Mr. Kaufman is a first-class attorney with a kind heart and great judgement. In a sea of shady…read morebusinesses nowadays he represents integrity, empathy, compassion and needless to say, assiduousness and perseverance. Earlier this year I encountered a messy car accident, and the situation seemed hopeless. No other law firm wanted to take my case because I was not injured. But Mr. Kaufman took time from his busy schedule and provided invaluable advice. He also volunteered to communicate to the offending driver's insurance company which was a key step to solve the problem. Mr. Kaufman is extremely knowledgeable in his field as well. I will always be eternally grateful for him. From Anna Gu, Forest Hills NY

Richard Kaufman was my attorney almost 5 years ago. He was and still is very attentive. He's a…read morefirst class attorney with a very personable loving touch! I've recommended friends to him, whom love him as well! There is no attorney and law practice better. You're not just a client with them. They treat you like a person! From Patricia Hayes

I was a client in a pro bono suit so I wasn't charged but I didn't win the case, though didn't have…read moreto pay anymore than the deposit and monthly lease I was breaking. She seemed okay to me but that isn't the issue. I was looking to contact her and perhaps send cookies or flowers for the work she provided and this came up in my Google search (pretty sure this is the one and the same person): ATTORNEY INDICTED FOR STEALING CLIENTS' FUNDS Daphna Zekaria Allegedy Stole over $200,000 from Two of Her Clients, Including One Individual who was a Lottery Winner 5 December 2023 https://suffolkcountyny.gov/da/Newsroom/Press-Releases/attorney-indicted-for-stealing-clients-funds

I rarely write Yelp reviews and only do so when I am compelled to after having such a horrendous…read moreexperience. Simply put, Daphna (I can't speak for the rest of the law firm, but any company that makes someone like Daphna a partner clearly doesn't vet their team members well) is a horrible lawyer and an extremely rude person. I have retained dozens of lawyers in my life and have always had a great experience. Daphna is the one lawyer who sticks out as the exception to this. She was recommended to me from someone that had heard she was experienced in real estate law so I thought she would be trustworthy. From the moment I met her at their office downtown, she pressured me into paying an insane amount upfront flat fee (I think around $20-$30k). She told me my case would easily be more than this if we did it hourly, so paying a flat fee would save me money. My gut told me this didn't make sense and I opted (thank God) to be billed hourly. She then told me I had to wire her a 10k retainer that day and it felt very sleazy and not how lawyers typically act. I should have listened to my gut and left, but I agreed (since it was hourly and I could audit the hours billed) and I went forward. Once I paid communication was sparse and it took days and sometimes weeks to get a response. She kept coming up with excuses (out of the office, being sick, etc) and then when it became apparent she wouldn't be able to help be due to laws being changed, I told her I no longer needed her services. I asked for a summary of the hours spent and a refund of the remaining retainer. It took several weeks (and dozens and dozens of calls and emails) to get my money back. To add insult to injury they lied about sending a an overnight check via UPS (it took another week or so at that point). I am now struggling to get a W9 tax form for them (which is insane). Overall I can't express how horrible Daphana is professionally and how rude she was to me as both a potential client and then an actual client. If it didn't take so long, I would report her to the Bar Association, as she should not be allowed to practice law. If you are reading this, for your own good, please don't hire this lawyer as based on my experience and others posting on Yelp, it will most likely result in a loss of your money and possibly even your case. -Ben

I highly recommend this law firm. Irine did an amazing job in terms of preparation all closing…read moredocumentation for my house. Everything went smooth and fast. Irine was very knowledgeable and gave us lots of extra tips for the local perks. Law Office Korenbilt & Vasserman, PLCC is a team of extremely professional and well organized individuals who value their clients time and money.

Thank you Irene and Raquel for great service. You were highly recommended and certainly didn't…read moredisappoint! sincerely, ID

Gil has been my accountant for over 10 years, extremely pleased with the quality and value of his…read morework.

Home buying is a stressful and complicated process. I can not stress enough how important it is to…read morehave a good attorney on your side. Ann Motola is an excellent attorney and a wonderful person. When I sold my house last year, Ann represented the buyer and I was so impressed with her performance that I promptly hired her to represent me during the purchase of my new home. It was the best decision I ever made. Ann skillfully guided me through the entire home buying process, from reviewing the contract, through inspection negotiations and all the way to escrow closing. Her negotiation skills and knowledge of real estate law are unparalleled and her communication abilities are excellent. I highly recommend her.

Steve Saporito is a very smart attorney, I was surprised at how intelligent he actually was he came…read moreup with ideas on how to help me that I never imagined. He is professional and he is fair, he charges the same as most attorneys in the area and I loved his office it was in a brownstone in beautiful Bayridge Brooklyn. The only bad point was the stuffed animal in his office. I highly recommend him for 'out of the box' ideas and solutions.

I had the absolute pleasure of hiring Julian and her team at J.N. Fairweather & Associates. A…read morefamily member asked me to sell their home since I am a real estate investor and businessman. However, I live out of state and knew I would need the assistance of a reliable attorney to help facilitate the sale. After doing some research and speaking with a few attorneys, I found that many were either unavailable or charging an unreasonable amount. A colleague recommended Julian and her team, so I reached out--and I'm so glad I did. From the very beginning, Julian was professional, courteous, and, most importantly, a straight shooter. She always prioritized my best interests and made sure every aspect of the process was handled with care. One thing that truly stood out was Julian's skill in handling other attorneys who tried to take an aggressive approach. She remained composed and strategic, ensuring that everything stayed on track. Beyond her expertise, I deeply appreciated her compassion, patience, and understanding. Unfortunately, my family member passed away before we could sell the property, and we had to go through probate--a complex and lengthy process. Julian and her team stood by me every step of the way, providing valuable resources and continued support until the home was finally sold. Her fees are very reasonable, and without hesitation, I would hire her and her team again. If you're looking for an honest, ethical, and results-driven attorney to assist with your real estate needs, do yourself a favor and hire J.N. Fairweather & Associates. You won't regret it. Julian, thank you again for everything!

I just tried speaking to Jeff at this firm for some estate planning services for my mother. When I…read moretold him our situation I also mentioned we are price sensitive (which most people are in this economic environment.) As soon as I said that he responded that I should go elsewhere. He wouldn't even get into a more engaging discussion about the services he offers, how he can help assist us, etc. Instead, he claimed he was "like a doctor" who would diagnose our situation only after we came in and paid the $500 fee. I would not recommend this law firm- he is clearly just out to get fees, take advantage, etc. Last I checked doctors try to help people. I wouldn't go around claiming you are "like a doctor" Jeff.

Jeff Knapp helped properly plan for both my parents estate planning. He was thorough and took the…read moretime to really understand our situation and find the best possible tax strategies. Even though he wasn't the cheapest lawyer, his services were worth every penny and more. Thank you Jeff for being a great lawyer and help to my family.