Sara Meyer was excellent! She was warm, kind, down-to-earth and explained everything in such a…read moreclear, understandable way. She was thoughtful, and really took the time to understand my needs and preferences. I've already recommended her to friends and family, and will continue to do so. Thank you for making what can be a challenging task so simple. I'm very appreciative!

My wife & I were in for a consultation with Christine Shiebler on 5/13/24 to discuss the…read morepossibility of contesting my mother's will. Christine was cold, condescending, & rude in every way possible. We had sent over copies of all pertinent documents over a month before the meetin, yet she did not look at them before our meeting, did not have them at our meeting & kept asking for dates & information from them. She immediately came off as if she was annoyed & couldn't be bothered with even wasting her time to hear the details of the case. Christine Shiebler had no interest in hearing what we had to say, and had already made up her mind before hearing any of the details of the case. She was unfriendly & unprofessional to say the least, and completely wasted our time. If you are looking for a lawyer that is friendly, caring, & respectful about a situation that is very important to you, then she is not the lawyer to see. Sincerely.

DO NOT HIRE Russo Law Group for Property Disputes…read more If you're looking for lawyers who will avoid going to court at all costs, lack aggression, and seem more interested in running up your bill than actually fighting for you, look no further than Russo Law Group. This firm has no teeth, no fight, and will do absolutely nothing to protect your interests. From the very beginning, they failed to mention that they don't even go to court. Despite the ongoing and obvious issues with my co-owner--my brother--they strung me along for over two years, charging $5,000 upfront, another $9,000 later, and then hitting me with an additional $27,500 at closing without any prior disclosure. All this, and yet no real progress was made. They allowed my brother's lawyer--a local storefront real estate attorney charging only $4,400 over two years--to completely push them around, dictate the terms, and walk all over me. My lawyer had no fight in them to stand up to the other lawyer, protect my interests, or stop me from being taken advantage of. My brother unilaterally evicted tenants, costing me 18 months of rental income, and I made it clear I would not pay for renovations and wanted the property sold as-is. Despite this, Russo Law Group let my brother take full control of the situation while I was left with no say. To make matters worse, after all that time and money, they revealed that they don't handle court cases and would simply pass me off to another firm for legal action. Why wasn't this disclosed upfront? Adding insult to injury, my original lawyer left the firm, and I was reassigned to someone completely unfamiliar with my case. Russo Law Group is toothless, ineffective, and a complete waste of time and money. They failed to protect my rights, allowed the other side to steamroll me, and drained me financially while leaving me worse off than when I started. If you need a lawyer to actually fight for you, avoid this firm at all costs.

Attorney Kim Christain has been our families's elder lawyer for over 10 yesrs. Kim's expert…read moreknowledgeable guidance has given our family and friends a secure peace of mind offering this quality of life as she listens empathetically during our interactions. Mrs JP Malone

Shannon Macleod was so helpful with my estate planning. After losing my husband she set up my will,…read morea trust, healthcare proxy and POA. She is knowledgeable and understanding. She also helped me with my fathers estate. Thank you for all your help! Diane, Babylon, NY

After my elderly mother received terrible advice from an attorney at a very large firm who had…read moredrawn up her will (he was pushing an irrevocable trust that was clearly not in her best interest but would profit the firm considerably, and there were several things wrong with the will as well), we began an online search for a reputable elder and estate planning attorney. Impressed with the reviews left for Shannon Macleod, we made an appointment. After carefully listening to our thoughts and concerns, Shannon explained the options that would fit my mom's needs best in a clear and concise manner. She explained why some options were not the best fit, outlining the pros and cons of each in a way that made it easy for my mother to understand. She was patient and kind, repeating the information and thoroughly answering questions to make sure that my mother understood her options and was comfortable with her decision. My mother finally feels confident that her needs have been met: so very different from the aftermath of her dealings with the former firm, which left her extremely confused as to what she was being talked into doing. I feel better knowing that my mom's assets are protected should she need to access them for care and support as she ages. In addition, the office is warm and welcoming, everything was handled quickly and efficiently, and the cost for services rendered was not only well below what we had anticipated, but was *considerably* less than what the large firm had been billing (for subpar and even erroneous advice).

My elderly father had several legal issues pertaining to:…read more - a living will - questions regarding a trust - closing a business - issues relating to elder care Lori Nevias attended to all of these issues for him. She explained things to him clearly, answered all of his questions, and worked it all out. He was very happy with her services--and also by the fact that her rates were reasonable! as a senior citizen with a fixed income, that was an important detail.

I would love to give Attorney Nevias 5 stars because she is a really topnotch attorney…read more Unfortunately, we did not have the pleasure of completing our service of Child Custody, I solicit her to assist me with. Our initial introduction as with our finial discussion, contained only the highest level of professional conduct for attorney / potential-client contact. My case was quite simple in the beginning, the ongoing history of the other party was already of sour taste and poorly visual face in the court system. The case took a extremely sensitive term that quickly became complicated forcing me to rethink my position to a considerably much lesser aggressive approach. The approach I felt was best for the newest custody petitioner was far to sensitive for me to unleash the expertise of Attorney Nevias. I end our beginning with the greatest respect for Attorney Nevias, her compassion for her client outcome being successful, for her honesty in giving clarity to her strategy to do her best for her client and making it known with no uncertainty that was her focus, for her ability to show consistency when I wanted her to dilute and filter her strategy. I may not achieve my initial outcome, because I am taking on the responsibility to preserve my families face, fragile emotional place and what little self-esteem they have left. BUT if it get ugly....I will not hesitate to call Attorney Nevias to do her job with the strength she possess. Attorney Nevias...please consider joining Avvo. That's were the best, away from the mess is located. Be Blessed and Prosperous

How do you write about the person who helped make you a family? There are no words. From the moment…read morewe met Jeanine, we felt a level of knowledge, passion, professionalism, experience, resourcefulness, and empathy that we've never before experienced among any lawyer, ever. In fact, she's not a lawyer; she's an angel and a gift! We have already recommended her to others wishing to start a family and would not hesitate to do so a million times over. She was always available to answer questions, give invaluable guidance and advice and was fiercely protective of our best interests throughout the entire process. Jeanine loves what she does and it shows. If you want the absolute best, Jeanine is it. Hands down.

5 stars isn't even enough to describe the wonderful experience we had dealing with Jeanine. Jeanine…read moreis honest, caring and possesses a wealth of experience in adoption law. She is ethical, conscientious, and a consummate professional - three qualities that are essential to making the adoption experience a positive and successful one. Jeanine always makes herself available to her clients, whether it's to provide reassurance or advise on complex situations. The adoption of our second child involved a somewhat delicate situation. Jeanine handled it with patience, compassion and thoroughness, putting our minds at ease and ensuring all went smoothly. I can't recommend her highly enough. We are truly grateful to her.

My experience was extremely frustrating and ultimately very costly. I felt that I could never…read moreactually get through to my attorney because communication was almost completely controlled by his assistant. Getting answers, having calls returned, and getting clear information about what was happening became an ongoing struggle. What was especially upsetting was that I rely on this attorney to properly handle an important real estate transaction, and I feel that his lack of knowlege and attention to the matter resulted in significant unneccessary costs and stress for me. I should not have had to repeatedly chase down information or question whether things were being handled correctly. The entire process left me feeling that my interests were not being adequately represented. For the amount of money I paid, I expected competent legal guidance, clear communication, and someone who would take responsibility for my transaction. All of his numbers on prior closing statement were incorrect and not in my favor. Even post closing when everything was supposed to have been handled, I am incurring costs. I would not use this attorney ever and based on my experience I would encourage anyone looking for a real estate attorney not to look at his 5 star review, instead ask for his references from clients.

We used Mr Leff for a closing and we can not say enough great things about him and his staff,…read moreespecially Shannon and Karen !! They were very knowledgeable, helpful, patient and kind. GREAT GREAT ATTORNEY!

My family had been loyal clients of this law group and financial group for many years, trusting…read morethem through some of life's most difficult moments. Sadly, that trust was deeply misplaced. After the recent passing of a loved one, instead of supporting us with compassion and professionalism, this firm chose to prioritize their own business interests over doing what was right by our grieving family. What should have been a time for guidance and empathy turned into a drawn-out ordeal marked by unnecessary stress, delays, and a complete lack of sensitivity. Their actions -- or lack thereof -- not only added to our grief but felt like a betrayal of the relationship that my family thought they had built over the years. A law group should stand by its clients, especially in times of loss. Unfortunately, our experience was the opposite. We hope no other family has to endure what we did while navigating such a painful time.

Professional, knowledgeable, efficient, and providing their clients with a sense of confidence in…read morethe services they offer - a full line of estate services and planning. Would definitely recommend.

Excellent staff and attorney. communication was spot on as well some great advise and quickly done…read more Very happy! Thanks

I wish I could give these guys six stars! The legal staff is terrific and knowledgeable. Julie…read moreMcDonald handled the bulk of my brother's estate work with grace and competence. Andrew Stamas was my real estate lawyer. He was patient and efficient and with his excellent legal acumen saved me thousands of dollars. Steven will now be handling my estate planning. He is very attentive and smart. I could not be more pleased with this firm. They are so organized, communicative and caring. Further, their costs are very fair.