Reviews

He cuts through the BS, gets to the bottom, and gives an objective assessment of the issues. I would not make a move without his advice. He understands and uses the law effectively. Highly recommended!

Don't just go to any divorce lawyer. Interview a few. Include Mike as one of them. I did not do that. I ended up with two previous lawyers. Careful of the firms that call themselves "matrimonial firms" or they "specialize in family law only." This probably means they have no other experience. I learned that in a divorce you need a lawyer with lots of experience in different areas of the law. Mike had that experience. Then I met Mike. I was referred to him by a friend. How refreshing, Mike is a lawyer who gave me his cell phone number. A lawyer who returned a phone call. A lawyer who returned a text. A lawyer who I felt was the epitome of the word "counselor." We talked things through. He helped me tamp down the anger and make rational decisions. Mike was very fair on his fees. Mike sat down and explained the retainer agreement was. He worked with me. The other two lawyers threw a piece of paper in front of me and told me to sign it. Mike's bills laid out what he did for his money. I didn't have to guess what the "T/C" was about. Mike gave a synopsis under each bill. My first two lawyers just sent me a bill. I had no idea what they did, other than a code and a time amount, with no synopsis. Mike sent me correspondence to review before he sent it out. Mike copied me with every correspondence that went in or out of his office. i had to beg my other attorneys for copies. I was part of the process, not just the audience.

Michael R. Speck and his assistant Theresa were absolutely amazing to deal with! He has your best interests in mind and kept me up to date with my case which was about a year long with going into trial. He always comfortably explained the the potential worst and best scenarios which isn't always something every lawyer does. They worked out a payment plan that worked for me and him, even worked in the specialists and reports which couldn't have been appreciated more! Mr.Speck let me know which court dates we needed to attend, and which we did not because of rescheduling. He was a personal recommendation from a friend of mine and I won't be consulting any other lawyers. I believe he has your best case scenario in mind and he's willing to work his way to get it for you! Thank you Michael Speck for taking my case and I propose anyone reading this; consultant him AT LEAST for their case.

Mike Speck is an excellent Family Law attorney. While he is exemplary in all areas of law and litigation - Mr. Speck proved to be absolutely phenomenal during a very stressful child support case in 2018 through 2019. My child’s father submitted falsified tax returns, Mr. Speck’s keen eye immediately picked up on this act of perjury. He subpoenaed my ex’s lawyer, accountants and the IRS to uncover my ex made $400,000+ a year not $90,000. Child Support laws in NJ are very tough and calculated with a child support worksheet. Once we had my ex’s accurate income info, Mr. Speck was able to calculate correct child support based on my FT income and my ex’s. I saw a substantial increase in child support for my son. Mr. Speck also argued and won - that my ex pay 50% for elite sports training and summer camp. Plus, a % of health insurance for my son. Additionally I received a legal and substantial lump sum of arrears. He prevailed in every matter presented in the case. As a single, working mother, in cancer remission, with sole custody of my son - he truly saved my life. We also encouraged my son’s father to exercise his visitation rights to no avail. Mr. Speck is smart, detailed, and a no-nonsense lawyer. My ex tried his best to out-wit Mr. Speck but failed miserably. In fact, the judge ordered my ex pay a portion of Mr. Speck’s legal fees. The child support case was based in NJ. But my ex lives out of state. That did not stop Mr. Speck from fully prevailing. I’d like to add, in the matter of family court, and because my minor son was involved, I was extremely moved by Mr. Speck’s empathy and determination to fight for my child’s rights. He will represent me until my child graduates college or graduate school. If you need a child support lawyer - you need to call Mr. Speck today.

Mike was recommended by another great lawyer, Ira Karlstein. As soon as Mike and I started our lawyer-client interaction, I had to reach out to Ira and thank him profusely. Mike gets things done and keeps me in the loop every step of the way. He always reveals his cards so I am not blindsided. It is this approach plus his positivity that encouraged me to trust his judgement and know that I can be open with him regarding financial limitations and mental stress. One last point, I canvassed several lawyers and his rates are reasonable. I did consult with a lawyer who charged less than him but this lawyer's method discouraged me from finding him trustworthy and reliable. There are other lawyers who charge a lot more because they are part of a bigger firm. For my case, Mike Speck is the right lawyer and whether or not I win does not take away from the fact that Mike and Theresa (his assistant) are the best !

I met Mr. Speck back in 2012. Since that time he has represented me in Municipal Court for several different matters to include but not limited to DUI, traffic and ordinance violations. We always won based on Mr. Speck’s expertise. Mr. Speck also represented me in Superior Court on an unfounded domestic dispute which of course we prevailed. Mr. Speck handled appeals for me in both Superior Court and at the Appellate division. Additionally, Mr. Speck has represented me on several real estate transactions. Every time I had a real estate deal he made sure everything went smoothly. Further, Mr. Speck has represented me on landlord-tenant matters which we have always prevailed. I have never met an attorney who gives you 24/7 access. His response to emails and texts are almost immediate and the fact that he gives his clients his cell phone number Is fantastic - it’s like an open access 24/7 emergency hotline. I highly recommend Mike Speck.

My husband and I retained Mike after numerous failed attempts to resolve post divorce judgements costing a fortune with 2 previous lawyers. Mike was kind, compassionate and above all, knew the urgency in resolving our issues, even making himself available on Sunday's because we were dealing with a child custody issue. He was a life saver for us and I highly recommend Mike. In fact we have sent him many of our friends. The service he offers at the rate he charges makes him one of a kind, rare finds for a lawyer!

As first time home buyers we were comfortable working with Robert Ranalli because he explained the process in such detail that we did not have to ask any questions after. He had our back by negotiating with the seller on our behalf. He worked diligently to ensure that we were happy with the closing on our dream home. Thank you Mr. Ranalli. The Charles Family,

I am very happy with the work that Lazaro Cardenas did for my family - he was very professional, understanding, gave great advice, timely in getting things done and always available if I had any questions or needed clarification. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a great attorney in New Jersey!

Mr. Cardenas is a highly skilled and caring attorney who kindly spoke to my father in his native Spanish when explaining certain legal matters. I could not be happier with his service. Thank you for giving me some peace of mind.

We are very pleased with the excellent representation provided for a real estate closing where we were not able to be present. The firm covered all aspects of the transaction seamlessly, affordably, and efficiently. Would highly recommend to anyone with any legal matter in the Tri-State area.