I recently had retained Dennis Ahearn on an assault case which I was the victim. The girl fractured…read moremy nose had to have 3 surgeries it is and has been emotionally and physically traumatic. Dennis Ahearn not only did a great job with the case helping we win but he was able to make me feel there is hope and accountability. He put my faith back in the legal system. He did an incredible job which I appreciate and will never forget. Would recommend him he's professional knows his stuff and yet still treats you as an individual not just a case. Awesome attorney!!!

Mr. Teitler was very quick to call me back and set up an interview when I contacted him. I met…read morewith him and Steven Sack to discuss severance. They didn't sugar coat what the outcome may or may not be. They are both very knowledgable and would definitely recommend both of them. No matter what the outcome is, I would definitely use them again.

Mr. Teitler is a hardworking, incredibly professional attorney that is willing to go well above and…read morebeyond for his clients. I highly recommend his services.

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

Ken and his team helped me with the closings for 2 purchases and a sale and were so attentive and…read moredetailed along the way. Highly recommen!

Kenneth will fight for you and his council was spot on. If you have legal issues with zoning laws…read moreor real estate - Mr. Apple is your man. He was a tremendous asset and came through for us. We Highly recommend him!

I cannot thank Jason M. Barbara & Associates enough for the assistance they provided me. Every…read morestaff member I interacted with showed me grace, humility and respect. I was primarily represented by Debora Shamoilia who encouraged and supported me profoundly throughout the entire process. I will be forever grateful for the effort she put into my case and how well she communicated, and how important and prioritized she made me feel. Barbara Van Ihsem is another amazing asset to this group. I cannot begin to explain how empowered she made me feel, and how greatly she validated my every emotion. I leave my experience with Jason M. Barbara & Associates so thankful for the team that always had my best interests in mind. I have the highest recommendations for their firm.

Ms. Debora Shamoilia has been one of the most precious important life-changing people in my life…read moreand I am not exaggerating. I highly recommend her and her team for any legal issues. She is an extraordinary attorney. I was in desperate legal help and met lawyers who left me more distraught and mentally drained. I have been in court for the past 4 years with my ex-husband regarding our daughter. I needed a new lawyer, one who would help end the misery I was going through so I researched for someone who held great qualities. I wanted someone great at communicating, compassionate, assertive, knowledgeable, and confident. I met that person. Ms. Debora Shamoilia. Right away, she made me feel like I had the best team and she was right, I did. Any confusion or questions I had were quickly answered. I was never left in the dark. During court, she came well-prepared and asked all the right questions. The amount of advocation was incredible. I was so impressed. I felt empowered for the first time and that was all because of Ms. Debora Shamoilia. I finally saw the light at the end of my dark tunnel. My 4 year traumatizing battle ended in 3 months! I had someone who fought for me and made me feel like I finally did have control. Thank you to Mis. Debora Shamoilia and your team for helping me and my daughter. We are forever thankful.

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

Many years ago when Paul was just starting out he saved my company $250k .With 2 $125 k awards…read morefrom the clients security fund. The other attorneys had no such advice he came through big time .I am sure all these years later he has become a great lawyer.He is highly recommended by me.!

Patacca and Associates is the best law firm in Long Island. The firm is very knowledgable and…read moretrustworthy. Paul Patacca is a true professional who stands behinds his work. It's an honor to work with Patacca.

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!