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Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein & Blader, PC

Updated 2026-08-27 · 5,622 reviewed · 191 listed · Scored from 78 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(78) 71 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein & Blader, PC
Services
Free Consultation, Foreclosure Defense, Real Estate & Title Litigation
Reviews
78

What recent reviews say

Strong cases with attorneys like Barry Szaferman and Sam Gaylord yield favorable outcomes and responsive service. However, complaints about staff turnover, poor communication, and uneven attorney preparation suggest inconsistency across the firm.

Praised for
  • responsive communication and follow-through
  • skilled and attentive attorneys
  • favorable case outcomes
  • respectful and dignified treatment
Watch-outs
  • staff turnover and inconsistency
  • poor communication and missing evidence
  • case delays and unnecessary complications
  • unprepared attorneys
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Best for: Clients seeking experienced representation on complex family law and disability claims with established attorneys.
Think twice if: Staff turnover and variable attorney quality may affect consistency; some reviewers reported poor preparation and communication delays.

Strengths

  • Attorneys with 40+ years combined experience
  • AV-Preeminent and Super Lawyers recognition
  • Named attorneys resolve long-standing cases

Worth knowing

  • Attorney Barry Szaferman: 18+ year retention, handles family law and asset distribution
  • Attorney Sam Gaylord: resolved worker's comp case after 22 years with previous counsel
  • Paralegal Norma: noted for prompt responses
  • Attorney Lindsay: mentioned in family law complaints about preparation
  • Attorney Stuart Tucker: cited for poor case handling
  • Terry Ann Bradley: cited for divorce mediation complaints

What reviews say by service

Real Estate & Title Litigation
Family and asset division cases receive strong praise from long-term clients; some complaints about case delays.
Foreclosure Defense
No clear evidence in reviews.
Debt Settlement & Collections Defense
No clear evidence in reviews.
Estate Litigation Attorney
No clear evidence in reviews.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.63 average across the 77 free consultation businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 91% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 58
Review volume 82
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do they offer free consultations?
The firm is listed in the Free Consultation category. Contact them directly at their Lawrence Township office for confirmation.
Who should I ask for if I need family law representation?
Attorney Barry Szaferman is frequently praised for long-term family law matters. Attorney Sam Gaylord is noted for disability and worker's compensation cases.
How long have they been in business?
Their website claims over 40 years of operating history.

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Last updated 2026-08-27