My unfortunate circumstances brought me to know and appreciate Jeff Chabrowe, not just as my…read moreattorney, but caring and compassionate human being. Thought out the process of my case I realized Jeff was truly an advocate that I could trust . He is gentle, kind and treats you like he is your brother. With great acumen of the legal system of NYC , Jeff navigates these waters with experience and confidence . You will be hiring the right attorney with out a doubt! I recommend Jeff highly !!! I will always hold Jeff Chabrowe in the highest regards. He is a good human being first and foremost ! Apologies if this sounds too sentimental and mushy, I will remember Jeff with a warm smile. Thank you Jeff RM

Finding Jeff is truly a blessing! To me, he would be everyone's life-safer. Even when you don't…read moretell him the whole story, yet he knew that something's just not right. If it wasn't because of Jeff, my story might be different in the negative way. He is truly a God sent. He is very knowledgeable about our case. He is always available and care about his client's case. He prioritizes his client's needs. He listened to every single details of our story. I cannot recommend him enough. If you need a legal representation, and want to find the best outcome of your case, I most highly recommend Jeff, he is very trustworthy, loyal criminal defense lawyer. I am super thankful. Thank you God for Jeff. Thank you Jeff!

He is top tier! You will not be disappointed in his skill or the level of caring he shoes his…read moreclients and cases. You will be out some cash. But, remember ... you get what you pay for. When you pay Jeff, you are paying for the absolute best.

They are the best attorney in New York , they are very helpful, trustworthy, they will always…read moresupport you , they will always give best suggestions, in my view they are they best . They are very much responsive.

What an amazing lawyer! He is clear and thorough. Very knowledgeable. Would recommend Mr. Kepanis…read moreto anyone.

I was extremely pleased with the white glove treatment the Kepanis Law Firm provided me. The firm…read morewas attentive, knowledgeable, friendly and always willing to go the extra mile for me. Mr. Kepanis was successfully able to guide me through some complicated child support issues and I am forever grateful for the services he provided. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend his legal services to anyone in need of help.

When I email some concern ,I will even say ,no rush get back to me when you can …read more. I'll have a reply from their excellent Para ,Sarah by days end ...if she can't help you ,your lawyer will call you the following day or even that evening..respect! Real work ethic in a business that demands it .Thanks guys

I reached out to this firm refered to me by a friend for my case. I first called on 09/08/2025 and…read moreI was forwarded to lawyer. We talked for 30' asking different questions about my case and she told me that she was going to email me with a questionaire to fill out and send back. I was looking my emails every day. She never got back to me. On 09/12/2025 I've called them back to ask if they had my email address written wrong. The receptionist followed the same routine as I was contacting them for the first time. She forwarded me to the same laywer and she started asking me the same exactly questions. When I told her if they are interested in my case, she replied we don't do cases like yours and we can refer you to another laywer, although they had originally told me that they were interested. She continued asking the same exactly questions we've been already through. So, I finally told her to stop wasting my time and I will find another laywer that will be interested in me and not only to the size of the case. I've found it totally unprofessional. My general experience from them was that they were not listening to what I had to say. ANd when I was talking they were only thinking of what to reply to me.

UPDATE 3/26 The way I was treated behind my back till this…read moreday affects me. Apparently I was "too much time spent on" not worthy, charged me a premium and had someone who didn't even get his law degree yet represent me. By the way spodek will not represent you. His unqualified "lawyers" who didn't pass the bar exam will. Shady business Absolutely disgusting behavior from front desk ms Williams. And empty promises. Honest opinion. Never met Spodek once. Representation and communication was weak and the rate for service were high. After 32 hrs of community service $5000 and a stain on my record, DEFINITIVELY WOULD NOT RECOMMEND FOR HIRE Mind you my charges were 2 misdemeanors and I had a clean record. Funny part is. I was actually the victim in it all. Not pleased. Please save your money and go to another firm. Shapiro is a must ! I've attached a photo of how dismissive spodek is and even talked in a way that made me fear him for not taking down the honest review. But I think people should know the kind of firm this is. Also the guy in the photo is the one who did not pass the exam and was presenting me.

we hire the Spodek law for EBT violation , they are the biggest scammers, they run bot accounts and…read morefake reviews all over the internet but NONE of them are true ..They always tell we have very strong case , they will dismiss everything ,,,lies..WE THOUGHT WE GOT very good lawyer because of reviews but he works with the team of bot account and fake reviews ..stay away

Alex Z. was an amazing help. They helped me correct a false report made against me. I called with…read moreless than 12hrs for them to prepare to represent me and they far exceeded my expectations! They were professional, respectful and explained the entire process to me in great detail. Their online website is organized and easy to use/understand. I was always able to get in touch with Alex and he was more than helpful with answering any of my questions or concerns. I'm extremely appreciative of the help and representation that I received! Everything was handled professionally and expeditiously. I don't have to worry about the false report being on my record and I can rest assured that my innocence was proven! Thank you! Highly recommend this firm to anyone who's looking!!

UPDATE 3/26 The way I was treated behind my back till this…read moreday affects me. Apparently I was "too much time spent on" not worthy, charged me a premium and had someone who didn't even get his law degree yet represent me. By the way spodek will not represent you. His unqualified "lawyers" who didn't pass the bar exam will. Shady business Absolutely disgusting behavior from front desk ms Williams. And empty promises. Honest opinion. Never met Spodek once. Representation and communication was weak and the rate for service were high. After 32 hrs of community service $5000 and a stain on my record, DEFINITIVELY WOULD NOT RECOMMEND FOR HIRE Mind you my charges were 2 misdemeanors and I had a clean record. Funny part is. I was actually the victim in it all. Not pleased. Please save your money and go to another firm. I've attached a photo of how dismissive spodek is and even talked in a way that made me fear him for not taking down the honest review. But I think people should know the kind of firm this is.

Seth D. Schraier was assigned to represent me on or about 2024 in a New York Family Court child…read moresupport violation matter. Throughout the representation, communication was inconsistent. Calls I was asked to make went unanswered or were not returned, and requests for updates often went unresolved. Despite being counsel of record, I was repeatedly asked what actions I wanted taken, rather than being provided with clear legal strategy and proactive guidance. I also had a confidential address on file. Seth stated he would redact my medical records before submission to the court and did not do so, which resulted to serious purge demand being $10,000 or "bringing my toothbrush" to my next court appearance. After the Support Magistrate issued a willfulness finding, I asked counsel to object and submit properly redacted medical documentation. That was not done as requested. At a later appearance, counsel stated on the record that certified medical records had been subpoenaed, but this did not occur when initially requested. These delays and omissions contributed to adverse outcomes in my case. Clients deserve timely communication, clear legal direction, and follow through. My experience fell short of that standard.

WARNING: Incompetence, Dishonesty & Abandoned Contract - DO NOT TRUST THIS LAWYER…read more BOTTOM LINE: I hired Schraier to revise a support agreement, but he abandoned the contract despite being fully paid and lied for months about finalizing it. His incompetence has caused lasting harm to my child and resulted in major financial losses. ________________________________________ UPDATE: Years later, his lies and negligence still haunt my case. He repeatedly promised the agreement was coming "next week" or "Monday," but it never arrived. Schraier is a pathological liar who failed me and my child. Instead of taking responsibility, his response to my review was: "Paul, considering that it's been 3.5 years since your case and my legal representation ended, it's clear that something recent has caused you a lot of emotion and grief, and I hope that you get whatever help you can to get you through this." This fake concern is nothing more than an attempt to deflect from the fact that he walked out on a paid contract and failed his client. Instead of addressing his professional failures, he tried to dismiss my experience as personal grief. His response is insulting and a blatant attempt to shift blame. I urge anyone considering him to investigate thoroughly before hiring. ________________________________________ DO YOUR DUE DILIGENCE BEFORE HIRING ANY LAWYER: Call at least three past clients for references. Compare him with other attorneys before making a costly mistake. Read unbiased reviews from multiple sources, not just the ones he promotes. ________________________________________ SUMMARY OF HIS FAILURES: 1. ABANDONED A PAID CONTRACT & LIED ABOUT IT * Ignored 20+ emails about the support agreement. * Lied repeatedly, saying it was coming "next week." * Eventually stopped responding entirely, forcing me to pay for costly legal fixes. * The opposing lawyer had already agreed to lower support, yet Schraier failed to act. Result: Financial devastation and emotional strain. 2. POOR NEGOTIATOR - AVOIDED WORK * He was outmaneuvered by opposing counsel and failed to secure a fair agreement. * He negotiated directly from the opposing lawyer's draft and only made changes when I explicitly told him to. * His delays and weak strategy made my situation worse. Result: A bad agreement that harmed me and my child. 3. CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH OPPOSING LAWYER * I asked if he had a conflict of interest with opposing counsel since he had upcoming cases with her. * He denied any conflict, but his weak negotiation and failure to advocate for me raised major concerns. Result: My case may not have been his priority. 4. DISHONEST BILLING PRACTICES * He bid very low to win the case but then failed to do the necessary work. 5. UNPROFESSIONAL, UNRESPONSIVE & UNPREPARED FOR COURT * Ignored key legal deadlines and responded slowly to urgent issues. * Waited until the last minute to prepare me for court. * Was frequently late to hearings, leaving me unprepared. * Opposing counsel had to remind him to complete his own promised work! Result: Weak legal representation, stress, and costly delays. 6. PRESSURED ME TO ACCEPT A BAD AGREEMENT * He knew it was a terrible deal but pressured me to sign anyway. * Ignored critical evidence that would have helped my case. * The opposing attorney rushed in a last-minute draft before court, and Schraier didn't object. Result: A custody and support agreement that left me and my child worse off. 7. NEGLIGENCE & FAILURE TO ACT ON EVIDENCE * My ex violated most of the prior agreement, and Schraier failed to act. * He did not address compliance issues or seek court protections for my child. * He dismissed parental alienation as a past issue that couldn't be helped. Result: My child was harmed, and the violations continued unchecked. ________________________________________ FINAL WARNING: AVOID THIS LAWYER AT ALL COSTS Finally - a note on these rating sites. They are not honest. There are a few things that happen: 1 - There are companies that go to lawyers and promise to get good reviews on these sites. Schraier especially uses this method of getting business. 2 - Basically - an easy case - you think he did well and they get a good review out of the client. Difficult case or one that Schraier abandons like mine - and you get screwed but it is overwhelmed by the "good" reviews. 3 - Avvo in particular is a referral site for lawyers - DO YOU THINK THEY ARE HONEST? You know the answer. Cheaters like Schraier depend on that. You lose - your money, your child, and regret it for a lifetime.

Seamus Barrett, at Derek Smith Law Group, inherited my discrimination case. He is a charismatic,…read morededicated and passionate lawyer who vigorously defended me against a very large corporation until every option was exhausted. He was a fearless pit bull. In all my interactions with him, he was quick to respond, honest and encouraging. He always made me feel that I was in good hands. Seamus is an brilliant lawyer, trusted advisor and a fierce advocate. I was so thrilled with the successful outcome of my case; it more than exceeded my expectations. His compensation was fair, he's worth every penny. I can't say enough about Seamus. I would highly recommend him to my friends, family, colleagues, etc without any hesitation.

I couldn't imagine choosing another Firm to have handled my…read morecase. Attorney Brett Kaplan has been spot on from the initial consultation. Everything from his professionalism to his attention to detail has been FIrst Class! I am most impressed with his empathy, accessibility, and guidance as I have navigated through my legal process. I would highly recommend the Derek Smith Law Group for any of your Legal Needs. Lance O Professional Sports Executive.