If I could give zero stars, I would. Communication was nearly impossible--calls and emails went unanswered. Instead of addressing valid concerns, he responded with threats of legal action over honest reviews. He was dismissive, unprofessional, and even dishonest in his public responses. I strongly recommend looking elsewhere. read more

I called to book a consultation, filled out the form they sent me, but Brian didn't show up for the meeting. I called his office again, spoke with an assistant who assured me someone would follow up, but weeks have passed with no response--just daily marketing emails. Ironically, these emails lack an unsubscribe link, which is illegal. I've emailed them multiple times asking to be removed from their list, but they continue to ignore my requests. I'm glad I haven't hired them to represent me read more

Brian has forfeited his fees to me and has been trying to execute a settlement that started in 2016 and involved me having all access removed from my two young sons. Looking at the volume of negative experiences, I'm seeing that I'm far from alone in being victimized by Brian. I have good reason, as has been stated by other commenters, Brian fabricated or paid for good reviews. I'm reaching out to past clients interested in pursuing a Class Action lawsuit against him and his firm so this stops once and for all. Please shoot me a message if you're interested in sharing your experience and possibly participating in the suit. Thanks, David read more

Really?? Does anyone ever bother checking Brians ratings on all the websites? He is either rating himself(which would be really sad) or someone is doing it deliberately for him. I hired brian for a custody case, simply put he either showed up late consistently or didnt show up at all. Whats worse he would tell me that i dont pay him enough to do that? dont waste your time or money with him read more

Avoid at all costs. Overbills, drags out cases forever and will never respond to requests to adjust egregious billing. Will then sue you for the billing overcharges. The worst kind of lawyer. read more

Brian completely messed up my case. He has zero communication skills and that's the main issue. As an attorney, one must "reasonably communicate with their client". Stay clear of this guy. I have an active case with the NY bar and preparing a law suit against him and his office now. read more

Called for consultation. Brian was extremely rude and arrogant. The moment he realized I filed my own divorce papers he became condescending. I was considering hiring him to re-file but I think I will take my business elsewhere. You should too. read more

i made the mistake of hiring Brian and the lawyer i was assigned, Gabrielle for my divorce. They negociated a minimal settlement in my favor for our bay ridge home from my spouse who has slowly lost her ability to deal with life without her addictions. I knew she has ZERO intention of complying with the settlement agreement even as we were signing it. I told both B and G of the situation and my ex's history. They yes'd me to death and then left me hanging for over a year. i only found out they had abandoned my case over a year later. They just stopped taking my calls. They also failed to get my spouse to comply to the settlement they had told me they fought so hard for. Do NOT hire this firm. read more

Did not have a positive experience. I had to wait 30 minutes after my scheduled appointment for The lawyer to finish his conference call. When he did come in I found him to not be very professional. I spent a great deal of time on the phone when making the appointment giving back ground on my case as they asked, but that was not used for the appointment as he had no background knowledge. The entire 5-10 minutes of the 'consultation' was him telling me pointless info on what he thought I should do since I didn't have enough in assets to make taking this case worth it for them. I say pointless, because the advice wouldn't have applied to my case, if he cared enough to listen. If I had all the money in the world, I would not be spending a penny at this place. I'm just sorry I spent the time and energy going into the office, to do something that could have been handled on the phone. read more

My first piece of advice is if you can avoid hiring attorney, please do it. Do your best to not be controlled by your emotions and to settle your case without the need of an attorney. The court system is inefficient & unjust. That being said, if you find yourself in the unfortunate circumstance of needing to hire an attorney the absolute best you can find are Brian Perskin and his team, especially Evan Seckular. Throughout my case, I was managed & handled by them in a way I first fought against, (because I thought I knew everything) but in the end I came to realize the advice they were giving me was in my long term best interest. With Brian Perskin you don't a single attorney working on your case, you get a true team that works together to achieve your ultimate goal. The advantage in having a team like them can not be understated. If you hire a sole practitioner, they will undoubtably be too over worked to give your case the attention it deserves. Some of the time I hated what they had to tell me. Eventually I had to learn to accept that they are the experts here. You don't storm into the cockpit and tell a pilot how to fly a plane. Don't argue with your attorney about his strategy for your case. It might be hard to believe given the slew of shoddy attorneys our there, but Brian & Evan will bust their collective asses to see your interests are looked out for during the entirety of your case. It might not be in the timeframe or manner you expect it to be, but they 100% without a doubt know what they are doing and you need to accept that (personally that was my most difficult struggle.) I hope you can learn from my mistakes and listen to their advice without unnecessary struggle. By the time the dust settled and the final order was signed, they were right. Looking back on my case, they managed me and my case every step of the way and at the end of my case, I received more than I was willing to settle for when the case started. Isn't that what they are hired to do? If after your initial consultation with Brian and/or Evan, you have any questions, please ask them for my contact info. I will be happy to answer any questions you may have read more

before anyone think about hiring these people please don't, i hired brain about a year and a month ago and they promised me a divorce and yet I'm not yet divorced. he's 100% unprofessional and doesn't know what he's doing. i was in the phone with him he got upset and hung up the phone on me when I call back he's conveniently unavailable. it takes months to contact him but seconds for them to take your money no call backs no emails nothing, at this point you'll be paying for thieves because honestly I feel robed. read more

While the experience of family court is unpleasant at best, Brian and his staff made the whole experience as pain free as possible. Brian has an in-depth knowledge of family law and can be a real pitbull in the courtroom (you will likely find this to be a beneficial trait). I would definitely recommend Brian Perskin to anyone looking for sound legal representation. He knows the drill and will get the best outcome for you. read more

Going through a divorce is no fun. Period. Whether you are the plaintiff or the defendant. When I first met Brian and his associates, I met with Dina first, I felt at ease, she explained everything to me and didn't care about the million and half questions I asked her over and over again. Brian is very personable, approachable and has a good relationship with the court as well as a strong professional network with other attorneys. He has many years of experience and has seen all sorts of tactics that nothing really surprises him anymore. He is sensible but also a passionate advocate when you are dealing with a case like mine, one that ended up being a bit more difficult then I realized. Brian is a straight to the point kind of man, yet tough when confronting non-reasonable people, and will provide protection not only for his associates but also his clients, when needed. Brian and his Associate, Dina are also no push over's. There were periods where I couldn't believe what was happening with my case, when in my head it should of been super easy, but my ex did not make it so. Brian pushed for me powerfully, passionately, vigorously to come to a fair settlement. Brian later told me that he protected and confronted who he had to because he felt that it was the right thing to do. His associate Dina, also did the same for me. Brian and his associate Dina have been more than dedicated attorney's to me during this past year. I am very appreciate for their support, service and dedication to give the best counsel without wasting anyone's time or money. They like to get this process done as smooth as it possibly can, it is not always like that, but they definitely help ease that pain. Thank you Brian and his associates. read more

Evan Sekular is very thorough. Brian is a straight shooter who is able to quickly sift through information to hone in on what each particular judge will focus. Got to an outcome I was relatively happy with, which is all you can ask for. They know Manhattan judges well which helps them settle cases quickly. Easy to work with, return calls quickly, good communicators. Court system in NY is very complex, non-intuitive, tried at first to go pro-se which did not go well. read more

Was happy to hear that it would only cost me $5,000 for a full divorce, but the services have been very lacking as of late - particularly returning phone calls for updates. It's been years for a pretty amicable and agreeable divorce, and I find myself calling weekly for an update that never comes. Emails go unanswered. Phone calls go unreturned. I've exhibited patience, have never lost my temper or gotten angry...but my current gf isn't so understanding. My life is being held up, and my attorney doesn't seem to care. They were really very nice and accommodating at first - checking in every couple of weeks / months or so. At this point, I haven't heard from them in about 3 months, and that was after another long break of 5 months...with me having to reach out to them for an update. Will be filing a claim with the BBB shortly after this if not contacted ASAP. Getting desperate. This is my first negative review ever! read more

Negative 100 stars. I retained Dina Botwinick at Brian D Perskin & Associates, P.C. in 2018, after she was recommended to me by my son's then court appointed attorney (who I later find out is her friend). My son is autistic and we were abused by my ex-partner, who is wealthy and resourceful. I was vulnerable and desperately needed help in a child support and visitation case. Dina appeared to be compassionate and seemed to care about our trauma history and my son's substantial medical needs. The retainer for the law firm is $3000, and lower than other law firms. Little did I know that the retainer would be gone in 1 month, then they offered me a payment plan of $500/month, as my legal fee grew exponentially every month. In 2 years, I would owe almost $200k in legal fees, without obtaining any child support for my son. Even though I retained only Dina, I noticed billing charges from 3 partners at the firm, for meetings and interactions with the opposing counsel, that was never discussed with me. On 4/9/19, Brian Perskins, who was not at all involved in my case, billed me $1125 twice in the same day for "a meeting" that I was completely unaware of. I was also billed hours each month, for my attorney to "study case law" on various aspects of Family Law. I sent email after email to the firm, requesting that they stop billing me for "meetings and work" with opposing counsel, that had not been discussed with me, and about all the fraudulent charges. When the pandemic hit NYC last year, and when most New Yorkers stayed home, I had to pick up more and more shifts at work as a frontline healthcare worker, in order to pay Brian Perskin's law firm. I risked my life and my family's lives in order to pay Brian Perskin's law firm. I found out this week that Brian Perskin is suing me in Brooklyn Supreme Court for $134k for their fraudulent legal fees! This is extortion and they are criminals. I have lost everything, and have to file for bankruptcy because of Brian Perskin's law firm. I cannot imagine this happening to another person and another family, so don't let them destroy your life, like they did with ours. read more

Brian Perskin is an excellent matrimonial attorney .. I have been going through a very contentious divorce for the past 2 1/2 years. I fired my first lawyer who was incompetent and I have learned more about the law, seen fast results in the 4 months I have had Brian and his staff than since I first started this process. Evan Is also an amazing attorney. Brian is the best lawyer in New York City!! read more

Brian and his staff did an amazing job navigating and advocating me through what could have been a nasty textbook divorce. I am salesmen, by trade we are hated almost as much as lawyers. ...I never once felt like that I was being handled like a number or a dollar sign. If you need help understanding divorce amd want a stand up law firm that produces fair results both parties, call Brian Perskin. Over a year later, my EX and I are partners in parenting and the war is over, and he helped me get there. I cant thank him enough read more

Attorney Perskin is very professional and knowledgeable. He is a rare find in a business where trust matters he is someone you would trust the delicate matters of divorce. read more

Going through a divorce was one of the most difficult, trying times that I have ever faced, and may ever face in my life. Especially because the major issue at stake was custody of my 2 year old daughter, who means everything in the world to me. I don't have family local in New York, and I felt more alone than I've ever felt in my life. I was now faced with putting my entire life and future in the hands of a person (lawyer) whom I have never met. After countless intro meetings with different divorce attorneys, it wasn't until I walked into Brian Perskin's office that I actually felt like I was finally in the company of someone who really cared and empathized with my situation. Brian really went above and beyond to fully understand my situation and the outcome I desired. His extensive experience as a focused divorce attorney was immediately apparent, and after having the opportunity to observe some of the other less functional client / lawyer relationships, I knew I was in very good hands. Brian knows his way around the legal system, he is a "straight-shooter" and down-to-earth man. Most importantly, his extensive experience enabled him to simply and easily explain to me exactly where we were through every step of the way. My particular case was rather complicated, seemingly with no end in sight from the beginning. Originally, I was told by the many other lawyers I met with before Brian, the process could take as many as 3 years to finalize. Brian's ability to negotiate and express my interests in court ultimately resulted in a settlement of which I was very pleased with, and in under one year's time. I am writing this to truly express my gratitude for everything Brian has done for me and my daughter, and I would not hesitate for a second to recommend him to anyone who may find themselves in the very unfortunate situation of divorce. read more

If you find yourself in the unfortunate circumstance of a divorce or custody matter, the best attorney to hire is Brian Perskin. We met over a decade ago when my ex was preventing an out-of-state move w/ our child. My ex went for the jugular i.e. sole, physical and legal custody. I was a complete mess just thinking of losing my child, although he had no chance in hell. Brian is calculating and very strategic, don't let his cool and laid back demeanor fool you. When my Ex attempted to hire an attorney, he was told Brian is a Pitbull. Needless to say, I was awarded sole, physical and legal custody of my son then, 8 years; Now, 19 years old and a huge pain in the bum. I would advise you to heed Brian's advice and guidance. He shoots from the hip and yet he is very professional. Watching Brian perform in court was something out of a television drama series...strong, professional, curt and in that moment I knew I had the very best in the field at my side. read more

Very direct and to the point, no nonsense assessment of my situation. Gave me good advice that helped me avoid useless and expensive litigation. He took the time to meet and review my case and didn't charge me for the initial consultation. read more

Mr. Perskin gave me great advice within one hour's time of the request. He was succinct and straightforward. Highly recommended, thank you again Mr. Perskin! read more

I first met with Brian Perskin in a free consultation to get a better understanding of what might be a reasonable settlement if my wife and I entered into mediation. He was the second attorney I consulted, and the first who seemed both competent and trustworthy. Ours was a seemingly simple case, but Brian took the time to walk me through the range of possible outcomes and patiently answered all of my many questions. He encouraged me to try to reach an agreement with my wife without retaining attorneys, even though ran contrary to his own financial interests. When it became clear that my wife had no intention of using mediation, I retained Brian's firm and my case was assigned to Dina Botwinick, his senior associate. What we expected to be a straightforward case and a quick settlement turned into a three-year endurance event, as my wife's attorney did everything possible to delay any movement. By the end, the case had been assigned to three different judges and one referee, and formally adjourned five times, with hearings cancelled or delayed on several other occasions. I had suffered a serious health crisis that, for a time, left me unemployed and insolvent, and Dina had prepared time and again for court appearances that were sabotaged by opposing council on a few hours' notice. My wife's attorney consistently refused to even discuss a settlement until every possible delay had been exhausted and we appeared for trial. Only then, and only by his clear willingness to aggressively represent my case at trial, was Brian able to negotiate a favorable settlement before the special referee. Throughout this entire, multi-year process, Dina's professionalism and zealous advocacy never wavered, nor did Brian's support and counsel. My emails were returned within a couple of hours, if not minutes, and every telephone or in-person conversation I requested took place within a day of, and often the same day as, my request. The legal representation I received was beyond reproach, but Brian and Dina surpassed even that standard: Dina was an invaluable source of ongoing support while my health hung in the balance, and, even when my ability to pay for their services was in serious question, the quality of their work and their commitment to see the case through were unwavering. I cannot recommend Brian Perskin and Dina Botwinick highly enough for anyone who requires representation for divorce proceedings. read more

It is very unfortunate that my very first experience on Yelp has to be leaving a review for Brian Perskin. I hired Brian to represent me in a "not-so-easy" custody and financial case. I can say he was quite negligent to the financial issues that were presented to him, and more so omitted a humongous issue which would've settled my case rather quickly. I had to nag for him to send out subpoenaes to Banks, and of course, I was billed for it. Although Brian does have good people working for him, he himself, as a founder of the firm and a seasoned attorney with 30 years of experience cares very little for the future of his clients, at the very least, it was the case with me. I am still in the middle of the divorce and 2.5 years after parting ways with Brian Perskin, I realize that there was zero expertise and effort from him invested into my case. More so, I can go on and on with the issues he has created for me and discomfort he has caused for me and my two children. Shortly put, if you know that there were assets dissipated by your spouse in anticipation of divorce, this is not an attorney who will believe you or make an effort to settle the case in your favor. Be prepared to be your own attorney and detective, and pay the firm (and then be sued later) for you to do the actual work. read more

Brian represented me in two very difficult cases. He devised a winning strategy, which led to victories in both cases within a matter of months. He is also very easy to work with and his rates are fair. Highly recommend. read more

Brian took his time to give me very helpful advice without charge. He saved me a lot of time, money and heartache.

This office is very knowledgeable and hard working but they could not continue representing me because they were afraid of the relatives of the person on the other side of the case. It was really unfortunate that I lost this firm because I have not been able to see my children in 6 months. read more

I had my first consultation with Brian. All I can say is that I feel so relieved and confident after speaking with him. Firstly, Brian was kind enough to waive the consultation fee (Saturday) since he could not meet with me in the office. Secondly, he patiently listened to all my queries and made sure I felt comfortable and confident as I go ahead with my divorce. I did meet with another attorney before talking to Brian and I experienced a world of difference in my meeting with Brian. Divorces are tough, stressful and mentally challenging especially if children are involved. I can recommend Brian with confidence as attorney who will surely protect his clients interest. read more

I was going through the darkest moments in my life but thanks to the hard work of Jennifer Cohen-Vidger at Brian D. Perskins & Associates, I got sole custody of my two children and child support. She was always there for me whenever I need her, ready to answer my questions and concerns. Thank you to Ms Cohen-Vidger. read more

Brian and his staff were amazing ! I will definitely recommend Brian ! I was confident and pleased with everything ! He cares about the clinent & does his very best ! read more

We were recently represented by Perskin Law, specifically Evan Seckular, for a child custody case in Brooklyn. It was an extremely difficult case as the mother used every stall tactic possible (she went through three lawyers!) and she absolutely refused to be the slightest bit reasonable when it came to negotiations. The highest compliment I can pay to Evan was how extremely well he handled the frustrating situations the opposition created, all the while protecting us and not allowing our primary principles to be compromised. Evan was patient and made the effort to truly understand us and we always felt secure that we could depend on him to get us through it. The case ultimately settled with the father's side getting 99% of the goal scenario thanks in large part to Evan taking the lead in writing the settlement. We highly recommend this firm and will most definitely retain their services again if necessary. read more