The Elster Law Office, LLC

I really can’t say enough nice things about Henry, both as an attorney and as a person. Without divulging too many specific details about my case, Henry and I recently concluded a very nasty dispute in which I had been embroiled for several years. Driven entirely by spite, the opposing side did everything they could to deliberately drag out the ordeal for as long as possible. Naturally, it was a very frustrating and embittering experience to put it mildly and politely. It very much left me feeling as though I were in a Kafka novel, and utterly disillusioned with the entire legal system.
That all being said though, Henry was nothing short of fantastic: Equal parts consummate professional and long-suffering agony aunt, as he allowed me to vent (more like rant and rave at times) ad nauseam while always acting as the cooler head and the gentle voice of reason. He talked me out of saying and doing some very rash and foolish things on more than one occasion along the way that would have only created more problems and prolonged the case even further.
Like most of us who have had only limited (if any) dealings with lawyers, I began my search for one at the beginning of this dispute with a lot of preconceived notions; most of which were overwhelmingly negative. Actually, I’m rather ashamed to admit now that they were quite unfair, generalizing and ignorant. However, both Henry as well as the attorneys who helped me along the way and/or referred me to him proved just how wrong I was, as they all earned my respect, confidence, trust and admiration.
Anyway, some noteworthy specifics about Henry:
- He’s very patient. I’m far from the easiest person in the world to get along with, much less work alongside. In fact, I can be quite difficult and inflexible at times, especially when it involves something I feel particularly strongly about. The fact that he didn’t tell me to find someone else long ago is a testament to his patience.
- He is most accommodating. Henry was always very generous with his time, and reasonable with his rates. He’s definitely not the type to just take your money, ignore your calls and go through the motions. It’s obvious that he cares about his clients and the problems they bring to him.
- He is very articulate, and has an incredible gift for communication. He has a unique way of conveying his point in a clear and cogent manner that unfortunately isn’t too common in today’s world anymore. He is fiercely intelligent (almost to point of being intimidatingly so), while still remaining very personable, relatable and grounded. He’s very easy to talk to, can converse fluidly over a wide range of topics, and never makes you feel as though he’s patronizing or talking down to you.
- He's very impressive, especially for a young man of his age. Henry has much of the flair and exuberance of youth, mixed with the professionalism, level-headedness, precision and meticulous attention to detail of a seasoned veteran. He clearly has a passion for what he does.
At this point, I’m probably at risk of this review reading like I’m trying to write him a love song, so I better cut it short. In all seriousness though, it was a pleasure working with Henry, even if the circumstances were less than pleasurable. Precious few outside of my immediate inner circle have my complete trust, but I now consider him to be one of them. If you are in the midst of a dispute and have not yet retained an attorney, or if you foresee trouble in the future, he comes highly recommended. You will be in good hands.

I am not a lawyer but am frequently involved in lawsuits as part of my business. Henry has not represented me and I don't know him. However, I am posting this review because I just saw him in action today at the Court of Appeals Eastern District in St. Louis since his case went before mine. He did an excellent job presenting his case and engaging with the judges. His responses to questions from the judges were thought out, made sense and he never seemed to be caught off guard. He had the professionalism of a seasoned appellate court attorney with the energy of Travis Kelce. Whoever his client was made a good pick when he chose Henry.

He did a great job. Very professional. Very reasonable fees. Very happy with the outcome. I would use again for another case. I recommend to friends and family.