I cant say enough about this firm. Both as a client and as a referring practitioner the attorneys…read moreare pit bulls in their dealings with the legal system and kind, caring and compassionate towards the client. Their knowledge of working with the legalities of the system is extensive and exactly what you would look for in an attorney representing you and your children. Highly recommend

The team of Geffner Kersch are complete professionals. Carolyn Kersch helped me with my divorce…read more Made me feel at ease every step of the way. She is very knowledgeable and helpful through the entire process. I highly recommend their firm!

Mr Jason Barbara & Mrs Samantha Gellman, along with their professional staff fought hard for my…read morerelocation case for my daughter who in fact, wanted to relocate. They helped me WIN my settlement case without going to trial after not getting anywhere for almost one year with my previous attorney. Jason M Barbara and Associates, who ultimately has the qualifications to try difficult out of state relocation cases, has an aggressive tact to handle difficult family matters without prejudice. Mr Barbara and Mrs Gellman, who also represented me are both down to earth individuals who not only hear but listens to you. I felt a sense of solace knowing they cared enough about the circumstances that surrounded my case, they advocated for me For a Family Law Firm that has high regards for a successful outcome. A law firm that is courteous, reliable and a willingness to fight for you. I highly recommend Jason M Barbara and Associates for their expertise and professionalism to handle your family matters.

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.

Warren Hoffman is a smart caring attorney there for your needs,he is honest and trustworthy and…read moredoes all kinds of law

This review is far from its originally intended due date but better late than never…read more.. A few months prior to the pandemic shutting us down, I was going through (what seemed like) a divorce. Given how the normed culture of society tends to lean/favor the mother, I feared I wouldn't see nor have equal rights to raising my newborn daughter. Warren Hoffman started working for me, my rights, days before I retained his firm. At that moment I felt protected and represented- he was calm, cool, knowledgeable, no bells and whistles. I felt good going into their office and finalizing our agreement. Instead of Warren Hoffman, I was assigned Andrea Scampoli. Not knowing her name or reputation, I trusted the firm and agreed to her taking point on my case. What followed in the weeks to come was hard but hopeful because of Andrea. Andrea Scampoli was / is nothing short of a heroic, sharp, intelligent, as-a-matter-of-fact, don't F with her, dangerously good attorney. I'm into superheroes and she genuinely behaved like Wonder Woman. She was stoic, understanding, supportive but not wavering. I must say, she did put the other side's attorney to shame in our first meet. The poor guy seemed flustered and searching for pocket-change comebacks but couldn't find any. Whatever the cost, I knew I invested well. I knew I invested well when Andrea fought for my rights and gave me (and was giving me) all that I wanted: My daughter and the my rights to exercise my fatherhood. She made sure I was equal (if not gaining more) in any deal or agreement or compromise. You just have to work with her, be upfront, be honest, and she'll get you what you need (if your requests are reasonable and sound). That was all of February 2020! And some of March before the pandemic hit and we went through our lockdowns. Happily and warranted, it gave me and my suppose-to-be ex-wife time to heal and understand what happened between us. While the courts went quiet, my wife and I took the time to figure things out and ended up on the better side of it. Despite working things out, Andrea still advised and guided me. Every possible process she took care of without any pain or minimized it. One year since our first court appearances, my wife and I and our daughter are happily and lovingly together. Sometimes you have to get through the dirt in order to raise your garden. Thank you Warren, for picking up my call on Saturday, January 11th, 2020. Thank you for being an exceptional and skilled lawyer. Thank you for finding/hiring Andrea. To the front desk staff, thank you for praying for me and always being sweet, kind, and precise. Andrea, thank you for being my hero, truly. You are gifted, fearless, and a force to be reckoned with. You truly embody Wonder Woman. I am grateful you represented me. I had and have my daughter because of you... To those searching: Please consider Hoffman and Behar if you ever need such kind of help... Ask for Andrea (or Warren!)

This is a follow-up review. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Teresa Raniere, R/E Attorney, to represent anyone…read morebuying or selling their home!!! I will start off by saying that Teresa Raniere is an AMAZING R/E Attorney! We found her name in a Google search. We spoke with her several times over a weekend and decided to hire her. Teresa guided us through every step of our transaction! She went above and beyond. Teresa said she, "wants to be known as the attorney who does the right thing for her clients" and she has proven that throughout our experience. She has excellent character. She is fair. She is intelligent. She is patient. She listens. She answers questions and/or searches for answers to questions. She is professional. She is honest. She is very personable, caring and dependable. She protects her clients. She is diligent. She pays attention to detail. She is proactive in addressing issues or possible problems that may come up in the transaction. Teresa is very knowledgeable in her field. She is very thorough and double checks with state requirements and internet searches. She sends you supporting documents for your information and learning. She sends you preparation lists and timelines so there are no surprises. I have learned that with any contract, you should read it carefully because you are the one in the end signing it, not the person who wrote it whether it be a R/E agent, home inspector, repair person or lawyer. After Teresa created our contract, she was open to any clarifications or changes that I thought might be needed. We spent time going back-and-forth revising until we were both satisfied with it. We were both making sure that we were protected in our purchase and she was making sure that it was fair also to the seller. She literally rescued us from making a huge mistake. We were almost stuck buying a home that would have been a money pit... It is well worth your time reading about our experience. We were looking to purchase a manufactured mobile home in Glenwood Village, Riverhead. The R/E agent was putting pressure on us for the fact that the community was going to be bought out by Hometown America soon and she said that "the HOA fees most likely would increase by about $300 per month". The R/E agent told us we did not need an inspection nor an attorney for the purchase. She said, "it was like buying a car". She created a contract that required a $20,000 deposit and only protected the sellers. The contract was signed by us then the sellers and then sent back to us to fill in the date to be "Fully executed." Over the weekend we realized that we needed a R/E attorney. We found Teresa Raniere's name in a Google search and gave her a call. She spent hours on Saturday and Sunday of that weekend communicating with us and guiding us on how to handle our predicament. She recommended not sending the contract back with the date filled in and to cancel the deposit check ASAP. Thank goodness the R/E agent had not deposited it yet. Teresa spent hours creating an appropriate contract that not only protected us in the purchase but was fair and protected the sellers. She created it with 3 specific contingencies. 1. Hometown America would accept the HOA fees of the current owner since we weren't going to close before they bought the community. 2. The deposit would be fully refunded if the home inspection was not satisfactory and there were no repairs needed greater than $500. 3. The deposit would be fully refunded if we were not able to obtain homeowner's insurance. (Which we found out was quite difficult to obtain for a manufactured home and would have denied us in the end.) As it turned out Hometown America was agreeable with accepting the HOA fees. Thank goodness we had a home inspection. The inspector found that the unit needed at least $20,000 worth of repairs. In summary, the inspector reported the following: The unit needed a new roof. The hot water heater was not 1-year-old as they said and was not vented correctly. Sewage was leaking under the unit. One of the windows had a leak around it. The new dishwasher was not hooked up properly and was leaking under the sink. The list went on and on... Because of the condition of the roof the Inspector reported that the homeowner's insurance companies most likely would deny us coverage. The only homeowner's insurance company, Assurant, that would cover Manufactured Homes did deny us. Because of the contract with the contingencies that Teresa created and her constant guidance we were able to get our $20,000 deposit refunded. We are looking for another home for my sister. Teresa has already sent me information with possibilities and options for housing. We will certainly be hiring her again. I recommended her to all of my family and friends. As I said above, I highly recommend Teresa Raniere, R/E Attorney, to represent anyone buying or selling their home!!!

Francesco P. Tini of TINI LAW PC is well mannered and well versed in law. Him and his team were…read moreswiftly able to assist me with employer related legal inquiries. I would highly recommend this firm. They are kind, patient, and caring. I will continue to use TINI LAW PC as my counsel.

this guy doesn't have the capacity to do any kind of probate work, doesn't grasp the concepts,…read moreisn't about working on your behalf he doesn't have the training for the aspects of law to represent and protect your interests

Outstanding Attorney - Highly Recommended There are not enough words to express how grateful I am…read moreto Attorney Jennifer and her entire team. My case was very difficult and complicated. I had a deportation order, and it was a long process filled with uncertainty and challenges.Throughout the entire journey, Jennifer never gave up on my case. She treated me with kindness, professionalism, and honesty, always guiding me through every step and giving me hope when I needed it most. With God's help and Attorney Jennifer's dedication and hard work, I now have my permanent resident card. This means a new beginning for me and my family, and I will always be thankful for everything she has done for us. If you are looking for an immigration attorney who is knowledgeable, compassionate, and truly cares about her clients, I wholeheartedly recommend Jennifer. My experience was exceptional, and I will be forever grateful for her support and commitment. Thank you, Jennifer, for helping change my life. God bless you and your team!

I worked with Jennifer and Bugra on my permanent resident application in the employment based…read moreextraordinary ability (EB-1A) category. I cannot thank enough for their ability to present the case to the satisfaction of USCIS. During the initial consultation, Jennifer explained the approach to present a successful case, and addressed all concerns about the procedures. This was followed by interviews to understand the background and prepare accurate documentation for application. The documentation was finalized after several reviews, and in a very timely manner. Communication throughout the process was prompt and proactive. I highly highly recommend Oltarsh and Associates for your immigration needs!

It was a pleasure working with Judy Mock and her team (Isabella and Ekjot) over the past 6 months…read morefor estate planning. I first met Judy 6 years ago when I purchased my first house. She was my real estate attorney and reviewed all of the documents for the successful purchase of my house. Recently, I thought it would be wise to begin estate planning for my entire family (my parents, my sister, and me). Judy had a special package that included a simple Last Will & Testament, Health Care Proxy, Living Will, and a Power of Attorney. After meeting with Judy and reviewing our situation, she advised that we also create trusts in order to protect our assets. If we didn't create trusts, the probate process to transfer assets through the courts would cost much more than if we created these trusts. Judy walked my family through the entire process and answered all of our questions. She had diagrams to explain the process of estate inheritance and the importance of having all of our documents in place (Last Will & Testament, Health Care Proxy, Living Will, a Power of Attorney, and trusts). It took us several months to gather all of the necessary documents and review the estate documents. Once that was done, Judy and her team prepared the documents for execution and notary. Everything was completed in one hour in our last meeting. My family and I truly appreciate the time and guidance that Judy had provided us with in the complex world of estate planning. We hope to work with her again in the future for any additional estate matters.

I found Judy through the MetLife legal plan for a home purchase. She told me since MetLife pays…read morethem at a discount, my ability to retain her depends on my coverage and her availability the week I have an accepted offer. After she gave me an earful, she told me to email her my eligibility ID and rudely hung up on me. Upon checking my coverage, she told me to look for another attorney under the plan. She did say if she did accept my case, she would treat me as well as she treat her privately paid clients. If you plan to use her through the MetLife Legal plan, I would have a back up just in case she's busy.

Searching for a divorce attorney? You have come to the worst place. Aiello and DiFalco, LLP are the…read moreworst set of legal anything on Long Island. I am telling you this from my personal experience. The best thing is to get a mediator (not from Aiello and DiFalco) to manage your affairs. It's better and cheaper. These predators will not advise you to use a mediator because they want your saving and retirement money. I spoke to over 28 attorneys on Long Island. Only 2 were worth hiring. The rest are all money hungry predators with Aiello and DiFalco as the worst. From 0 to 10 where 10 is the best, Aiello and DiFalco is 0 or less. You can't get any lower than this Firm. Avoid them at all costs. They will lie to your face and deliver nothing but an empty bank account. I lost everything because of the crap, poor/worst performance from Aiello and DiFalco, LLP. In court, Michael was an armature in front of a judge and the opposing council. He would have been better off sitting in the corner of the room with a dunce cap on his head. I could not believe it until I saw It for myself. All they want is your saving and then your retirement and they will deliver nothing to your satisfaction. If you read the other reviews in this profile, don't believe it. Those are paid review writers. Aiello and DiFalco pay other people to write a good to excellent review after they see someone write a bad one. That's right folks, they pay people to write reviews. Michael calls himself a trail attorney, he's not, he is a con man and a liar to his own clients. Once he sees your finances, him and his greedy partner schemes on how he can take as much money from you as possible without providing you proof of any work being done. Don't talk to him, don't trust him, don't believe a word they says. Aiello and DiFalco will bill you showing you a list of tasks they worked on and the time it took for them to complete the task. DON'T BELIEVE IT. What these people do is pull a phony list of tasks from there already prepared billings file. Modified those tasks to look like your case then submit it as your bill to his billing people. Don't believe it folks. It's all lies. If you hired this firm to handle your divorce, take your losses and find another attorney. Thanks.

My divorce had dragged on for over four (!) years. I'd moved across the country, and had no idea…read morewhat my lawyer was doing. I needed a responsive lawyer. I found Attorney DiFalco, and three months later I had a final judgment. DiFalco was extraordinary. From our first consultation, I could tell that he was actually listening to me. He's very responsive, no matter how offbeat my questions were. I always felt like he was listening to me and representing my interests, not trying to move my case through. He worked hard to research and track down details that I had not thought of, based on his knowledge of specific case law. At every turn, he gave detailed explanations of what he was working on so that I never felt like I was left in the dark. In court, he is personable and respectful, and we were able to clear all pending motions and reach a final agreement in the same day, respecting the rights and best interests of all. Divorce attorneys are one service provider you DON'T want to use for future business. Nevertheless, I would strongly recommend Attorney DiFalco. He's easily the best lawyer I have ever worked with.