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Edward Cerasia II
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Highly knowledgeable, strategic, and effective lawyer with a reputation for excellence
“Ed is extremely knowledgeable, highly strategic, and has all of the top qualities that you look for in an effective lawyer.”
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Excellent communication and responsiveness
“Ed was always available to speak with me. He was tenacious and persistent to get the deal done while always having my best interests at heart.”
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Empathetic and understanding of client's needs, especially for women in the workplace
“What I admire most about Ed is his empathy and his unique ability to fully and completely comprehend the positioning and experiences of women in the workplace.”
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Guides clients through the process and provides clear advice and perspective
“He patiently explained and guided me through the process and advised me appropriately. He answered my questions in a timely manner, even when he was traveling, and he always made me feel that I had his full attention.”
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Achieves excellent results and settlements beyond client expectations
“He helped me to obtain justice not only monetarily, and not only morally. He helped me to obtain justice in its complete sense, and for me, as a woman, that's extremely important.”
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11 Oct, 2017 by Anonymous
I honestly don't know how to thank Ed and his firm for all of their help and support. Nothing I write here will do justice to the quality and sincerity of Ed’s and his team’s work.
First of all, Ed is extremely knowledgeable, highly strategic, and has all of the top qualities that you look for in an effective lawyer. He smoothly and quickly settled my case with my former employer via a law that no other lawyer that I consulted with even thought of. Also, he helped me avoid the potentially embarrassing experience of litigation, yet still secured a very substantial settlement for me. The outcome he produced was above and beyond my highest expectations.
However, monetary recovery was not the most valuable outcome that I received from working with Ed. The greatest benefit that I gained from this experience was the strong sense of self-empowerment that Ed instilled in me, and, to me, as a woman, this is priceless. Ed and his firm gave me the support, motivation and courage to stand up for myself and to do what was right for me.
What I admire most about Ed is his empathy and his unique ability to fully and completely comprehend the positioning and experiences of women in the workplace.
When I first walked into Ed's office, I felt an instant rapport with him. Ed patiently listened to me and was completely present and focused while I told him my story. He listened without judgment and offered sincere counsel. After our first meeting, I instinctively knew Ed had my best interest at heart, and I could fully trust him. I was in good hands.
Ed helped me to obtain justice not only monetarily, and not only morally. He helped me to obtain justice in its complete sense, and for me, as a woman, that’s extremely important.
I have unwavering faith in Ed and his firm's commitment to helping women in the workforce. If you feel that you have been wronged by your former employer, I highly recommend that you hire Ed and his firm, especially if you're a woman. He will not only get you a settlement that is most likely beyond what you expect, but he will do so ethically, morally, efficiently, and you may even gain a sense of self-empowerment that you never knew was possible.
09 Dec, 2016 by Anonymous
I was referred to Ed by my employment lawyer when it was clear that the only way there was going to be a resolution to my dispute with my employer was if I hired a litigator. We spoke on the phone and I immediately liked Ed. He is articulate, highly experienced, strategic and compassionate. Ed is also fair. He has his own practice, which is something I prefer in a lawyer. I found him to be reasonably priced (or, as reasonably priced as a lawyer can be!). One of the things I valued in Ed is his understanding of both the employee and the company's side of any situation, as he's spent considerable time as a defense lawyer. I liked that he could get into the other side's brain. I found Ed to be super responsive and very professional. He did a great job of keeping me abreast of his communication with my former employer's lawyer and, though I know he has so many other high-priority cases, I felt that I was given just as much attention and care. Our case moved to mediation and I was even more impressed with Ed, being able to see him in action. His ability to build rapport is admirable and, I believe, important. He clearly has an excellent reputation in the legal world and amongst some of the most renowned mediators. During mediation, he guided me, gave me perspective, but didn't force me to make any decisions I wasn't comfortable with and I am deeply appreciative of this skill of his. Throughout everything, I always felt that Ed was putting my best interests ahead of his own. We ended up settling and I am pleased with the outcome, an outcome that I know is in great deal because of the excellent work Ed did on my behalf.
19 Oct, 2016 by Anonymous
I was referred to Ed by a colleague who had conferred with him. I can write all day long and it won't be enough to express my gratitude towards Ed for his advice and help. I am especially thankful he explained the entire process to me, as often as I needed, and let me know exactly what I might be in for should my case go to trial. He was equal parts knowledgeable and empathetic as well as being an all around great guy. I heartily and enthusiastically recommend Ed Cerasia.
26 Sep, 2016 by Amy
I was referred to Ed by a trusted contact of my husband's. I had some urgency for legal counsel on an employment situation that I was seeking to resolve. Although Ed was out of the country on vacation when he received my voicemail, he responded just a few hours after I left the message, and set up an appointment for a phone consult. He asked excellent questions and outlined possible courses of action and outcomes. As the situation evolved, we had another phone consult in which he provided invaluable information, and he subsequently reviewed and edited a letter to my employer. End result: I achieved the best case scenario resolution to the situation. I have no hesitation in highly recommending Ed to anyone facing an employment issue.
22 Apr, 2015 by Anonymous
I was put into contact with Ed Cerasia in regards to a termination which I felt had some issues to address. Throughout the process, Ed was extremely prompt in communicating both by e-mail and telephonically. His knowledge of employment law was clearly exceptional and he was also knowledgeable of the behind-the-scenes details of my industry and former employer. During our first meeting he took thorough notes and clearly know where to focus and which details were (or were not) relevant. He was always professional, even-tempered and gracious. When it came time to negotiate, he proved to be a seasoned counselor and pushed just hard enough without going overboard. He always gave us his expectation of where the discussions were going, and he was persistent in pushing back when it was necessary. He also knew when and how to close out our discussions and handled all the paperwork very efficiently. Lastly, he always put our interests first, even if it would impact his fees, and even rounded down the fees as a courtesy. I felt incredibly safe and well-represented the entire way through, and cannot recommend him strongly enough.
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