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Judge Merchan was efficient, practical, and listened carefully to what I had to say, judge Merchan was clear in signaling Judge Merchan judicial inclinations, which helped me tremendously in giving Mr. Weisselberg informed legal advice. Judge Merchan was always well-prepared, accessible, and – most importantly in the Weisselberg matter – a man of Judge Merchan word. Judge Merchan treated me and my colleagues with the utmost respect, both in open court and behind closed doors.