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Lorraine Teleky-Petrella

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2 reviews

25 Main St., Hackensack, NJ 07601-7035

Environmental Law, Family Law, Probate and 2 more

About Lorraine Teleky-Petrella

Lorraine Teleky-Petrella is a lawyer practicing environmental law, family law, probate and 2 other areas of law. Lorraine received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1966, and has been licensed for 51 years. Lorraine practices at Lorraine, Teleky-Petrella in Hackensack, NJ.

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Wills and Probate
Posted by anonymous
February 26, 2025
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Perhaps in her heyday she was a better attorney. My perception is that she lacks compassion for the deceased and does not go out of her way to make things right. Seems to be driven by money rather than integrity or respect for the deceased. She seems to enjoy stirring the pot by way of her written letters and the choicee of her words used in said letters. Very unfortunate.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
March 06, 2026
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I would strongly advise anyone considering this attorney to look elsewhere. My experience was extremely negative and left me with serious concerns about her professionalism, judgment, and billing practices. Communication was consistently poor. Questions went unanswered, responses were often dismissive or passive-aggressive, and it was very difficult to get clear explanations about important legal matters. Instead of feeling supported by counsel, I frequently felt ignored and frustrated. Equally concerning was the lack of transparency regarding fees and the work being performed. Charges accumulated without clear documentation or justification, which raised serious questions for me about the value and integrity of the services being provided. Overall, I found the experience unprofessional and deeply disappointing. I would not recommend this attorney to anyone seeking reliable, responsive, and ethical legal representation.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Environmental Law
  • Family Law
  • Real Estate
  • Personal Injury
  • Other 1
    • Probate

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Lorraine, Teleky-Petrella

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1975, New Jersey
    1982, New York
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Seton Hall University
    Class of 1974
    J.D.
    Other Education
    State University of New York at Albany
    Class of 1966
    B.S.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1944
    June 12, 1944

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