Reviews

I have been a client of Vivien Stark for about 13 years. She has represented me in court in a very contentious divorce , child support and visitation when my ex-wife was dictating when I could and could not see my kids. My ex-wife put me through hell, but her attorneys were no match for Vivien. I was able to keep my whole pension and half of the house and get visitation orders in place thanks to Vivien. She even represented me in a closing a year after my divorce, where my ex-wife was buying me out of the marital home and tried to cheat me out of my share. She was not happy to see Mrs Stark walk into that closing. I could not be happier with Vivien's services. Needless to say that we came out ahead in every case that we had, including the closing. Her office staff is very friendly and helpful and whenever I had a question or problem, she always took the time to get back to me and discuss any issues I had. I think that one of the best qualities that Vivien Stark has is that she is very honest with her clients. If she doesn't think there is a good chance of you winning in court, she will tell you and give you other options, even if it means her losing out on money, unlike other lawyers that only care about making money off you no matter how your case turns out. I have spoken so highly of her to all of my friends that every time someone is looking for a divorce attorney, they call me so that I can give them Vivien's number. Hands down, Vivien is the best attorney in NY!

Be forewarned: Ms. Stark may be proficient at her job--I have no idea--but she seeks to charge a $250 consultation fee just to have a conversation with her to decide if you want to retain her services. It's completely plausible you would pay $250, meet Ms. Stark, and then decide not to work with her and be out $250 just for having spoken to her. I understand many attorneys charge for consultations, which is fine, but many also are willing to get on the phone with you for a few minutes to discuss your situation more generally and gain your confidence.

I used Vivien for a child support case. Working with her was an amazing experience. I had gone to other lawyers for a consultation and payed high fees but wasn't satisfied with their suggestions and didn't feel the positive energy I immediately felt with Vivien. After going over all the details of my case she told me what my options were and came up with a plan that made total sense and followed through with it. The office staff was pleasant to deal with. My calls were returned promptly and all questions and concerns were handled in a patient and competent way. I am deeply grateful for everything she did for me and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a divorce attorney.