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Client Testimonials for Bruce L. Bortz, Attorney
“Bruce Bortz is an excellent literary attorney who, thankfully, is a part of my network.”
—Lynda Lotman, owner and operator of www.ms-editor.com, www.manuscriptediting.com, .book-editing.com, www.scifieditor.com, and others, since 1978
Contact Info:
Lynda Lotman
1830 Guinevere Street
Arlington, TX 76014
(817) 467-7127 or 817-472-4390
(817) 472-4390 (fax)
ms-editor@comcast.net; darlyn1@airmail.net
“I want to thank you for all your sage advice along the way to getting the final contract signed. I appreciate how you helped me understand the publishing industry from the inside—this was important in negotiating the contract. I especially appreciate your attention to detail and the excellent effort you put forth on my behalf. And, not so by the way, CCH’s editorial director told me she’d hire you if she ever needed an attorney.”
—Susan Posner, Author, Federal Tax Course (CCH)
Contact Info:
Susan Flax Posner, Attorney-at-Law
One Valley's Crest Court
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 363-8343
(410) 363-8362 (fax)
“Thanks so much for resolving so quickly, and to my satisfaction, my recurring problems with the book and jacket printer. A different, less favorable outcome would probably have occurred had I employed a lawyer who, unlike you, didn’t know the ins and outs of book publishing so intimately.”
—Don Lessne, Publisher, Frederick Fell Publishers and Lifetime Books, Hollywood, FL
Contact Info:
Don Lessne, Publisher
Frederick Fell Publishers
2131 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, FL 33020-6750
(954) 925-5242 , ext 11
(954) 925-5244 (fax)
“I sincerely appreciate all your work on my Citicard and PublishAmerica problems. A bottle of champagne is headed your way. I couldn’t have done it without you.”
—Lois Barg, Author
Contact Info:
11632 Heather Dale Drive
St. Louis, MO 63146
(314) 989-1129
“My contract negotiations went fairly smoothly and I got 9 of the 10 changes I wanted and you recommended. Thank you, again, for your immeasurable help.”
—Diana King, Purposeful Communications, LLC., author of book on Terry Schiavo for Cumberland House Publishing and WND Books
CONTACT INFO:
Purposeful Communications, LLC
10130 Northlake Blvd., Suite 214-224
West Palm Beach, FL 33412
(561) 310-5970
“I got the check. Thanks SO much for your work! I got all the bills paid this morning, and feel like a new woman. You did a great job, and you were a life-saver. I'm most impressed, and glad I decided to use you. I've never used a lawyer before for anything like this. I'm SO thrilled about it!”
—Tammy S. Grimes, Owner/Operator, Crescent Communications (A Graphic Design Company)
Contact Info:
Tammy S. Grimes
dba Crescent Communications
R.D. 5, Box 620
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 941-7447
(814) 742-8679 (fax)
"Bruce Bortz helped me resolve a business dispute that left me feeling like justice had been served. I recommend him wholeheartedly and would employ his services again. Throughout the entire time, it was clear that Bruce is very good at what he does and really does care about his clients. He has an old-fashioned work ethic, is tenacious, and is the person I'd want to have in my corner!"
—Bob Pailet, Denver
Contact Info:
Bob Pailet, CRS,GRI
President, Realty Brokers of Denver
2282 S. Dallas St.
Denver, CO 80231
(303) 696-7171
(303) 745-1006 (fax)
“In November 2004, I completed writing a book entitled, "Public Schools, Public Menace: How Public Schools Lie To Parents and Betray Our Children." I engaged Bruce L. Bortz, attorney, to do a legal review of my book for the usual media/publisher liability issues, such as libel, defamation, copyright infringement, invasion of privacy, etc.
Mr. Bortz read and reviewed my book thoroughly. On Nov 1, 2004, he then sent me his four-page review of my book outlining his professional legal opinion about any material in my book that relate to the media/publisher liability issues indicated above. In his review, he listed in detail the revisions/corrections he wanted me to make in the book so as to avoid possible publisher liability issues at a later time. I subsequently made the changes he suggested.
In my opinion, Mr. Bortz did an excellent job reviewing my book for media liability issues and making suggestions on how I should correct or revise my book to avoid any possible media/publisher liability issues in the future. I thank Bruce Bortz for his competence and professionalism in reviewing my book.”
—Joel Turtel, author of "Public Schools, Public Menace"
CONTACT INFO:
700 Victory Blvd., #14F
Staten Island, NY 10301
jturtel@aol.com
Website: www.mykidsdeservebetter.com
718-447-7348
“Because of his wide-ranging experience, Bruce Bortz is knowledgeable about the legal and the practical sides of the publishing business. He provided me a thorough analysis of my questions, which went beyond legal basics, and explained the real-world implications and my options. Moreover, his friendly guidance and insights gave me the confidence to move forward with my project.”
—April Barker, Attorney-at-Law, Beaver Dam, WI
CONTACT INFO:
525 N. Lincoln Ave.
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
920-887-0387
“As first time authors, we were thrilled when we were offered a publishing contract. However, before we signed, we wisely hired literary lawyer Bruce Bortz to review the proposal. The contract turned out to be entirely unacceptable; our royalties were ridiculously low compared to the standard. Without his expertise, we would have signed a dismal legal contract, forfeiting many of our book rights. We are forever grateful for Bruce's wise counsel, guidance, and reasonably priced services.”
—Barb Chesley and Polly Boline
CONTACT INFO:
"Bruce responded to my book contract interpretation request in a very timely, congenial manner. Working with him on this question resolved my anxiety."
—Ann Dunnewold, Ph.D.
“Just hammered out all the details today—finally. They [the publishers] gave on most everything, and I feel good about it now. Thanks for your help.”
—Ann Dunnewold, Ph.D
CONTACT INFO:
9304 Forest Lane, Suite 194
Dallas, TX 75423
214-343-1353
“Bruce's legal services saved me from making a lot of dumb, major mistakes as a first-time author. He's incredibly collaborative, hands-on, and committed to helping you get your way and to making you a success. I couldn't recommend him more highly."
—Brendon Burchard, Founder and Principal of swiftKick Development, author of The Student Leadership Guide, and author of the forthcoming The Golden Ticket
CONTACT INFO:
Brendon Burchard
1 Toledo Way #11
San Francisco, CA 94123
415.652.1144
“Thanks for your excellent letter. Confident, clear, and factual. Well done… Also wanted to let you know that my husband has just read through your letter. He was chuckling and saying ‘yes!’ most of the way through. At the end, he said, ‘This lawyer's brilliant. What a breath of fresh air.’ He wanted you to know that he has dealt with many lawyers and is extremely impressed by this fabulous letter . . . Regarding your draft agreement, thank you so much for bringing confidence and clear-sightedness to this stressful and confused situation. You really cannot imagine what a difference it has made to my peace of mind having you take care of this.”
—Julia Kantecki, Majority Owner, AJR Publishing, LLC, Orlando, FL
CONTACT INFO:
Julia Kantecki
10203 Trout Road
Orlando, FL 32836
336-332-7569
“I wanted to let you know that my negotiations with Wiley went very well. They agreed to give me the copyright, increased the royalty percentage, and may agree to the requested advance. Thanks for all your advice. You should receive a check within 5-7 business days.”
—Julie Harrer, Hamlet Auditing Corp., Solana Beach, CA
Contact Info:
Julie Harrer
Hamlet Auditing Corp.
602 South Cedros Avenue
Solana Beach, CA 92075