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Phyllis T. Bookspan

Phyllis T. Bookspan

 
  • Divorce, Family Law, Juvenile Law...
  • District of Columbia, Pennsylvania
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Lawyer Rating and Reviews
Legal Knowledge
4.0/5.0
Legal Analysis
4.0/5.0
Communication Skills
4.0/5.0
Ethics and Professionalism
4.0/5.0
Maribeth Blessing
Maribeth Blessing January 14, 2020
Rating: 9 Lawyer Rating - 9 out of 10
Very professional and prepared. For all of the reasons stated above. Phyllis is a very competent adversary. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Other

Phyllis and I have had several family law cases over the years, all of which resolved amicably. I trained Phyllis as a Collaborative Family Lawyer and in an Advance Mediation class.

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

See above. Phyllis is a strong advocate for her client and open to amicable resolution without the necessity of court intervention.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Over the span of the last twenty years with our most recent collaborative case settling the end of 2019.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Reasonable and considerate. Did reality checks with her client but also advocated for their interests.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Very Good

She is a learned colleague and hones her professional skills through advance training.

Legal Analysis: Very Good

Reasonable and well prepared on the law and the facts. Researches and presents case law when necessary. Is able to advocate and represent clients on both sides of a question of law.

Communication Skills: Very Good

Well skilled in the art of alternative dispute resolution. Timely in her responses to client needs and communications from Counsel.

Ethics and Professionalism: Very Good

Considerate, compassionate and professional. Plays fair and follows the rules of professional courtesy and ethics.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Family Law and Resolution
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Collaboration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Problem Solving
  • Trials
  • Use of Technology
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes