The Litvak Law Firm

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When the law attempted to beat me over the head, I didn't know what to do. At the recommendation of…read morea friend i reached out to Mirvis & Associates PC. Today, i sit here and write this, because as you might have already guessed, that decision resulted in my liberation and ultimately freedom. After having met and dealt with Tony, I now know what it means to have a genuine professional on your side. The intensity and relentless effort Tony exuded to deal with my situation gave me conviction that i had made the right choice. Sparing no time, he dissected my situation and had a plan of action before i could even digest what was fully happening. I want to Thank Mirvis & Associates PC on a professional level and I will always be grateful, on a personal, to level Tony. If peace of mind and justice is what you are looking for then, you have arrived.

A friend of mine recently had some problems with the law and being a good friend, I referred his…read morecase to the best legal team in New York and that is no other than Mirvis and Associates PC. I was very confident that my friend will get the best results because I have already experienced how Tony Mirvis and his expert team handles their cases. Thank you so much Mirvis and Associates PC!

The Law Office of Anthony Sharnov

4.8

(33 reviews)

Anthony Sharnov helped me with my driving ticket. His office…read moremade it easy from beginning to the end. I'm very satisfied with the outcome. I would reach out to him again if I ever get a driving ticket again. We recommend him for any traffic violations. Best Regards, Jimmy Wong VIP AUTO NYC STATEN ISLAND INTOXALOCK BROOKLYNS CHUCHERO WORLD STATEN ISLAND CAR AUDIO

I highly recommend The Law Office of Anthony Sharnov, PC. I received a red light ticket and was…read moreextremely worried about points on my license and how it would affect my insurance. Their price was very reasonable, and the communication throughout the entire process was absolutely transparent and easy. Anytime I reached out, my calls were returned promptly, and I never felt forgotten about. They would always incrementally send some kind of communication updating me on the case. Mr. Sharnov and his team truly put my mind at ease and handled everything the right way. I'm very grateful for their help. Thank you for all your hard work, and giving me a second chance, lesson learned! I've never had a moving violation in the many years of driving, and you just saved me! Thank team!!

Law Office of Galina Feldman

Galina is a very knowledgeable and honest attorney. She is the #1 person to go with any questions,…read moreincluding family law, personal injury, immigration, real estate or many others. Help me, my family and all my friends many times.

From the owner: Divorce, Immigration and Criminal Defense Attorney serving all 5 boroughs.read more

Law Offices of Robert Tsigler

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Just finished the court today, My attorney Kaetan Mazza was amazing, he helped me sealed the case…read moreand no second court day needed. Best solution and Thumbs up for him

The team provided valuable assistance and offered excellent advice on how to address my case. They…read moreconsultation was excellent and free of charge.

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4.8

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Words can't fully express how grateful I am to Ms. Shautsova, but I'll try. She helped me with my…read morecomplex defensive asylum case and supported me through one of the most difficult periods of my life. I had originally hired a well-known Manhattan-based attorney who took my retainer and then completely stopped responding to my messages and calls, leaving me in the dark just four months before my court date. I was completely lost and had no idea what to do next. While searching online, I came across Ms. Shautsova's profile on Avvo. Her experience and client reviews stood out, so I scheduled a consultation. Right away, she came across as someone knowledgeable and trustworthy. That one consultation gave me more insight and direction than I had gotten from my previous attorney over several years. Throughout the case preparation, she stayed in touch, guided me, and gave me the push I needed, especially when I was struggling due to my earlier negative experience. I wasn't the easiest client, but she was patient and professional every step of the way (please, be good clients!). My hearing was held online and scheduled alongside two other cases. One person's attorney didn't show up, and another had filed documents incorrectly, so both of their hearings were postponed for years. Ms. Shautsova's preparation, on the other hand, was absolutely perfect. And can you imagine, the judge, a well-respected and experienced immigration judge in New York, spent about 10 minutes praising her work and said that if all attorneys were as thorough, the immigration backlog would be much smaller. In that moment, I felt proud, relieved, and truly lucky to have her by my side. Thanks to her incredible preparation and dedication, my case went smoothly, and I was granted asylum. I know without a doubt that I couldn't have done it without her. If you have a complicated case or had a bad experience with another attorney, I highly recommend reaching out to Ms. Shautsova. She knows what she's doing and truly cares about her clients.

Great attorney for asylum case. She explained everything clearly, did a great job in court. She…read moredelivered an amazing results helping my family to be safe. I recommend this lawyer to everyone. You will not regret spending money as she is the best Immigration lawyer!

The Law Offices of Tony Mirvis

Tony mirvis is the best . 100% real expert at what he does . TONY made stuff happen that other…read morelawyers couldn't .

Law office of Joseph B. Maira

1.0

if I could leave this attorney no stars , that was what i would have left. I had called his office…read moreabout a lawsuit I needed help with. When he picked up , he was very nasty and unprofessional. He treated me as if I did something wrong and I was bothering him . Because of his attitude, I would not recommend him to anybody . He is just unprofessional !

Gennady Yankilevich PC

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Very professional and easy to deal with. Mr Yankilevich is very knowledgeable, responsive, and…read morecaring every step of the way. Highly recommended!

Gennady was very professional and caring. I got into a car accident. It was hit and run. He took…read morethe case and delivered the exact result he had promised. He gave me confidence in search of justice. Most importantly he was very responsive. I highly recommend him and his office!

Adrian Ellis

Excellent attorney. Mr Ellis is very knowledgeable, professional and patient. Our family agrees!!read more

Gorodetsky Law Group

4.5

(8 reviews)

Greg Gorodetsky represented me in child support, criminal defense, order of protection, and custody…read moreproceedings in Family and Criminal Court. Throughout these matters, Gregory conducted himself as an attorney who represented my interests with exceptional professionalism and dedication. I would highly recommend Gregory as a family law attorney. He is responsible, highly qualified, and highly effective.

Great experience. Always responsive and knowledgeable attorney who helps to defend your business in…read morelabor law claims. Highly recommend. Definitely he's worth every penny. Best attorney I've every met to deal with.

Frekhtman & Associates

3.7

(17 reviews)

Knowledgeable lawyers with solid experience and great understanding of applicable local laws in the…read morefive boroughs. Would highly recommend!

What can I say, thank you again Arkcady. You are absolutely the best. I would advise anybody who…read morewould like Not a good attorney, but a Great attorney to talk and consult with Frekhtman & Associates. Arkady cares about his clients has a wonderful personality, is extremely smart and answers all questions that you may have. This is the one of a kind person you want on your side. If you have a chance, listen to his online videos, which are so informative, it gives you so much insight to all topics concerning the law and personal injury. I would also like to thank Nickesha, one of Arkady's paralegals for her kindness, compassion and help! They are all a great team. Thank you all! Sincerely, Anna Barsky

Law Office of Jenny C. Ahn

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Having worked with many attorneys in my line of work, it's always a pleasure to visit an office…read morethat's on top of the transaction and all the parties involved. Jenny and team are extremely professional, detailed and most importantly-cordial. The office is centrally located in eastern Queens. The office space is well laid out and comfortable. I wholly recommend Jenny for anyone looking for a top notch real estate attorney.

Working with Jenny Ahn and her amazing staff on our co-op purchase was an exception experience…read more They were knowledgeable, proactive and very responsive to all our questions. They anticipated potential issues before they arose and guided us clearly through the co-op board process. We are grateful for their expertise and highly recommend them to anyone buying property in New York.

Connors & Sullivan, Attorneys at Law

3.1

(36 reviews)

We used this law firm to get advice on my husband's mother's estate planning that was done by…read moreanother law firm and to purchase a co-op in NYC. Everyone there (paralegals, receptionist and lawyers) were diligent and professional and put us very much at ease. Great results for both situations and we will be using them in the near future for our own estate planning. Our lawyer, William O'Connor was a particular standout for his assistance.

This is, without exaggeration, the most highly unprofessional and emotionally vacant law firm I…read morehave ever dealt with. From the very beginning, everything appeared pleasant enough--smiles, polite tones, reassurances. But once they had secured their fees, the entire demeanor shifted. The courtesy evaporated. What followed was a pattern of condescension, deflection, and outright indifference that never improved. My experience with this firm spans multiple years, not a single isolated incident. I first encountered this behavior over three years ago. Today, due to circumstances beyond my control, I had no choice but to contact them again--and the experience was identical. This is not a fluke, not bad timing, and not a rough period. This is simply how they operate. Simple, basic requests--such as asking for a routine email to be sent--were treated as though they were unreasonable impositions. Communication was strained at every turn. Phone calls were passed from person to person with no accountability. Everyone was a "messenger," no one was responsible, and nothing was ever actually resolved. They are absolute masters at passing the buck. What is most alarming is that this behavior was not limited to one bad employee. Every single person we interacted with behaved this way. It feels systemic, almost institutional--like apathy, deflection, and quiet hostility are part of their training. Their tone consistently bordered on contempt. Every word, every exchange felt tense, defensive, and unnecessarily adversarial, as though clients were an inconvenience rather than the reason the firm exists. Dealing with this firm over time is emotionally exhausting. You begin to brace yourself before every interaction, knowing it will be tense, unhelpful, and draining. You are subtly made to feel as though asking for assistance--while paying for their services--is somehow unreasonable. The cumulative effect is frustration, helplessness, and emotional fatigue, especially when you are already navigating grief and loss. There was no sense of guidance, advocacy, or professionalism--only a cold, lackadaisical attitude that at times felt almost masochistic in how much friction they seemed determined to inject into even the smallest interactions. At no point did we feel supported, advised, or respected. Most disturbing of all was their complete and total lack of empathy. This firm handled an estate during a period of profound emotional vulnerability. One would expect, at minimum, a baseline of human decency. Instead, beneficiaries were treated as obstacles. There was no compassion, no patience, and no acknowledgment of the emotional weight of the situation--just irritation, detachment, and an air of "not our problem." Repeated attempts to resolve basic matters were met with thinly veiled annoyance. There was no concern for outcomes, no sense that they cared how their actions--or inaction--affected real people. The experience left us feeling dismissed, disrespected, and completely worn down. These are exactly the kinds of lawyers who give the profession a bad name. Cold, dismissive, unresponsive, and utterly devoid of accountability. I am writing this so others do not make the same mistake.

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Jl. E.

9 years ago

Igor Litvak is very helpful. I used to deal with the lawyers before for different matters, and after all these experiense I came to conclusion that there is not such thing as an honest lawyer. Igor Litvak is an exception. read more

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