5 STARS ALL DAY!!! Mr. Greenwald, founder of the Law Office Of Wayne Greenwald is extremely…read moreknowledgeable, well respected (by peers and judges) and is a very compassionate attorney. He responds promptly and maintains incredible bedside manners. His experience and knowledge of bankruptcy law is unparalleled. Billing compared to other lawyers, is very fair. Wayne and I journeyed through several years of litigation. During the process, Mr. Greenwald helped me and held my hand through the process. I submitted and had many mistakes on my Chapter 13 (done elsewhere), Mr. Greenwald converted my case to a Chapter 11 and helped me restructure my life. We were able to avoid Chapter 7. Wayne was instrumental in dealing with the U.S. Trustee, creditors and related settlements. He provided the proper legal advice and guidance (without upsetting the Bankruptcy Judge). When it comes to Bankruptcy Law, this man is a walking dictionary/ encyclopedia. Wayne Greenwald was recommended to me by a close friend. A very powerful, experienced and knowledgeable attorney. ( My friend does not do BK Law) As for reviews: ( I would say the following) Knowledge - 5 STARS. Experience - 5 STARS. Bedside Manners - 5 STARS. Responsiveness - 5 STARS. Results - 5 STARS. As for billing, very fair. More important, I started a Chapter 13 with a lower priced Bankruptcy attorney. While that Chapter 13 Bankruptcy filing ( nothing to do with Wayne Greenwald) was significantly less expensive, " I WAS NOT QUALIFIED FOR A 13". It was money wasted. You get what you pay for. If you are going through financial difficulties and need to hire or consult with a knowledgeable Chapter 13, Chapter 11, Chapter 7 attorney, Wayne Greenwald is certainly worth talking to.

I am dealing with a legal matter which, I admit, may be ridiculous. I am an upstanding citizen…read morewith health matters that creates situations like this one and in my quest to be responsible, I reached out to attorneys on Avvo for guidance with hopes to hire someone who can help me. It is one thing if someone cannot help me. I will never fault them for that. After all, I made this mess somehow. It is another to suffer the indignity of listening to someone like Mr. Greenwald. I had the unfortunate experience of reaching out to Mr. Greenwald for advice. This is after multiple calls and emails. I held faith eternal based on a wonderful email he sent me a few weeks ago. I've spoken to other attorneys but felt, based on these reviews, that Mr. Greenwald was not only the most qualified but perhaps the most compassionate. Perhaps it was just a bad day but my entire conversation with him dripped with condescension (from him) and disrespect. Upon hearing my matter, Mr. Greenwald put forth the idea that I could not afford him. When I retorted, offended of course, that I could, it devolved into internet level semantic nonsense in less than a minute. You know the type. Really? Professionalism may be half the reason anyone bothers speaking with an attorney. No one wants to seem incompetent in court whether or not you're in the wrong. We hire attorneys for their good faith and valiant efforts to help us in whatever mess we're in. My last attorney from Avvo was at the top of his class, brilliant, respectful, kind, compassionate, and patient. There is no way I am going to go from that, to a guy who will not even offer a half baked value proposition but instead, insult my intelligence, tell me that I'm too poor for consideration, and a headache. I can get that for free.. anywhere. I am not in the practice of leaving bad reviews. But I suppose if you're in the business of defending people's lives, you can hardly blame someone for rejecting (at least) abysmal service. Dear reader, don't say you haven't been warned. Good luck in finding your ideal attorney.

Patrick and his staff were kind, courteous,compassionate and always available to meet my needs. I…read moream so grateful for Patricks knowledge in seeing me through a very difficult time. He is a very fair man and will fight to win! Thank you Patrick V. Parrotta. You are a winner !

I am so Grateful Patrick was there to help in this time of crises. He was patient, Supportive and…read moreCaring. Seeing his Professional and skilled abilities to protect my family from what can be a devastating outcome will always be appreciated that words fall short to express.

Keith Casella is an amazing lawyer, and a great person. I recommend his firm to all of my loved…read moreones and close friends. He is extremely professional and courteous, you never have to guess what is going on with your case because his communication skills are outstanding. I would trust his firm with any issue. He has done right by me on two separate occasions. He is my go to lawyer from now on. I wish I had used him for my accident case. I really appreciate how he treats his clients. Thank you so much for representing me. Jennifer

Not even worthy of One star, but unfortunately not option here…read more Keith Casella in my opinion, is unethical, deceitful and money hungry attorney, manipulated me into settling though I was in the right and I lost thousands upon thousands of dollars and that's not counting legal fees I've already paid him. He was continuously harassing me for payment but refused to do the work. Not only did he not advocate for me, but I felt like he was the enemy more than the opposing team throughout the whole ordeal. He said damaging things to the opposing attorney in writing to damage my reputation, and yelled and insulted me continuously, dismissing everything I brought up to him. Whenever I had a question about the case he dismissed me and his usual statement was: "it's going to cost you more money and each time we talk or email Whether it's 5 or 10 minutes I will be charging you fees b/c nothing is free". I was at the point where I was anxious to call and ask any questions regarding my case because I was going to be charged more fees, even though information was crucial to my case he just simply did not provide it or made me feel like I'm asking for too much, including the time when I asked him to put in writing into stipulation that I should have Mother's Day with my kids for shared custody with my ex- husband! Again his statement was "things like this cost you money". This matter was only taken care of because opposing attorney agreed I should have it and was the one who drafted the stipulation to add it for me, my lawyer did not lift a finger!! When he did review the paperwork he made crucial mistakes, providing faulty info and it was obvious he did not bother to review it or simply was incompetent. After a while I realized it was just easier for me to handle it and review it on my own in order to save money because he would charge me, but he still charged me regardless even when he didn't review it! He continuously asked me if I forwarded him information and I had to tell him 10 times to check his email reminding him that I emailed info he asked for, it was obvious he did not even look at it and open it, or simply forgot about it. Keith Casella is toxic, rude and disorganized, to say the very least. I paid him separately outside his law firm towards his personal account on top of the money I was already being charged from retainer to review documents- not only he did not review it but he refused to continue to assist me with this ongoing issue, because it was "too far for him to travel" to Queens to accommodate me further. On most occasions he provided false information and I had no choice but to go outside to pay other lawyers to review the same information he was being paid to review and paid MORE money to them to review it for me and explain things as attorneys do with their clients. He refused to represent me unless I settle and after I reluctantly agreed, he reminded me I owe him more money after I already paid him $10,000 in a matter of a few months (he originally told me it should not be more than $5,000 from the get go when he was trying to convince to hire him). He knowingly, consciously, maliciously continued lying to me about the laws, pushing me to settle every step of the way to be done and make a quick buck to move onto the next case and ruin someone else's life. He was threatening me to drop me in the middle of my case if I don't agree to settle the case, which would obviously mean I have to pay additional retainer of thousands of dollars to another lawyer to pick up in the middle of the case. I made life decisions based on his suggestions, which I now regret and realize that it was conflict of interest and will affect me in the future, not to mention causing me stress and discomfort making ordeal even more awful because I unfortunately took a chance on him to represent me. He was afraid to go to court and actually accused me of lying, just to avoid doing so. I deeply regret hiring a lazy crook who did not represent me properly and feel foolish trusting him in the first place.

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.

I cannot believe my luck with Brooklyn slumlords, but I had to hire Michael once again. I've…read moresuffered two bad injuries in the last year and my landlord moved for eviction. I'm still recovering from a broken ankle and walking with a walker, I cannot move right now at all. I was given a free lawyer by the city, but he didn't seem to care at all about my case. I had no choice but to drop him and hire Michael. I attached a picture of that Lawyer's reaction Apparenly Michael's made quite a name for himself!!! He struck a deal giving me free rent for the rest of the year, because he is a meticulous hero who found a flaw in my landlord's paperwork. He is a bloodhound! The first time I hired him (2016), he found a flaw in the paperwork my landlord filed to make it no longer a rent stabilized unit. I could have stayed with extremely cheap rent for the rest of my life, but I could not deal with the landlord who worked right downstairs anymore and left with a settlement instead. He really cares and pays close attention to your case. His fees are also extremely reasonable, not charging you a half an hour for a quick text message etc. This man is like a pitbull that was trained to landlords. I love him

I cannot thank my attorney enough for the exceptional representation he provided. I was facing an…read moreincredibly stressful legal situation involving allegations of home invasion and threatening with a weapon with my estranged spouse. It was a situation that gotten blown out of proportion. From the very beginning, he treated me with respect, explained every step of the process, and made sure I understood my options. He knew my professional livelihood what was upmost important to me. His professionalism, knowledge, and dedication was evident throughout my case. He was always prepared and responsive. Thanks to his hard work and expertise, my case was ultimately dismissed and later expunged. I could not have asked for a better outcome. If you are looking for an attorney who is highly skilled, and truly committed to achieving the best possible result for their clients, I highly recommend him. I will always be grateful for his outstanding representation.

My husband, Jerry, was in a truly terrifying and unjust legal situation. He was facing 30 days in…read morejail and a $500 fine for a misdemeanor he did not commit. We were both new to the legal system and completely overwhelmed by the process, especially after the judge seemed to be set on a specific outcome, regardless of the facts. The most difficult part was finding an attorney. We spoke with many lawyers who either couldn't take the case or didn't want to because they said it wasn't worth their time or was too expensive. They wouldn't even sit down with us to hear our side of the story. Then Jerry found Robert (Bob) in a Google search. When Jerry called him on a Friday, Bob was willing to meet the very next day. From the moment we met, Bob listened intently. He reviewed the information we had, explained our options clearly, and offered an affordable rate. Although a previous engagement in a separate murder trial prevented Bob from attending our hearing, he assured us that his partner, Paul, was more than qualified to represent us. Paul was just as wonderful. He was able to calm our nerves and put us at ease, even sharing a few jokes that made the anxious wait before the judge much more bearable. He walked us through every possible scenario and spoke with the prosecutor, presenting the evidence we had gathered. Because of his efforts, the prosecutor agreed to have the case dismissed. We are so incredibly thankful for both Robert and Paul. Their professionalism, expertise, and personalized approach made a scary situation so much more manageable. We highly recommend their services to anyone in need of legal help.

Richard Southard is quick, to the point and doesn't mince words as he guides you through the legal…read moreprocess. Richards counsel and expertise led me to the outcome he called and we wanted based on his years of legal experience In dealing with a case such as mine. I was very happy with the quality and directness of his counsel and I'd suggest him to anyone who needs an attorney who can clearly and confidently walk them through a tough to navigate and sometimes intimidating process. Do yourself a favor and consult with Richard Southard 1st before you speak to anyone else about your case. You'll appreciate his no nonsense style

Richard was amazing from day one on the intake he assures me he was going to deliver and he did…read morejust that. I highly recommend him for his service and me being in the service industry I give me thumbs up. I won't recommend any other. He explained everything thing in detail. Also on top off that he respond to my email and text. I would say he is number one in his field because I got result in such a difficult situation. Thank you agin Richard for all your work Excellent work. And you a man off your word which is very rear these days much appreciated . Convientenly located in the city off chambers street close to all the major subways coming from any borough.

A lawyer that puts his clients first…read more I had the fortune of finding Michael T. Mullen's web page after searching for Brooklyn criminal defense lawyers. I received a police summons to the 62th precinct because a tall 14 year old teenager accused me of pushing in down on the ground and threatening his life after failing to pick up his dog dropping several times in front of my house. I learned that it was best to hire an attorney to go talk to the police on your behalf to avoid self-incrimination and to avoid the central booking process. Michael represented me from the beginning of this case to the very end. He talked to the police detective and got me a desk appearance ticket instead of me having to sit in a jail cell for central booking for weeks. After the arraignment, the original plea deal called for an assault in the 3rd degree conviction, 20 days of community service, and 5 conflict resolution classes. Michael is persistent and would never take the first deal which would have left me with a criminal record and a rap sheet. After a few adjournments, Michael talked to the district attorney and convinced him to dismiss all the criminal charges and reduce the sentencing down to a disorderly conduct violation, a $175 fine that goes with the violation, 5 days of community service, and one conflict resolution class. Michael is honest, knows the best course of action to take, and puts his clients first over making money. Instead of taking an expensive attorney fee for trial which would have had bad results due to the fact that a 14 year old is involved and the DA could use this angle to give me a worse sentence, Michael advised me to take the deal he made because the deal produced a better outcome than the sentencing that have happened at a trial with a jury which would have favored the 14 year old. Overall, I am pleased with Michael and would highly recommend his legal services to anyone charged with a crime or in search of legal representation. I would call him again in case I get into another legal bind.

They are a good lawyer, it was good, we went to him for divorce settlement, we worked out well…read more Thank you!

As a guarded, skeptic New Yorker, when a stranger, especially an attorney is going above and beyond…read moreto help your case, especially with little notice before the court date, it is hard to believe. After working with Jeffrey Berke, I have a renewal outlook toward New Yorkers. He is that one in a thousand. His genuineness is real. They don't make people like him anymore. He is an amazing, knowledge lawyer, and more importantly, a descent person. The judge knows his work and have the utmost respect for him. I've seen it! Most all my reviews in yelp are only negative. This review is one of few, if it's not the only positive review I've given. I want to share this honest experience because during a vulnerable period in life, when someone is trying to destroy me, a stranger i accidentally found on yelp, went above and beyond what I expected to get the necessary evidence to protect my interest. I only marveled at what just transpired, after realizing how fortuitous it was for me to find Jeffrey Berke.