Natalie Markfeld, experienced Child Custody, Child Support attorney in Fresh Meadows, NY with 441 reviews
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Natalie Markfeld

61-43 186th St, Fresh Meadows, NY

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Education

2008:
Washington University School of Law, JD - Juris Doctor
2005:
State University of New York, Binghamton, BA - Bachelor of Arts

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4.8 441 reviews
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Brian mccaffrey

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24 Feb, 2025
Great attorney to work with
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Stephanie quito

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07 Feb, 2025
Rajiv is so reliable, attentive, knowledgeable and an expert in what he does! My experience was one of a kind. I am so happy he provided me with accurate , honest and timely legal advice when I most needed it! Thank you so much
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Jo. j kim

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Pros
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Knowledgeable, experienced, and aggressive attorneys who fight hard for their clients
“Natalie Markfeld is one of the most intelligent and dedicated attorneys you will ever meet, and is a force to be reckoned with in the family courts.”
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Attorneys are responsive, accessible, and provide clear communication throughout the process
“Natalie was very helpful with preparing our pre-nuptial agreement. She took the time to walk us through the entire process and explain each part of the contract.”
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Attorneys are compassionate and genuinely care about their clients' best interests
“Natalie is fantastic! She was able to help me with just a couple of phone calls! I was in distress, I didn't know where to go, and she helped me!”
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Attorneys achieve successful outcomes for their clients, including favorable custody arrangements and divorce settlements
“Natalie Markfeld winning my case has averted a bad situation that could have resulted in a dedicated father losing his only child.”
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Attorneys provide reasonable and transparent pricing, without hidden fees
“Her $$ are reasonable and I'm sure she will work with you depending your situation.”
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Some attorneys may be unresponsive or take a long time to communicate with clients
“She never gave me her cellphone number and when I called the office she was always unavailable and took over a week to get back to me.”
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Attorneys may charge for routine tasks or communications that clients expected to be included
“She told Me to call her and let her know how my first visit with my daughter went and then charged me for that very phone call at the end of the case.”

Publications

2008:
Journal of Law and Policy, Associate Editor - Washington University School of Law's Journal of Law & Policy

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