sorry everyone, i thought i wrote this review already. this happen approximately a year and a half…read moreago. a neighbor of mine who used jack stern to do his will recommended him as a lawyer who did a good job. i called him and spent close to an hour and a half on the phone with him. he said he had to do some research on the trust (i didnt understand that but i went with it) and he would call me back in a week. well guess when i heard from him - never!!! since then i tried a second attorney and he prepared the preliminary documents and then didnt make any changes for 5 1/2 months so i fired him. do all lawyers act this way???????

Extremely disappointed, this Attorney name James H Birch is very rude and unprofessional...long…read morestory short not recommend at all plzzz don't waste your time with them!

I'm not giving Mr. Birch a five star review because he got my case dismissed in traffic court with…read morea brilliant strategy. James deserves plaudits for his attentiveness to my case, his great communication skills and his overall professionalism. I didn't feel like a client of his, he made me feel like an old friend. I would highly recommend him to anyone in NYC who has to deal with the Byzantine traffic courts. Shakespeare famously wrote "The first thing we do is let's kill all the lawyers." Let's hope that if the Bard ever gets his way, Mr. Birch will be spared. He gives lawyers a GOOD name!

a friend of mine gave me his name and number a few years ago when i told him i was thinking about…read morecreating my will. yes, it took me a few years to finally decide to do it so i called him on december 4, 2023. he, himself, answered the phone and we had a nice phone conversation for 24 minutes and 57 questions. he took down my information and asked me various questions making it a point to get generalities without any details. since i own a house, he suggested 2 strategies to avoid probate (putting my heir on the deed now or setting up a trust. i immediately chose the trust option). at the end of the conversation he said he had to do some research on the trust option (since we only talked generalities i didnt understand why but i didnt question it - he could have been extremely busy with other cases). well, friday, 12/16/23 came and i didnt here from him. christmas 2023 and new years day 2024 came and went and i didnt here from him. now its the end of january 2024 and i still havent heard from him. while the will itself probably wouldnt have netted him a very large fee from me, my research indicated the setup of the trust isnt a cheap thing to do. if he didnt want to do the work because he was that busy, why didnt he just tell me. if he called the person who gave me his name and number and found out that we are actually not friends anymore, why didnt he just tell me he couldnt work with me. if he no longer does wills and trusts, why didnt he just tell me that. i would have understood any of the above and about any other excuse not to do my will and trust. my rating should be half a star but that option doesnt exist. i knew he wasnt interested in my business in mid december but i officially gave him this time just in case he got hit by a car or something else along those lines. finally i would like to officially say to mr birch - YOU ARE FIRED!!!!!!!!!! dont use him. he is not professional at all. by the way, if i could figure a way to print my call log from my cell phone and block out my other calls, i would have included a pic showing i did talk to him on december 4, 2023 for 25 minutes.

Wonderful lawyer with great skills in processing real estate transactions! A few of my clients used…read morehim & I seen his work! A preferred lawyer of Staten Island! Keep up the great work!

I have used a few lawyers before meeting Andrew. I had met Andrew while he was representing the…read moreseller of my now personal home. I was so impressed how thorough he was for her a few weeks after I closed I went back to see him and asked if he with represent me for my future real estate transactions. This turned out to be great because I believe to make money in real estate sometimes you have to use creative negotaion and financing. Klapper is the only lawyer that was able to understand and see through my unconventional real estate investment deals.

Kenneth Gonzalez and his team, including Stephanie and Michele, were responsive and thorough…read morethroughout the sale and closing on the sale of a relative's home. It was a challenging property, but was well-navigated to a very successful conclusion for my relative. Closing costs were also very reasonable considering the complexity of this sale.

Merlino & Gonzalez deserve every compliment and top rating! Ken and his team (Stephanie & Michele)…read moreare true professionals--knowledgeable, reliable and courteous. They helped my family purchase our home on Staten island and kept us updated throughout the process. They respond promptly, answer every question in layman terms, and coordinate efforts between banks and brokers. The final "binder" of documents also arrived in a nice zip up pouch for safe keeping. Start to finish, Merlino & Gonzalez gets Five Stars!

I hired this law firm to take care of the probate of my aunt's estate. They are knowledgeable…read moreabout the procedure. I worked closely with two paralegal: Ms Dana Harris and Ms Svetlana Rosario. They went above and beyond and always answered my questions and provided me with guidance and updates and we went through the procedure that I wasn't familiar with. I really appreciate all the help they provided me.

When my father-in-law was diagnosed with Alzheimer's back in the early 90's, we hired one of the…read moretop rated elder law firms (name withheld.) However, my wife found them to be inattentive with many phone calls unanswered. We switched to Connors and Sullivan and were very satisfied with the service and advice. Since then, they handled my mother's estate and ours as well, all the time, completely satisfied with the level of service and advice. This is not a Park Ave firm with fancy offices, they are geared toward working class people and their offices are modern functional. They are a big firm and the staff does turn over, so if you need a firm where you must have the same lawyer each time a legal issue needs attention, then you should probably continue searching. However, if good legal service at reasonable prices is most important, then Connors and Sullivan is a great firm to consider.

I have only good things to say about Michael, he helped my family with our first home purchase…read more He went above and beyond his duties as the attorneys, we had some difficulties with the property and he ended up doing the work that sellers attorney was liable for just to speed up the process so I did not lose my rate lock. He is extremely responsive, and also takes the time to break things down in plain English so you can fully understand what everything is. All around a great lawyer I can fully recommend for any real estate purchase.

From the owner: Michael M. Walsh Attorney at Law is a law firm in Staten Island, NY practicing in real estate,…read moreelder law, estate planning, wills and trusts, and personal injury cases. Michael M. Walsh, Esq. has been admitted to practice law in New York State and in the United States Federal Court Eastern District since 1983. He was admitted to practice to the U.S. Federal Court for the Southern District in 1985 and admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States of America in 1988. He is dedicated to providing personalized legal representation from start to finish.

When selling a piece of property, two years after I sold my house, I once again employed the…read moreservices of Vincent Gallo at Gallo Law Office. He guided me through a long process that might have gone smoother if I had heeded his advice from the beginning. Mr. Gallo is a seasoned and highly skilled lawyer and knows Staten Island and many of the people involved in real estate. I highly recommend Gallo Law Office and his professional and personable support staff.

retained mr gallo for a real estate closing...the buyer had difficulty obtaining a grant, so I…read morerequested that he send a time is of the essence letter to the buyer's lawyer...mr Gallo refused...He advised me to retain a litigation lawyer as he would "stay in his lane" I hoped that the buyer would eventually obtain his grant...after another month, i requested that he send the buyer's lawyer a notice of cancellation''...he absolutely refused...litigation lawyers run $450-$500per hr...After 2 more months, the buyer finally got his grant and Mr Gallo handled the closing professionally.....In addition, at times Mr. Gallo can be disrespectful... In summary, if you want an overpaid clerk, retain Mr Gallo

I cannot say enough great things about Mr. O'Shea and his staff. They are very professional and…read morecourteous. He always return my calls promptly and takes the time to explain everything in detail. Highly recommended!

From the owner: We focus on matrimonial, family and divorce law in Staten Island and New York City…read more We remain current on all changes in the New York divorce law statutes, especially those effective in 2016 and 2010. We help you with the issues involving property distribution, marital debt, and assets like property, pension, and retirement benefits. In family courts and the family division of the Superior Court, our law firm handles each case with the ultimate goal of a fair settlement. We understand that aggressive representation is necessary, and we are aware of the trauma and anguish that accompanies divorce, separation cases, and similar family court controversies.