Jason was very responsive and knowledgeable in this area of real estate law. He always presents the…read moreall the alternatives which face clients. I strongly recommend him.

From the owner: Specializing in Landlord/Tenant Law, Real Estate litigation and general Civil Litigation.read more

Gave incorrect legal advice on landlord/tenant matter and wanted to charge $500 just to write a…read moreletter to landlord informing him his actions were illegal.

I had lost all hope in my fight for justice -- then Robert stepped in and changed everything. He…read morewas compassionate, strategic, and relentless. He listened, explained the options clearly, and gave me back confidence when I needed it most. I can't recommend him enough.

Carl Muraco represented my husband and I in Brooklyn Housing court for an illegal lockout case. His…read morelaw partner said we had a losing case and insisted that we settle instead of taking it to trial to win back our keys. Luckily, Carl was up the challenge. He represented us in front of the judge during the hearing, and he successfully argued our case. He stuck to the facts, and didn't fall for any of the opposing counsel's bait. We were lucky to have Carl represent us and know that he would have done a great job at trial. He negotiated and wrote a settlement offer that we were very happy with, and that the court signed. I highly recommend any tenant contact Carl, he'll definitely go to bat for you.

Carl is very good at returning phone calls and given…read moreadvice. Highly recommend this law firm.

I haven't yet hired this firm, but I appreciated the immediate answer on the phone and very clear…read moreconsultation I received when I gave them a call. Context: I have a giant property management company trying to avoid taking the necessary steps to re-lease my apartment in a timely manner after I had to relocate, and got some great advice for how to proceed. I've gathered a folder of evidence (videos of the unit, saved conversations, and screenshots) showing that I've acted in good faith while the management company hasn't, left the unit in move-in-ready condition, and followed the steps recommended by this firm in the interim -- so I don't expect them to waste their time trying to escalate, but if they do, then I'll certainly give Michael a call as he appears to be someone who cares.

Carpe Diem. I retained Mr Pontone to help me with an eviction case (the building was being sold)…read more He didn't update me as to status of the case, made court appearance appointments without consulting me, pressured me to take a deal (subsequently deleted the text exchange bc he knew what he was being dodgy, and took a contingency fee when he knew that I would be receiving a settlement (keys for cash) in addition to the retainer (which was subtracted from the settlement). So essentially, I got pretty shoddy service while he got an additional $7K for not very good representation. I do not recommend.

In your life, have you ever been afraid of or disillusioned by an attorney? I have until I talked…read morewith attorney Kent Miller. I had, legal issues, from estate planning, landlord, and tenant evictions. Kent helps me navigate the complex laws. When I had so many questions, He was there for me. Kent is patient and understanding. There is perception attorneys are aloof, Kent is the exception. Kent is a fighter. He gets the job done. I would have been drifting down a rapidly flowing river on a tiny inner tube without his guidance. I consider Kent a friend of mine. Kent is one of those attorneys I don't want to be without.

Attorney Kent Miller was helpful in managing all aspects of our mothers estate; her will and also…read moreon other occasions he offerred guidance and direction with tenant issues in CT. He was both helpful and thorough as he streamlined issues, expediently. Very professional & very courteous in returning phone calls. Thank you, Kent.

Brandy Beltas is an excellent attorney. She is professional, super responsive and knows the law…read more As a tenant in a difficult situation she was clever, sympathetic and worked hard - and creatively - to provide the best possible outcome. I recommend her highly and would contact her again in a heartbeat if needed. Thank you Brandy you are FANTASTIC!

I reached out to Beltas Law after months of a neighbor dispute situation that has escalated enough…read moreto where I felt like I needed to protect myself. Brandy was super responsive and helpful with just an initial consultation. I now feel confident on how I will approach my situation, and I will definitely be reaching out to Beltas Law for any future situations. I am so happy I reached out and asked for assistance! :)

Receptive and conscious about my well-being. Available and eager to take a look at my case…read more Venus Weisman

Jessica Scheiber has taken on too many cases and wasn't even around when the judge called her. This…read morehappened on multiple occasions and the judge even openly said he was annoyed with our lawyer. We had to flag her down in a different court room because she wasn't around in our court room when the judge called. Other lawyers in the court building carried papers containing details of their cases. Ms. Scheiber didn't know the details of our case while representing us. The judge even commented on this and wondered why our lawyer didn't seem to know significant details of our case. She would walk into the court room with her hands empty, going from court room to court room in this manner, "representing" multiple clients at the same time. She clearly did minimal work in her legal services. Outside the court room she even said it didn't matter to her which side won while speaking with the opposite side. It's all the same to Ms. Scheiber how the case turned out. When asked about her inability to serve in the court room, she said she wasn't just representing us but had to deal with multiple clients, using this as an excuse for her poor performance. It's not an excuse. She needs to take on fewer clients if she cannot handle so many, which she clearly could not. She has the audacity to charge money for such legal services. Please find yourself a better lawyer who actually prepares before the case and who hasn't overloaded themselves to this extent. Her legal services will be at your detriment.

Mr. Brayman is very knowledgeable and resourceful. He was generous with his time for the…read moreconsultation.

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I required a consultation and guidance for a tenant/landlord matter and was able to connect with…read moreHeather. Heather was extremely responsive, her communication was clear and helpful. By the end of the call I knew exactly where I stood legally and she also offered some helpful advice. In the event that I would ever need to retain an attorney I would definitely go with Heather.

Others are posting emails with shocking and unprofessional language. I'll do my best to circle back…read morewith you, as yes there are PR implications here. When you retain a firm, you don't quite know what to expect in terms of response time, bedside manner, level of service, or the results they will produce. My experience was that there was little to no communication. I often drafted emails that received no replies and felt like I was speaking to myself. I requested time to prepare for settlement talks, to be apprised of the current status of my case, and to discuss options before trial. These requests were never answered. In fact, the only reply I received was that they didn't have time to review my emails. When I was able to get them on Zoom, their cameras were kept off. I was cut off and not allowed to speak. I eventually circled back with the Legal Aid office and was told I could simply end my case by handing in my key. I hadn't known that, and I'm concerned because, before trial, they had stated that I could receive first month's rent, last month's rent, and my deposit due to my disability and rights under the ADA. These options simply weren't addressed. Emails were ignored. Heather Ticotin is underpaid and disgruntled. Expect same-day preparation of around five minutes, followed by being threatened if you speak up. More concerningly, I was told that offers had been presented by opposing counsel, which I only learned about afterward. Despite requesting time to prepare for settlement talks, we never met. Meetings weren't offered, and the firm simply didn't reply to emails. When I sent a polite email requesting to switch attorneys within the firm, Joshua Price responded in the same manner others are describing in their reviews: abusive language, silly or frankly drunken replies, and then being ignored. I'll screenshot what I have, but you should also Google the firm and read through the reviews. The firm is unprofessional. I'm confident that if I had followed the free advice I received from Legal Aid, I would have received the roughly $10,000 settlement they had indicated my case was worth. Instead, I decided to ensure a firm secured that outcome, and the experience turned out much worse because my trust was abused. Just use free legal aid unless you're confident you have a valid ADA or other valuable claim. If you're told you have one, then do retain a firm just not this one. Avoid them because they won't investigate these avenues and won't reply to you once the retainer is paid.