I wanted to take this opportunity to write about my extremely positive experience with the trusts…read moreand estates lawyer Jason Jones. I did not know Jason Jones when we first started working together on my estate plan, but I have to say I instantly knew that I had made the correct choice of attorney. Plus, when I indicate that the two of us were "working together," it was very much the way throughout the entire journey - from very first introductory video chat all the way to the signing, witnessing, and notarizing of the documents. He spent countless hours with me working through every minute detail, and made suggestions how to achieve each desire of mine quite specifically. The peace I now feel of having all this in place is almost impossible to put into words, though I have tried to do my best here. I cannot recommend Jason Jones highly enough.

He wasn't responsive, and we struggled to get him to correct mistakes on the paperwork he was…read morepreparing. I tried to work with him to manage our expectations by asking him if he can devote a reasonable amount of time and attention to our case to which he affirmed, but there were no improvements. Needing to move forward with someone else, we ended our contract and went with another attorney.

Had a GREAT experience with Weiss & Associates. They were on top of my case and handled it very…read morequickly. I would recommend their service to all who need help with any type of traffic violation. Thank you Weiss & Associates

It's my pleasure of being a client of Weiss and Associates. always there for me and kept me…read moreinformed of any updates. They are truly made the entire process for me a stress free and easily manageable for me. Thank you so much.

Attorney Paul Kenney provided effective assistance with a landlord tenant issue. My landlord…read moreattempted to terminate my lease without sufficient notice, and Paul was able to negotiate an extension of my move out date. His communication was clear, and the matter was resolved efficiently. I'm truly grateful for his professionalism and support. Highly recommend him.

UPDATE: this attorney emailed me multiple times to complain about this review, a responsiveness…read morenotably absent when he was being paid to represent me on an urgent matter. I offered to change the review if he could demonstrate that any aspect of it was not factually accurate. He responded only with petty attempts at insults. I am legally disabled and was forced out of my sublet when the primary tenants entered illegally and claimed to be my roommates on July 6. I was referred to this attorney through ARAG legal insurance. On July 9 at 1:41PM this lawyer informed me via email "The only choice you have is to start an emergency action for illegal access" and agreed to be paid by ARAG to file this on my behalf. He informed me that he would not be able to file until early the following week. That was the last time he took a call from me. That evening I tried to retrieve belongings and the primary tenant tried to have me arrested. I called my lawyer frantic. He never acknowledged the call. I did not receive a draft until July 15, It had multiple omissions including failing to include any exhibits. He told me to make suggested edits but did not provide a document in editable format. I finally generated a Word doc with my suggested edits and asked if any were relevant. His only response was to demand payment for the process server and filing fee without instructions on how to submit payment which I did not receive until July 17. He suggested that I simply enter the apartment to retrieve the belongings, ignoring 1. the police instruction not to try to enter without a police escort and 2. that I am disabled and cannot move belongings without assistance.I asked him what I needed to do to get him to file the document in Court - now 11 days after I was forced out - and he withdrew, telling me to file myself ignoring, again , I AM LEGALLY PHYSICALLY DISABLED and sent me his wholly inadequate OSC draft which did not even have the the defendant's name spelled correctly. He had the option to decline the job on July 9. Instead he strung me along, knowing that I did not have access to Rx medication and other disability aids, for over a week before abandoning my case. I am now locked out, without my medication and other belongings, and have no help with Court. Shameful, unethical, and just cruel conduct

I've had the pleasure of working with Julianne on my first condo purchase in NYC. From start to…read morefinish, Julianne did an excellent job walking me through the process, coordinating all the logistics with all involved parties, and answering any and all of my questions relating to condo policies, procedures, and closing protocols. The closing process was smooth and Julianne payed extra attention to all the closing documents before having me sign. She was able to answer and explain all the paperwork in simple terms, which I greatly appreciated. If you're looking for a law firm to assist with a home purchase, this is the firm and team to hire.

We worked with Weidenbaum & Harari for the purchase of our first home, and could not have a better…read moreexperience. We worked with Jeffrey, one of the partners, and his team, and had a positive experience from end to end - from the intro call to the due diligence and till the very closing. We got valuable advice along the way for some non-standard issue we had, and everything was professional and transparent. The flat retainer fee structure was also reasonable, competitive, and easy to work with.

David Centeno was easy to work with. he was very responsive, and answered all calls promptly. the…read moreprice was reasonably priced. holly and Brettany were also very helpful. they followed up with the judge and court per my request. they also worked around a timeframe that I specifically requested. I would highly recommend working with this team. thanks

Mr Centeno and his top-notch team provided an unexpectedly quick (faster than their quoted time,…read morewhich was already exceptional to begin with) and thorough service for a (relatively complicated) uncontested divorce case. Questions I had at different stages were answered quickly and in detail. If you're in need of very rapid and competent service, you can save yourself the effort of looking elsewhere

In 2017 I was unfortunately involved in a taxi accident in NYC. I was from out of town and was…read moreseriously injured. Being from out of town and unsure how any of the legal system in NY worked. Jason stepped up and took care of everything from beginning to end. He was amazing, dealing with all my hospital bills, communicated with the insurance companies and directing me throughout the legal process. Even thru all the COVID delays he personally made sure I was kept up to date and made whole again. Thank you Jason! #besttriallawyerever!

As a personal injury attorney Jason is an atmost professional. He was highly recommended by another…read moreattorney I contacted for my accident. Being a legal librarian, I knew well enough how dreading this could be. I certainly was not looking forward to having a long fight dragging into courts and I told Jason that right upfront, but Jason was very thorough and professional during the whole process, making it easy for me. He had a great sense of humor and patience to listen to my "expert" directions, and even use some of my suggestions about the direction of the case. Thank you for that, Jason! After several long years, (not his fault, the city of NY is not rushing...) he was able to negotiate an excellent settlement without court proceedings. I would recommend him and his team wholeheartedly.

We had an extremely negative experience at Zimmet Law. We worked with the lawyer Debra Hammerman,…read moreas well as Monique Gravely and Jacqueline Constante. We used Zimmet Law to purchase our home in Brooklyn, NY. Besides being generally hard to get in contact with the lawyers, 12 hours before our closing, the lawyers sent us a final Closing Disclosure with over $100,000 in mistakes that they did not catch. There was a mistake in our taxes that they did not catch. The title company they hired also made significant mistakes, leading to them giving us documents with huge mistakes in them 12 hours before the closing. Our lawyer, Debra Hammerman, did not come to our closing and was not present for most it, so we had to sort out all of these issues on our own. There were even more mistakes she didn't catch, and it led to an extremely stressful closing that lasted well over 8 hours. Her employee Monique was rude to me for asking more clarifying questions during the closing, saying we were "going in circles". I don't understand how someone who has made a $100,000 mistake could possibly feel justified in thinking that victim of that mistake might want more validation on other numbers they have created. Furthermore, the paralegal Jackie was looped into conversations for closing details about a week before the closing. I spent 3 days straight emailing her and calling her to try to get answers to questions about the closing, like how the money would be transferred, and she never responded. I confirmed with the front desk that she was not sick or on vacation, and our lawyer Debra Hammerman was also cc'ed on those emails and neither of them ever responded to our emails or calls. I have no idea why they waited until 9:30 PM to give us the final closing documents, when our closing was at 10 am the next day. It was a nightmare. Finally, Debra Hammerman herself provided a POA since one of our purchasers would be out of town at the closing. Despite us filling out the POA as per her instructions, it turned out she hadn't requested addresses of notarized signature witnesses which led to us desperately trying to contact our witnesses during this extremely chaotic closing to get their addresses. Why didn't she request addresses in the POA itself? Pure incompetence is my bet. Finally, the lawyer, paralegal, and all of the staff from Zimmet Law completely forgot to bring up holding money in escrow from incomplete punch list items. It fell by the wayside as we attempted to hammer out all the other mistakes the law firm has made, and it meant that no money was held in escrow as requested while we awaited final punchlist items to be addressed. This was a totally terrible experience for us and I would never recommend this law firm to anyone.

I set up an appointment to go over a leasing issue I've encountered - my landlord is canceling the…read morelease agreement despite I've signed the lease and paid the brokerage fee. Prior to this, the landlord or the agent suggested I should hide my underaged child from the occupant list so they don't need to put up ugly window shields on their nice-looking apartment. I refused to do so and they ceased the lease. Mr. Brian Zimmet: 1) 10 min late for the call without explanation, 2) said neither the landlord nor the agent had done anything wrong, 3) I brought to him I think the agent has broken the code of ethics in several ways and the landlord's decision violates NYC tenant law by refusing to rent to a family with a child; he said he's not familiar with the code ethics (despite him being the real estate lawyer) and asked me to call the police if feel discriminated (what a nice person), 4) refused to help me with filing a complaint on the landlord or the agent, asking me to find a long island lawyer (the property is in Queens but nevertheless he should have a license covering NY state). Throughout the whole process, he is impatient and rude and ended the call in 10 min despite his assistant booked for 30 min. And the fact that he called the action of the agent/landlord "nothing wrong, nothing illegal" seems weird to me. Will not do business with them anymore.

I required a consultation and guidance for a tenant/landlord matter and was able to connect with…read moreHeather. Heather was extremely responsive, her communication was clear and helpful. By the end of the call I knew exactly where I stood legally and she also offered some helpful advice. In the event that I would ever need to retain an attorney I would definitely go with Heather.

I had a brief conversation on the phone with one of the managing partners at this law firm. He was…read morecondescending, rude, and unprofessional. He spoke to me like a child. His behavior was disgusting and uncalled for. He obviously hates his job and isn't interested in helping anyone. The receptionist is just as rude. Go somewhere else to get legal help these people are not qualified to represent anyone.

I would like to express my strong feelings about Leona Krasner's law services. I filed a relocation…read morecase for my son from New York to Florida in 2022 and it has been a grueling custody battle that has dragged on for two years. This has been unexpected and incredibly challenging. While Leona may not be the type of lawyer who operates like a shark, I did not find her to be aggressive and sharp when it came to getting things done promptly. There were instances where I felt pressured to agree to the proposals of the opposing counsel, and I did not feel adequately defended most of the time. I also want to mention the turnover of assistants that Leona has had. After establishing a professional relationship with them, they would often ask me the same questions repeatedly and request files that had already been sent multiple times. Their record-keeping skills were lacking, and I often found myself doing their job. I have also been asked to create a parenting plan and a description explaining why it is in the best interest of the child to permanently live with me, something that I have not seen implemented in previous relocation cases. Additionally I would also like to mention the constant rescheduling of the pre-trials and court dates, which I found to be highly inconsiderate towards those who had already purchased travel tickets and incurred losses due to the rescheduling. Additionally, the repeated requests for retainers and fees without any clear resolution or progress in the case felt unjust, especially considering my circumstances as a full-time unemployed nursing student fighting for my son. It seemed as though I was being taken advantage of because I was in another state, and my case was treated as just a number. It is disheartening to continue waiting for my son to permanently come back home to me while facing these challenges. Furthermore, I want to highlight the lack of communication and transparency regarding important documents. I often found myself being the last to know about any updates unless I proactively reached out and requested information. This lack of proactive communication left me feeling frustrated and dissatisfied with the level of service provided. After a prolonged period of two years, my child is finally returning home permanently. The relocation process, which spanned two years, was a particularly distressing situation. This has caused significant anxiety and stress for both my child and me. I felt that the seriousness of this case was not being adequately acknowledged when it was first filed in a timely manner. I would also like to note the consistent and unpredictable communication regarding the fees associated with the retainer. Leona assured us that the initial cost provided covered multiple cases and alleviated any concerns for the future. However, several months later, the fees were unexpectedly increased for additional expenses.

I'm writing this review because I truly don't want anyone else to go through what I went through…read more Hiring an attorney during a family court crisis is not something people do casually. You're already overwhelmed, scared, and trying to protect your child. You hire counsel because you believe someone is going to fight for you, guide you, and help bring stability to a situation that is already painful. That is not what I experienced with Ms. Krasner and her firm. The opposing party in my case was represented, so I expected strong advocacy and a clear strategy. Ms. Krasner appeared for only one or two court appearances and, in my experience, did nothing meaningful to move my case forward or protect my interests. I was left feeling unheard, unsupported, and completely alone in a process I was paying thousands of dollars for. The billing was shocking. In a matter of months, I was charged more than previous attorneys charged me over the course of years. On top of the legal fees, I was billed for everything--stamps, travel, tolls, and constant add-ons. The amount they charged felt disgusting and exploitative, especially considering how little actual progress or advocacy I received in return. What hurt even more was the lack of professionalism and care in the paperwork. I specifically raised concerns about attorneys reusing templates and charging clients as if documents are being created from scratch. I was assured that wasn't how they operate. Yet I received a contract with someone else's name on it--clearly copied and pasted. I also sent drafts of filings I had already started, and they were returned to me with errors and other people's names still included. When you're dealing with court filings, those "small mistakes" are not small. They can cost you time, money, and credibility in front of a judge. If you're paying thousands of dollars, you should receive accuracy, strategy, urgency, and real advocacy--not recycled paperwork, careless errors, and excessive billing for basic administrative items. This experience left me feeling financially exploited during one of the most vulnerable times of my life. I pray for this attorney and her family, and I genuinely hope she reflects on the harm that these practices cause to people who are already in crisis and just trying to protect their children. Based on my experience, I do not recommend Ms. Krasner or her firm.

Michael Goldman helped me with an immigration filing over the course of around 8 months in 2021/22…read more I found him to be extremely knowledgable, highly attentive to detail, and very generous with his time. When called upon, he was also able to advise beyond the legal procedure to what "makes sense" for me personally. Here, his years of experience, personal involvement in the details of the case and his human touch distinguished him as a truly exceptional attorney. I'd wholeheartedly recommend Michael to anyone seeking immigration legal services.

I highly recommend Michael Goldman as an excellent attorney…read more He is bright, helpful and generous with his time (and as you might know, not all lawyers are). He offers a more personal service than larger law offices and is a friendly and pleasant person to deal with. Immigration law can be complicated and change quickly, and I think it's important to have someone intelligent and knowledgeable on your side. Michael Goldman is both, and has provided me with honest and thoughtful counsel. In my 6+ years in New York, I have had dealings with a total of 4 immigration attorneys (oy), and I would certainly highly recommend the Law Offices of Michael Z. Goldman.