- In practice
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Reviews
- 4.5 (1)
- Last verified
- 30 Mar 2026
About
Marcus Bennett has practised law for 30 years, focusing on estate planning, real estate, divorce matters in New York. They represent individuals and families through an independent practice. Known for careful preparation and plain-language advice. This is a fictional demo profile.
Rankings
Score ledger
Estate Planning in New York · ranking v1.0.0Each row shows the component score (0–100), its weight and the points it adds. Open a row to see the records it is based on.
Credentials70 × 20%
1 verified active licence(s).
- New York licence — verified
- Identity and practice verified
Relevant experience100 × 15%
28 years practising in this area.
- Relevant years counted: 28
Specialization85 × 15%
Primary practice area; practises in 3 area(s) in total.
- Practice areas: 3
Verified reputation51 × 15%
1 review(s) from 1 source(s), 0.113 effective after recency, verification and authority weighting. Adjusted rating 3.03/5.
- Source #4: 0.113 effective reviews
Professional recognition5 × 10%
1 recognition(s); weighted value 0.082.
- Civic Bar Pro Bono Service Award (2021) — unverified
Relevant track record10 × 10%
4 sourced matter(s); weighted value 0.32.
- Contested divorce with business valuation (demo record) (2017) — unverified
- Commercial lease dispute (demo record) (2021) — unverified
- Spousal support modification appeal (demo record) (2023)
- Commercial lease dispute (demo record) (2022) — unverified
Client experience30 × 5%
Too few enquiries to measure responsiveness; neutral value blended with verified review volume.
- Verified reviews: 0
Profile & data quality80 × 5%
8 of 10 profile fields complete.
- Missing: Photo
- Missing: Firm affiliation
Data freshness100 × 5%
Last verified 169 days ago.
- Verified: 2026-03-30
Ranking history
Position in estate planning rankings in New York, most recent first.
| Calculated | Position | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2026 | #8 of 42 | 61.4 |
Licences and qualifications
| Jurisdiction | Issuing body | Number | Admitted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | New York State Unified Court System | DEMO-US-101092 | 1996 | activeVerified 30 Mar 2026 |
- J.D., Prairie State Law School (1995)
- LL.M., Pacific Coast University Law School (1999)
Recognition
Civic Bar Pro Bono Service Award (2021)
Civic Bar Foundation (fictional)
Unverified
Sourced matters
Spousal support modification appeal (demo record)
New York appellate court · 2023 · Divorce
Commercial lease dispute (demo record)
New York trial court · 2022 · Real Estate
UnverifiedCommercial lease dispute (demo record)
New York trial court · 2021 · Real Estate
UnverifiedContested divorce with business valuation (demo record)
New York tribunal · 2017 · Divorce
Unverified
Reviews
4.5
1 review
Open review platform (demo fixture)
4.5 from 1 review, 0 verified
- Aisha R.19 Feb 2024Unverified
Thorough and calm under pressure. Would hire again.
Offices
New YorkMain office
381 Liberty Street, 10072
Data sources
Every fact on this profile is linked to the record it came from. Profile last changed 2 Nov 2025.
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- Open review platform (demo fixture)Review source1 record