I had an outstanding experience working with this law firm during the sale of my property. From…read morestart to finish, the entire team was professional, responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to protecting my interests as the seller. I highly recommend this firm to anyone looking for experienced and trustworthy real estate attorneys. I would absolutely work with them again in the future.

We were struggling with another lawyer during our home-buying process and decided to turn to Albert…read moreand his team--and we're so glad we did! They jumped in immediately, kept everything moving, and were incredibly responsive. Albert answered all our questions clearly and promptly, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. Thanks to their hard work, we closed on our home quickly and efficiently :) Highly recommend Albert and his team for any legal needs!

Chris was a fantastic attorney from start to finish. We were first time home buyers and new to…read moreeverything about real estate. Chris was able put us at ease, reassure us by explaining any confusion and lastly, addressing all our concerns. As our co-op experience wasn't unique, throughout the entire process, Chris stayed on top of communication and constantly kept in contact with the seller's agent and party. Chris is also very responsive. I would definitely recommend Chris to anyone looking to sell or buy a co-op. He was a pleasure to work with. Thank you for everything Chris!!!

Chris Maio is an amazing real estate professional and an absolute pleasure to work with. I HIGHLY…read morerecommend him to handle your real estate closing and he gets 10 stars from me. Chris did a stellar job managing the closing for the sale of my Manhattan co-op. Every detail of the contract and transaction was reviewed with great care, explained to me in an easily understood manner, and he took all of my questions seriously. He stayed calm and objective when a couple of complexities arose during the long road from contract signing to closing. I really appreciated the quickly returned calls and his patience in explaining my legal obligations as a seller. I'm beyond satisfied with the service received. Do not hesitate to hire Chris to handle your closing - he will do so with his client's best interest in mind. Thanks so much for a great experience! NS June 2019

I had to evict a tenant who failed to pay rent for months. I spoke with several attorneys before I…read moredecided to hire David. The eviction process is never fun for a landlord, especially in a state that is more friendly to tenants. But I was happy with the result, that I got the eviction warrant in about 6.5 months, even though it was during the holiday season, I was very grateful to get a trial a few days prior to Christmas, and the trial went very well. I got my rental home back about 2 months later, after waiting for the sheriff to put it on schedule, because Long Island has many homes on its list waiting. Glad that everything turned out well, and I made the right choice choosing David.

I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS IRASCIBLE MAN and here is why…read more On November 16, 2023 Mr. David L. Witkon, Esq was appointed Guardian Ad Litem to represent the interests of my adult handicapped son in eviction proceedings. Through no fault of my own (my ex ATTORNEY husband stopped paying the mortgage without my knowledge - resulting in foreclosure, auction and subsequent eviction proceedings from our home). Mr. Witkon first contacted me on Friday, December 15, 2023 at 4:30pm. We were scheduled for court the following Monday, December 18, 2023 at 9:30am. So to say he waiting until the last possible moment to call and obtain information is a complete understatement. He was appointed 30 days before making initial contact, and until the last minute! When Mr. Witkon called I explained to him that both Luke and I were home with a terrible flu like illness for the past three days and I was in no shape to accurately speak to him (medicine head), but because it was so late in the game due his lack of consideration and calling at the 11th hour, I acquiesced and attempted to answer his questions. Mr. Witkon was dismissive and disrespectful in that conversation, speaking speaking over me. When asked if he needed to actually meet Luke he said, "based on your description of your son, I see no need to met with him." On Sunday evening, December 17, 2023 Luke and I took a rapid Covid test at home which was positive. I went to court (wearing a mask) to notify the court of the situation. As a Physician Assistant practicing medicine for more than 30 years I am more than aware of the Covid safety guidelines. When Mr. Wiitkon, (25 minutes late), arrived he was informed of the positive results. He IMMEDIATELY started shouting at me to get out of the building. Mr. Witkon called me and asked me if I could produce a photo of a positive test strip proving Covid. I explained it was a home test, and my garbage is collected on Monday mornings, so I could not produce it, but, I stated I would happily get a doctors note as we were seeing a physician 3 days later. Mr. Witkon was incredibly rude, shouting and speaking over me to the point that I had to say several times, "If you continue to speak over me you will not be able to hear my answers - remember God gave you two ears and only one mouth, so you should listen twice as much." I can't even begin to describe the horrible, condescending manner in which he spoke to me, a 9/11 First Responder, handicapped child, a woman he had never met and knew nothing about........ Mr. Witkon actually said, "Your lucky I was able to get this case adjourned." Sir, Covid got this case adjourned, you Sir showed up 25 minutes late, proceeded to lie to the court by saying you told me to bring my son, when you clearly stated on the phone there was no reason for you to meet with him. Mr. Witkon actually had the audacity to say that he did the best he could for Luke. Again Sir, if your best is contacting your client at the 11th hour and browbeating them after they clearly tell you they are sick in bed with your overbearing, rude, over talking, condescending manner, than I am truly sorry for the rest of your "clients". I realize that Mr. Witkon was court appointed, and therefore this case was pro bono for him, but did he have to be so incredibly rude? In a text message with Mr. Witkon I informed him that I would NOT be able to work with him and I further informed him that I would accurately reflect our interactions in a thorough review. On December 20, 2023 Mr. Witkon filed paperwork with the court requesting to be removed as Guardian Ad Litem, stating that I threatened him. Well, Sir, if stating that I would write an accurate review clearly reflecting all of our communication is a threat, than I suggest you conduct yourself in a more professional manner with respect and kindness. I look forward to sharing our text conversation with the court at our next scheduled date, as I firmly believe Mr. Witkon should at the very least, receive some type of sanctions for his treatment of both me and my son, Luke.

I used Avenue Law Firm for a recent real estate transaction. Anna Boudakova was amazing…read more.. Explained the process to me in simple terms. Always responded to messages in minutes, and kept pushing building management (who were very slow) on my behalf. And all that for a very reasonable price. Would use them again for sure.

I truly appreciate how my lawyer, Michael Fichera made a complex and lengthy deal feel simple by…read moreexplaining everything to me in plain terms. He was patient, thoughtful, and always strategized to protect my best interests. Despite the countless back-and-forths, he always found time to reply to me promptly and thoroughly. He and his paralegal, Anna Kim, were superb throughout the entire process. the whole firm are so friendly at every outreach. Their professionalism and dedication gave me confidence every step of the way. I hope this deal is one of many we'll work on together in the future. Highly recommended! THEY ARE 10's across the board!

If you're looking for a real estate attorney who is razor-sharp, honest, responsive, and truly has…read moreyour back--Ed Vitale is your guy. I was nervous about selling our family's building, which we've owned for over 40 years. A developer made us an offer, and while I'm a doctor, I'm no real estate mogul. The stakes were high, and I needed someone who could guide us with confidence, clarity, and savvy. Enter Ed Vitale. From the very first call, Ed took the time to listen and understand the emotional and financial nuances of our situation. He was not only deeply knowledgeable about New York City real estate law, but also tactful, strategic, and incredibly communicative--always returning calls and emails faster than expected. Ed reviewed every detail of the contract with care and explained everything in plain English. He negotiated fiercely but fairly, and never lost sight of our best interests. He was also just a pleasure to work with--calm under pressure, wise, and reassuring at every turn. In the end, we closed the deal feeling fully protected and more confident than we ever imagined possible. If you need a brilliant attorney who will represent you with integrity and professionalism, hire Ed Vitale. You'll be glad you did. -- Lawrence C. Sullivan, M.D. New York, NY

Ed assisted us through the process of crafting a lease agreement (first time commercial landlord)…read morefor our family's commercial property in Astoria. Ed was super organized, responsive, informed and ensured we crafted a solid lease and reviewed the tenant's attorney feedback with us. I'd highly recommend him!

Gave incorrect legal advice on landlord/tenant matter and wanted to charge $500 just to write a…read moreletter to landlord informing him his actions were illegal.

I had lost all hope in my fight for justice -- then Robert stepped in and changed everything. He…read morewas compassionate, strategic, and relentless. He listened, explained the options clearly, and gave me back confidence when I needed it most. I can't recommend him enough.

My wife and I have been working with Zulfiya and Sergey for the past eight years on residential…read moresales and purchases in New York City and upstate New York, and the results were always excellent. There were plenty of complications in all of our transactions, but Zulfiya and Sergey always remained cool under pressure and defended our interests. Most important, they never lost sight of the fact that they were dealing with people, and they were sensitive to what matters to us. We trusted them with the most important financial decisions of our lives -- and will gladly do so again when the time comes.

I used this law firm to sell my property in Brooklyn. I have nothing but good things to say about…read morethe firm and especially Zulfiya! They made everything easy for me and they had a good price. Zulfiya listened to all my concerns and made sure that I was protected in every way possible. Zulfiya could be easily reached and did a great job. Highly recommend!

I contacted this law firm for a free consultation. They responded promptly and scheduled a same day…read moreconsultation. The lawyer that I spoke to was very knowledgeable, he was able to advise me to make a decision regarding a personal matter.

I'm a first time buyer and I worked with the attorney, Nick Khalifeh. He was kind and professional,…read moreexplained to me and my husband, the whole process, and made the buying experience less stressful and got us to closing despite a very difficult seller! Highly recommended