Reviews

This law firm ripped us off continuously and we didn't even know until we got another attorney though another firm. To start with we were dealing with a family court issue. We hired Stephanie who was suggested through the firm. we later found out that Stephanie does not really practice family law she does criminal. This may not be Stephanie's fault I might be the firms but either way it hurt their client in the end. Stephanie had no idea what she was doing didn't even file for divorce as requested and we didn't even know that she didn't file until a year later. More so the law firm went past our retainer by over 10,000 dollars. No warning no letter nothing. Even though it's in their CONTRACT that they stop all work once the retainer reaches 500 dollars. Then they waited to say anything until their client was across the country to see his children to tell him that his retainer was over due by 10k. This happened when their client called them to tell he did not receive his children as stated in the court order and his ex was in contempt. They then demanded their 10k right then and there or they would refuse to do anything leaving their client stranded with no legal help while he on the west coast. The for agreed to take 6k to file contempt with the court. But because they waited so long it got denied. The attorney was fire immediately after this event. When the law firm was contacted again and it was brought up that THEY broke they're own contract we were basically told "o well that happens what are you going to do take on a law firm." That's right it just "sometimes" happens that they charge you 10k past your retainer and don't tell you until they know you'll NEED them. So now we're paying off this sleezy firm who claims to be top notch and help people. Maybe they should just stick to criminal law cases.

Excellent service, help me with my dot tickets, vey happy with the final results.

Shannon Costa is awesome Lawyer and really good communication each other for my custody. I suggest you guys to pick her and she will love to help you out with the situation and solve the problem. Abom & Kutulakis is great environment and friendly staffs. You guys rock!

Competent and proefessional

I just wanted to say thank you to Stephanie L Ceasere. I had a list of the best possible outcomes I could get from this big case and she nailed them all, like a rock star!!! I will keep a retainer on the back burner, hopefully we will never have to use it.

Attorney Shannon Costa saved her firm from a 1 star review. I was referred to Jay’s practice by an old friend of his (attorney Ron Costen) years ago, but my daughters mom and I were able to work things out. This time we didn’t work things out. She was breaking our court order and I needed professional help so Ron encouraged me to go to Jay’s again. My first consultation with them was nearly worthless. I got the most basic information for the first 10 minutes of the session without getting a word in and the guy tried to end the paid consultation 20-25 minutes early.. At least Shannon was there to take notes which helped later on. I was frustrated, but was referred to attorney Stephanie Cesare so I gave them another shot and Shannon was there for the consultation again. I found out that the first guy I consulted with was no longer with the practice which explained why he was so checked out. I was impressed Shannon remembered a lot from our first consultation from weeks ago and felt much better about moving forward with attorney Cesare. After the consultation I didn’t hear much from Stephanie and a couple emails went unanswered. I could go into further detail about the disappointments I had with Stephanie, but won’t. Simply put, she missed filing a couple things that I thought she said she would file (request for special relief and contempt) and it became clear to me that she didn’t have time for my case. This wouldn’t have been so stressful if I didn’t realize this 11 days before I was set for trial with the judge. It was at that time I asked if Shannon could step in to represent me and thankfully she could! What a world of difference. Shannon listened and was attentive. I felt like she cared about my case and never left me guessing. My daughter started kindergarten so the decisions to be made would influence the next 13 years of her life. Shannon was on top of everything and she represented me exceptionally well. Words fail to express the gratitude I have for her representation. I could not have done this on my own. Thank you Shannon Costa!

I could not have been more satisfied with Joshua Traver who assisted me in a child custody case. While the case fizzled toward the end as evidence was submitted, he was very courteous, fast to respond to emails, and always made me feel as comfortable as possible when entering court.

Stephanie is extremely knowledgeable and a hard worker! Her level of intelligence and support helped me in more ways than I knew possible. She ended my nightmares quickly thanks to her experience in working with system in so many areas. Thanks Stephanie, good job!