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Great lawyers to work with. Jason leading! Looking for amazing outcomes

Hello, some context, I received my graduate degree from Harvard University with a concentration in Legal Studies. I also completed legal coursework at various institutions in the world, including The University of Chicago and The London School of Economics & Political Science. In addition, I served as an expert witness in high profile civil litigation cases. Lastly and most relevant, is that I served as a law clerk for almost 1 year, for a Circuit Court District Judge, specifically in the Family Law/Domestic relations division where I observed over 900 cases across 336 hours in the courtroom. As a result of my academic and professional experiences, I am confident to state that I know much of family law, integrity, truth and unlawful behavior. What some negative review writers are attempting to do, is to mar the reputation of one of the most respected law firms in the world; a law firm, which I respect deeply, a firm which continues to be recommended by top family law attorneys as well as other clients seeking representation in complex family law matters. Stegmeier, Gelbart, Schwartz & Benavente, LLP has provided me invaluable and objective representation, and I firmly believe that they will continue to do so. My experience with Stegmeier, Gelbart, Schwartz & Benavente, LLP has been nothing short of extraordinary and I continue to endorse this firm.

This firm is top of the line! I cannot recommend them enough, especially when dealing with complicated issues.

The only thing worse than having to go through a divorce with children involved, is having to do it in the middle of a global pandemic. I do not know how I would be able to get through this horrible time in our family’s lives with anyone other than the most professional and knowledgeable law firm in Orange County. Joan Loos, Brittney Rodrigues and Naz Sadrieh are my team at SGSB Law, and I am extremely blessed to have them representing me. Though I know they are not working from their office during this time, the service they continue to provide makes that hard to believe. They continue to be responsive and proactive in moving my case closer to conclusion, even when the courts have been closed. If your life has turned upside down, as mine and my children’s have, I would highly recommend SGSB Law to help turn it right side up. Thank you Joan, Brittney, Naz, and the entire team at SGSB Law!

I had initially gone the self help route in my divorce to try and save money and really wish that I would have just reached out to Joan Loos in the beginning instead, it would have saved me so much money and grief in the long run! The relief that I felt when Joan took me on as a Client was immediate. Joan's guidance and counseling were invaluable and ultimately the outcome of my case was better than I could have ever hoped for. Additionally, Joan is very professional, personable and easy to work with. I would recommend her and will absolutely be using her again if necessary.

I had the unfortunate need to hire a family law specialist this past year. Stegmeier, Gelbart, Schwartz & Benavente were highly recommended by a personal contact. I was able to schedule a consultation within days. My wife and I felt a great first impression after meeting with Mr. Gelbart and we hired the firm to represent us on the spot. SGSB was extremely efficient regarding all aspects of our case , including communication with me, opposing counsel, and the court. My case was complicated, requiring developing a strategy that addressed my goals. SGSB managed several court appearances and performed highly effective negotiations with opposing counsel. At the conclusion of my case, I was completely satisfied with the end outcome. I would not hesitate to recommend SGSB to anyone I cared about. Lastly, everyone on the team were nice people. This was a silver lining because dealing with a problem that required hiring a family law attorney was a stressful and emotional experience. Their professional, confident and personable approach was comforting.

I worked with Saul Gelbart with assistance from Doug Hatherley. Prior to Saul, I was in a divorce with a very difficult person and the case was out of control and expenses were piling up. After much research, I switched to Saul based on a professional recommendation. Saul went to work and had an immediate impact on cleaning up the mess. Saul brought such a level of professionalism to the case that I had always hoped for. Issues were not allowed to spiral out of control. One of the things i learned in this process is that most lawyers are not good in a court room situation. They do not know what to say or do. Most lawyers seem to encourage on the back-and-forth spousal arguments that generate fees but go no where, and they hope to settle prior to court. Saul was a master in the courtroom. He was fully prepared to the point of scripting out his approach. He knew the rules. He worked the courtroom like a skilled conductor of an orchestra. Saul brought order and sanity to my case. The days we had in court, we won the battle of the day, and this, along with Saul's brilliance and attention to detail and strategy, lead to driving the other side to settle. I can't thank Saul and SGSB enough. Saul is a Fellow in the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and I can clearly see why. I would highly recommend Saul and his team. Saul, thank you.

Stegmeier, Gelbart, Schwartz & Benavente represented me in a custody case. I worked primarily with Saul Gelbart and Joan Loos, as well as their staff. It was such a difficult situation to be in and I was scared, but they helped me to balance what was best for our child, and fair for our family, while upholding my paternal rights. I can’t imagine navigating through the family court system without them – they supported me during the hardest time of my life, and their expertise and skill proved successful. I trust SGSB and they made a difference in our lives. Thank you.

You could not be more fortunate to have an attorney like Saul Gelbart working with you. There are plenty of family lawyers out there, and maybe you’ve interviewed a few, who can handle a basic divorce (if such a thing even exists). But Mr. Gelbart has two attributes that are as rare as they are invaluable: wisdom, and the respect of his professional peers. Wisdom speaks for itself, and it will save you countless headaches, not to mention unnecessary fees, when you’re working with someone who has seen it all and gives you the best advice that cuts right through all the chatter. And just as important, Mr. Gelbart is at the top of his field in the United States. So things just go a lot more smoothly when the opposing lawyers, and even the judges, hold your attorney in the very highest regard.