Gene Kazlow has often been described as "a people person" who finds satisfaction in taking care of the people in his life.  But, as an attorney who sincerely cares about his clients, he feels a sense of obligation to share perspectives that may be unpopular.  "Often times a client wants an attorney to adopt a point of view that coincides with his or her own.  I always tell my clients what I genuinely think — meaning, I don't embellish.  I only tell them the truth, even though it might not be what they want to hear."

Gene Kazlow enjoys working on a contingency basis, the relevance of which cannot be overstated when one is searching for the right attorney.  Litigation can become very expensive, and, although out of pocket disbursements are usually borne by the client, legal time is not.  "The important thing to remember when working on a contingency basis," according to Mr. Kazlow, "is that it must be a win-win situation, i.e. a good case that will benefit both the client and my law firm.  Having a strong case is only part of the equation.  The potential defendant in any major case must have the financial wherewithal to survive a judgment."  In the event that representation is needed to defend a lawsuit commenced against a client, the firm also works on an hourly basis, when appropriate, at a very reasonable rate.

Although the law offices of KAZLOW & KAZLOW handle all types of collection cases, they are commonly sought out in the pursuit of major problems — including complex litigation — that are not limited to the State of New York.  There are in fact a number of cases that the firm is currently prosecuting in Federal Courts located in various other states.

Mr. Kazlow presently serves on the Board of Governors of the Commercial Law League of America, the preeminent Association in the credit industry, a position to which he was recently elected after having previously acted as a Recording Secretary.  His tenure with the CLLA (he has been a member since 1964) has afforded him "the opportunity to work with some of the finest attorneys in this country, and in the world, that specialize in collection, commercial litigation and bankruptcy.  My clients come from all walks of life and include attorneys in New York, attorneys throughout the country and collection agencies, among others.  In fact, more than a few of the companies that we represent rely on us to handle all of their legal concerns."

The Law Firm of KAZLOW & KAZLOW has specialized in the area of creditors' rights since 1964.  In the words of Gene Kazlow, "Experience counts.  This year I will be entering my 40th year of practicing law.  That's a long time!  But the time has counted for a lot.  Clients have grown comfortable coming to me with their problems; I guess that's because I am a good listener.  And, as a rule, I never bill for the initial conversation.