mediocre attorney. details are important in litigation and she is not detail orientedread more

No one is happy about going through a divorce, but Jill made the experience as bearable as…read morepossible. She is very sharp, smart and KNOWS THE LAW, but just as importantly, she is very kind and compassionate. So, I am sorry you have to look for a divorce lawyer, but your search should stop with Jill O'Connor! Have to also mention Katherine Hassan-Legal Assistant, very helpful and positive!

Ray Ganim deserves a 5-star review! He answered me promptly, provided good, sound, detailed and…read morehonest advice, spent time with me on the phone, was patient, and steered me in the right direction. Excellent! Cindy

Mr. Ganim has been my Attorney for over 20 years. He is amazing to work with, and takes so much…read moretime to personally see to all of your needs. He is kind, and considerate. He is great in court. Any reason I've needed him from probate, to wills, to court he has been there and given 100 percent to make sure everything has gone smoothly. I can't recommend him any more highly. It's like the pizza box says.. "You've tried the rest, Now Try the Best". He is Hands Down the Best. Thank you Ray for all you do to help me.

While I don't wish divorce on anyone, if both parties choose that route and decide on mediation, I…read morehighly recommend that you consider hiring Attorney Ellen Plasil. Her commitment, concern for all parties and requisite skills are top notch and you couldn't possibly be in better hands. My ex-husband and I retained the mediation services of Ellen Plasil in August of 2014. Prior to choosing her as our mediator in the summer of 2014, I researched several other mediators in the area, and during our initial telephone conversation, I found Attorney Plasil's demeanor to be knowledgeable, professional, respectful and incredibly warm. The services she offered were all inclusive and her rates were on par with all of the other mediators that I researched. Further, I received several referrals for her services. In short, choosing Ellen Plasil as our mediator, was a no brainer. Attorney Plasil approached every meeting we had with her, with sensitivity and sincerity, and brought incredible awareness and insight to the unique legal issues we brought to the table. She immediately put us both at ease with her kind, warm, and funny personality. We even had several moments of levity during tense times (which I know is hard to believe, but it's true). Her knowledge of divorce law and her impeccable work ethic stood out at every session. Most important, was her need to be fair to both parties. She never took sides and was extremely fair when it came to working on finances and splitting assets and I know for a fact that my ex would echo my sentiments. Ms. Plasil took all of our distinctive issues into account when drafting our settlement agreement and even went so far as to include our dog into the agreement, which was a relief to both of us. She didn't miss a single detail. I simply cannot recommend Ellen Plasil highly enough! She is caring, kind, thoughtful, thorough, extremely knowledgeable and goes out of her way to be fair and sensitive to all parties involved. The fact is, she is an absolute pleasure to be around, can make a person laugh during trying times and is just one of the most amazing people I have ever met. We lucked out when we chose her as a mediator. She is simply the best. I can actually say that I miss having sessions with her (and that says a lot!).

After a great deal of investigation and review of mediators in the area, my husband and I chose to…read morework with Ellen to settle our divorce. We are so glad that we did! Ellen is an amazing person and an outstanding mediator. What impressed me most about Ellen was her ability to listen, sort through what was important to us and come up with a solution that worked for our whole family. Ellen always kept the interests of our children in the center of the conversation and advocated for them whenever necessary. She was honest, sincere and nonjudgemental, all qualities that helped us to reach an agreement that was fair and reasonable. During one of the most difficult times in our lives, Ellen helped my husband and I stay focused on our values - being respectful, supporting our children in whatever they need and finding solutions that will accommodate all of us. I would recommend Ellen without hesitation to anyone who is considering a divorce.

It was unfortunate in that I was going through a divorce, but I was fortunate enough to find…read moreAngela. After sitting with her and my x-husband it was clear that going through mediation was the least stressful and least expensive! Angela was fair and non-biased, she simply used her expertise and knowledge to help guide us through this difficult process and come to a fair and equal outcome that we could both agree on and live with, without the high cost, fighting and stress that comes along with a divorce. Our entire process only lasted a few months, and cost less than half of the price of just one attorney! Angela was patient, accommodating and detailed. If you are somewhat amicable with your soon to be X, I STRONGLY encourage you to sit with Angela for a free consultation and listen to the process. I will be recommending her to anyone I know that is going through this unfortunate process! Best of luck to you all!

From the owner: CT Mediation Center is a non-adversarial legal practice dedicated to spouses who are committed to…read moreapproaching the end of a marriage with civility, integrity, and reason. The CT Mediation Center shares your values and your goals and we work exclusively with couples who would rather spend their energies and resources working through the dissolution of their marriage constructively, rather than "winning the fight." We help divorcing spouses reach constructive divorce settlements and avoid the emotional and financial toll of litigation. We offer Divorce Mediation, Divorce Co-Mediation (gender neutral team approach), and Collaborative Divorce services.

Working alongside sharp legal counsel makes all the difference when complex financial and…read moreprocedural issues intersect. Legal disputes, corporate restructurings, estate settlements, and civil litigation frequently reveal underlying tax exposure that requires immediate, decisive resolution. That is why having a dedicated tax controversy partner in your corner is essential. As a CPA admitted to practice before the IRS across all 50 states, I specialize in resolving high-stakes federal and state tax controversies, having successfully managed over 100 resolution cases since 2011.

Leon did such a great job helping me navigate the prenup process!…read more He took the time to explain everything and was always available to hop on a call to go over questions. Really appreciate all of his counsel and would recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer.

Sadly, a member of my family was served a restraining order, which was an over-reaction to a…read morepersonal disagreement. We were concerned that if a breach of this order occurred (even accidentally) it would result in a felony offense. With only 2 days notice, Attorney Anthony met with us for background on our situation, made himself available for court and systematically dismantled the complaint and made the plaintiff look ridiculous. Very professional, knowledgeable and made us feel prepared and well represented!

There are no words to adequately express my gratitude to Attorney Fred Anthony and his paralegal…read moreTerri for all their hard work and support during my very difficult and drawn out divorce battle. From our initial meeting to our final day in court, I never felt alone. Their caring, for me as a person as well as a client, was always evident and I knew they always had my best interests at heart. Fred instilled in me the trust that helped me have the courage to move forward and not give up, even when I was scared and things seemed impossible. Fred is passionate in what he does, he is kind but firm and tough when he needs to be. His legal expertise and attention to detail was quite impressive. I was in awe of his performance in court and thrilled when judgment was in my favor. I wouldn't be where I am today without him and I can not thank him enough. Attorney Anthony is the best and he has my highest recommendation.

I went into this divorce process scared and hoping someone would just tell me everything would be…read moreeasy and work out perfectly. That's not what Debbie did, and honestly, I'm glad she didn't. She told me the hard truths right from the start. There was no sugarcoating, no false promises. She's a total straight shooter, and in a situation like this, that's exactly what I needed. It wasn't always what I wanted to hear, but it helped me make real decisions instead of living in denial. She takes the initiative without me having to chase her down or beg for updates. She's always two steps ahead, thinking about what needs to happen next. Super involved, very personal, like she actually cares about how this affects me and my life, not just another file on her desk. She got me remote court appearances when I really needed that flexibility, which made a huge difference with my schedule and stress level. And the communication? Unreal. Emails at all hours; early morning, late night, weekends. She was always prompt with her responses and never left me hanging wondering what was going on. If you want someone who will fight for you, keep it real, and actually be there when you need them, she's the one. Highly recommend.

Right after I hired her, she begged me to write a good review about her because she said that her…read moreother clients wrote bad reviews about her and she was worried that she would lose her business. So I did her favor for writing a good review about her. However, later I learned that she is a full of scams. She refused to provide evidences that could end the case right there to the judge to prolong the case in order for her to gain more money. She took $30,000 within 10 months from me and didn't resolve anything. I just fired her. She claimed herself as " Children come first" however, she kept ignoring my concerns about my children"s safety and laughing. Even when I have a audio recording of my children"s father abusing my child physically and crying and calling mommy for help.... She does not care about the children at all. She only care about how she can fool people to gain more money. She is abusive, toxic, disrespectful, manipulative and twist everything. She constantly gossip about her other clients disrespectfully. I would never recommend her to anyone. I'm palling to take this to the court.

David managed to close our new home in no time. He was very…read moreprofessional and accurate. David, payed attention to all the details and even saved us a lot of $$$. I would definitely recommend David to all my friends and family. Amazing job David Witkon!

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.

Excellent help and guidance from Attorney Hibbard. A complicated divorce with a problematic…read moreopposing attorney who wanted to pile on the paperwork just to run up costs for both parties. With complicated emotional issues, Attorney Hibbard was astute in her thinking about what would lead to resolution without piling on the emotional damage, even suggesting ways to be kind to the opposing party, depsite the opposing attorney. With many complicated documents, she was proactive in explaining the implications. From both the person who referred me to her and from others, I learned two things. First, she is adaptable in her style to be gracious or an attacker as the situation requires. Second, she is well-responded by other attorneys in the courthouse, serving as a special master. Would certainly recommend her in these difficult and unfortunate situtaions.

I can not express enough gratitude or kind words for attorney Hibbard! I have been working with her…read morefor some time and she has executed her skills and knowledge at it's best. She has contacted myself via cell and email every step of the way and hasn't missed a beat, and I respect her time as well. I have mentioned her to many a friend and have had nothing but kind words to say about her on a professional level and personal - Her and her staff Nancy are nothing but the best and I am truly grateful to know them and getting the professional help that I needed! You can count on them being in your corner for sure! Thank you so very much for everything that you've done and continue to do - MVC