I hate to write a 1-star review, but I feel it is my duty to share my horrible experience and let…read moreothers be aware of who they are really dealing with. I wish I could say he was at least a nice guy, but I can't -- Matthew Tannenbaum is not a nice guy, and he's a bad lawyer. I honestly can't believe I let him sweet-talk me into being my attorney. I'm an amateur landlord, and I thought hiring an "experienced" eviction lawyer would help me navigate a stressful situation. Instead, he took advantage of me the same way my tenant had been doing for years. From day one, things went downhill after I sent my first retainer installment. Once he got my money, he became almost impossible to reach. Calls were routed through an answering service, and every time I managed to get him on the phone, he rushed me off within 15 minutes -- often sighing, sucking his teeth, and reminding me he "doesn't care" and that it's "my decision what to do." That is not what you want to hear from someone you've just paid thousands of dollars to represent you. After paying him more than $3,000, I expected at least some level of courtesy and communication. Instead, he dismissed me and my family as if we were nothing. He even tried to debate how much I had actually paid him, completely disregarding the thousands I had already given. To make matters worse, his own typographical error on the court application delayed my case by a month, costing me an additional $1,600 in state taxes. And yet, he acted as if he was doing me a favor and had "waived" his fees, when the reality is his mistakes were costing me. Some of the most outrageous moments: Before trial, he told me repeatedly that he "doesn't care what happens" and that "if you don't like it, you can release me and get a new attorney tomorrow." He actually said to me: "Don't be a landlord. It costs a lot of money to be one, so don't do it." I had already paid him thousands, and this was the advice I was getting. He told me to "just leave the guy alone" when I asked about storage, as if I was the aggressor and my tenant -- who was living rent-free in my home -- was the victim. He filed my sheriff's eviction request late (two days after I gave him the fee), which landed on a weekend and then a holiday, gifting my nightmare tenant an extra 3 days in my house to cause damage. Despite me asking, he failed to tell me in advance that I would be responsible for paying the tenant's movers and one month of storage. I only found out days before the eviction, and the bill came to well over $5,000. Ironically, my squatter ended up with a better moving service than I use for myself. He insisted eviction records and credit impacts are "myths," and pushed settlement. But what's the point of an eviction if it doesn't deter horrible tenants? I thought this process would put something on my tenant's record, yet my tenant walked away scot-free while I lost tens of thousands of dollars. And here's where it gets even worse: my tenant actually admitted on video that he personally knew my lawyer, since they worked in the same building. That's not speculation -- that's a fact. Knowing this, it's hard not to question why my lawyer consistently acted in ways that benefited my tenant, even if indirectly. Whether intentional or not, the result was the same: my tenant got to stay in my house longer, cost me more money, and walked away with more than he ever should have. Throughout the entire case, Matthew Tannenbaum gave my tenant every advantage while treating me -- his paying client -- with disrespect and neglect. He was more of a salesman than an advocate. You'll get more useful advice from strangers on Reddit than from him. I have every receipt and proof to corroborate this bad experience. If challenged, I can back up every claim I've made here. If you value your time, money, and sanity, avoid Matthew Tannenbaum at all costs. Save yourself the stress and go with someone who will actually have your back, not your tenant's.

I'm living in great neck at the Avalon . I had a question about construction going on outside my…read morebuilding. my patio is closed down for a month and my be closed for the next 6 months or more. just had phone conversation with Matt. out of the kindness of his heart he gave me advice about my situation. I found it unusual for an attorney to spend a long time giving me advice having not met or asking for anything in return. There are good people out there!

Greg was a pleasure to work with on my purchase. He was patient with all my questions and never…read moredelayed in responding. B/c of his due diligence I was able to close as planned, saving me thousands. With him you are not just a number. He treats you like a member of his own team. Thank you Greg!!! I look forward to using you for any future transactions.

I was referred to Eric B. Drachlis, Esq., an associate at Gregory T. Levy, P.C. from my real estate…read moreagent and I can say the experience was wonderful. Eric addressed all of my questions in a timely manner, was professional, punctual and easy to work with. I highly recommend him as a top tier real estate attorney on Long Island. Thank you again for your quality service.

DO NOT HIRE Russo Law Group for Property Disputes…read more If you're looking for lawyers who will avoid going to court at all costs, lack aggression, and seem more interested in running up your bill than actually fighting for you, look no further than Russo Law Group. This firm has no teeth, no fight, and will do absolutely nothing to protect your interests. From the very beginning, they failed to mention that they don't even go to court. Despite the ongoing and obvious issues with my co-owner--my brother--they strung me along for over two years, charging $5,000 upfront, another $9,000 later, and then hitting me with an additional $27,500 at closing without any prior disclosure. All this, and yet no real progress was made. They allowed my brother's lawyer--a local storefront real estate attorney charging only $4,400 over two years--to completely push them around, dictate the terms, and walk all over me. My lawyer had no fight in them to stand up to the other lawyer, protect my interests, or stop me from being taken advantage of. My brother unilaterally evicted tenants, costing me 18 months of rental income, and I made it clear I would not pay for renovations and wanted the property sold as-is. Despite this, Russo Law Group let my brother take full control of the situation while I was left with no say. To make matters worse, after all that time and money, they revealed that they don't handle court cases and would simply pass me off to another firm for legal action. Why wasn't this disclosed upfront? Adding insult to injury, my original lawyer left the firm, and I was reassigned to someone completely unfamiliar with my case. Russo Law Group is toothless, ineffective, and a complete waste of time and money. They failed to protect my rights, allowed the other side to steamroll me, and drained me financially while leaving me worse off than when I started. If you need a lawyer to actually fight for you, avoid this firm at all costs.

Attorney Kim Christain has been our families's elder lawyer for over 10 yesrs. Kim's expert…read moreknowledgeable guidance has given our family and friends a secure peace of mind offering this quality of life as she listens empathetically during our interactions. Mrs JP Malone

I've had the pleasure of working with Mr. Thomas Weiss for a second time. The first time Mr. Weiss…read morewas able to attend to my aunts urgent issues with her landlord. Mr. Weiss was able to review our issue the same hour I contacted him. We felt at so much ease with the services. So it was no question when it came time for me to purchase my home I had to call Mr. Weiss. Once again the services were exceptional. Mr. Weiss was available whenever I needed him and he thoroughly took his time and explained all documents. I can't say enough positive things about Mr. Weiss's services. Happy client. Thank you from me and my family Karena Powell

UPDATE TO PREVIOUS REVIEW!!! Filed professional misconduct…read morecomplaint with the New York Bar Association regarding fee dispute. Retained Thomas Weiss in a nasty divorce in 2014. When I relieved Mr. Weiss of his duties because the cost of the contested divorce exceeded my ability to pay and take care of my children with no child support, Mr. Weiss continued to bill (without my knowledge) for court costs associated with withdrawing from the case to the tune of 5k....Three years later!!!!. Nov. 2017, I get a demand to pay from him and I am still not divorced! Feeling victimized by my husband and attorney. Mr. Weiss offered to settle for 2k if I remove negative reviews warning others about his services. I refused. The public has a right to know and I will not be strong-armed (or bought) by someone I retained initially to protect my interest. Horrible personal experience made worse by this attorney. Regret I ever retained....total waste of money.

If we could give more stars we would!! We highly recommend Paul and The Youkilis Law Group to…read moreeveryone. Paul at Youkilis Law Group handled several very challenging cases for us and succeeded in settlements that were beyond our expectations. Paul and his team worked diligently and endlessly without any hesitation to come to an agreement that satisfied all parties. Paul is highly seasoned and knowledgeable regarding litigation and personal injury law as well as other aspects of law. Paul keeps in constant communication and helps you every step of the way. No case is too small or too large for Paul to handle to get the job done.

I can't say enough good things about this firm. Paul is supportive, responsive, and kept me…read moreinformed every step of the way. He genuinely cares about his clients and I highly recommend him.

The best real lawyer Very knowledgeable and protects his…read moreclients on and every direction Explanations on every page prior of signing Mr Bill Mason is a very reasonable person (price wise also) If you need to speak to him just email him and he will call back regardless if it is after business hours Thank you for your cooperation Angelo from sunrise real estate

I am a real estate investor with more than 20 years experience and I would not trust another law…read morefirm to help me with my increasingly complicated transactions. I recently closed with Mason & Mason representing me and my partners on a commercial retail/office building in Queens. Bill Mason helped me navigate a series of obstacles that nearly cost me the deal. I spent many months of due-diligence and Bill never allowed me to place myself in a precarious situation where I would lose my down payment, all while perfectly balancing my interests in getting the deal closed. I would not have made the deal at such an incredible price without Bill Mason in my corner throughout this process. I have closed many complicated real estate deals, but this one was so much more involved then my previous transactions. Thankfully, Bill's depth of knowledge on the matters at play carried us to the finish line. He was on top of every detail and made sure I understood them well and even worked to help mediate issues on the sellers side. You would be working with one of the best real estate attorneys if you choose Bill Mason.

Outstanding. I have been a client for over twenty years and Mr Sperber has handled many concerns…read morefor our family. We originally met upon the recommendation of a Supreme Court Justice and have worked with Mr. Sperber ever since. Recommended without reservation.

Outstanding Attorney! Len Sperber handled my extremely…read moredifficult divorce with absolute professionalism throughout. Even though I was married to my ex-husband for over 25 years, and we had four children, he tried to fight me for everything throughout our divorce. Len was an outstanding Attorney to work with and he handled it with dedication, expertise and honesty. I am very happy that I found him and would highly recommend Len to anyone without hesitation.