I have used Mr. Kaplan's legal services and also worked with him as a CPA on mutual clients…read more He is professional, extremely knowledgeable and wonderful to work with. If you are looking for an attorney who knows the law and also is nice enough to take the time to explain everything to you, call Michael Kaplan today!

Me. Kaplan listens to your needs and always has your best interest at heart. He doesn't overcharge…read moreyou and takes care of everything! He makes suggestions and makes a hard thing to do easy

To date, our experience with Howard G O'rourke have been absolutely horrible. My family hired Mr…read more O'rourke back in December to handle an estate issue at the passing of another family member. Back in December, Mr. O'rourke said our issue could be handled/settled in one to two months. Despite our family promptly providing Mr. O'rourke with everything he's asked for in the past nearly 7 months, we've yet to settle our matters and there's no end in sight. In fact, we currently can't get a straight answer from him as to the status of our estate issue as he avoids our calls and emails. We're at a breaking point with this man who blew up with us over the phone when we finally got a hold of him just last week as we voiced our frustrations with his lack of service. He threatened to just drop us, mind you he was with another client while telling us this over the phone, despite our objections of him doing so. If things change in the next week or so and there's some type of resolution to our matter, I'll be happy to change this review. As of now, neither I or my family can recommend Mr. O'rourke's services.

AN ABSOLUTE AMAZING ATTORNEY. Mr O'Rourke & I met approx 8 yrs ago when I went searching for a real…read moreestate lawyer. The first atty I found did not do real estate law & recommended that I'd go "around the corner" to another law firm. The BEST advice ever given me. The help I needed was with the mgmt of an appt dwelling that would no longer renew my lease. So what I decided to do was buy a house (MY HOME) Mr O'Rourke knew that his new client was in despair & with that in mind he took my confidence in him & steered it smoothly along the path to me becoming a homeowner (hidden desire I held for years) Mr O'Rourke's patience, concern, compassion, wisdom, expertise & professionalism was the strength I needed to give me the confidence I could do this. Approx 8 yrs later I am grateful that I went "around the corner" & met the man who changed my life for the better.....forever ! Mr O'Rourke you kept telling me to "Grab Life", well I did !! Thank you.

Carpe Diem. I retained Mr Pontone to help me with an eviction case (the building was being sold)…read more He didn't update me as to status of the case, made court appearance appointments without consulting me, pressured me to take a deal (subsequently deleted the text exchange bc he knew what he was being dodgy, and took a contingency fee when he knew that I would be receiving a settlement (keys for cash) in addition to the retainer (which was subtracted from the settlement). So essentially, I got pretty shoddy service while he got an additional $7K for not very good representation. I do not recommend.

I haven't yet hired this firm, but I appreciated the immediate answer on the phone and very clear…read moreconsultation I received when I gave them a call. Context: I have a giant property management company trying to avoid taking the necessary steps to re-lease my apartment in a timely manner after I had to relocate, and got some great advice for how to proceed. I've gathered a folder of evidence (videos of the unit, saved conversations, and screenshots) showing that I've acted in good faith while the management company hasn't, left the unit in move-in-ready condition, and followed the steps recommended by this firm in the interim -- so I don't expect them to waste their time trying to escalate, but if they do, then I'll certainly give Michael a call as he appears to be someone who cares.

Very good lawyer, very down to earth. No fancy billing practices, does not nickel and dime you…read more Flat fee, worked out well in my case. Responded to all my calls, kept me in the loop. I think if you want a general lawyer for basically anything or need a GO TO guy in your pocket John is the Attorney you want to hire. I give him 5 stars.

Terrible experience. Jack can be charming but he is often…read morearrogant, obnoxious, verbally abusive, and culturally insensitive - to his own clients! He did not advocate for us and was not invested in our case. Additionally, he and his staff have terrible communication patterns. They do not answer emails, will not call you back when you leave messages, and Jack insists that you come to the office every time you have a question, but then keeps you waiting endlessly. For your own sanity find a more responsive, helpful, and respectful attorney.

Jack Glasser is a superb attorney who took over a commercial landlord-tenant dispute that had been…read moregoing on in different courts for over fifteen years. He not only won the case for us as landlords; but also defeated the tenant's appeal and got the opposing attorney sanctioned for pursuing a frivolous lawsuit. The tenant's attorney must also pay our legal costs, which is extremely rare, so a big shout out to Jack, the Winston Churchill of the Queens landlord/tenant bar. He is a bulldog and the best landlord attorney we have seen in over 50 years of industrial real estate ownership and brokerage. You won't go wrong.

My wife had a squatter case in civil court for over a year. It was finally set for trial and we…read moreneeded a trial attorney. We found Mr. Tella and he assured us the case will be resolved to our satisfaction. However you think your case should go, listen to Mr. Tella's advice closely. He knows the game and he knows people. Ultimately, he'll tell you the client has to make the final decision, but his advice is solid.

I found Mr. Tella while looking for help with a squatter on my property. He's very attentive and…read morecommitted to providing results for his clients. It's a relief to find an attorney with the knowledge and experience to make this process less stressful.

I couldn't have asked for a better attorney than Louis to guide me through closing on my house. He…read morewas efficient, responsive, and walked me through every single step of the process so I always knew exactly what was happening and why. What really set Louis apart was that I didn't have a realtor representing me, and he seamlessly filled that gap--looking out for my interests and making sure nothing fell through the cracks. He made a complicated process feel smooth and stress-free. If you're buying a home, especially without an agent, I can't recommend Louis highly enough. A must-hire.

Improve Megan woods was allowed to screw up our case from start to finish & then not even take a…read morelesser amount which I heard was done by finer practices .. how can it be improved my daughter was destroyed in the accident.... I will never be the same this is why you sue & hire lawyers - not for the lawyer to give the mom PTSD .. how to improve give us the settlement we deserved ... that's how!

Do not go to this man -- I hesitate to even call him a lawyer. He does not perform even the bare…read moreminimum required of his profession. In my experience, both he and his secretary operate in a way that feels more like a scam than a legitimate legal practice. While experience and longevity in law are important, so are promptness, attention to detail, and basic professionalism -- all of which he completely lacks. Our initial form was filled with errors. He failed to send in the required documentation altogether, despite multiple reminders. As a direct result of his negligence, we were denied. It ended up costing us an additional year and significantly more money just to start the process over from scratch. This is not someone you can trust. This is not a practice you can rely on. What you're dealing with is a fool with a degree, and a secretary who lacks both competence and compassion -- despite claiming to have gone through the same process herself. Save yourself the time, energy, and financial loss. Look elsewhere.

I have been using and have referred countless clients to The Law offices of Elihu Massel, for over…read more30 years. Professionalism and integrity are the guidelines of this office. Not only do they go above and beyond their call of duty, so to speak, their fees are mighty reasonable compared to other law firms. Not only does Mr. Massel lead with exceptional experience and expertise, he exudes compassion, kindness and care, which are rare qualities nowadays. I highly recommend Mr. Elihu Massel and his amazing staff.