After receiving calls from social security telling me they never submitted paperwork that should of…read morebeen in months ago, I am very unhappy with this office. Not only have I had to do their job but I also never get phone calls keeping me updated and I have to call over and over for anyone to give me by info what so ever. If I could I would have never went with this firm.

went to them for a consultation and met frank kehoe who seemed like a real professional. His…read moreadvise to me was 100% wrong ang my case did not go forward. I will definitely advise anyone i know not to seek ssdi advise from this firm

I highly recommend Richard Leff and his wonderful staff, Karen and Shannon…read more It always makes a stressful situation a lot easier when dealing with a lawyer that is so considerate, kind and professional. My mother went to Richard Leff to get her legal affairs in order. After seeing how wonderful they treated my mother and putting her mind at ease, I knew that's the lawyer I wanted to go to. I brought my papers to Richard so he could review my Will and Health Proxy. After he finished reviewing, he explained that there were things that were not done correctly with my Health Proxy. Everything was corrected and updated the right legal way . Also Richard gave me advice and explained on preparing to do a trust. It can be intimidating getting our legal affairs in order. BUT when you have a lawyer like Richard Leff that takes the time to explain everything , it makes the stressful situation a whole lot better. Walking into the office you're always greeted by Karen and Shannon with such professionalism and upbeat personalities. Thank you both for your help as well, and thank you again Richard for getting all my papers updated and done the right legal way. Best Regards, Lynne Allen

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.

Excellent, smart down to earth attorney . Very pleasant disposition and very patient . It's just…read morehim and para legal Donna that is very sweet and competent

If your closing any sort of real estate deal in NY or just Long Island you need an attorney and not…read moresome guy that says yup I do real estate and anything else You need a dedicated real estate attorney So selling my house to buy a new house Michael plowed through all the paper work even fixing old mortgage that I could not find the payoff letter for. He for sure protects you Kept me from jumping the gun on buying my new house before deal was complete Fast forward to next real estate deal selling my other house on LI. I had horrible tenants that didn't pay,a lien from the town and a host of other things Mike stuck with us on this deal. followed through with bank with buyer and thankfully was our Poa to close the deal. I did not have to attend the closing Honest reasonable and willing Don't attempt a real estate transaction with out him

Michael Biggiani is a wonderful attorney. I have used him for closings, other real-estate-related…read morematters, and to have wills drawn up. In all instances he has been knowledgeable, helpful, quick, and efficient. He communicates well and returns calls and emails quickly -- such a rare thing with attorneys these days. Michael's services are also extremely reasonable. I plan on using him again and highly recommend him.

The entire firm is friendly and helpful, from the Attorney's down to the receptionist. They…read moreexplained my case and were extremely knowledgable. They made my case a top priority and made me feel cared for and comfortable leaving my case in their hands. I would recommend Malone, Tauber & Sohn to anyone.

Mr. Kaufman is a first-class attorney with a kind heart and great judgement. In a sea of shady…read morebusinesses nowadays he represents integrity, empathy, compassion and needless to say, assiduousness and perseverance. Earlier this year I encountered a messy car accident, and the situation seemed hopeless. No other law firm wanted to take my case because I was not injured. But Mr. Kaufman took time from his busy schedule and provided invaluable advice. He also volunteered to communicate to the offending driver's insurance company which was a key step to solve the problem. Mr. Kaufman is extremely knowledgeable in his field as well. I will always be eternally grateful for him. From Anna Gu, Forest Hills NY

Richard Kaufman was my attorney almost 5 years ago. He was and still is very attentive. He's a…read morefirst class attorney with a very personable loving touch! I've recommended friends to him, whom love him as well! There is no attorney and law practice better. You're not just a client with them. They treat you like a person! From Patricia Hayes

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

Yet again we have had to use Sarah Tolchin for another complicated real estate transaction. She is…read morethe best. Always there for her clients day or night. I feel so lucky to have her on my side when she is needed in the courtroom. The best of the best.

I highly recommend Mrs. Tolchin to anyone in need of an attorney who quickly addresses your every…read moreneed. We used Mrs. Tolchin for the sale/purchase of our homes and she made the process seamless and simple. She was very organized and knowledgable and has flexible hours during weekend and evening hours and that was just what we needed as my husband and I both work 9-5 jobs.