Reviews

I would just like to say thank you to Ellen Holtzman for representing my ex wife in court. She did such a bad job for her that I was able to get my ex evicted from my house without having to pay her a dime. She mishandled my exes case horribly now I'm typing this from my own bed! Thanks Ellen keep up the great work!

I was 54 years old and I truly believed that my wife and I had a good marriage. We had a beautiful home and 2 healthy and bright grown children and they were both doing well. I think now that my ex-wife must have just got tired of being married. I was stunned when, only a few days after or 25th anniversary, she said she wanted to separate. She left our home saying she would be back. I stayed in the house, but after 3 years of living apart, I learned she was dating. I had had a good experience with a leading personal injury lawyer a few years before so I called him to ask if he could handle my divorce. Unfortunately, he did not handle divorces, but he did say "If I needed a divorce lawyer, I'd go to Ellen Holtzman." At our first meeting, Ellen explained the divorce laws in NYS. Step by step, she took me through what would happen, and everything did happen as she had explained. Some of the laws didn't seem fair to me, especially since I felt I had done nothing to deserve what was happening in my life, but at every point I felt Ellen achieved the most possible for me under the law. She and her staff were very professional, and always got back to me quickly. At a lot of our meetings, I went in feeling upset, but I always went away feeling better. Ellen helped me see that things would get better, and they have. After the divorce was finalized, it was like a big weight being lifted off my shoulders. And besides being a good lawyer, she's a nice person. She always asked how my kids were doing, and that meant a lot to me. How can I sum up what I feel about Ellen Holtzman? She's great.

I was fortunate to have Ellen as well as the expertise of her associate Meryl Neuren. Both these ladies came prepared and made sure all ducks were in a row, all t's dotted and crossed. Our side was always prepared. These ladies did battle for me and I know a lot of the time it wasn't easy. They made sure I had a future! If you are in need of a sharp lawyer then give Ellen's office a call. A divorce is never easy but this office will see you through it and make sure there really is a light at the end of the tunnel for you. Thank you Ellen and Meryl!

I had been hoping and praying for ten years that I could save my marriage. A traumatic event in my husband's life led to his abuse of alcohol, drugs, and eventually me and our two girls. I had a good job at a leading financial institution in New York, but all of the happiness was being drained from our lives. Before long, both our young daughters had begin abusing drugs. They were acting out their anger and depression in other heartbreaking ways, too. despite all this, I continued to try to make the marriage work for ten long years. A faithful Catholic, I rejected the very idea of divorce. But I finally realized that my marriage was hopeless, and my life was a shambles. My insistence on trying to save the marriage was destroying the ones I lived the most, the ones who most deserved my love--my children. As the violence escalated, a therapist referred me to Ellen Holtzman. Ellen moved immediately to get me an Order of Protection. My husband had long since stopped being a husband or father, but he fought the divorce. Ellen and her staff were so caring and so good to me. Ellen guided me every step of the way. We spent long hours after my work day was over with thousands of sheets of paper. I always felt like I was her top priority. She knew what I would need to take care of the girls, and she created the best possible scenario for us. Just walking through the courthouse with Ellen, I could see how well liked and respected she is, and I felt like a million dollars. Ultimately, I got full legal and physical custody, and Ellen helped me to see my way clear to a better future. It hasn't been all smooth sailing, but we are working to build that future now, and I am so grateful to Ellen, and to the therapist who led me to Ellen Holtzman and this new life.

Run Don't Walk from this Attorney!- My vote makes three former clients making this exact same statement. Avoid while you still have any money left. After bungling my divorce, she is now TAKING ME TO COURT. She is suing me for even more money and I can no longer afford an attorney.

I went through a painful and difficult divorce several years ago, followed by a challenging custody dispute that ended up in court. Ellen Holtzman represented me in both matters, arguing my cases persuasively and effectively and winning a verdict in my favor. In this arena winning a case is not, however, the only criterion of success. If there was one thing that allowed me to retain a sense of myself and my integrity during this process, it was that I would not willfully misrepresent the truth, or have it misrepresented on my behalf. In addition to her deep professional expertise and years of experience in this area of the law, particularly with the Rockland County court system, Ellen at all times displayed the highest ethical standards, and I felt entirely confident that my priorities and personal values were being faithfully reflected in the conduct of the case. I unequivocally recommend Ellen and her great staff to anyone who has the misfortune to find themselves in a similar position. Thank you Ellen!