My Real Estate office has been using Attorney Thomas Porzio for many years. He and his staff work…read morediligently to ensure that all transactions run smoothly and that everyone is kept up to date. We will continue to recommend Attorney Porzio to our Friends, Family and clients.

I wouldn't use Attorney Porzio services for any reason. I received a letter from his client and it…read moresaid for any questions to contact him. I emailed him 3 times and no response. A couple weeks later, I received another letter and again I emailed him and he hasn't had the decency to respond back. It has been 16 weeks so far. If someone accuse you of something, you have a legal right to know what those accusations are but it seems that he thinks differently. Why would anyone want to use Attorney Porzio's services if he doesn't do what he should do.

I am an attorney in California. I needed an attorney in Fairfield County to assist in a highly…read morecontested guardianship matter for a handicapped adult. I ended up finding, and using, Brian. Brian was fantastic!! He is knowledgeable, experienced, pragmatic, and well respected by the Court and in the legal community. Brian was also quite reasonable in what he charged for his services. I would highly recommend Brian to anyone who needs a divorce or custody attorney.

i left a message on this attorneys answering machine, thats all he as, must be a one man office,…read moreasked for him to call me back described what i needed help with and never had a response..i am a real estate broker and if someone contacts me and i am unable to help them, i at least give them the courtesy of a call back and will refer them to someone that can help. this man didn't even have enough respect to do that. would i ever refer anyone to him.. no....obviously not..

Sadly, a member of my family was served a restraining order, which was an over-reaction to a…read morepersonal disagreement. We were concerned that if a breach of this order occurred (even accidentally) it would result in a felony offense. With only 2 days notice, Attorney Anthony met with us for background on our situation, made himself available for court and systematically dismantled the complaint and made the plaintiff look ridiculous. Very professional, knowledgeable and made us feel prepared and well represented!

There are no words to adequately express my gratitude to Attorney Fred Anthony and his paralegal…read moreTerri for all their hard work and support during my very difficult and drawn out divorce battle. From our initial meeting to our final day in court, I never felt alone. Their caring, for me as a person as well as a client, was always evident and I knew they always had my best interests at heart. Fred instilled in me the trust that helped me have the courage to move forward and not give up, even when I was scared and things seemed impossible. Fred is passionate in what he does, he is kind but firm and tough when he needs to be. His legal expertise and attention to detail was quite impressive. I was in awe of his performance in court and thrilled when judgment was in my favor. I wouldn't be where I am today without him and I can not thank him enough. Attorney Anthony is the best and he has my highest recommendation.

Had an excellent experience with Attorney Balding at Maya Murphy on a custody revisitation/case…read moremanagement matter. He really helped me to see clearly and create options that worked. I found him to be measured, thoughtful and caring. He offered not only wise legal counsel but also proved to be compassionate and thoughtful in helping the process stay centered on what was best for our child. He offered wise and helpful insights and dealt wisely with the other party and resolved the case without further expense and a long drawn out trial. A great lawyer who understands the human side and was tough when he needed to be too! Thank you Tyler so very much!

**Caution Advised Before Retaining This Firm**…read more Based on my experience with Maya Murphy, LLP, I cannot recommend their services. My full story is below if you care to read on, but here are alternative firms to engage in CT and NY: **Connecticut** * Lucas and Varga, LLC: [https://lucasvargalaw.com](https://lucasvargalaw.com) * Richard L. Pate Law Offices: [https://www.richardlpateconnecticutemploymentlawyer.com](https://www.richardlpateconnecticutemploymentlawyer.com) **New York** * Granovsky & Sundaresh PLLC: [https://g-s-law.com](https://g-s-law.com) * Phillips & Associates: [https://www.newyorkcitydiscriminationlawyer.com](https://www.newyorkcitydiscriminationlawyer.com) While initial consultations were promising and the firm appeared engaged after I paid a \$5,000 retainer, the quality of service quickly declined. Communication became sporadic, and billing lacked transparency--there were long stretches with no updates, followed by a sudden, substantial bill. After partial payment, they indicated they would no longer negotiate on my behalf unless the outstanding amount was paid in full. At several points, it appeared the firm prioritized their fees over my case. Promises of strong representation and an optimistic outcome did not materialize. In fact, the handling of the matter ultimately weakened my position, and the final settlement amount covered mostly legal fees--with little benefit to me as a client. Key issues I experienced include: * Long periods with no attorney contact * Last-minute reassignment to a different lawyer with little context * Missed or delayed meetings * Poor communication and apparent lack of case familiarity * Settlement pressure with little room for discussion These concerns mirror those raised in other negative reviews. I urge potential clients to research thoroughly and consider alternative firms before proceeding. This review reflects my personal experience and is intended to help others make informed decisions.

Let me just state for the record that Andrew Balbus is fan-freaking-tastic!…read more I am certain that he has helped many, many people, just like myself. The circumstances leading up to someone needing to seek bankruptcy counsel are horrible. The amount of guilt and shame surrounding it can feel so overwhelming. I think it stops many people from seeking assistance. Andrew Balbus is an absolute gem in this respect. He takes an uncomfortable situation and helps you figure out how to get through it. He never makes you feel ignorant or irresponsible. He has exactly the right combination of compassion and professionalism; combined with a sarcastic and witty sense of humor that really helps you to feel at ease through the whole ordeal. Andrew clearly cares about his clients. He goes to bat for you and makes you feel like you are important and worthy of his time. I had some tricky student loan issues, due to my school having closed and a raft of seemingly impossible conundrums. He got it all sorted out, far better than I could have imagined was possible. I only wish I had done this years ago, rather than wasting so much time drowning in debt and stress. It's not worth the mental & emotional toll that puts on you. You owe it to yourself and your family to call him today. Thank you, Atty. Balbus. You are literally a life saver. I am so very grateful!

Andrew Balbus is a terrific attorney who provided first class service throughout my Chapter 7…read morebankruptcy proceeding. He was professional, knowledgeable, and extremely empathetic during the entire bankruptcy process. I would highly recommend him for anyone seeking bankruptcy counseling. Marc M.

I have had the great pleasure of using Dan Readyoff as an attorney for more than 15 years…read more I began using him for real estate matters and over the years have used him numerous times for my personal and business needs too. Dan has never failed to deliver top notch service and guidance in a timely fashion and always at an excellent price. He is extremely kind, courteous, thoughtful and thorough. I recommend him highly to anyone who is in need of legal expertise.

Dan recently helped me through a difficult real estate transaction and I found him to be extremely…read moreprofessional and courteous throughout the process. Also, since there were complications with some elements of my deal, Dan was highly skilled at working through all the issues and navigating around various obstacles that came up. I was lucky to have him and would hire him again in a moment. Can't say enough good things.

The Forte Law Group is a professional organization and Jeff did an amazing job with my son's caseread more

Thank you for replying, but your response doesn't address the specific issues I raised, so I want…read moreto clarify several points for accuracy. 1. Neither contract I signed authorizes absorbing my trust balance. I reviewed both the original hourly retainer and the later fixed‑fee agreement. There is no clause allowing my remaining trust funds to be "absorbed," "rolled into," or "applied toward" monthly installments. When I asked for clarification at the time, no section of the contract was cited, because none exists. 2. I was told to pay an additional $9,500 to replenish the trust. At that point, I still had $5,039.50 remaining. When I explained I couldn't pay another $9,500 upfront, the fixed‑fee monthly plan was then offered as an alternative. 3. I only learned I was being charged monthly regardless of contact after requesting an accounting twice. When I finally understood I had been paying for months of no work, I asked for the remaining trust balance to be returned. Only then was I told it had been "rolled into the installments," despite no such agreement appearing in either contract. 4. The fixed‑fee contract itself was contradictory. It used "installments" in one section and "monthly fee" in another, without clearly stating that I would be charged monthly whether or not any work was performed. That lack of clarity is exactly why I had to request an accounting multiple times. 5. I ultimately had to file a federal FERPA complaint myself. After spending six hours reviewing the records the district sent to your office, I identified multiple critical documents that were missing and brought those omissions to your attention several times. Because those issues remained unaddressed, I had to pursue a federal complaint on my own. That was not the outcome I expected after two years of paid representation. My review is based on contracts, billing statements, and written communication. Your reply does not dispute any of these facts.

They helped me out with a messy contractor dispute I was having for a job at my house. They were…read moreextremely helpful, professional and easy to work with. I plan to use them again in the future any time I need a lawyer. Highly recommended!

Do not use this firm. Aquired Attorney Justin Soares. Incompetent in court. Burned through my…read moreretainer by sitting in court without any court room presence. Allowed public defenders to go ahead of him in court. Never returned my calls or emails. Waste of time and money.