I was recommended by my fiancé to Mr. Rush. When I began my journey of a bitter custody battle, I felt overwhelmed, confused, and afraid. After my consultation a lot of those feelings subsided, until I got the court date and saw all the lies being told about me from the father. Mr Rush assured me that we would be fine and he has dealt with this type of behavior. All I can say is on my court date, Mr Rush who was not known in the Essex County Court, but he made and left an impression. The judge even complimented his preparation and his knowledge. Long story short because I can go on for days! Mr Rush answered all of my concerns, kept me well informed, and most of all cared. I did not fell like just a client and a retainer fee. He worked late and even took time on Sunday, away from his family, to prepare for our court dates. End the end we prevailed! I recommend Mr Rush to anyone who feels that they have an up hill battle because I can attest that he will, with your honesty, prevail with your case as well!

Blake represented me throughout my divorce and was very professional, walked me through every step beforehand and made sure I knew all the facts/info. He was extremely knowledgeable, prepared and on time for each appointment/court date. He worked with me to try and make the process as quick as possible and fought hard to do as much as he could for myself and my children. My divorced was finalized roughly two years ago, and since then a few small issues have come up, both of which he was able to give me some advise on. He definitely goes above and beyond for his clients and I have since then recommended him to several people in need of an awesome attorney, and will continue doing so in the future.

I had a great experience with Blake and his team. Talented, spirited, professional and a winner. He delivered a successful outcome in a highly complex family matter with great efficiency. You are in great hands with this counsel.

Mr. Rush helped up navigate through a very difficult time as my wife and I were seeking joint custody of our grandson. His understanding of family law and the court system was a comfort to us as we had never been in court before. He kept us updated on the progress of our case and guided us every step of the way. He is a true professional with the best interest of his clients always at the forefront.

We highly recommend Blake.
Tom & Judy Ruvo

When you are going through a divorce, many things are uncertain and confusing, and everything you encounter in the undoubtedly painful process can feel new and scary.
Mr. Blake not only represented me in court, but also listened to me in private. I was able to express my concerns and worries, which he then addressed and ensured were brought up properly within the court system.
Your whole life changes when you get a divorce. To get through that process, you need someone you can trust, who will guide you through the legal process and have your best interests at heart every day, all day.
Knowing that I had Mr. Blake on my side of the courtroom made me feel safe. He listened, never rushed me, always wanted to know the whole story, supported me, and helped me stay strong through a great deal. He was like a rock. He also exhibited a consistent and high standard of professionalism and quality work.
If you have to go through a divorce, I highly recommend Mr. Blake as your representative.

Blake is thought of by me and his colleagues as being a competent, honest, empathetic and hard working attorney. He is a competent negotiator and trial attorney that works diligently to put forth his client's views to the Court. I have have never heard him speak a word about anyone as he treats all people, clients and adversaries with respect.

Do he and his clients prevail with every point and every case? Of course not but no one will work harder that Blake to get your point across in a manner that the adversaries and Court can understand.

I have worked with Blake on difficult cases and I have never known him, even in private moments to want to give up, speak negatively of his client or end prematurely. He will fight for your position until the papers get signed by the Court. Divorces are emotional and ;difficult and Blake should be the attorney you turn to be your sword and ;shield.

If you want excellent representation then contact Blake; if you want a magician that will get all your desires and every need of yours met then contact the circus.

I fully recommend you to handle your family court matters.

I appreciate everything Blake did for me after my auto accident. He worked very hard to ensure I received fair compensation for my injuries. He was always willing to answer my questions and guided me through the entire process. I recommend Blake for any personal injury case. Thank you Blake!

From the time of me deciding to seek legal council Blake stood out from the rest by being the first to get back to me after my initial contact. Further more you can tell he truly wanted the best outcome for my case which he demonstrated in the way of extensive research, outreach to his fellow colleagues, and precise organization leading up to the hearing which proved to be very successful in the end. He knows what he is doing to say the least and he conducts him self in a very professional manner at all times. For this level of service and guidance through legal matters you would expect to pay a lot more than the extremely reasonable rates I experienced. I would recommend to anyone.

I retained and trusted Blake twice. Unfortunately on my part I endured 2 divorces, one in 2010 and again in 2017. Blake did a terrific job representing me as his client and advised me on the best possible avenues we could ensue. In both cases, the outcomes could have not resulted any better. He is the utmost professional and I strongly recommend his services to anyone going through the divorce process. I have personally recommended Blake to several of my friends who also were very impressed and satisfied with Blake's performance and representation!!

During my trial I recall Blake stating to me that he had just had a negative review taken down after “months” of trying to have it removed and how much work it takes to remove negative reviews. So, I’m not surprised that his positive reviews are misleading.

Overall Blake is extremely arrogant and if you do not agree with what he says or if you express your own opinion on your case he gets very nasty and feels entitled to treat you as badly as he sees fit.

When I originally hired Blake I told him a previous attorney told me if my case went to trial it would cost $70,000 – 80,000, he stated this was way too high. Well, with him as my attorney the case cost me over $100,000 and he never once indicated to me the cost would be near this amount.

At mediation Blake was busy looking at his phone and complaining about how long the mediation was taking because he was predicting they would settle. In the end he was wrong, they did not settle and it was a complete loss of opportunity to make progress.

For two years I asked Blake to set up a litigation fund and spousal support but he did neither. His lack of action on both created a huge amount of extra stress during my divorce and trial.

Due to his arrogance he seems unwilling and unable to shift gears to address opposing counsel’s case. Instead he presents his case, as he sees fit, and ignores anything opposing counsel says because he thinks he is presenting “what the judge cares about.” During trial I asked Blake several times to address the lies my ex was telling and even have an email where I listed the things he should ask me about while I was on the stand. He stated to me “the judge does not care about your relationship with your husband” and “how many divorce cases have you tried?” Unfortunately, due to his hubris I was unable to refute anything my ex said and this left the judge with no choice but to believe what my ex was saying – and the judge made a note of this in his final judgment. During the trial Blake snickered throughout my ex’s testimony and even laughed out loud at one point, resulting in the judge reprimanding him. A divorce trial is extremely serious and emotional, especially when children are involved. It is highly inappropriate for your lawyer to be snickering and laughing. I noticed several times the judge watching Blake as he did these things and unfortunately in the end all it did was reflect poorly on me.

During my divorce Blake hired and fired two associates. One of which did work on my case and everything she touched was riddled with errors. One document she created Blake asked me to lie about on the stand stating I’d reviewed the document. I’d never seen the document before and since it was full of errors the defense caught this and proved I was lying and that the document was incorrect. This was a major blow to my case, it made me look bad in front of the judge and he noted this in his final judgment.

Blake submitted documents into evidence that never should have been admitted. The judge had a hugely negative reaction to these documents and I feel like this sealed the fate on me losing my case.

The court ordered a custody evaluation to be done. Blake recommended someone and I asked him about another evaluator that I’d researched and wanted to use. He stated he did not want to use him because he had just used him for another case and didn’t want it to reflect poorly on him. This is a good example of how Blake operates in his own best interest and not his clients. This evaluator was way over priced, did not read documents he charged me for and his testimony helped my ex far more than it helped me.

Blake went out of his way to say things about me to opposing counsel that were untrue because he was angry with me. My ex informed me of this. All this while still being paid by me.

Blake’s arrogance and bullying attitude caused so much added stress to an already horrific situation. Anyone going through a divorce has enough emotional and mental stress, they do not need an attorney who treats them badly.

I needed a divorce Lawyer and Blake W. Rush was recommended to me from a good friend. I found Blake to be very meticulous and professional in proceeding with my case against my wife. She (my wife) was not easy to deal with (or her lawyer) to put it lightly. Blake is professional, experienced, reliable and honest. He kept me informed about all of the options and also explained what was expected of me during each phase of the process. He helped me get through a difficult time in my life and I am truly grateful. It has been a long and painful chapter in my life and to have someone that actually cares about you as an individual is priceless. If reconciliation is not possible in your marriage (male or female) and you have to go through a Divorce, I would recommend Blake W. Rush to anyone and everyone. Attorney Rush, I thank you!

Blake is an attorney that truly cares about each of his clients and the outcome of their cases. The dedication and effort he puts into his work is unlike any I’ve seen from an attorney before. Blake is honest, trustworthy, extremely knowledgeable in his field and professional whether he is in court or just meeting with you in his office. His advice is genuine and well thought out, he is a very hard worker, and is willing to go the extra mile for you. I highly recommend Blake for your family law matters.

Blake Rush was my lawyer for my unique custody battle that had lots of loopholes and twists and turns. Blake was the first lawyer who took the time to stop and listen to me on the phone when I was trying to tell my story and couldn't find anyone to hear me out on the phone. He promptly offered me a time to come in and that was the best decision I made. He was able to point out why this will be a case he can help me accomplish successfully and he laid out a step by step outline of how this will go. He took the time to answer my many many questions and when things got very stressful for me he even set up a impromptu mid day appointment to meet with me and help me clarify this is all a work in progress. What also stands out to make him excellent is that he is licensed in both NJ and PA. My case started in NJ and got 'punted' to PA. When the judge in NJ punted the case to PA- once in the hallway Blake was immediately making moves in the PA court system before we had even left the NJ court house. While we were in the mediation room(s) and the court room(s) his quick educated responses made the other lawyer seem like a mouse and no one took more dominance of the room other then Blake. I feel Blake is exactly the type of lawyer you would envision to take on such a serious case such as custody and he leaves NO ROOM for anyone to not be as sharp as him. (which no one was/is) He did not back down and demanded exactly what I/we wanted step by step throughout the process. And step by step I kept getting what I wanted all the way to the end where I have now ended this battle with custody of my son. Blake was completely honest with me and helped me to understand that with his direction as long as I keep crossing my T's and dotting my I's he will be working hard to make the end goal a reality. And he Did ! There is A LOT of trust going into whom you choose as a lawyer and I couldn't be more grateful that I put all my trust into Blake as my lawyer, and that I did my part the whole way as well. (staying poised/calm-- not showy) I always will recommend Blake Rush as a lawyer for anyone facing the same battle such as custody. He will work hard within the court system's and guide you the whole way. I will always be grateful to Blake Rush for helping me save my son.

We are lucky enough to have been able to hire Mr. Blake Rush, to help us with our legal matters. Blake Rush is an extremely intelligent and resourceful lawyer. What makes him extraordinary is that he is not only very well educated and knowledgeable but he is also passionate with what he does. He has gone above and beyond of our expectations. He helped us incredibly with our family, so we can continue to move forward with our lives .He understands the emotional stress that illegal actions can take on the client and their loved ones. His compassion and professionalism are a rare combination.
I highly recommend Blake Rush.

Called a month ago to set up an appointment to discuss college funding for my daughter as I am divorced. The secretary took all my info and said Mr. Rush would call me back. That was over a month ago, and I've heard nothing. Totally useless, zero stars. Don't bother to call me now Mr. Rush. This review stays. had to give one star, no option for zero.

Blake Rush has represented me for over 4 years through very difficult times including divorce, child support and child custody. Blake was always well prepared for every hearing, very knowledgeable in the law and interpretation of the law. Blake also explained the law, provided guidance and recommendations so I had the information so I can make informed decisions. Blake has shown passion throughout my representation both in meetings and in the courtroom. He cares and always worked to ensure the best outcome for my children and me. I highly recommend Blake!

Blake represented myself in two separate issues involving family matters. The first was my divorce, Blake let me and my spouse work out the details of our divorce while guiding me to what was best in the long run. He kept focus that the children of the marriage were priory number one and protecting my future was the second.

Blake also represented me and a privacy issue with a school district. He was through and to the point. He does not waste your time or money like other bigger law firms do.

Blake is a down to earth, fun person. He made the process quick and as easy as our family as possible. He is a real person that understands what needs to happen for a successful future for his clients.

RESPONSE TO BLAKE:
I am very much a real person who has *objectivly,* first handedly, experienced Blake's behavior. He represented my father in the most unprofessional manner over several years. Throughout my parents divorce, I was present in witnessing how Blake acted in court, over emails and everything inbetween. Personally, he has treated me with utter disrespect, as a human and as a young woman. He is rude and nasty, and so unprofessional. I would be so ashamed if I was his daughter. I am merely a witness to who Blake is, not disgruntled or affected by the courts decision (in my mothers favor btw) in any direct way. He can't handle someone honestly reviewing his character. Another indication of his short temper and tainted character. This review won't get deleted because it is the only honest one out of a pool of fake reviews you probably begged people to write for you. You're an unethical lawyer and I felt compelled to share my experience with the world. And to save someone else the pain from hiring you.

I would not recommend using Blake for matriomonial issues as his 'knowledge' is often clouded by his ego. Between the tantrums and public spectacles, being chastised by sheriff deputy's IN the court room, and the fact that he losses cases due to his personal emotions is why I would NOT recommend him to handle your divorce. He has afforded spouses exorbenant LIFETIME alimony at his clients expense because he refuses to share messages with his client. He keeps pertinent info from his clients, which seems obvious as to why he is a loser. He has the worst behavior of any attorney I have ever seen. Hire him if you want to lose!!!

Can't say enough about the gentleman. Hard working and determined to get your job done efficiently.

I have engaged Blake for multiple related matrimonial legal issues over the past five years. During this time Blake has demonstrated tremendous knowledge of the law and local practices, and ultimately we have prevailed on all matters. His hourly legal rate was competitive and we worked together to keep legals costs down (and recoup in several instances). I strongly endorse Blake!

Services rendered by Blake Rush were phenomenal. He told me right from the start what I should expect during the case beginning to end. He was very knowledgeable in the different aspects of my case and I felt very comfortable with him being my attorney. His rate for services is beyond reasonable as well!! I will definitely use his law firm again in the future and recommended him to friends already!

Mr. Rush is not qualified to represent anyone. He rips people off and makes up exorbitant fees. He loses in court, is unprofessional, and even acts like a child. Would not use him to defend my dog!