We hired Joe to represent us buying our house in an HOA in Dobbs Ferry NY…read more Right before we were set to wire our 10% deposit to Escrow for our house, Joe called to tell me, at the last minute, that there was a potential assessment we would face (we moved into an HOA with 116 units). We asked him for what and how much. He said he would call me back, and when he did he said "it's to repave XYZ Road, they are not sure it will happen, but if it does it will cost me only$ 1,000 or so." We trusted him and proceeded with the transaction. When we went to the annual board meeting of our HOA a month after close (we closed 10/11, the board meeting was 11/16), one of the major topics discuss was the "infrastructure project" which is a massive project that has been in discussion for more than a year and is estimated to cost $700,000 to $1,000,000 dollars. At that point it was clear it would cost us, when it went through, ~$6,000 to $8,600 depending on the final bid. Initially we thought the seller lied to us and committed fraud. I joined the board at the annual meeting and had access to the board minutes from the prior year meeting at which the board mentioned the project could cost $850,000 to $1,000,000, and I had the sign in sheet showing the seller was in attendance. Clearly he was aware of the project and the cost which was improperly relayed to me. When I asked Joe to help me go after the Seller for fraud, he said he'd "check his notes" and never got back to us after checking in with him for a month. After speaking to others around the transcation, and given Joe refused to help us, it became pretty clear Joe has a reputation for rushing transactions to collect his fee, and most likely fabricated the $1,000 number so we would not back out of the transaction. To this day Joe has not produced any kind of evidence, written or otherwise, that the seller told him this $1,000 amount or that the seller told him any amount. At best, its negiligence and incompetence on his part for not digging deeper and even requesting HOA minutes, but we firmly believe he actually committed fraud. Joe is at the tail end of his career and is looking for easy; he is not someone who will exert any extra effort advocating for his clients and will say and do whatever is needed to complete a deal and collect his flat fee. Avoid at all costs.

I grew up in Westchester County, NY, but no longer lived there and needed to update my parents…read moreWill. After asking several people for referrals and getting very little help, I decided to use Yelp to search a local "Will & Trust" lawyer. I read over several reviews for lawyers who were relatively close to my parents location and the only one that popped out was Anthony Nigro. With that said, I picked up the phone and called him. His receptionist was very friendly, and put my call right through to him. Anthony was very friendly and answered all of my questions concerning their Will. It was just before the Holidays and his schedule was full but after I told him my situation and that I was flying in from LA, he made time to fit us in right before Christmas. He answered all of my emails right away and confirmed our appointment the day before we met. I knew that I had made the right choice in working with him but my parents are tough, and I wasn't sure how they would feel. However, as soon as Anthony walked in the door and brought us into the conference room I could tell that they were impressed. He made the process very simple and explained the updates that would be made then asked both of my parents if it was what they wanted before he proceeded. When we left the meeting, he assured me that I could have the new documents signed and copied before I headed back to LA. Now let's not forget, this all took place just a few days before Christmas (Anthony has 2 young children)! He worked on them over the weekend and contacted me to see if we could do the signing on December 27. He also offered to come to my parents house to make it easier. At the signing my cousins who were witnesses to the new Will, also liked Anthony and asked for his business card. So, a HUGE Thank you to Anthony Nigro, Esquire! We were all very impressed with this young lawyer. Anthony went above and beyond for my family! I HIGHLY recommend him xoxo!

I needed a good estate lawyer for a dispute with a family member. Cases like that can be messy and…read morepainful. Anthony was amazing from the first call. He listened, gave me all my options. His work ethic is amazing and he returned all my calls in a prompt manner. Anytime something seemed complicated he always took the time to break it down and clarify. The process was long but not because of Mr. NIgro but the other party involved. On future endeavors where I need legal counsel, he's my guy.

Ron is an incredible advocate. His counsel is tireless. I was introduced to Ron when I needed…read moreassistance with a negotiation with a landlord. Ron engaged in the process immediately and successfully for me. I subsequently retained Ron's counsel in buying and closing on my first apartment. There were bumps in that road, but Ron was on top of it and steered a fine course. I then became embroiled in divorce litigation and a difficult family law situation. Ron was there for me again, always considering and articulating ideas and potential consequences of actions down the road, looking at the bigger picture, while dealing with the often daily details, and putting my children first. If you have a legal challenge, you will end up in a better place with Ron rolling up his sleeves for you!

Ron is fantastic. 17 years after a closing, he searched his files and found the closing statement!…read more And, this was over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Michael McConnell is simply the best lawyer in the Metropolitan area!…read moreI was so fortunate to find him ! Please call for a great professional. Extremely prepared, and detailed oriented. As a Former prosecutor, he is best defense attorney for you!Has other specialties as well. A brilliant lawyer and wonderful person! My email is chrisimerti@gmail.com if you want a real testimonial.

Michael was a sincere pleasure to work with for my case. Since our first correspondence, he…read moredemonstrated genuine care, professionalism, and lack of judgment as we discussed my options. His fees were reasonable, his expertise surrounding my case was extensive, our step-by-step process working together was straightforward, and I felt very reassured in his hands. Highly recommended!

Tino is one of the smartest attorneys I have met in a long time. He's aggressive when he needs to…read morebe and knows when to dial it back when he has to. He did an amazing job with a referral I sent him and I just wanted to take a second to recognize him. Keep up the great work Tino.

Excellent attorney, knowledgeable and very prompt with responses. Very reasonable fee with great…read moreresults. Would recommend Tino to anyone.

After the passing of my husband, I was left feeling overwhelmed for more reasons than one…read more The law firm of Joseph A. Marra, and in particular Jennifer Fredeman, stepped in and made an incredibly difficult time much easier. From the very beginning, Jennifer treated me like family, providing compassionate guidance and support every step of the way. They handled every aspect of the estate, including the sale of property, ownership changes, and the transfer of securities. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and exceptional service gave me complete peace of mind. They even identified opportunities that ultimately saved me money on taxes. I am truly grateful to Jennifer and the entire team at Joseph A. Marra for their outstanding care and expertise. I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of estate legal services.

Still getting emails for money I do not owe, and his sister-in-law as well. That is the same one…read morewho sent me a letter for a donation. AMEX, in their stupidity gave him back the $2k I contested. Now, I have to do an appeal. I also filed a small claims case against him and have to file in Supreme Court for violation of privacy. I recommend that you read the Code of Ethics for attorneys and lawyers.

Pauline Galvin Esq. has been my personal lawyer and friend for over forty years and has handle…read moreseveral real estate closings for me and my family. She has provided my with sound legal advice and has always been extremely efficient, prompt and professional. I highly recommend her.

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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.

Jason was very informative and too the time to answer my questions. You were very helpful for a…read morephone conversation. I know my case is a bit complicated.