Absolutely the most incompetent lawyer. She doesn't do the most basic things and embarrasses…read moreherself (therefore me as well) in front of the judge. She doesn't even comply with her own retainer agreement. If you want to create the worst nightmare situation for yourself then hire Ms Gourari. You will not only be worse off in your case but you will likely be suing her for inadequate counsel. I am sure she will lose her law license because of the way she mishandled my case. Unfortunately she doesn't even deserve a 1 star but the system does not allow me to give her the zero that she deserves.

Natalia Gourari helped me in Westchester court to get 100% residential custody of my children. She…read morereally fought in the court for me and my children. Don't trust the corrupted system, you need a good attorney on your side.

Nancy Kellman is a practical, compassionate family law professional based in Westchester County,…read moreNY. She is knowledgeable, straightforward, client-centered, and, above all, has an unmatched level of integrity. With many divorce attorneys to choose from in the area, Nancy stands out due to her experience, tact, and unwavering commitment to client advocacy. I never felt like just a docket number, nor did I ever worry that my case wouldn't receive the time and attention it deserved. Ms. Kellman combines strong legal acumen with personal collaboration, even through the most difficult circumstances. If you're looking for an attorney who is not only highly skilled but also genuinely cares, I wholeheartedly recommend Nancy D. Kellman. She is a valuable ally and a calming presence during what can be an overwhelming process.

Nancy was overall a blessing for me and my family! Nancy was knowledgeable compassionate and a…read moregreat communicator. Nancy helped me unravel a child support situation where I signed a divorce without an attorney or clear child support order. After over a year with no child support for my children, I spoke with Nancy. With her guidance I found the courage to take on the challenge. I am extremely grateful for her support and helping me fight for my family. I highly recommend Nancy! Thank you Nancy and Jeanette!

I recently consulted with Alex Cuda regarding a child support enforcement matter -- a…read moremagistrate-level proceeding, not a complex litigation case, with a relatively limited procedural framework. I came prepared with documentation and ensured his office received my materials the day before the consultation. Throughout the meeting, he did not appear to refer to anything I had submitted, and based on the questions he asked, it did not seem that he had reviewed my materials or even looked up the docket number I had provided in advance. For someone billing $800 per hour, the lack of preparation was difficult to reconcile with the certainty with which he spoke. When discussing the case, he would isolate a single detail from its broader context and dwell on it at length despite having access to the full documentation. That isolated point would then become the basis for a sweeping and dismissive conclusion delivered with great confidence, though the actual record did not appear to support it. When I asked direct questions -- what does that mean, how does that fit into the case -- the responses often became more legal terminology rather than clearer explanation. The effect was less analytical than evasive. What was especially striking was the level of authority and detail he brought to describing the opposing party's supposed strengths while not appearing to have meaningfully reviewed the materials I had provided. The confidence with which he characterized a case he had not actually examined was itself notable. Throughout the consultation, his $20,000 retainer surfaced repeatedly and often unprompted -- not as a routine disclosure or in response to specific questions, but almost as a refrain. In the context of a child support enforcement matter in magistrate court, the repetition felt less informational than performative. There was also a persistent dismissiveness to his manner -- at times less like professional detachment and more like open condescension -- unlike anything I experienced with any other attorney I consulted. Most tellingly, after nearly an hour, I had to ask him myself whether I should request a continuance -- one of the most basic procedural considerations available under the circumstances. That it never arose independently during the consultation says a great deal about what the meeting actually produced. I left without a strategy, without a coherent framework, and without the level of guidance that should be the minimum expectation of a paid legal consultation.

I contacted Needle & Cuda seeking legal help for a serious and urgent matter specifically because…read morethe firm handles domestic violence cases. I was honestly appalled by how I was treated, particularly by an intake staff member named Allison. I was initially told twice that someone would call me back, and no one ever did. When I called a third time, I spoke with Allison and she told me the reason she didn't return either call was because their "system was messed up because of the snow." I explained my situation and, toward the end of the call, mentioned that my prior attorney was requiring me to sign an appearance form before returning my retainer. I told her I was seeking legal advice about how to handle this because I didn't know whether I should sign the form or whether new counsel would file their own appearance. I made it clear that this was something I intended to discuss during the paid consultation, which I understood would cost between $650 and $1,300. Allison responded in a rude and dismissive tone: "We don't do that. Get your retainer back and then we'll schedule a consultation." I explained that I did not need my previous retainer returned in order to retain the firm and that I was prepared to pay their $25,000 retainer if I decided to move forward after the consultation. She then said she would call or email me to schedule it. I waited a couple of days and never heard back. Because I urgently needed legal assistance, I called Needle & Cuda again. During that call, I was told the firm likely could not take me as a client "because of the retainer issue," even though I had already clarified that I was prepared to pay their retainer. Despite reiterating that, I was told to call back later to schedule the consultation instead of simply scheduling it while I was already on the phone. When I followed those instructions and called back later that day, someone answered the phone and immediately hung up on me. I waited to see if it was a mistake and called back a few minutes later, but the phone just rang with no answer. The entire interaction was extremely disrespectful and unprofessional, especially given the seriousness of a domestic violence-related custody matter. Respectful communication during intake should be the bare minimum, and I do not understand why I was given the runaround instead of a clear answer. I cannot speak for the attorneys themselves, but based on my experience with the intake staff, I would strongly recommend looking elsewhere if you are seeking responsiveness, professionalism, or even basic courtesy. If this experience does not reflect how Needle & Cuda intends to treat potential clients in serious legal situations, I hope the partners review how intake calls are being handled.

I have used Donna for multiple real estate transactions and I can say that I have never worked with…read morea more professional and reliable attorney. She always had my needs at the fore front and was a tenacious attorney to work with. I slept confortably at night knowing that Donna was on my side. She also handled a closing for me while I was out of town and she never needed to bother me with any trivial details and everything went as smoothly as I expected. I am truly happy with Donna and would never look elsewere for my legal RE needs. There are always unhappy people who can write whatever they want about someone and they will never be happy. They blame their issues on you and will write unhappy things about you. For my money, I would put Donna up against any other attorney that you want and we will see who comes away happy....

Avoid this lady if you are a first-time home buyer. She is not very responsive to the emails or…read morecalls and delayed my closing date. She does not bother go an extra step further just to get the jobs done. All she cares about is she does not want to perform someone else's jobs.

Kristen Browde is the best lawyer money can buy. I had a contentious divorce mainly because I had…read morean ex spouse that lied most of the time .she saw through every lie and kept me on the straight . Ii won everything I could possibly want to win. I got the house , child support and I would've gotten a lot more if it hadn't been for my deadbeat wife that kept calling me a deadbeat husband. This did a lot for my self-esteem. Work with Kristen Brown she'll get the job done and she'll get it done fast and for divorce time it took me just over a year to get divorced.

In my divorce case (2008-2012) he completely failed to protect me from an aggressive and abusive ex…read morein court proceedings and the final documents in which he shaded me and protected my abuser. Because of this my children would grow up in a constant state of fear and harassment and this would go on to my living room window being shot. Fast forward to 2021, I still receive regular phone calls as his point of contact, junk mail, email signups and continually have to deal with removing him, his wife, and his grown children from my consumer reports which NO ONE should have to deal with. I hold David responsible for his failure in handling the case in the seriousness that it should have that has mitigated the continuance of this harassment/situation. My message to you is think twice before you hire him and IF you do make sure that he does his job competently so that you don't get screwed in the end with few options.

I used the services of Jeanine Padula Goche for the sale of my home and the purchase of my coop…read more She is knowledgeable, intelligent, friendly and a heck of an attorney. Jeannine responds expeditiously when you call her and has all the information, details you are inquiring about. I'm planning to use her again for another home sale !

We chose Jeannine based on past reviews, so I thought I'd leave reviews for her where I can, too…read more She was a godsend, representing us as we bought a home during the whirlwind real estate market of this pandemic. She was so patient in explaining everything to us, she was remarkably responsive to emails, calls, and texts, and she looked out for our interests at every opportunity. I would absolutely work with Jeannine again and I highly recommend her.

I had an extremely disappointing experience with this firm. Based on my interactions, I found the…read moreservice unprofessional and frustrating, and I was very unhappy with how the situation was handled. I did not feel that my concerns were treated with the level of care or professionalism I expected from a law office. My experience left me with a very negative impression of this firm. DO NOT GO HERE!!!

Great Experience!!!! Service was super professional was always prompt in replying to emails and…read morevery knowledgeable in reviewing contracts,would definitely recommend and will definitely use services in the near future,!!!