Avoid This Lawyer at All Costs - Incompetent, Unethical, and Harmful…read more I had an extremely distressing experience with this attorney, and I feel a responsibility to warn others. From the start, he was unresponsive and disinterested. He missed court appearances, failed to return calls or emails, and completely ignored the documents and evidence I sent him--often dismissing everything as "not significant" without explanation. Rather than advocating for my interests, he pressured me to accept a settlement that was absurdly low and clearly not in my best interest. It became increasingly clear that he was not just passive but completely unfit to handle litigation. He is not a litigator as he claims and took the case anyway, wasting critical time. His attitude was indifferent, lazy, and at times, it felt like he was working against me rather than for me. His negligence caused real harm to my case, and his actions (and inactions) were not only unprofessional but deeply unethical. If you're looking for a lawyer who will actually fight for you, communicate with you, and take your case seriously - look elsewhere. The attorney demonstrated poor credentials, having graduated from a mediocre law school and possessing minimal practical experience, which was evident in his lack of skill, confidence, and judgment throughout the case. This experience was a nightmare, and no one should have to go through what I did.

This attorney is utterly dishonest and has no business representing clients. He works in the…read moreinterest of the opposing side, not his own client, routinely ignoring critical documents, failing to respond to emails, and missing court appearances without explanation. He is not a litigator by any stretch--he avoids confrontation, appears intimidated by opposing counsel, and crumbles under basic legal pressure. He lies shamelessly, claiming to have reviewed files he clearly hasn't read, and regularly pushes his client to accept insultingly low settlements that serve no one but the other side. On top of that, he is rude, dismissive, and unprofessional, creating more problems than he solves. His behavior is not just negligent; it is unethical.

I want to thank Peter Piddoudny for his help with my judgement collection. I found him through his…read moregreat reviews from Yelp and I agree with all of them. Peter took the time to get to know me but also was the first person to clearly understand what I was needing. He was able to get me my settlement in far less time than I thought which was incredibly helpful for a move. I highly recommend Peter and his firm!

Peter is the ultimate professional. Knowledgeable and a great humanitarian…read more I trusted peter to close on my apartment giving him power of attorney. He is the best at all he does.

I had an outstanding experience working with this law firm during the sale of my property. From…read morestart to finish, the entire team was professional, responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to protecting my interests as the seller. I highly recommend this firm to anyone looking for experienced and trustworthy real estate attorneys. I would absolutely work with them again in the future.

We were struggling with another lawyer during our home-buying process and decided to turn to Albert…read moreand his team--and we're so glad we did! They jumped in immediately, kept everything moving, and were incredibly responsive. Albert answered all our questions clearly and promptly, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. Thanks to their hard work, we closed on our home quickly and efficiently :) Highly recommend Albert and his team for any legal needs!

Best of the best. I utilized this firm twice both for the purchase and sale of my coop in flushing…read more Omg omg (full disclosure, I'm also an attorney) I appreciate diligence, responsiveness, no bullshit, advocating for clients to the fullest! This firm is exactly that! They made sure I got all of my rights protected and pushed the closings! Client centered lawyering is what you will get with these guys. Thanks again, Ryan!!

We've worked with The Law Firm of Walsh & Gilad (W&D), formerly The Law Firm of Ryan J. Walsh, and…read moreregret our decision because the firm is unprofessional. They made the home-buying process even more stressful. W&D's lack of communication delayed the process and wasted everyone's time. In the beginning, the firm was there to answer our questions, but things went bad a week in, after our agent worked with W&D directly. Our real estate agent often called and explained "We're waiting on W&D to respond," or "We can't move forward because we're waiting on W&D." As we got further into the home-buying process our loan officer called to complain about the same problem. "W&D is holding up the process," our loan officer explained. After speaking with our loan officer, I asked to see a copy of the emails and to be BCC'd on new emails going forward. I learned W&D did not respond to emails nor returned calls for time-sensitive information. It turns out W&D sat on emails for days before they responded. When we (hubby and I) reached out, W&D blamed the other side for holding up the process. Some of W&D Yelp reviews are not genuine. The firm solicits 5 star reviews and a few reviewers confirmed they were compensated to leave positive remarks after they successfully closed on their home. We missed this at first glance, but if you read the reviews at the bottom of this Yelp page, you will see "61 other reviews that are not currently recommended." Yelp's software (and I hope human moderators), understands the below reviews violate Yelp's terms of service because they were solicited. We learned this by reaching out to some of the reviewers after dealing with W&D. It was an awful experience working with W&D. W&D had a hands-off approach and was loosely in contact with us throughout the process. We wanted professionals who should have worked well with the loan officers, lawyers, and real estate agents. Someone who was there to walk us through the process. Someone who was there to answer questions along the way (our first-time buying in NYC). Unfortunately, W&D didn't meet our expectations set from our previous home-buying experience. Ultimately we didn't get the property, but not because of W&D. The firm kept our deposit and that's fine because the service they provided wasn't worth the full amount. I don't recommend The Law Firm of Walsh & Gilad.

I truly appreciate how my lawyer, Michael Fichera made a complex and lengthy deal feel simple by…read moreexplaining everything to me in plain terms. He was patient, thoughtful, and always strategized to protect my best interests. Despite the countless back-and-forths, he always found time to reply to me promptly and thoroughly. He and his paralegal, Anna Kim, were superb throughout the entire process. the whole firm are so friendly at every outreach. Their professionalism and dedication gave me confidence every step of the way. I hope this deal is one of many we'll work on together in the future. Highly recommended! THEY ARE 10's across the board!

I used Avenue Law Firm for a recent real estate transaction. Anna Boudakova was amazing…read more.. Explained the process to me in simple terms. Always responded to messages in minutes, and kept pushing building management (who were very slow) on my behalf. And all that for a very reasonable price. Would use them again for sure.

I contacted this law firm for a free consultation. They responded promptly and scheduled a same day…read moreconsultation. The lawyer that I spoke to was very knowledgeable, he was able to advise me to make a decision regarding a personal matter.

I'm a first time buyer and I worked with the attorney, Nick Khalifeh. He was kind and professional,…read moreexplained to me and my husband, the whole process, and made the buying experience less stressful and got us to closing despite a very difficult seller! Highly recommended

I had to evict a tenant who failed to pay rent for months. I spoke with several attorneys before I…read moredecided to hire David. The eviction process is never fun for a landlord, especially in a state that is more friendly to tenants. But I was happy with the result, that I got the eviction warrant in about 6.5 months, even though it was during the holiday season, I was very grateful to get a trial a few days prior to Christmas, and the trial went very well. I got my rental home back about 2 months later, after waiting for the sheriff to put it on schedule, because Long Island has many homes on its list waiting. Glad that everything turned out well, and I made the right choice choosing David.

I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS IRASCIBLE MAN and here is why…read more On November 16, 2023 Mr. David L. Witkon, Esq was appointed Guardian Ad Litem to represent the interests of my adult handicapped son in eviction proceedings. Through no fault of my own (my ex ATTORNEY husband stopped paying the mortgage without my knowledge - resulting in foreclosure, auction and subsequent eviction proceedings from our home). Mr. Witkon first contacted me on Friday, December 15, 2023 at 4:30pm. We were scheduled for court the following Monday, December 18, 2023 at 9:30am. So to say he waiting until the last possible moment to call and obtain information is a complete understatement. He was appointed 30 days before making initial contact, and until the last minute! When Mr. Witkon called I explained to him that both Luke and I were home with a terrible flu like illness for the past three days and I was in no shape to accurately speak to him (medicine head), but because it was so late in the game due his lack of consideration and calling at the 11th hour, I acquiesced and attempted to answer his questions. Mr. Witkon was dismissive and disrespectful in that conversation, speaking speaking over me. When asked if he needed to actually meet Luke he said, "based on your description of your son, I see no need to met with him." On Sunday evening, December 17, 2023 Luke and I took a rapid Covid test at home which was positive. I went to court (wearing a mask) to notify the court of the situation. As a Physician Assistant practicing medicine for more than 30 years I am more than aware of the Covid safety guidelines. When Mr. Wiitkon, (25 minutes late), arrived he was informed of the positive results. He IMMEDIATELY started shouting at me to get out of the building. Mr. Witkon called me and asked me if I could produce a photo of a positive test strip proving Covid. I explained it was a home test, and my garbage is collected on Monday mornings, so I could not produce it, but, I stated I would happily get a doctors note as we were seeing a physician 3 days later. Mr. Witkon was incredibly rude, shouting and speaking over me to the point that I had to say several times, "If you continue to speak over me you will not be able to hear my answers - remember God gave you two ears and only one mouth, so you should listen twice as much." I can't even begin to describe the horrible, condescending manner in which he spoke to me, a 9/11 First Responder, handicapped child, a woman he had never met and knew nothing about........ Mr. Witkon actually said, "Your lucky I was able to get this case adjourned." Sir, Covid got this case adjourned, you Sir showed up 25 minutes late, proceeded to lie to the court by saying you told me to bring my son, when you clearly stated on the phone there was no reason for you to meet with him. Mr. Witkon actually had the audacity to say that he did the best he could for Luke. Again Sir, if your best is contacting your client at the 11th hour and browbeating them after they clearly tell you they are sick in bed with your overbearing, rude, over talking, condescending manner, than I am truly sorry for the rest of your "clients". I realize that Mr. Witkon was court appointed, and therefore this case was pro bono for him, but did he have to be so incredibly rude? In a text message with Mr. Witkon I informed him that I would NOT be able to work with him and I further informed him that I would accurately reflect our interactions in a thorough review. On December 20, 2023 Mr. Witkon filed paperwork with the court requesting to be removed as Guardian Ad Litem, stating that I threatened him. Well, Sir, if stating that I would write an accurate review clearly reflecting all of our communication is a threat, than I suggest you conduct yourself in a more professional manner with respect and kindness. I look forward to sharing our text conversation with the court at our next scheduled date, as I firmly believe Mr. Witkon should at the very least, receive some type of sanctions for his treatment of both me and my son, Luke.

I can honestly say that I don't know where we'd be if not for Peter Zacchea. When we faced complex…read morelegal proceedings, we were overwhelmed and hopeless. Throughout the entire process, he was incredibly patient with our questions and determined to find a solution that worked for us. His knowledge of real estate law is unmatched, and his attentive nature meant he never missed a single detail. He fought for us when it mattered most, and because of his hard work, we are in a stronger financial position in the house we love so much today. If you are in a difficult real estate situation and need someone you can completely rely on, look no further than Peter Zacchea.

I would give a 5 star rating for lawyer Kevin O'Sullivan's service on 6/16/25. The appointment…read morewas easy to obtain because he has the best secretary. Shout out to Regina!! Kevin was very thorough. He takes time to go over everything and asked if you have questions. He provided any additional information that you might need. The encounter was seamless. The fee is also very reasonable. I would highly recommend Kevin O'Sullivan for anyone that is looking to do Estate Planning. From a satisfied client Jasmin Edwards