Reviews

The attorneys at this firm are absolutely great they talk to you straight and they get you out of the problem that your in Jason Russo and his partner are excellent attorneys

Jason Russo is one of the best! He is a top tier trial attorney, whose skills are unmatched in the court room.

Legal Attorney Steven Gaitman has been one of the most professional, ambitious , and personally the most understanding and down to earth lawyers I’ve ever encountered. He has went above and beyond to defend my boyfriend his client. He strives to get the best results that favor the client the most. He is expensive but he is also more than worth the money.

Walked in the court and did what every client and family wants bring their family member home.

They are very professional , handles cases with proper etiquette and their well respected ! If your looking for great lawyers they are the firm !

Sari heads a firm that focuses on empowering its clients without wasting time or mincing words with both her clients and opposing counsel. She is a no-nonsense, composed, astute and forward-thinking advocate -- especially for fathers whose parental rights and parenting time have been violated and compromised, and most importantly for the children whose "daddy-daughter" relationships have been compromised as well. I switched to Sari from other representation after my case had been dragged along and my parenting time severely limited for five months due to false allegations. In custody cases for many dads, this is the equivalent of being guilty until proven innocent or, at best, what I call "parental purgatory." Hardly a month after retaining Sari, however -- and at our first court appearance together -- my joint custody was reestablished and my parental rights restored. Sari worked with opposing counsel -- whom I felt had purposely tried to perpetuate discord and prolong our proceedings -- to reach an agreement out of court. Literally minutes before we appeared in front of the judge to to set a trial date, opposing counsel conceded and settled. The joint custody documents were signed moments later, and our agreement mandated counseling for our then 4-year-old daughter as well as the use of a parenting coordinator. Both of these post-court requirements were essential in helping our daughter heal and verbalize and understand her feelings while also providing objective third-party evaluation of our family dynamic to establish accountability. Sari's firm is expensive but does not nickel-and-dime you -- you'll get more than what you've paid for, and one cannot put a price tag on peace of mind. Her staff is respondent and allowed me to work hands-on with paralegals in drafting our proposed parenting agreement. Sari personally handled the large majority of my case, but when needed her competent associates quickly brought themselves up to speed. It is important to note that a joint custody agreement doesn't guarantee the non-residential parent that his/her parenting time will be honored. This became a reality for me when my daughter's mom failed to adhere to our weekend, holiday and vacation schedule. And this is why every custody agreement must be extremely detailed when it comes to specificity of parenting time. At this point, Sari had the foresight to immediately file a petition to move our case to Supreme Court rather than linger at the county level. Sari knew this would give us a better chance at a fair hearing, and our request was granted by the Supreme Court despite opposition from opposing counsel. So after more deliberation -- including an out-of-court "four-way" meeting between Sari/me and mother/opposing counsel at Sari's efficiently run and comfortable Garden City office -- we established a new, airtight parenting-time agreement signed by both parties and once again avoiding trial. Sari did not stoop to the level of some other dirty-tactic attorneys when we went head-to-head, helping establish and maintain credibility and respect amongst all parties involved. Earning and demanding this respect is essential in communication with attorneys-for-the-child/law guardians, parent coordinators and, our course, family court judges. She works with integrity and backs her reputation as an advocate for Father's Rights with well-attended pro-bono monthly meetings (which at that time were hosted by her daughter and current partner Andrea). For all those dads out there seeking representation in uphill battles against a court system often unfavorable to fathers -- specifically in NY state -- I would not even consider retaining another attorney until first consulting with Sari. I did, and my failure to hire Sari from the start cost me a lot of time and money -- not to mention the emotional roller-coaster I endured. Now eight years later, my coparenting relationship is better than I ever could have imagined. For the opposition, there is no escaping accountability, fairness and reasonability when Sari is on your side.

Dear Tom A special Thanks to you and your law firm for all your help over the last 21/2 years. I know it's your job, but it's my life- and I feel you went above and beyond and I just want to express my appreciation. My most sincere thanks for the most professional representation.. Thank you Judith Raffa

Steven really cares and he's the best at what he do in Long Island !!! PERIOD!! My attorney for years always there when I need him truly a life saver be blessed my Guy!! Thank u 💓

Before I met Sari I heard wonderful things about her and her firm. Upon our first meeting I knew she was the attorney I needed to battle my divorce. She fought for me throughout the whole process. Her expert knowledge of the law, immediate response time day or night, amazing ability to negotiate, and strong willed approach combined together made my settlement such a success. I could always count on Sari’s kindness and patience when guiding me or explaining information. When I walked into Sari’s office I had expectations that she said were obtainable. The settlement of my divorce far exceeded my expectations. Sari was able to keep me and my children from testifying in court and I received more than I anticipated in my settlement. In addition to Sari being an amazing attorney, her office staff is also wonderful. I worked with other lawyers on her team and they were fantastic. Overall, I highly recommend the law firm of Friedman & Friedman.