This guy sold me out on day 1 in a matrimonial matter. He's a total piece of crap. He treated me…read morehorribly, insulted me and he is incompetent. I should have known because he had clients in his office that he represented that were devasted and angry. Do not retain him despite his credentials. He only gets results for the opposing party.

I am an attorney who retained Frederick "Rick" Foster, Esq. to represent me in my Suffolk County…read moreSupreme Court divorce case in 2002 (Index No. 01265- 02). His performance was a disaster for me. My ex-wife and I settled in open-court a year later on January 15, 2003, and Mr. Foster recited the terms but amazingly failed to address a necessary element entitling me to that divorce. My ex-wife then met John Ray, Esq. at the courthouse and began co-habiting with him, which continues to this day, and he undertook her representation by filing a motion to vacate the settlement due to Mr. Foster's failure to meet all the statutory requirements in the settlement. Judge Emily Pines misguidedly granted the motion rather than force my ex-wife to file an appeal, so I was remarried by operation of law. The tens of thousands of dollars I paid her in the settlement was considered marital money and not credited in the final outcome, and that drained my cash. I had closed my law practice and building business in 2002, and found myself between a hard place and a rock. Mr. Foster appealed Judge Pines' order with a lightweight brief and we lost. In Tarone v. Tarone, 25 A.D.3d 779 (N.Y. App. Div. 2006), the court said, "Open-court stipulations are judicially favored, and will not be set aside absent fraud, overreaching, mistake, duress, or unconscionability.... However, in the instant case, in view of the determination that the plaintiff failed to establish his entitlement to a divorce, the stipulation of settlement should have been vacated....The stipulation cannot be considered a valid postnuptial or "opting out" agreement pursuant to Domestic Relations Law § 236 (B) (3)." Mr. Foster's lack of attention to detail, possibly due to his then frequently nagging migraine headaches that he really should have disclosed to me before taking my case, changed the course of my life. Due to his mishandling of the stipulation of settlement, my divorce went on for several years, and after Mr. Foster billed me $96,000 for his fees in 2007, I had no choice but to shamefully file personal bankruptcy. With a second divorce process came nine years of dealing with issues, and the last appeal was decided in 2011. By then, I was financially devastated and renting a little house in eastern Connecticut. I am just now, 16 years later in 2023, financially recovering fully from Mr. Foster's error. Let the facts speak for themselves about Mr. Foster and his conduct in my divorce case. Now let the truth be known that choosing Mr. Foster as my divorce lawyer was unequivocally one of the worst decisions of my entire life, the most impacting on my lifestyle, and the most costly to me personally. I should never have trusted him with my rights and my security. If you want to contact me for any reason, please use my website contact form at TaroneEsq.com.

I had the pleasure of working with Carolyn Zenk on contract legal matters, and I cannot recommend…read moreher highly enough. She is incredibly detail-oriented, thorough, and strategic in her approach. Carolyn took the time to clearly explain every aspect of the agreement, ensuring I felt confident and protected throughout the process. Her professionalism and responsiveness made what could have been a stressful experience feel seamless. An exceptional attorney for anyone needing contract expertise.

i have dealt with Carolyn Zenk for a number of years. Carolyn is a total professional who takes the…read moretime to talk to and guide you on your matters. i needed advice on a small claims matter. Carolyn had a wealth of advice and guided me to make the right decision. Carolyn's advice was priceless. Carolyn Zenk is a very knowledgeable total professional. i highly recommend her. Mike S

He no longer has a law license thank god. Hired him with a retainer, never did any work, and…read morecontinued to bill us for work never done!

Worst lawyer ever I use them for my divorce. I had millions of dollars at stake he made me lose…read moreeverything I was able to leave my house with a bag of clothes from my house in Dix Hills house and Stuart Florida, two houses in Hawaii and by the end of the divorce, it was charged me four grand a month for three years and I got absolutely nothing. I had to pay 2000 a month in child support. Do not use this lawyer. I lost all the houses and all my money.

Harvey and Joseph have helped both me and my mother. Joseph helped me with the closing of my Condo…read more He was helpful throughout the process and even went above and beyond to get the sellers attorney to stop wasting my time. Without him it would have been a much more annoying ordeal. Both Harvey and Joseph helped guide my mother through medical issues. Still ongoing, and still helpful. The office is also beautiful! Nice waiting room, and the rest of the staff is very welcoming.

Joseph Palermo is extremely rude and unprofessional. He scheduled and confirmed a consultation…read moreappointment with us a day prior, confirmed the appointment again the following morning only to then cancel last minute with no explanation. After calling back to reschedule, he was hostile, raised his voice at my husband and I, and hung up on us, giving us no advice or understanding on how to move forward. I can't imagine how a law firm can have this sort of unprofessional representation. We actually feel relieved that we did not end up working with them.

After 4 attorneys, I started to lose hope for legal aide attorneys. This is until I was assigned…read morestephen. He is very thorough and fought for me. Thank you so much stephen.

This woman has provided services for my mother-in-law's estate for a number of years. With my…read moremother-in-law passing away from COVID-19 on two years ago. This emotionally disconnected and insensitive woman stated, "I do not owe you people anything," before walking away; bear in mind that my mother had previously provided her with payment! We are the executors of the Will and were merely requesting access to the original copy; to which she responded with hostility. She has displayed unsavoury conduct and inadequately handled the situation. Furthermore, we have heard tales of her erroneously managing other people's cases. All we wanted was for her to have the paperwork ready for us; however, her lack of professionalism has led to the scenario unfolding in an undesirable manner. Unfortunately, the wrong family has been wronged by this woman.

This woman has handled my mother's estate work for years. My mother passed away from covid on…read moresunday, and this unempathetic and completely and unfeeling woman said "i dont have to give you people anything" and walked out... my mother PAID HER! We are the executors of the Will! She is UNETHICAL, unfeeling and just a monster. I simply asked her why she didnt have an original will for our mom. She got defensive immediately not even a minute after sitting down. She messed up everything! I was told that she was awful and screwed up immigration papers for family of friends ...All she had to do was have the papers ready for us. You messed with the wrong family lady!

Legal Eagle, Devoted Dad: 5.0 stars…read morePosted by Kati-Ann April 17, 2025 6 Stars for Lance Simon's Unmatched Excellence!! "I'm overwhelmed with gratitude as I write this review for Lance Simon, an extraordinary lawyer who delivered me from darkness to blissful parenthood. June 2023 marks the miraculous time in my life were Lance Simon won my sole custody case, restoring peace to my life and safeguarding my precious son. This warrior of justice isn't just a lawyer - he's a remarkable individual. But what inspires me most is the **DEVOTED FATHER HE IS**. I've had the privilege of knowing him and his family, and I'm constantly amazed by the **BRILLIANT, KIND-HEARTED, SHINING STAR CHILDREN** he's raised! I'm beyond proud of the father he is - nurturing, loving, and an exceptional role model. His paternal heart and dedication inspire me almost as much as his legal brilliance. Lance Simon deserves every accolade for restoring my faith in justice and inspiring me with his family's beauty. Eternal thanks, Lance Simon. You forever hold a piece of my heart and my son's future."

From the owner: Founded in 2011, Simon Law Group, PLLC has been there for the people of Suffolk County for almost a…read moredecade. Founding attorney Lance Simon, a divorcee himself, understands the in and outs of family law, both on a personal level and as an award-winning New York attorney. Simon Law Group has taken on and won many cases related to issues such as divorce, child custody, child support, marital agreements, same-sex marriage, and adoption. They believe in a client-focused approach focused on communication and compassion. Simon Law Group, PLLC also takes on cases related to discrimination in the workplace and elsewhere.