I have contacted the firm for legal advice and potential questions that have come up in my career…read more I have never had such a caring and kind response from lawyers. Jeff especially has been nothing but helpful and patient in his approach. I highly recommend Risman and Risman. It's hard to find this kind of customer service and compassion when it comes to matters of the law. They listen and really work hard to help your situation. 10/10 experience. I would definitely use them again and have referred them as well.

Honest, expert guidance during a difficult time--highly recommended. 10/10…read more I cannot recommend Jeffrey Risman and the team at Risman & Risman highly enough. During an incredibly difficult situation, I interviewed about 15 different law firms who all wanted my case. I easily chose Risman & Risman because Jeffrey immediately came across as honest and a true expert in his field. Now that my case is closed, I can confirm that my instinct was right. What impressed me most was that everything played out exactly as Jeffrey said it would. There were no surprises, just steady, expert guidance. Every person I interacted with at the office matched that level of kindness and knowledge. If you want a lawyer who is honest, compassionate, and knows exactly what they are doing, call Risman & Risman

Rachel is the best. I was going through a really hard time and was so impressed with her kindness,…read moreunderstanding and patience. She was readily available to provide advice and I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to stand up for themselves and their rights. While I hope I'm never in a situation that would require her services again, she is the person I would want in my corner if that time ever comes.

I hired Rachel Nicotra at Nicotra Law to review a lengthy NYC government contract for my business…read more She took her time to explain all of the requirements and helped me negotiate in certain areas where there was some wiggle room. Rachel helped me with the back and forth of the contract until it was signed. In the end I was confident that I signed a fair contract. Rachel is professional and considerate and does not fit into the stereotypical lawyer mold. I definitely recommend Rachel for legal and employment contracts.

I've worked with them twice on my various physician employment contracts. I reached out initially 2…read moreyears ago and received a response right away. Alex gave me a call just a few hours later that evening, the office sent me an engagement letter the next day, I was going over my contract with Laura later that same week. Of course I reviewed the contracts myself, however I don't know what I don't know. On our phone appointment, Laura walked me through every paragraph to make sure I understood it all correctly and made sure to add in what I needed before sending a drafted revision. By the end, I was comfortable with what we drafted and I signed the contracts. I recently worked with her again, and the process was seamless. I had a very last minute opportunity and needed the contract reviewed quickly. I actually forgot to send her a copy of the contract ahead of time and sent it in minutes before our phone appointment. She was able to look it over anyway and we continued with our phone appointment as scheduled! We had our phone appointment on a Friday and she had the drafted revision back to me on Monday. I did not expect the turnaround to be so quick, but I am grateful that it was. The initial fee was $1200 I believe (I had 1 contract and a second smaller contract). It would've been a bit less if only had the one contract to go over. The second time I was given a discount as a returning client, around $800. Worth every penny in my opinion. All of my communication with Granovsky & Sundaresh has been pleasant and efficient. I'd absolutely recommend working with Laura. She's personable, friendly, and quick to respond.

Excellent, practical legal advice about employment and disability that saved a family member's job.read more

The Ottinger Firm was recommended by a friend. I had gone to another attorney prior to Ottinger,…read morewho said I had no case. In the initial consultation, Ari brought Benjamin Weisberg in and they felt I had one. My case was fraught with complications, and there was an issue with Benjamin's communication in the process. But once I brought it to his attention, he immediately responded. It took longer than I expected to resolve the issue, but I'm very happy with my decision to pursue it, and was glad The Ottinger Firm was with me during the sometimes frustrating process.

Took retainer then did nothing for me Be carful Robert…read moreOttinger Why don't you respond here. ? You took $2,600 retainer because my employer was harassing me because my legal disability was Not allowing me to lift heavy boxes. Is it because my employer was the court system? And you chose to keep my money and do nothing When I ask for my retainer back, you threaten to call the police on me if I came to your office Nice way to do business Bob I wind up getting hurt on the job and being forced into retirement on disability I asked him today for a refund and he refuses to respond. I'm totally disabled and retired

Seamus Barrett, at Derek Smith Law Group, inherited my discrimination case. He is a charismatic,…read morededicated and passionate lawyer who vigorously defended me against a very large corporation until every option was exhausted. He was a fearless pit bull. In all my interactions with him, he was quick to respond, honest and encouraging. He always made me feel that I was in good hands. Seamus is an brilliant lawyer, trusted advisor and a fierce advocate. I was so thrilled with the successful outcome of my case; it more than exceeded my expectations. His compensation was fair, he's worth every penny. I can't say enough about Seamus. I would highly recommend him to my friends, family, colleagues, etc without any hesitation.

I couldn't imagine choosing another Firm to have handled my…read morecase. Attorney Brett Kaplan has been spot on from the initial consultation. Everything from his professionalism to his attention to detail has been FIrst Class! I am most impressed with his empathy, accessibility, and guidance as I have navigated through my legal process. I would highly recommend the Derek Smith Law Group for any of your Legal Needs. Lance O Professional Sports Executive.

This review is for Milana Dostanitch - employment and labor lawyer…read more Milana was recommended to me as a personal referral from a law school friend. Though ultimately she couldn't represent me due to jurisdiction, she coached and advised me throughout the process of lawyer vetting and selection as if I were her client. She benchmarked reasonable rates, and advised how I should negotiate fees. She also diligently listened to my case and coached me through how to pitch salient points to lawyers I was interviewing. All this - as a friend of a friend with no monetary incentive. If she was willing to go the extra mile for me, I'd not hesitate a nanosecond about hiring her to represent me formally. She is good. She cares. She is thoughtful and scrupulous. Oh, and PS: I WON MY CASE, and I believe the victory began the minute I spoke to Milana. Thank you!

I contacted this firm 9/21/2026 regarding it's web site offered free consultation. I could not…read moreunderstand why the paralegal asked me about my yearly salary. That salary no longer applies, since I am presently unemployed. Mr Lowe emailed me a few hours later with no mention of the free consultation but an outrageous price for review of document and a one-time consultation. It went on to say to negotiate better terms of the document, I will be charged in addition that same outrageous price plus 25% of any additional money they are able to negotiate. WHAT? He has not even viewed the document to know if there is a possibility to negotiate better terms.

Michael J. Willemin is top notch! He was extremely…read moreconscientious in staying in contact through what was an unpleasant experience for me. Michael's counsel was wise, concise and straight forward. He was what I need in my situation. I would recommends Michael without hesitation.

My experience with Wigdor LLP--particularly with Valdi Licul--was the most egregious and…read moredehumanizing encounter I've ever had with any legal institution, let alone one that claims to specialize in civil rights and sexual assault. I was unfortunate enough to have Mr. Licul assigned as the evaluating partner on my civil sexual assault case, and what followed was a staggering display of ignorance, arrogance, and outright cruelty. One would expect a partner at a so-called "respected" firm to possess not only a firm grasp of the law, but also the basic human decency required to interact with a survivor of trauma. Instead, Mr. Licul repeatedly dismissed my experience, telling me my case would be more "believable" if my abuser had used greater physical force--as if the absence of visible bruises renders trauma less real (and I did sustain injuries, though apparently not enough to be taken seriously). He reduced my assault to what he called the "gray area" between a regrettable sexual experience and actual assault, even though my case met every legal requirement to be considered the latter. Worse, he attempted to justify his reluctance with blatantly false legal claims--citing a "1-year statute of limitations" in New York that simply does not exist. His misinformation was not only inaccurate, but also dangerous, and emblematic of the systemic gaslighting survivors face when seeking justice. The comments I endured from Mr. Licul and his team were so appalling that I was ultimately forced to file a complaint with the Bar. No survivor should ever be retraumatized by the very people entrusted to advocate for them. To all women and survivors: avoid Wigdor LLP at all costs. This firm embodies the very worst of a legal system that routinely fails us--not because it lacks the tools to help, but because it chooses not to use them. Instead of confronting injustice, they reinforce it, empowering abusers and silencing victims in the process

Absolutely love working with this company, from Domenic to Giuseppe. AWESOME service and turnaround…read moretime in getting back with their respective clients. Very appreciative. Will recommend them and work with them again. Keep up the beautiful work guys and doll!

This law firm, in my personal, genuine experience, is unethical. In my personal, genuine experience…read moreI felt judged. All I requested was one hour's consultation for $800 and they refused after informing me that they would do so. In my personal, genuine experience I feel that this law firm behaved unethically by not agreeing to what they promised, which was one hour of counsel for $800.

Over the course of a week I had spoken to about twelve law offices. I was pretty far in the…read moreprocess with one law firm in Manhattan, but once my former employer offered me my job back under a PIP they wanted to wait until I was truly fired to take the case. That could've been another four to eight weeks and a PIP is a tool to help the company not get sued and just a waste of time. That's when I met with the team at Schwartz Perry & Heller and was assured by Brian Heller, one of their partners, that enduring employment under a PIP was unnecessary. He issued a statement to the appropriate parties and I never had to deal with any of them again. Soon after we had a settlement amount and negotiations started. Brian kept me in the loop and was very responsive if I asked for clarification. To anyone seeking legal assistance, I would encourage you to hire this law office if you have suffered or think you may have suffered from wrongful termination. Even before you hire them, you can always call in and consult with them for no charge. They were legit and professional.

Unhelpful and rude. I just talked to an attorney for wrongful termination and she was very…read morearrogant and dismissive without even knowing all the details of the case...

So far, so good -- the firm's email response was speedy and courteous. I have an initial phone…read moreconsultation scheduled with them in a couple of days, so hopefully they will be able to assist in my case - a complex and frustrating situation in which I'd been repeatedly denied some essential repairs to my water-damaged apartment. ________________ UPDATE: The initial phone consultation went very well; I was so impressed by Ari's knowledge, empathy, clarity of communication, and respect for his clients, that I decided immediately to hire him for my case - with a Housing Court hearing coming up in just a week and a half after that initial consultation. Ari and I were in regular communication by phone, text, and email for the next few days. When he showed up in person at Housing Court on the day of the hearing, he immediately went to work, discussing with me the specific details of the case and how he planned to approach them at the hearing. The opposing counsel had arrived there a little early, so Ari then initiated a pre-hearing discussion with her to see if some kind of settlement could be worked out. As it turned out, the opposing counsel - who had an aggressive, in-your-face style - was less amenable to a settlement than she'd initially led us to believe. Nevertheless, Ari remained calm and respectful, continuing to negotiate with opposing counsel, but never caving in to her clients' effforts to withhold some of the repairs I was justly entitled to receive. In the end, a reasonable settlement was reached, and thanks to Ari's courteous but uncompromising approach, I will soon be receiving the repairs to my water-damaged apartment which I was initially denied for over two months. Ari is a patient, empathetic person and a remarkable attorney, with a friendly, knowledgeable, down-to-earth approach and the calm, unwavering tenacity necessary to negotiate a just and reasonable settlement for his client - even if opposing counsel turns out to be somewhat less than reasonable. I enthusiastically recommend Ari Mor, Esq. to anyone in need of a knowledgeable, experienced, and patient landlord-tenant attorney with great communication skills. Thank you Ari, you are awesome!

The Man is a Genius. Work hard with him and you will get a quality result. The Service Requested…read morewas delivered. When you meet a true professional genius it is very refreshing. When you work with Ari YOU will need to WORK too. Keep your head in the game, find synergy. Have helpers. Help him help you and you will be rewarded. Truly one of the best people that I and we have ever had the pleasure of working with. 10 +