Client Comments
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‘If
you own a business and need legal advice, do yourself a favor .... talk to Judy Gedge…’ |
"Judy Gedge helped me to establish a single-member LLC for my business. I can only say one thing about her: Wow! During our project, I experienced first-hand her deep passion for Connecticut’s small businesses. She knows what starting and running a small business is all about. She knows the challenges and frustrations business owners face every day. And she is committed to helping them resolve problems as quickly and painlessly as possible. What struck me about Judy was her uncanny ability to frame business issues, to recommend appropriate strategies, and to explain legal concepts in words I could understand. I was also impressed with her patience, charm and eagerness to help. If you own a small business and need legal advice, do yourself a favor…talk to Judy Gedge." |
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‘Judy
Gedge is so much more than a small business attorney. She is a valuable
business adviser. Who would have thought that some of the best
marketing ideas would come from my attorney…’ |
“I hired an attorney to help me insure that I was
protected and operating with best practices. Judy does an excellent job
of educating her clients. Judy is also a great connector. She helps her clients network with other professionals who can help grow
your business. She has introduced me to some great people and great ideas. Judy Gedge is so much more than a small business attorney.
She is a valuable business adviser. Who would have thought that some of
the best marketing ideas would come from my attorney.
Thanks Judy”
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‘Judy is also a fun and upbeat person to work
with which helped to make the transaction less
stressful...’ |
“As a first time business owner I am glad that I chose Judy Gedge as my attorney.
During our first meeting Judy sat down with me and explained the different
steps that are usually involved during the purchase of
a business. I in turn explained to Judy that this
transaction had to close very quickly. Judy made the deal
happen by being very responsive to my questions, providing all the
necessary documents in a timely manner, and negotiating terms with the
seller’s attorney that protected my interests. I would recommend
Judy Gedge to anyone looking for an attorney to assist them in the purchase
of a business. I always felt that I was dealing with a competent,
professional and honest person. Judy is also a fun and upbeat
person to work with which helped to make the transaction less
stressful.” Al Nadeau Page Three LLC Dba
Alley Cat Café and Eatery |
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‘Judy went above and beyond to
provide educational and organizational materials to help me …’ |
“I debated hiring an attorney versus forming my LLC by
myself online. I had two separate individuals recommend Judy to
me. I decided it was worth an upfront expense to know I had organized
my business properly and to have the peace of mind that comes with
that. Judy could not have explained things any easier. She was
thorough and truly left me without worry about the legalities of becoming a
business owner. Judy went above and beyond to provide educational and
organizational materials to help me begin my journey. I will be
recommending her on an ongoing basis.” Luke Layow New Oceans, LLC |
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‘Judy Gedge
has been a wonderful partner and essential to my peace of mind…’ |
“Finding a good attorney was critical in starting out my new company on the right
track. Judy Gedge has been a
wonderful partner, and essential to my peace of mind. She asked all the right questions to make
sure she really understood my business concept, and then delivered solutions
to protect my interests and help me turn my concept into a real company. Equally important, working with Judy has
been a pleasure. Her advice is always
sound, her fees are reasonable, and she always gets back to me quickly and
delivers on her promises. Judy is a
great advocate and partner for the small business owner!” Julianne Roth Companions for Living, LLC |
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‘In my
book, Judy is the ‘queen of contracts…’ |
“When
Judy and I met to discuss a business contract that I needed, she took the
time to completely understand my business and my needs. Judy is not only an expert with legal
issues but she explains things in clear and understandable ways. She is a good listener and she made me feel
at ease discussing a topic which is clearly outside of my expertise. In my book, Judy is the ‘queen of
contracts’. Ruth Mitman, PhD The Mitman Group LLC |
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‘Judy was
able to answer all my questions…’ |
“Judy
Gedge provided me with both the legal framework and information I needed to
help create a sound foundation for my business. She is extremely knowledgeable,
communicated my options clearly and was able to answer all my questions. I would definitely recommend Judy to anyone
starting a business. She will free you
to be able to focus on what you need to do to launch a successful business.” Rosemaria Memoli Labrynth Consulting LLC |
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‘Judy went above and beyond many times…’ |
“I sought out a small business attorney when I decided to purchase my
first business. Judy Gedge was a lucky
find. Being new to the world of small
business, I felt a little overwhelmed. But Judy’s guidance and thoroughness
helped me to understand the process every step of the way. She was always available for questions and
went above and beyond many times. I
believe the value of working with Judy far surpasses the legal fee I paid.
I’ve raved about Judy many times and would recommend her to any of my
friends.” Jessica Betancourt The Claypen, |
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‘Judy did a fantastic job in de-mystifying the
law…’ |
"Judy was a terrific partner throughout the process of
incorporating my small business. She clearly articulated a step-by-step
process of reviewing options, assessing and mitigating risks, and putting
together a plan to incorporate and maintain my business. With little
experience in working with legal counsel, I had some trepidation in
contacting and engaging a lawyer. However, Judy did a fantastic job in
de-mystifying the laws and procedures that govern incorporation and made me
feel at ease and in control throughout the process. She provided a real value
in terms of relevant, tangible documentation as well as peace of mind- well
worth the price of her services. I
have referred Judy to a number of friends who have considered launching their
own businesses and will continue
to recommend her to anyone serious
about venturing out on their own.” Douglas
Casey Magnetic Interactive LLC |
“Judy works
closely with her clients to achieve their goals…”
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“I have known Judy for five years. In this time, I have been
fortunate to benefit from her expertise on numerous occasions. More importantly, countless other owners of
small businesses, many of whom are my clients, have benefited as well. She is a highly intelligent businesswoman
who has a firm grasp of legal and business issues. In both her interactions with me and her
work with other people in the business community, Judy has a keen ability to
look at the whole person and ask the kinds of questions that will help a
person be successful in his or her business. Judy works closely with her
clients to achieve their goals. She
has the ability to explain legal issues in a way that a business owner, like myself, can easily understand. It has allowed me to see my options clearly
so I could make well-informed business decisions.” Pamela W. Butterfield Business Success Tools, LLC |
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“The
most surprising aspect was Judy's responsiveness..” |
“We are opening an
educational academy for children 3-7 that maximizes this important period in
their lives when learning is optimized. I am in a fortunate position of
having a very talented and varied team supporting a new business
venture. Members of our team had expertise in finance, project
management, technology, mechanical contracting, and education. Legal
expertise was a gaping hole. We checked with various small business
resources and asked for their recommendation. They suggested I contact
Attorney Gedge. (She won't let us call her that anymore!)
From the first meeting, she made both my husband and me feel like she was
willing and excited to become part of our team. Meetings were minimized
and costs were defined at the onset. But the most surprising aspect was
Judy's responsiveness. We have dealt with attorney's
in the past and it has always be an agonizingly SLOW experience. I
really feel she sensed our excitement about this new venture and made every
effort to help move it forward quickly. She also is an expert (and
advocate I would suspect) of the small business owner. I feel lucky to
have her in this important role for Bali Enterprises and our FasTracKids business.” Rebecca Balicki FasTracKids, |
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“I would recommend
Judy to a friend simply because my experience with her has been excellent.” |
“The task at hand when I first met with Judy was to reorganize as a
Limited Liability Company. Judy explained every step in the process of
reorganizing my business. The legal intricacies of reorganizing a business
can be easily overlooked by a business owner focused on business sales and
growth – Judy was clear about what was to happen and was very patient when I
asked to explain some things more than once (only because I forgot what she
said!).
The search for an attorney that was a proper match to my business
took several months. I am very passionate about my business and I wanted an
attorney who not only fully understood my mission, but was one that I could
trust (who wants to add a business partner who isn’t excited about what you
do?!) For me, it was a balance of the legal expertise that Judy possesses,
her knowledge of my business, and her energetic personality. Judy also helped
build further confidence in my company’s mission. Judy was always clear about meeting dates and times (she always confirmed
them with me) and processing all the paperwork involved in reorganizing. The
paperwork was filed with the Secretary of State on the date she committed to
and I received all of my legal documents in person or by mail very quickly.
During the reorganization process, I emailed her with several questions and
she responded the same day to all of them.
I would recommend Judy to a friend simply because my experience with
her has been excellent. Judy has proven to be a valuable addition to my
team!” Dinah Hale The |
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“Judy is not only exceedingly knowledgeable about
small business; she embraces ‘approachability.” |
“When I met Judy Gedge at a local networking meeting, she was one of the
hosts holding a workshop on legal issues for small business owners. In one thirty minute session, my
intimidation about legal representation disappeared. Judy was not only personable and
approachable, but enthusiastic. Her dedication to small business was
obvious. Instantly I wanted to do
business with her. Judy is not only
exceedingly knowledgeable about small business; she embraces
‘approachability.’ Having many
questions throughout my first year, I was able to pick up the phone and ask
questions about whatever we were working on - without feeling I was
intruding. Most important, I feel that
my business is completely respected. As a new business owner, I feel ‘safe’
and respected. Thanks to Judy, I can
focus on what matters- growing my company!” Tracy Ulrich, President AdVision Integrated Marketing, LLC |
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