Ella successfully supported me as my attorney in Brooklyn Family Court. We were there dealing with…read morechild support payments due to our children heading off to college. This issue was not outlined in our original divorce agreement so needed to be flushed out. I appreciated having her on my side during this challenging time. Her extensive knowledge of the law and the Kings Court system helped so much while we came to a agreement. Ella was very professional and I felt that she was really had my back. Thank you Ella

Ella was my attorney in the most difficult time of my life - during my painful divorce after 10…read moreyears of marriage. I am a licensed professional and have 3 small kids, so this divorce had all kinds of bumps that are complex legal issues and an emotional disaster. Ella was highly professional, knowledgeable and compassionate through the process and stood up for me like a true pro. If you want a strong divorce attorney on your side - Ella Royzman is the best of the best. Marina S., Staten Island, NY

If you need help with your divorce,you won't find any better than Ms.Scarlato! She can make a…read morepainful event a learning experience and a spiritual transformation. Plus, I got the best possible settlement because she fights for her clients like a lioness. She did not leave me hanging when my ex came back for two trumped up post-divorce small claims suits. She helped me to the end. I highly recommend Ms Scarlato-she is fair-minded ,kind, and a strong person who believes in family and marriage. She helps you stay positive and still get a proper settlement. Her young protegee' Dina is also very astute and caring! Thanks to both of you for a learning experience I will never forget and a successful settlement with the most timely and inexpensive resolution possible. The legal advice and life lessons helped prepare me for the happy marriage I now have with another man!

Angela was a life-saver. Not only did I get to stay in my home, but I didn't end up having to pay…read moremy ex a cent in exchange. But that's only half of the story; I'd recommend Angela Scarlato as a divorce attorney even if that ideal settlement had NOT been the case. After talking to 3 other attorneys, I knew that Angela was the ONLY one I trusted -- and I mean by a long shot! I guess I'm not the only one who feels that way, either; one of the first times I stopped by the office, a paralegal who worked for her colleague (and knew I'd already paid her my retainer, mind you) looked me in the eye on my way out and said, "she's truly a good person." Like a lot of people starting out in this long legal process, I was terrified by how much this divorce might end up costing me. (And like most, I'd never had to retain a divorce attorney before and had no idea what to expect). The day I came to Angela for my free initial consultation was during one of the most emotionally horrible parts of the divorce; I ended up crying during our meeting. I remember that day well; she didn't give off a "warm and fuzzy" vibe or anything; in fact, she struck me as intimidating -- one of the very reasons, in the end, that I hired her! She's a no-b.s. kind of woman when it comes down to negotiations (My favorite moment was when she simply told opposing counsel, "That isn't how this works" and walked away). Angela treated me with patience and respect right from the start-- told me to take a deep breath and take my time, offering me tissues and water. Believe it or not, some divorce attorneys will treat you like the silly little hysterical wifey, even during that initial consultation. You don't need that. A divorce can get complicated, and you don't necessarily know which details are important and which aren't. (That's one reason you need an attorney to begin with). As you may be able to tell by this review, I can be wordy, and some people have no patience for that...so I remember sheepishly sending these long-winded emails to Angela and waiting for her to yell at me for them (sort of the way a lot of doctors will when you tell them things they don't think are relevant -- but how would you know that if you're not a doctor?) To the contrary, Angela was not only patient (and nice enough to not nickle-and-dime me for asking her to read these messages), but she actually said she appreciated how much information I provided. (For all I know, she was only saying that to make me feel better -- but guess what? It did!) BTW, she has quite a sense of humor, in case you're like me and find that you really need one to get through something like this.

Eleanor was the best lawyer! I got a great settlement and she was more than fair when it came to…read morebilling me. I highly recommend her

I relied on Eleanor for good legal advice and instead, wound up with terrible legal counsel. She…read moretold me I wasn't entitled to things I was entitled to, such as a duration of support, and didn't even try to secure my future by having my ex-spouse maintain a life insurance policy with me as the beneficiary for at least the duration of support. I wound up with the worst agreement of anyone I know that left me very little financial stability. I got a fraction of what my house was worth in the agreement and she let me agree to that, knowing I was being cheated. She told me I should sign an agreement because my divorce had been going on for so long and assured me that if I agreed to what I considered unacceptable terms, it would be settled sooner. I agreed and it went on for another 2 years. The worst part was her bullying. She yelled at me on the phone so often, I told her just to e-mail me. I subsequently found out that she did that to another female client.

Ruth Liebesman is extremely intelligent. professional, and responsive. She answers all questions…read morewith patience, pays attention to detail, has strong advocacy skills and a great track record. I would highly recommend this lawyer to anyone looking for knowledgeable, trustworthy, and compassionate legal representation.

Ruth Liebesman has given me trusted, reliable legal advice for well over a decade now.read more

She's currently advising me on a L&T dispute and has been nothing but kind, responsive and…read moreprofessional!

Ms. Freed was retained by my ex-wife to represent her in our divorce. In her first conversation…read morewith my attorney, Ms. Freed told my lawyer that she (Ms. Freed) hates men. Our divorce should have been simple: short term marriage, no children, etc. However, Ms. Freed made the divorce as difficult as possible -- partly by making frivolous and false factual and legal claims. At the same time, Ms. Freed is very knowledgeable about divorce law. If your spouse retains Ms. freed, I would recommend retaining a very experienced divorce attorney who specializes exclusively in divorce law.

I retained Maryam Jahedi-Perez just two business days before my first court hearing in a custody…read morecase. My spouse had taken our daughter out of state in violation of the judge's orders, and it had been over five weeks since I had last seen or heard from her. Thanks to Maryam's efforts, not only has the process begun to have my daughter returned to New York, but I've also been granted daily FaceTime contact with her through a court order. Additionally, I was falsely accused of domestic violence, and my spouse sought a permanent order of protection against me. Maryam successfully had the order reduced, and I am confident that the entire charge will be dismissed before the trial.

Maryam is my current attorney. I had a very messy and problematic lawyer prior, and then I switched…read moreover to Maryam in hopes of getting my case cleaned up and moving forward. Maryam helped me get everything I needed together. She was super communicative and responsive to me throughout the entire process, and she continues to work on my case with the utmost diligence and care. It gives so much peace of mind to have such a great lawyer. I can't recommend her enough!

This lawyer eagerly took my money promising he will "take care of me and my case". But all he did…read moreis he tried to find an excuse to bill for things that aren't normally billed. Inflated my invoice a lot and at the end didn't even return the leftover of the retainer. He is jot there for you, he is there for himself. Businessman. I despise lawyers like that. I worked with Val. It was a of couple of years ago. P. S. Val is using legal tricks to remove reviews that he doesn't like. That happened to another client of his that I know. P.P.S. Its interesting how he is "ready" to "discuss" now. He wasn't ready before... always busy or the favorite is "at the court". I'm glad I finally got your attention. Why don't you refund the money you owe not just to me but to any and all other clients that you owe and never returned. I will keep updating this review based on positive or negative developments with refunds.

I went to Val for both my marriage and the subsequent divorce not long later (ouch)…read more I found him to be very thorough. He explained everything and made the process quite comfortable. I felt confident in his advice, like he had considered all the angles. In addition, he was easy to get ahold of and attentive to my case, and the price was quite fair. Would highly recommend!

Karen was a gift from above! She was professional, knowledgeable and compassionate. I was very…read moreimpressed with how well she was able to work with NY state laws to create a fair agreement without the need to go to court. Grateflly, she was able to help us create a perfect schedule for the custody of our children. Working with her made the process go so smoothly. She is definitely one of a kind and will help to make your divorce process much easier!!

Karen Moulding was a joy to work with. I hired her to refile divorce papers, which, unfortunately,…read moreanother lawyer had filed incorrectly and were being held up in court. She was extremely knowledgeable and experienced, and her fees were resonable. As one who has worked with many law offices in the area for both personal and business legal help, it was a breath of fresh air to work with a small, reponsive, and energetic law office for a change. and I would definitely recomend her to others in need of an attorney for any family law or real estate matter.