I only gave a star because i couldnt post without it but this guy cleearly doesn't deserve any stars.
I hired Mark Debennedittos to represent me on a legal matter in may of 2014. It was a minor matter to settle some debt from a failed business. I met him in his office @ 99 Smithtown Blvd. Smithtown ny to discuss my case. Gave him a deposit to get started right away. This was a time sensitive matter that he needed to respond to within 30 days. He assured me that this was an area he specialized in. After 30 day's had past, I left several messages with his assistant over the next 3 mos without any returned phone calls until I finally left a message stating that I wanted my retainer fee back and my files and that I was going to file a complaint with the NYS Bar association. I then got a call back stating that he spoke to someone but didn't remember there name and he was going to call again to follow up with them again. He also said he was confusing me with someone else that had a similar name in his office that's why he didn't get back to me. For 4 mos???That's an embarrassment to even admit for a so called professional! He said he would be in touch with me in a couple of days, he needed more time. Another month went by and after several messages left with his office he never returned my calls until I demanded my files and for him to return my retainer for neglecting my case. I said I would be in the next day to collect them. He then returned my call saying he spoke to them and gave me the same story. The long story short, Mark Debennedittis lied about his comunication with the other attorney and did absolutely nothing, he sat on this case and as a result I lost the case. I believe he knew he dropped the ball thus the reason for never calling me backgrounds. He never once called me in 6 mos about this case until said I was done with him. In 6 mos I spoke to him 3 times. I would strongly recommend not to use him under any circumstances. The guy is a deadbeat attorney. I am so surprised at the lack of professionalism and embarrassed that I trusted this guy to represent me. I have filed a complaint with the NYS Bar association against him for Neglect. read more