Reviews

Over the course of one weekend, I suddenly found both of my elderly parents in the hospital. One of them would need to move into a nursing home almost immediately as the other recovered. Only, I had no clue how to even begin this process. An event like this is emotionally draining, and now, needing to quickly find a nursing home on top of this, was overwhelming. The nursing homes are ready to take patients, eager for them. Bring them on, private pay! Only going to cost you thousands of dollars a month. Easy. When I called Spencer Ghazey-Bates, this is where I was, completely lost and overwhelmed, prepared for my parents to lose a lifetime of gathered assets within the year. After getting off the phone, this all changed. I had a plan of action. I had reassurances from an expert that has done this time and time again for other families. An overall plan was made, steps were given, one at a time, so as not to be overwhelming. I finally could feel like I knew what to do and could start sorting our lives out again while the paperwork was being taken care of by professionals. The nursing home's billing departments are experts at working for themselves. Without professional legal representation, I felt defenseless from their statements and bills. With Spencer, you have an export that works FOR YOU. Over the months of this process, we gracefully landed with my parent in a good nursing home and my parent’s assets intact. Every call, email, and text to Spencer and his team was answered quickly and professionally, and at times, I almost could forget about the furious amounts of paperwork going back and forth in the background. I was able to focus instead on my family. I cannot more highly recommend Spencer-Ghazey-Bates and his team for any elder planning you could need than I already have. If your family is having a crisis, or even just planning for a crisis, this is the team you want in your corner.

Spencer Ghazey-Barts and team were so helpful in analyzing my parent's situation and proposing the course of action. I cannot thank them enough for their generosity and guidance. It will not be forgotten.

Spencer has been kind and patient, also very responsive and professional. Would be my first choice again in the future. Thank you.

Fred Fierst and the members of his firm are absolutely spectacular in every way. They are always there with solid advice and will fight to find the fairest resolution to any situation. Besides being extremely professional, knowledgeable, and honest in their work … they care about their clients and always have their best interest in mind.

Fierst, Kane & Bloomberg LLP is by far one of the most competent law firms serving the interests of their clients. I have had the pleasure retaining the services of Fred Fierst and his team since the mid 1980's. Fred's leadership in navigating the most challenging and complex legal aspects confronting a business is second to none. Then, framing those challenges in simple to understand terms, that are meaningful and actionable as a client, is what I appreciate most. As an entrepreneur, the importance of getting out of the gate with sound legal advice is priceless. Thank you Fred and team!

I’ve been working with Fred Fierst for over 20 years. He and the attorneys in the practice have always been extremely professional, knowledgeable, and honest in their work. I am a recognized leader in the kids licensing and entertainment industry, and this practice has been essential to the work I’ve been able to do over the years. As a member of the Licensing Hall of Fame and Kidscreen Hall of Fame, Fred Fierst has been instrumental to my success.

I have worked extensively with this firm for 25+ years and recommend them highly. They are world leading in Intellectual Property law areas from Film and Television to Video games and ancillary areas such as Publishing, Toys etc. We have used them for worldwide trademark and copyright enforcement as well as complex merger and acquisition deals, litigation and business negotiations. It's a great team.

I went to Fred when Amazon Studios offered to option the film rights for an article I had written. The entire process from option, with many contingencies, to an eventual buy was long and tortured, especially at the end when the options expired. and the issue became another option or walk away. At every step of that process, Fred was there, quick to respond, and to offer wise counsel. And we got the deal done!

I've been a client of the firm for many years and always received great service on a variety of legal matters related to entertainment, media, intellectual property, and gaming. Like many professionals and businesses in these sectors, I've also relied on Fred for solid business advice related to transactions in these areas. Over the years, I have recommended Fred to several other potential clients (large and small) both domestic and in countries around the world, and I have been thanked by all those who have retained him. I continue to work with Fred on a variety of matters and could not be more pleased with the quality of the work and the fine working relationship.

I have engaged Fierst Bloomberg Ohm LLP over the past fifteen years for both estate and licensing concerns. Fred Fierst is brilliant, professional and caring. He has consistently shown himself to be insightful, strategic and honorable, as is the firm. I can't say enough about how excellent they are as a law firm. I trust them implicitly. Fred helped me win a major case in estate law and have always looked after my needs in licensing and contracts. My experience has shown me that he and the firm are expert in licensing, entertainment and intellectual property. I recommend Fred Fierst and his practice to anyone.

Fred Fierst and his firm have represented me for over 20 years now. They have handled my needs stretching from litigation to arbitration to negotiation and just sound legal advice. Fred and all his associates are highly competent, professional, caring and completely committed to their clients' best interests. They're honest and they know how to win.