jon barber

Stegmeier, Gelbart, Schwartz & Benavente represented me in a custody case. I worked primarily with Saul Gelbart and Joan Loos, as well as their staff. It was such a difficult situation to be in and I was scared, but they helped me to balance what was best for our child, and fair for our family, while upholding my paternal rights. I can’t imagine navigating through the family court system without them – they supported me during the hardest time of my life, and their expertise and skill proved successful. I trust SGSB and they made a difference in our lives. Thank you.

Chris Nunez

I had the unfortunate need to hire a family law specialist this past year. Stegmeier, Gelbart, Schwartz & Benavente were highly recommended by a personal contact. I was able to schedule a consultation within days. My wife and I felt a great first impression after meeting with Mr. Gelbart and we hired the firm to represent us on the spot. SGSB was extremely efficient regarding all aspects of our case , including communication with me, opposing counsel, and the court. My case was complicated, requiring developing a strategy that addressed my goals. SGSB managed several court appearances and performed highly effective negotiations with opposing counsel. At the conclusion of my case, I was completely satisfied with the end outcome. I would not hesitate to recommend SGSB to anyone I cared about. Lastly, everyone on the team were nice people. This was a silver lining because dealing with a problem that required hiring a family law attorney was a stressful and emotional experience. Their professional, confident and personable approach was comforting.

Uriel Grezemkovsky

You could not be more fortunate to have an attorney like Saul Gelbart working with you. There are plenty of family lawyers out there, and maybe you’ve interviewed a few, who can handle a basic divorce (if such a thing even exists). But Mr. Gelbart has two attributes that are as rare as they are invaluable: wisdom, and the respect of his professional peers. Wisdom speaks for itself, and it will save you countless headaches, not to mention unnecessary fees, when you’re working with someone who has seen it all and gives you the best advice that cuts right through all the chatter. And just as important, Mr. Gelbart is at the top of his field in the United States. So things just go a lot more smoothly when the opposing lawyers, and even the judges, hold your attorney in the very highest regard.

John Chapman

I worked with Saul Gelbart with assistance from Doug Hatherley. Prior to Saul, I was in a divorce with a very difficult person and the case was out of control and expenses were piling up. After much research, I switched to Saul based on a professional recommendation. Saul went to work and had an immediate impact on cleaning up the mess. Saul brought such a level of professionalism to the case that I had always hoped for. Issues were not allowed to spiral out of control. One of the things i learned in this process is that most lawyers are not good in a court room situation. They do not know what to say or do. Most lawyers seem to encourage on the back-and-forth spousal arguments that generate fees but go no where, and they hope to settle prior to court. Saul was a master in the courtroom. He was fully prepared to the point of scripting out his approach. He knew the rules. He worked the courtroom like a skilled conductor of an orchestra. Saul brought order and sanity to my case. The days we had in court, we won the battle of the day, and this, along with Saul's brilliance and attention to detail and strategy, lead to driving the other side to settle. I can't thank Saul and SGSB enough. Saul is a Fellow in the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and I can clearly see why. I would highly recommend Saul and his team. Saul, thank you.

Angel Crosby

Mr. Schwartz and his staff are worth more than their weight in gold! ( He is at least 6'4" if that gives you any idea lol) A genius during trial, quick on his feet, kind, and honest. What more could you ask for ? He knows the law better than most legal experts . Brilliance at it's best! You get what you pay for and if you are going to have a difficult divorce, he is your go to, otherwise after your disappointment with someone else, you will be knocking at his door to please fix and finish your case! Trust me I know.