They helped make the sale of my house smooth, painless and best of all - they accomplished it right on time. Every step of the way, through things that were perhaps complicated (to me), or in giving advice, or in communicating the options with a plan toward the goal, this firm (specifically John & Andrew) always served my best interests. I recommend them highly! read more

My wife and I worked with Rashidah Siddiqui on a purchase of a Coop, and were so happy with her service. We were nervous first time home buyers, and Rashidah was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions quickly. She advocated for us with our best interest in mind, and made the entire process seamless and easy for us. We highly recommend using Rashidah for real estate transactions, and will work with her in a heartbeat if we are ever buying/selling a home again. read more

I had the pleasure of being represented by Rashidah Siddiqui in the purchase of my first home. Rashidah is incredibly professional, personable, responsive, and knowledgeable about her craft. She took the time to answer all my questions, and was prepared for everything that happened along the way. I highly recommend her for all things real estate related. read more

I had a fantastic experience working with Rashidah Siddiqui. She was communicative, helpful, kind, respectful, and addressed all the concerns that arose in a timely manner. I was new to this world of real estate and she walked me through the paperwork and answered all my questions patiently. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a sellers attorney. Thank you Rashidah! read more

First experience with any legal eagles in the city.. I usually try and avoid anything to do with law in New York. However, feeling left out of the great American depression of 2007 I jumped aboard the ship of property ownership and Serpico & Serpico helped me aboard. I was initially referred three firms and gave them all calls. John Serpico fielded my initial call. He not only impressed a professional approach but also a human one which ultimately won the firm the job. He also presented in a clear manner the processes which property transactions in NY go through before I signed up which other firms seemed reluctant to do. After signing up John handed my case to his partner Rashida Siddique and I have no complaints. Rashida displayed the same level of professionalism and knowledge. During property transactions the only person that really ever represents the buyer is your attorney (buyer real estate brokers do not necessarily represent the buyer since you do not pay them). Because of this it's essential that you find an attorney that you are happy working with because they will have to look out for your interests during the transaction. I have no hesitation recommending John and Rashida at Serpico, Serpico & Siddique. read more

I worked with John Serpico for our condo purchase, and have been very pleased with the level of service received. Very thorough review of documents and discussion. John was present and very involved every step of the way. Despite the deal falling through and us having to deal with a dishonest seller, John fought all the way for us and we were able to get our full deposit back thanks to John's attention to detail. We are fully planning to work with John again next time we look for a house, thanks to his professionalism and attention to detail. read more

My real estate attorney at Serpico, Serpico & Siddiqui was Rashidah Siddiqui. This was a first time home purchase for me so I was nervous to say the least. Rashidah was very aware of my anguish and made sure that no one was taking advantage of me. I truly felt as though I could come to her with not only my legal questions but also as a person who wanted what was best for me. It took four offers for me to finally get the house that we eventually closed on. Thanks to Rashidah, I avoided the other three that in hind-sight would not have been the right choice. I have referred every friend of mine who is talking about buying to Rashidah. It was truly my pleasure to work with the firm and definitely the place I will continue to use. read more

I used John Serpico to purchase my home and he really took care of everyrhing in really professional and timely manner. I also refered them to most of my client and my clients and I am 100 % satisfied with their services ans profeaionalism. Highly recomnded for all your Real Estate needs and estate and wills. read more

I worked with Rashidah Siddiqui on a real estate transaction. She was outstanding. She knows her stuff, and I appreciated all the support she gave us through the process. Real estate lawyers in New York are known for putting you on a treadmill and pushing you through their process. Not Rashidah, she took the time to get to know us and build a relationship. We felt that at heart Rashidah is a people person. This allowed her to build trust and handle the relationships along the way with all parties involved with tremendous grace. Her prices are extremely reasonable, and the time she put into the job with us was exceptional. She was always available, and is a great communicator. I highly recommend her, and would not hesitate to use her again. read more

Rashidah made me feel like I was her only client. She must be so busy and yet she always returned my calls and emails same day. She is a calm and pleasant person to talk to and puts you at ease. She explains everything and helps you to understand the documents before you sign, no matter how many questions. Her service cost exactly what she said it would. Everything she did was quick and efficient. My closing date was April 1 2020 right in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic (I had signed my contract in December, but you know how long co-ops take). The seller's lawyer didn't come to the closing in person due to social distancing. Rashidah handled everything, since it was just signatures on documents that had already been prepared. She brought hand sanitizer and a mask and extra pens, and made sure that the seller's attorney called him on Zoom before we started so he could be virtually present. She brought all his paperwork and mine, and we had what my realtor called the smoothest and fastest closing she'd ever seen. We signed everything on my new kitchen counters. I already knew that Rashidah was reliable and excellent at what she does, but I learned at my closing that she is also flexible and has even the unexpected issues handled. read more

Apparently Serpico, Serpico & Siddiqui is not interested in new clients. I called on a recent Thursday morning to ask about fees for representation in an upcoming refinancing. I was told that someone would call me back after 2:00 PM. No call. I called again on Friday and was told that the attorney who was supposed to call me back on Thursday was just too busy. I was then told that she wasn't in on Friday because she was training for a running competition on the weekend. When I asked when she would call, I was told that my call would be referred to one of the partners. My impression was that someone would call me either later on Friday or maybe on Monday. That was over a week ago. Never heard back from anyone. I have to wonder how they treat actual clients if this is how they treat prospective clients. read more

Walk don't run from these folks. I had the misfortune of dealing with Rashidah S. Siddiqui. At first she seemed very responsive but as we continued to communicate she became increasingly slippery about her fees. In the end she refused to take me as a client and blew me off. SHE WROTE: We generally charge a flat fee and we stick to that flat fee unless there is an extraordinary amount of work involved. I WROTE: What is the definition of "extraordinary amount of work." SHE WROTE: That normally happens in a situation where Seller has to issue a Time of Essence closing when the buyer fails to close and may involve negotiating return of down payment, etc. or of you have to move into property prior to closing so an agreement has to be negotiated to allow you to move in, etc. If situations that tend to go in that direction we will discuss with you. I WROTE: If I were reviewing a contract and looked in the definitions section for "extraordinary amount of work." and saw the description you listed I would be very confused. I buy a lot of legal services for my business and am very cautious who I bring on to my "team". I am also pretty good at working with attorneys to keep legal cost affordable on transactions. It comes with clear communications and expectations setting. I am not trying to make your business unprofitable. I have been proposed a fixed fee service with a fudge factor that might make the cost higher. If the transaction involves less work than anticipated then you make a great profit. If it takes more, then you get to bill me more. In either case you are protected. If you can provide me with a more straight forward answer as to how "extraordinary amount of work" is defined I might be happy to work with you. SHE WROTE: I can certainly understand your concerns. However, I cannot give you a further firm definition of "extraordinary amount of work". I gave you examples at what may happen in a real estate deal that would amount to that work. As further stated we have discussions with our clients in any situation that goes beyond a standard deal which includes the services as described below. I WROTE: Lets move forward with this transaction. I assume that the next step is an engagement letter for me to review. I will pass your name on to my real estate agent. SHE WROTE: I appreciate your decision to use our firm for your transaction. However, we are in the process of moving offices after 25 years in the same location, and will not be able to give your transaction the time and attention it will require at this moment. Good luck with your Purchase. read more

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I worked with Rashidah on the purchase of my brownstone. She was very helpful and responsive, and the deal completed without any issue. Very reasonably priced, and I'm satisfied with the experience. read more

While perusing Yelp for neighborhood attorneys, I came across positive reviews about Serpico, Serpico & Siddiqui. I met with Rashidah Siddiqui and immediately felt very comfortable with her. My transactions were to be selling my co-op, getting a mortgage, and buying a new condo. It seemed having one attorney might simplify the process. Of course, I had many questions along the way, and Rashidah was always available to give answers, to explain next steps, and to keep everything on track. It took from November 2010 to June 2011 to complete my sale and purchase and Rashidah coordinated both closings perfectly. I realized there were so many parts of this process that were beyond my control, but having the right attorney made a huge difference in reducing my stress and being assured everything would be taken care of thoroughly and professionally. I was very pleased with the services of Serpico, Serpico & Siddiqui and would certainly give them the highest rating this site offers. read more

We were first time home buyers and our sale needed a little extra attention - John was always patient and helpful. He treated us kindly and professionally. We would go back again if we ever have the need and will refer anyone else we know buying a home to him for representation. read more

My daughter turned 18, and I asked John Serpico to represent her in preparing some legal documents. He was timely, responsive, and not dismissive at all of his 18-year old client. read more

I had the pleasure of working for Rashidah Siddiqui of Serpico, serpico & Siddiqui this past June. I found a great location for my Boutique Fitness Studio in Chelsea and i needed a lawyer to negotiate my lease. Lease negation was like a foreign language to me. Ms. Siddiqui explained everything to me every step of the way. She knew what we should agree to and what things needed to be changed. I was so happy with the outcome. She fought for me as a small business owner. Opening my own studio in the city was a dream of mine and it became reality because of the professionalism and expertise of Serpico, Serpico & Siddiqui. Even after I signed the lease i have had questions about different issues that have come up and she counseled me and gave me great advice. My mom also used the firm when she had to refinance her mortgage. Again, everyone was extremely professional and wasted no time in closing the deal. I recommend Serpico, Serpico & Siddiqui to anyone that wants to deal with smart, patient and well informed attorneys that will represent them to the highest level of professionalism. read more

Rashidah Siddiqui helped us buy a coop apartment in Brooklyn last summer and she was fantastic! We worked with her for more than six months, because it took a while until we found the right place. We were very impressed by Rashidah's (seemingly endless) patience, thoroughness, and experience. She always responded to our calls or emails within hours, if not minutes, and gave detailed and helpful advice. We compared prices of a total of four attorneys and her fee is very fair. We highly recommend her!!! read more

I had the pleasure of working with Rashidah Siddiqui on the sale of my apartment. The sale, like so many in NYC, was really challenging. Ms. Siddiqui remained focused on my case even though it dragged on for months. She was always at the other end of the phone for me. And when it came time to press the buyer to get their act together, Ms. Siddiqui was firm and effective. She also took the time to explain every step of the process to me. Rashidah Siddiqui and everyone at Serpico, Serpico and Siddiqui, worked hard to insure a positive outcome for me. They will be my law firm for any of my needs going forward. read more

I was very impressed by Rashidah Siddiqui's professionalism and efficiency. As a first-time buyer and a non-US citizen, I needed a great lawyer to help me go through the complex Manhattan coop market: Rashidah helped me tremendously for the closing of my apartment in Manhattan . Rashidah always replied all my questions very clearly, accurately and in a timely manner, in every single step of a complicated process (signature of the contract, explanation of the terms of loans, evaluation of all legal documents, etc.) until the closing. My closing had to be postponed for an unexpected reason and Rashidah was successfully able to coordinate all the parties and set up a new closing date shortly after. I was truly impressed by Rashidah's work and for all the above reasons, I highly recommend her. read more

First let me say i have done 4 real estate transactions in my life. I have learned to accept that real estate lawyers are not very attentive to clients. I was in process of buying my first Brooklyn investment property and found Serpico, Serpico & Siddiqui on yelp and decided to meet with Rashidah Siddiqui . I went in for a consultation and decided to retain her. My transaction was very complicated with tricky financing and lots of re negotiating with a irrational seller. Rashidah was really great about explaining pros and cons of each decision i needed to make. After my other three experiences with Real Estate Lawyers the thing that most impressed me was how accessible she was. She ALWAYS returned calls / emails same day and usually with in the hour. Fee's were definably fair - especially considering the amount of work i needed. In the end i couldn't of felt better with the experience. Thank you Rashidah read more

I had a great experience with John Serpico as my attorney. He was thorough, honest, accessible and I really felt he was looking out for my best interest - which is more than I can say for any of the realtors involved. After careful review of one condo I had fallen in love with, John advised me not to buy the property after discovering impending litigation. He helped negotiate a deal with the seller of the place that I did end up buying. He explained every part of the process to me. If I buy or sell again, I would definitely use him. read more

it was such a pleasure doing business with Rashidah Siddiqui of Serpico & Siddiqui,Rashidah was very patient,easy to talk to and professional.this is the first home i purchaced and she made it possible for me to achieve the american dream.i feel that my sevice was worth every penny,the communication lines were always open .I look foward to working with Rashidah in the future for my next home. read more

Rashidah was extremely professional throughout my entire home buying process This was my first home purchase, and I called her after finding her here on yelp.com My previous attorney was really bad and non responsive. Rashidah was very empathetic and rescued me from a bad situation. She is truly a cut above the rest and WELL WORTH every penny. If I had a question or concern, I would simply call or email and she would respond right away. This type of service is commendable and priceless. She was my calm amidst a storm. Having being in the hospitality profession for many years, I value exceptional customer service. This is my first yelp.com review and I am more than happy to vouch for Rashidah and her team. Thanks again, until the next home purchase!!! read more

My husband and I recently closed on a 203k loan which is a very complicated process and Rashidah and her team nailed it. From the very first time I called their office to inquire about their services to the day that we closed and even after they have been extremely helpful. (My husband is In Military, he was not here with me so I was here alone doing everything by myself). Rashidah was the attorney working with our case and she is extremely knowledgeable in her field. During the summer she was out on vacation for two weeks, and John and Andrew were extremely involved in e-mails between the sellers, my loan officer and everyone else involved I was informed and copied in every single e-mail. The home that we purchased had over a hundred thousand dollars in violations which Rashidah fought for us and the seller took care of. We are extremely satisfied with the level of service from this law firm, they are professional, reliable and very affordable and will make sure that you are represented from start to finish. Thank you Serpico Serpico & Siddiqui for helping us purchase our first home here in Brooklyn. read more