Well, I purchased a condo from this what we so-called attorney. The condo has a huge issue with…read moreover $21k in water bill debt. He didn't disclose the issue and passed down this huge water bill to me as a buyer who paid in full asking for his condo. He also claimed that he never received a water bill. Can you believe that? My five year old won't even believe his lie. After asking the neighbors, I have collected proof that he is very well aware! What a shame! He, as an attorney and father of two. I feel truly disgusted by his unethical behavior. Please think twice before using him. Definitely not a honest attorney.

This is a review of Edmond Wong. He helped me on several fronts. He was the guardian of my Aunt…read morein New York as I was in California and unable to be in New York to help. I am not sure how my aunt found him, but I am thankful that he was assigned the guardian. He helped to successfully defend her on 2 cases brought against her by her coop. He was very helpful in getting information to me when appropriate and always had my aunt's welfare in his best interest. When I finally could make it to New York and move my aunt to California, I met with him and thanked him for taking care of my aunt. A few months later, when my aunt was trying to sell her place, the coop put some unreasonable demands and fees 5 business days before closing which was clearly going against the previous cases. Timeline: Day 1: Tuesday - told him about the case Day 2: Wednesday - He started gathering data Day 5: Saturday - Gave me a draft to review Day 6: Sunday - Provided final affidavit and instructions Day 7: Monday - Which would have been sale date, I signed the affidavit and overnighted to him Day 8: Tuesday - He received signed affidavit, called coop to let them know that we would be submitting on Wednesday morning. Day 8: Tuesday night- coop acquiesced and removed the fees. Day 11: Property sign and sold 2 things I really appreciated from Edmond was that he cared and made things happen quickly. For these reasons, I highly recommend Edmond!!

I have found this lawyer recently on Avvo and based on the reviews I have decided to recommend him…read moreto my dear friend who has been looking for someone to handle her visa. When she called to discuss some information about the case and schedule a paid session, he was extremely unprofessional, rude and in a rush to hang up the phone. He was most likely scared to "give away" information for free. Instead of politely setting up a consultation session he said some random things really fast and hung up. I would not recommend this lawyer to anyone. There are bunch of others out there that are not going to be rude to you.

I had been looking for an immigration lawyer for a while and found the perfect one finally. When…read moreit comes to immigration law, most of the law firms are trying to scare you and they make you pay extra money with unnecessary services. C.T. Lee law firm solved all of my problems without trying to upsell me. Thank you.

Mr. Berkley is an excellent attorney who specializes in construction law. He was able to protect me…read morefrom any damages that may have arisen due to a new development being built up against my property. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs legal assistance in this area

Personality of a dial tone. Went for a consultation and it…read morewas like talking to a cardboard box! no personalty, seemed disinterested and i left thinking I can do better than this.

Chun handled my house closing. He knows his stuff and did everything in a timely and professional…read morematter. After the closing I had a problem they came up with the seller shutting off the gas heat when the weather was super cold and I couldn't get an appointment for 2 weeks to get heat in the house. I was afraid the pipes would burst but chin got on it right away and fixed the problem in a few days. Here is a competent and honest lawyer!

I am very grateful of hiring Chun Wong as my attorney, he is professional and tries his best for…read morehis client. When I was about to give up my own case, he persuaded me to give it a shot. He is down to earth person and never an arrogant lawyer. He is intelligent and diligent. I recommend him to people who needs real estate and immigration helps.

I worked with Miao & Associates on my H1-b visa and I'm so happy that I made the right choice. The…read morelawyers are professional and diligent in making sure the submission is customized to fulfill the requirements. They are very good at listening to my needs and being super responsive to my questions at all times, which you don't always expect from a law firm! I highly recommend their full package service to anyone who is seeking legal expertise.

Truly terrible, unprofessional, botched-up service which essentially ruined your entire filing plan…read moreand showed no sympathy to its denied client whatsoever. To be sure, at least for it's EB2 PERM category, case and subsequent audit wasn't even prepared or even reviewed by the attorney. Case was denied due to a simple error the ASSISTANT has made, which the client even initially offered to help and was told not needed! Miao, the attorney, wasn't even involved and only offered to connect after case denied. During the call, Miao couldn't answer several of my case related questions and category specific questions. I had serious doubt regarding how she had been practicing all the time. The entire response was botched up by her assistant using their template. Have had an easy case but now have to go through the entire process again and experience all the policy fluctuations and delays. Firmly believe this type of negligence has risen to a level of malpractice and/or at least warrants some discipline from the bar association. Unprofessional legal practice like this type shouldn't even exist. Don't go there and waste your time and money! Highly unprofessional!

Working with Lisa and Peter for our recent condo sale and purchase was an excellent experience…read more From start to finish, they were incredibly professional, easy to work with, and highly communicative. They are extremely knowledgeable and detail-oriented, which gave us total peace of mind. They were also very accommodating when it came to our expedited closing, ensuring everything stayed on track. They answered all of our questions and provided great advice at every step of the way. We highly recommend their services to anyone looking for real estate attorneys!

My wife and I just closed on our first home two days ago, and we couldn't be more grateful to have…read morehad Lisa, Peter, and their legal team guiding us through the entire process! Shout out to Sophia too! From day one, they were rock solid. My dad highly recommended Lisa based on his own experience, and both of my sisters had already trusted her with their home purchases--clearly, this is a team with a proven track record in our family! What really stood out was how closely they walked with us through the process. Lisa was incredibly prompt and consistent with her email responses, and any time we felt unsure or overwhelmed by the legal terms, both she and Peter took the time to explain everything in clear, plain English. They didn't just do the paperwork--they made sure we understood what was happening at every stage. At closing, Peter was right there, steady and sharp, making sure we were fully informed and confident before signing anything. Both Lisa and Peter's communication style is direct and efficient--something we deeply appreciated, especially when decisions needed to be made quickly. We had a lot of questions (some probably very basic), and not once did they brush anything off. Every response was thoughtful, clear, and never condescending. You can tell they genuinely care about doing things the right way--and making sure their clients feel supported and empowered. Lisa and her team went above and beyond behind the scenes to keep things moving smoothly. If you're looking for a legal team that is competent, responsive, and 100% in your corner, look no further! We are so thankful we had them on our side for this huge milestone!

Extremely Expensive, Unprofessional, and Unethical - Do Not Hire…read moreI hired this law firm for my husband's immigration case on 12/2/2025 and fired them after a court appearance on 12/10/2025. I paid a $16,500 retainer and was given $9,000 back, meaning the firm kept $7,500 for less than a week of work and one court appearance. During that appearance, the attorney James spoke for less than 30 seconds. Not once did I ever speak to James before the first court appearance--it was all done through his paralegal Michael. I also asked the firm for guidance regarding my husband's DUI and its potential impact on immigration proceedings. They responded that nothing needed to be done, which was inaccurate and materially incomplete advice. Despite charging a very high retainer, the work they performed did not justify the fees. The amount they chose to keep was unprofessional and unethical, as it clearly does not reflect meaningful work. I tried to resolve these issues, but they ignored my requests for over two weeks. They later told me I could "proceed how I wish", effectively ending communication and leaving me to manage critical legal matters on my own. I have also hired two other attorneys who work closely together as immigration and DUI attorneys. Both were flabbergasted at how much this law firm charged and agreed that the way I was treated is unprofessional. Attorneys like this firm give all attorneys a bad name. I paid less than half the cost to these other attorneys and had direct, ongoing contact with both. While I did not hire them for the DUI itself, their misleading and unprofessional guidance directly impacted my ability to make informed decisions. You can find competent lawyers at far lower rates who actually work with their clients--unlike this firm. Because of their unprofessionalism, unethical conduct, and failure to advise, I am now forced to pursue formal remedies, including a bar complaint, fee arbitration, and a legal malpractice claim. Please do not hire this law firm. Take my situation as a learning lesson--find another law firm that will care about your situation and not take advantage of you. Stay away.

8.22.17. Law Offices of James J. Costo, United States…read moreImmigration Attorneys. Main Street, Flushing, NY. U.S.A. Hello friends, it's good to chat with everyone again. Mom used to say "Good legal representation makes all the difference in the outcome of your future and the dreams of your loved ones." Mom must have seen the future for me. I have been lucky to have been born and raised in this "Great Beautiful Nation" and I believe, that The United States of America, is a kind and benevolent country. We have all been graced by the rich innovative bounties of a widely diversified populous. The United States is a wonderful diverse Melting Pot of all peoples from every corner of our world. As a result our free American society, is built on the determination and arduous sacrifices of our forefathers who came to our shores. The strength of America is built upon the dreams envisioned by all of our forefathers. The law offices of James J Costo are located on the 5th Floor office building on Main Street in Flushing. The James Costo Law Firm is comprised of some of the most professional immigration specialists that I have worked with to date. My assigned Court representative is fluent in both the English and Mandarin languages. What a wonderful additional service. This relieves me of the burden and sizable expense of having to hire an additional document transcriber and translator. I was delighted to experience the honesty and transparency that this Law Office brings to the table everyday for the years that they have counseled my family. This law office was able to provide a social security card, work permit card. As well as other legal cards and documents required to petition legal immigration into the United States. I am humbled to be able to share this advice with you. I recommend to anyone that needs the good honest reputable Law Firm that specializes in Immigration to contact these kind folks without delay Hey, there's easy parking nearby and The # 7 Flushing Subway is right outside the door. I have been very grateful for the services and representation of the law offices of James J Costo and all of the Professional Services that they have afforded my family for over the many years. Thank you. JIM D.

Cannata & Assoc ROCK! They represented me for my WTC VCF claim. Madeline was amazing. She was so…read morepatient answering all my questions right away. I received my award notice a little less than a year after submitting all my information and documents.

With this firm, I felt seen, heard and legally represented. I was in a car accident and due to…read moreCovid the case was backed up with the courts. This firm ensured me that as soon as the courts opened my case would be on track and it was. Not only did they get the case on the docket, a hearing was put in place as soon as possible. The lawyers working for me knew the case through and through. I trusted them every step of the way. If you want a firm that will listen and give you the best advice and protect your rights this is the firm for you. We won our case and I couldn't be more appreciative than I am now!