I had to evict a tenant who failed to pay rent for months. I spoke with several attorneys before I decided 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. read more

I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS IRASCIBLE MAN and here is why. On November 16, 2023 Mr. David L. Witkon, Esq was appointed Guardian Ad Litem to represent the interests of my adult handicapped son in eviction proceedings. Through no fault of my own (my ex ATTORNEY husband stopped paying the mortgage without my knowledge - resulting in foreclosure, auction and subsequent eviction proceedings from our home). Mr. Witkon first contacted me on Friday, December 15, 2023 at 4:30pm. We were scheduled for court the following Monday, December 18, 2023 at 9:30am. So to say he waiting until the last possible moment to call and obtain information is a complete understatement. He was appointed 30 days before making initial contact, and until the last minute! When Mr. Witkon called I explained to him that both Luke and I were home with a terrible flu like illness for the past three days and I was in no shape to accurately speak to him (medicine head), but because it was so late in the game due his lack of consideration and calling at the 11th hour, I acquiesced and attempted to answer his questions. Mr. Witkon was dismissive and disrespectful in that conversation, speaking speaking over me. When asked if he needed to actually meet Luke he said, "based on your description of your son, I see no need to met with him." On Sunday evening, December 17, 2023 Luke and I took a rapid Covid test at home which was positive. I went to court (wearing a mask) to notify the court of the situation. As a Physician Assistant practicing medicine for more than 30 years I am more than aware of the Covid safety guidelines. When Mr. Wiitkon, (25 minutes late), arrived he was informed of the positive results. He IMMEDIATELY started shouting at me to get out of the building. Mr. Witkon called me and asked me if I could produce a photo of a positive test strip proving Covid. I explained it was a home test, and my garbage is collected on Monday mornings, so I could not produce it, but, I stated I would happily get a doctors note as we were seeing a physician 3 days later. Mr. Witkon was incredibly rude, shouting and speaking over me to the point that I had to say several times, "If you continue to speak over me you will not be able to hear my answers - remember God gave you two ears and only one mouth, so you should listen twice as much." I can't even begin to describe the horrible, condescending manner in which he spoke to me, a 9/11 First Responder, handicapped child, a woman he had never met and knew nothing about........ Mr. Witkon actually said, "Your lucky I was able to get this case adjourned." Sir, Covid got this case adjourned, you Sir showed up 25 minutes late, proceeded to lie to the court by saying you told me to bring my son, when you clearly stated on the phone there was no reason for you to meet with him. Mr. Witkon actually had the audacity to say that he did the best he could for Luke. Again Sir, if your best is contacting your client at the 11th hour and browbeating them after they clearly tell you they are sick in bed with your overbearing, rude, over talking, condescending manner, than I am truly sorry for the rest of your "clients". I realize that Mr. Witkon was court appointed, and therefore this case was pro bono for him, but did he have to be so incredibly rude? In a text message with Mr. Witkon I informed him that I would NOT be able to work with him and I further informed him that I would accurately reflect our interactions in a thorough review. On December 20, 2023 Mr. Witkon filed paperwork with the court requesting to be removed as Guardian Ad Litem, stating that I threatened him. Well, Sir, if stating that I would write an accurate review clearly reflecting all of our communication is a threat, than I suggest you conduct yourself in a more professional manner with respect and kindness. I look forward to sharing our text conversation with the court at our next scheduled date, as I firmly believe Mr. Witkon should at the very least, receive some type of sanctions for his treatment of both me and my son, Luke. read more

Worst unprofesional attorney ever. Dont use him. He never gets back and is extremely rude

Working with David has been an absolute pleasure. I brought him a very difficult situation that my family and I were facing during an already difficult time around the world, and he made it right. I was being unfairly treated by my landlord and David was there to answer my questions along the way, returning my call whenever I reached out (which unfortunately I have learned firsthand is not typical of most attorneys) and ultimately ensuring that we prevailed in the end. If you are considering working with David and not sure if he is right for you, I will say this: David's rates were extremely reasonable, and where we landed with the case was exceptional. What more do you need to know? read more

David was quick to respond and very helpful, he gave up his time and strategized a solution with me. I would recommend calling David and his firm to better understand your rights and situation as a tenant. read more

David is an awesome person and an awesome lawyer. He actually cared about our case. He was honest with us about our options and got us a victory verdict. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! We will definitely contact him again if we ever need legal services. read more

David managed to close our new home in no time. He was very professional 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! read more

I had a bad tenant in Nassau who refused to leave and refused to pay. It was unbelievably frustrating. I hired Mr. Witkon after a bunch of free phone consultations. He was friendly and patient when explaining things. Sometimes more than once. After meeting at his office, he handled the matter in court and we ultimately settled the case and got the tenant out. I strongly recommend him. He explained everything, got back to me quickly when i called. I appreciated the flat fee too .... way less scary than paying hourly rates. He even said if a trial was needed that was included just the same. Wish I found him sooner because bad tenant cost me quite a bit. Strongly recommend him! read more

One and done resolution. What could have taken years was resolved in months. Would recommend Mr Witkon 100%. Great service, easy to reach, very informative, explained every step in details.Many thanks. read more

David is a compassionate professional, very attentive and clear. Would 100% recommend

I'm generally not the type of person that takes the time to do surveys or reviews of products or individuals or services but I have to say this is a case where I must make an exception. To call David Witkon a godsend would be an understatement. I had met with many different lawyers with regards to my unwanted tenant situation and he was not only the most knowledgeable, but he also has the type of personality that makes you feel comfortable working with him & also one that shows that he genuinely cares about his clients and their outcome. Our consultation, as well as future conversations during the case always made me feel like I was his priority at that time. He never made me feel rushed or like he had better things to do as had many other lawyers I had dealt with. He answered all of my questions thoroughly and with an obvious in-depth knowledge of the law & hesitated to explain these elements to me in detail. Most importantly the outcome was truly a best case scenario. He handled everything as quickly, efficiently and professionally as possible, while not cutting any corners. On top of that he didn't charge an arm and a leg for his level of expertise, which by far was worth 10 times the price for results I got. The fact that he now specializes in landlord-tenant dispute resolution, in particular, evictions made me even more comfortable retaining his services. His personality alone would have won me over, but his knowledge and professionalism and the way he made me feel very comfortable about a situation that was very stressful for myself and other members of my household really told me that this was our guy. In summary I could not stress more that if you are looking for a lawyer to handle an unwanted tenant situation, even if you haven't had the best results with other lawyers, look no further. One consultation with this gentleman and I can guarantee you will agree that he is one of the most capable lawyers in this field that you could deal with, and the results will truly speak for themselves. read more

David was fantastic to work with during our case against a landlord withholding a security deposit. The other side kicked the can down the road for almost two years and despite the extra work he kept costs to a minimum and secured our deposit. Extremely friendly and helpful, highly recommend!! read more

I had a case of a tenant who had not paid me rent for several months and I knew she would never pay me because she refused to answer several notices from me. I did a search of lawyers in Suffolk/Nassau county LI, and decided to contact several, including David. David was by far the one with whom I felt most comfortable with. He answered all of my questions, and even made time to meet me really early in the morning, before going to court, as I could not miss work that day. I decided to go with him, and this was in January 2019. He was very responsive in keeping me updated about the case, and explained all of the steps, and did a really great job overall. We started the case for non-payment in Mid-January and we won it in mid-February and then I took the eviction warrant and judgment to the sheriff's office. They took their time, but the tenant was eventually served the 72-hour notice at the beginning of April and left on their own by the middle of April just before the sheriff arrived a few days later to carry out the eviction. I never got my money back, but I did not care at this point and just wanted the people out of my house. As with all of these cases involving courts and bad tenants, it really depends on each individual case on how long it takes for the sheriff to actually show up to do the eviction. We were fortunate that we didn't hit any holdups and we were able to evict the tenants in 3 months with David's help. David did an outstanding job and I would highly recommend him. He is very professional, responsive, explains all of the details and gets the job done! I hope I never have to evict anyone again for non-payment, but if I do, I would not hesitate to contact David again. His rates were very reasonable as well. read more

I've used David several times. He is one of the most thorough, animated, and giving attorneys i have ever used. He was prompt, on top of the subject, well versed, and not afraid to ask his colleagues for advise in other specialties, exactly the work of a professional. He solved my corporate matters, helped with a deed transfer, and resolved my wife's child support issue with tact and precision. I highly recommend him! read more

David offers amazing service at a very affordable rate. I hired David to assist me with a few traffic violations and I couldn't have asked for a better outcome. He is very knowledgable, professional, and amiable. David will work with you on a personal level and make you feel more like a friend instead of just another customer. I would recommend him to anyone and certainly plan on working with David again in the future. read more

David Witkon is a great Attorney. Friendly, courteous and well mannered. He helped solve problems with my Mortgage, quickly and professionally. I couldnt ask for more. Thank you! read more

I moved out of New York for a new job and unfortunately rented my home in Nassau to a HORRIBLE tenant. David managed the eviction quickly and efficiently and was easy to reach, returned my frantic calls promptly, was professional and friendly. Ultimately he got my problem tenant to leave because David negotiated a deal in court that worked out well. He gave me great free consultation, explained the procedure and process and answered my questions .. and I decided to hire his office. He charged a flat fee for his services which made me comfortable because it was reasonable and I didn't have to worry about hourly charges. I strongly recommend giving him a call. read more

My only regret is that I didn't find David sooner! Frustrated after dealing with two other lawyers for similar matters, I found David. He was amazing! He was able to draft the retainer, complete all necessary paperwork, and serve my tenant within 24 hours; all while I was out of state. He supported me throughout the process and until my tenant was finally evicted. He answered every "crazy and pointless" question I had and never made me feel like I was bothering him as the other lawyers I dealt with had done. I also want to note, I spoke with David directly...always! Trust me, this is not the case with other lawyers in the area. I can not express enough, how great he is at his profession. Efficient service that is tailored to your needs at an extremely reasonable price, you will not regret working with David. read more

I initially hired David to help sell my childhood home, which my brother and I inherited after my mom passed away. I was not on speaking terms with my brother at the time and David helped facilitate either a buyout or sale. Since I was living in Orlando the entire time, the process became very stressful and overwhelming. David's knowledge of real estate law helped calm me in this process. I never had to worry because he knew my needs and expectations and made sure that they were all met. If I still owned property in New York, I would use David's services again for sure. I was extremely satisfied with the outcome. Thank You! read more

it doesn't always happen that an attorney tells you not to sue, has you take a step back to see what's really important. david did just that while speaking with him regarding a landlord/tenant issue i had. his down-to-earth approach helped me save a lot of time, headache & money. highly recommend! read more

I called this lawyer and actually answered right away. Got a free consultation on the phone and because my landlord was awful I hired David for a flat fee to represent me. We got two months reduction in rent and even got my security back. Great results thanks. read more

David Witkon is not only an exceptional Attorney, but is also caring, considerate and kind. No one likes to deal with legal matters and David was reassuring and handled the matter professionally. David was always available to answer questions or give updates. I can't imagine working with anyone else! I highly recommend him! read more

I hired David to handle some of my landlord-tenant matters at a shopping center I manage, he is always a phone call away and on top of everything. He makes me feel protected as his client, and although it does sound cliche, he is really an attorney that cares about his client and about doing the right thing. You really can't say that about many attorneys these days. He also is very intelligent and knows how to win, but in a legal and responsible way. Wish I met him sooner. read more