beralo
Kristofher Beralo June 26, 2019
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
I have no doubt in my mind that Mr. Novel will be a constant name to be mentioned when the word "excellence" is being said when talking about lawyers. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Mr. Novel have worked with me on multiple cases.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client
  • Different Client, Same Side of Case

Mr. Novel and I have handled cases together (when we were on the same law firm) and had different clients who were co-defendants in certain criminal cases.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
From 2017 till present day
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Mr. Novel has a strong persona, advocating for his client and ensuring that his clients gets the best possible representation.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Mr. Novel prides himself in being updated with current case laws and legal standards.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Mr. Novel has quick wits and a sharp mind when it comes to analyzing complex legal problems and applying it to his cases.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Mr. Novel is well spoken and ensures that the listeners understand what he is saying.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Mr. Novel is one of the most professional attorney I have ever dealt with.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal law.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Trials
Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
Mr. Novel set himself apart from his peers with his dedication and the way he presents himself in court. I view Mr. Novel as a standard of how an attorney should represent a client. It is a pleasure working with Mr. Novel and I highly recommend him for any Criminal cases.
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Steve Natoli
Steve Natoli June 18, 2019
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
I rated Max so highly because I am familiar with his work and trust him as an attorney. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague
  • Friend

Max and I have represented co-defendants in criminal matters.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Different Client, Same Side of Case

Max and I represented co-defendants in criminal matters.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2017-2018
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Max is highly effective trial attorney that understands the ins and outs of a courtroom. He carries himself with a great deal of class and professionalism and always sees to it that his clients obtain great results.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Max has spent many years developing a vast body of knowledge on criminal and municipal law.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Max appropriately analyzes cases from their inception. By doing this, he insures that his clients case is set in the right direction.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Max is a skilled communicator. He has the ability to take complex topics and explain them in an understandable way.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Max has a solid reputation and treats his clients with respect and dignity.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal law, DWI law, municipal law, family law.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Client Relations
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Pro Bono and Community Services
  • Trials
  • Use of Technology
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Santo Artusa Jr.
Santo Artusa Jr. May 16, 2019
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
I would choose Mr. Novel if I or a friend needed an attorney to fight for me. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Other

I worked with Mr. Novel on a number of complex criminal matters and he is an excellent advocate.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Different Client, Same Side of Case
  • Opposing Client

We worked together on numerous matters in Hudson and Essex Counties.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
January 2018 and February 2019
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

He was very aggressive and helped his clients tremendously.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

He was up to date and exceeded the expectations of his clients for sure as I was amazed by his work ethic.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

He knew the case law and procedures for federal and state court.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Mr. Novel was easy to reach and was a pleasure to work with even when we didn't agree on tactics.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Mr. Novel is a fair and honest person and it shows as he has many clients.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
criminal law
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Document Review
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Trials
  • Use of Technology
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Brian Clifford Freeman
Brian Clifford Freeman January 2, 2019
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
I have the opportunity to witness Max in court where we had codependents. He has always performed well. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Other

We represented codefendants in a criminal case and were able to work well together.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Different Client, Same Side of Case

We represented clients who were in the same case.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
We worked together last year, 2018.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Max is a very talented and showed a great deal of ability and aggressiveness in the court room.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Max was able to show an extensive wealth of legal knowledge and poise during the case.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

He has superior analysis of the legal issues raised and the ability to address them.

Communication Skills: Excellent

I believe that Max possesses exceptional communication skills.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Max retains the ability to always act in a professional and ethical manner in every instance.criminal law

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal law and municipal court
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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