Reviews

If you are in need of a divorce lawyer look no further! Gemelli, Gross, Shapiro & Marino are an exceptional law firm. The lawyers in this firm are masters of their trade. They have extensive experience in negotiation and litigation. They are savvy in the court room. They are well known and liked by court officials. The support staff is super too. The whole firm works together for your benefit. You will not be disappointed if you hire Gemelli, Gross, Shapiro & Marino.

I will say that it definitely takes a certain type of person to be a divorce attorney and Erica definitely found her calling. Going through my divorce was such a personal and emotional experience and I couldn't have handpicked a better attorney to be by my side. From the beginning of my divorce to the end I truly believe that she understood me, understand my situation and understood what was important. She guided me at the right times to fight for what I wanted and to compromise when that was the right thing to do. Erica was responsive and dedicated to me and my case, I always got the feeling of professionalism as well as compassion from her which is a hard mix. I can’t thank Erica enough for all of her hard work and for working with me to get through some of the most difficult situations.

I am very grateful to the Gemelli Gross Shapiro and Marino’s firm. John Gemelli is an amazing lawyer who is not only very knowledgeable, but also persistent and outspoken. From the very first client meeting until facing the judge, it is clear he has a very strong hold of his profession and is passionate about what he does. John is very patient, addressed any concerns or issues I had, and knows how to satisfy his client. I appreciated that whenever I was in need, both John and David Gross were always available. I really appreciated their service and do not hesitate to recommend this firm!

The whole firm was professional and provided me with the appropriate guidance through the whole process. From start to finish I felt understood, listened too and cared about. I would highly recommend you (and have) to everyone I meet.

John is an experienced lawyer. I always felt confident walking into court with him. My ex husband had a very nasty attorney but John always managed to stay calm and collected. His associate Josie is also fantastic. She dots every I and nothing will get past her. I walked into the divorce process with a result in mind. My first attorney told me I would never get sole custody and my expectations were high. After a battle in court he managed to get me sole custody which I never thought would happen. He made sure I got everything I was entitled to - half the pension, 401K and he even got my ex husband to pay a large portion of my legal bills. I also got the house. The office staff is very easy to work with. They are friendly and helpful. They talked me through everything I needed help with. I’ve already recommended him to a friend.

I remember the first time I walked in and was introduced to Mr. Gemelli . First impression was that I knew I was in the right place and he was going to be my lawyer helping me through my divorce . My first consultation that I experienced answered all my questions that I had and even more... he’s very patient and loving. We know each other for some quite time and I have to say that he fought and fought for me . My divorce wasn’t peachy at all. Mr. Gemelli always knew what to say to calm me down through out this whole process. Staff is amazing as well. Always greeted me with a smile. I highly recommend Mr. Gemelli . If I ever had a question related towards my case after hours, he had no problem providing his cell number, which made me very comfortable that I knew I can count on him . Amazing lawyer, person, and a long time friend.

I hired David in the fall of 2020 to draft a prenupital agreement and represent me in negotiations with my future wife's attorney. I'm very satisfied with David's representation. He took the time to understand my circumstances, thoroughly explained and provided guidance for parts of the agreement I was unsure of, and was very responsive to questions. Mr. Gross' experience in going through the prenup drafting and revision process, aside from being generally useful in drafting a thorough agreement, came in handy in two ways which I'd like to specifically note: * David encouraged me to discuss the agreement terms we had in mind with my future wife and reach an understanding so that extensive revision would not be necessary. As expected, this saved time and money in the end, as few revisions needed to be made. Having these early in the process also helped my wife and I understand each other's fears and priorities relating to marriage more clearly. Happy to say that this process made us more confident that we were marrying the right person, not less. * My wife-to-be was having trouble finding an attorney that could represent her well. Mr. Gross referred us to someone who he felt would be a good fit, which ended up being the case. I'd like to note that he didn't suggest tapping his network until we had spent substantial time and effort looking for representation unsuccessfully, and at no point did we feel pressured to go with the attorney he recommended. I don't plan on needing Mr. Gross' services in the future, but wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone who does, especially someone looking for an experienced guide through the prenupital agreement process.

I hired David to represent me in negotiating a prenuptial agreement. This was the first time I have hired an attorney for any reason and I was a bit skeptical going into the process, not knowing what to expect. From start to finish, he was very thorough in making sure I understood what each part of the agreement meant and how it could be interpreted under the law. There were a few instances where he advised me what he thought was in my best interest and if I made concessions, as long as he was certain that I understood what I was agreeing to, he respected my decision. He listened to all of my concerns and was very responsive to all of my emails and phone calls, much more than my husband's attorney. He charged a fair fee and I wasn't shocked by the bill at the end, which was a relief. Overall, I had a positive experience with David and I would definitely retain his services again, though hopefully I won't need his services in the future! I would recommend him to friends and family that are looking for a divorce attorney, particularly in prenuptial agreements.

I hired David to draft my prenuptial agreement. He was both professional and personable throughout the process. His advice was thoughtful and he was highly attuned to our specific preferences. I would highly recommend David for both drafting and representation.

Gemelli, Gross and Dujmic My experience with this firm was nothing short of miraculous. As a father fighting for joint custody of his children the odds are stacked against you in a big way. Men in the past have not been viewed as more than child support providers when marriages don’t work out. Even the ones who truly want to be fathers to their children and share in the responsibility of raising their children aren’t always given a fair shake. Sadly they become just a guy who gets to see their kids on the weekend or worse, every other. This in my opinion is effects the child as negatively as it does the parent longing to be with them. As the dad to 4 year old twin little girls who has carried his weight as a parent since the birth of his daughters, I wished for nothing less than joint custody when my wife’s and my marriage had run its course. Unfortunately she and her lawyers had other plans and went after everything I had in an attempt to do as much damage as possible. To the extent of making me seem unfit as a parent in an attempt to make sure I would not get what I deserved. Equal rights and custody of my daughters. John and David weren’t having it. From the moment I walked into their office and shared my story I knew I was where, and with whom I was supposed to be. I felt as though I was with family. They were concerned and genuinely wanted to help me. They began working immediately. They reassured me that everything was going to be ok and maintained that philosophy throughout the entire year long ordeal. Never wavering or allowing me to despair when things got a little crazy. Their experience and knowledge of the way family law works is second to none. Maybe more importantly, their personal relationships and reputation with those within the Queens county family court system is second to none. Saying I was well represented is an understatement. A little more than a year later and I am finally nearing the end of this ordeal. I am incredibly happy to say that I have indeed been awarded joint custody of my children amongst other tremendous victories regarding my case. I am so very grateful to this firm and the people who work there for the time and energy they spent on me and my case to ensure that i walked away with the two most precious things I have in this world. My daughters. Anyone, man or woman who is facing a similar uphill battle and doesn’t know where to turn, please take my advice. Go see the people at Gemelli Gross & Dujmic. I am so thankful I did. God bless everyone going through similar situations as the one I was faced with. It sucks and seems like it’s never going to end, but with the right people at your side you can and will get through it.

I had a wonderful experience being represented by John Gemelli as my Divore lawyer, John is a very experienced professional and knows how to communicate with everyone. In my case we ended up becoming friends. I highly recommend John Gemelli if you need a tough lawyer to defend your interests.

I could not agree with Kate's review more. I was fortunate in that my divorce proceedings lasted only 1.75 years rather than 3.5. Mr. Gemelli knows his craft and does not waste time with the rigamorole. Yes, I was annoyed that he wasn't available to hand hold but I sincerely appreciated, at the end of the day when I settled my divorce, that every item I asked for was something he worked hard to obtain for me, and did obtain for me, even if he disagreed with what I wanted. I, too, was impressed that everybody - the judge, law secretary, support staff, and even the court officers - knows and, more importantly, respects Mr. Gemelli. That respect and command of the courtroom is bar none. It is also worth noting that I received a Court Ordered temporary visitation schedule which both a therapist with thirty (30) years of experience and an attorney for the children with equivalent experience remarked to me separately that it was "unheard of," i.e., I was able to obtain valuable and meaningful time with my two children which was not the norm for a father to receive based on how my case was handled by Mr. Gemelli. I highly recommend him in the unfortunate event you are going through a divorce.