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Local Ratings & Reviews (124)
Overall Average Rating
This review is well overdue. Mark Goldsmith and his staff, for many years, have handled everything that we have given them. They provide a wide range of services, some of which may not even be listed on their...
2019/12/31
Everybody at the office went above and beyond to help us. Especially Lillian, she was so kind and compassionate. Definitely a law office that cares about their clients. We recommend them 100%. Five stars all...
2019/10/31
What a law firm. Have handled many different legal issues, for us. They put their heart into everything they do. And the staff is outstanding. Highly reccomend.
2019/10/01
Mrs. Emily Bermudez is more than a lawyer - she has become an integral supportive anchor during my horrible, prolonged divorce; and, beyond that, a dear friend. Holistically, she is a dynamic worker:...
2019/08/31
All of my corporate real estate and litigation needs have been handled by Mark Goldsmith of JRMGT. We have been using their services for over 25 years and are completely satisfied with the results. I have also...
2019/08/31
My family has employed the services of this law firm for the past twenty years. I cannot recommend them highly enough. They professional and courteous and handle any of my concerns with swift efficiency.
2019/08/31
Office staff is attentive and professional. I have worked with them on everything from lease agreements to a prenup and it has always been a great experience.
2019/08/31
Mark Goldsmith was a beacon of hope to my family at a time when our options appeared limited and the likelihood of a satisfactory resolution seemed impossible. Not only was he able to defend us from an unjust...
2019/08/31
I have used Mark G and this office for many years now, for both work and personal issues and he has never disappointed me. My areas of use have been regarding many different areas of law: real estate, personal...
2019/08/31
I used a lawyer from this firm to buy my house. Anastasia Larios made me feel like I was her only client. Having never purchased a house before I felt very lost in the whole process. She sat with my husband and I...
2019/08/31
For one of the most terrible experiences of my life Emily Bermudez was exactly what I needed. She was professional, knowledgeable, compassionate and just a great human being. She fought for me, kept me grounded,...
2019/08/31
I have dealt with Mark Goldsmith and JRMGT for all of our corporate andpersonal needs for over 25 years. He, his partners and staff have always been professional, thorough and a pleasure to work with!
2019/08/31
Mark along with his partners and staff at JRMGT continue to provide excellent service, guidance and professionalism. Not only do I use Mark for his expertise with all matters pertaining to my family business, but I...
2019/08/31
My husband & I have been clients of JRMGT for over 20 years & are extremely happy with all of the services received over this time! Each & every member (attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, secretaries, etc.) ...
2019/01/31
This firm and its associates work very hard for us. Very happy. You wont need to look elsewhere for an attorney after using this firm!
2018/02/26
Hands Down, Mr. Frank Maffei is a top-notch attorney. He has many years of experience and has a vast knowledge of the numerous areas of practice. Mr. Maffei and his staff are wonderful communicators. They have...
2018/01/31
I would like to express my gratitude to Mr. Frank Maffei. My husband and daughter were in a car accident which to most people is not a big deal, it was their first time. Mr. Maffei was a professional! He took the...
2018/01/31
I just wanted to take a moment to let you know of my experience with Mr. Maffei and his team. Far too often, people are eager to write letters or make a phone call to complain, but I wanted to take the time to...
2018/01/31
This firm and its associates work very hard for us. Very happy. You wont need to look elsewhere for an attorney after using this firm!
2018/01/31
To call Mr Maffei a top notch lawyer would be selling him short. I found him to be incredibly knowledgeable and professional. He has an amazing courtroom presence and obviously has the respect and admiration of...
2018/01/31
Thank you for all your help. Incredible experience. Could not have been happier.
2018/01/31
Everyone was top of their game and a pleasure to deal with every step of the way. Thank you so much for everything you did on my new home purchase!
2018/01/27
Mr Goldsmith expertly handled the sale of my professional office. He timely coordinated all aspects of the sale while protecting my interests. I highly recommend Mr Goldsmith for any business and/or professional...
2016/12/24
I used this firm for my house closing, and it was a very smooth process. I definitely would use them again.
2016/05/11
This firm and all of its attorneys care mightily for all their clients. They work very hard for those who are wise enough to retain them!
2015/02/04
Full disclosure: Bridget is my personal attorney in a pending divorce. I chose her based on recommendations from other attorneys. I have dealt, both personally and professionally, with a large number of divorce...
2013/01/30
Mark is a highly intelligent individual who has the compassion to care for his clients and the legal prowess to represent them with the utmost capability in the courtroom.
2013/01/04
Frank is intelligent hard-working, caring, always prepared, and a great advocate for his clients.
2013/01/04
Mr. Maffei is an exceptional litigator. He is well respected by both the bar and bench.
2012/12/27
Anastasia is a terrific lawyer; smart, attentive, and reasonable. She is firm in litigation but even-handed in helping her clients reach reasonable compromises - in other words, the 'perfect combo.'
2021/04/18
Ms. Larios has always been very cordial and professional, very easy to work with. She provides excellent representation for her clients while working well with fellow attorneys, making for a smooth transaction.
2021/04/15
I have been adversaries with Ms. Larios on numerous cases. She is a highly effective and skilled attorney. She is a true professional and zealously represents her clients in all aspects of the litigation.
2021/04/15
Ms. Larios is an excellent Matrimonial and Family Lawyer. She advocates extremely well for her client and knows the law.
2021/04/15
Ms. Larios is a worthy adversary who is knowledgeable, ethical, and zealous advocate.
2021/04/15
Mr. Goldsmith possesses great legal acumen, coupled with his integrity makes him a credit to the bar.
2012/12/11
Mr. Maffei is aggressive in his approach to civil litigation and can well serve the needs of his clients in civil litigation.
2012/12/10
Mr. Maffei is a skilled practitioner and a zealous advocate for his clients. I would recommend him to my clients that could benefit from his skill set.
2012/12/10
Mark Goldsmith in an intelligent attorney with a broad understanding of complex legal matters. I have worked with him on various projects from real estate to personal injury. His depth of legal knowledge makes him...
2012/11/23
Exelent , professional, epathatic, knowledgeable and efficent. Did most of the work to win the case while I drank coffee and got updates. She made a tough and stressful situation hopeful and showed alot of...
2022/04/13
She is sweet kind and knowledgeable when need be but also a pit pull when called for. She got got me centerened when I was falling apart and worked my case for hours on end and got my son back into my arms at the...
2022/04/13
Anastasia was great to work with during a very difficult time. I had confidence that she always had my best interest in mind. She is extremely knowledgeable and answered all of my questions and explained the...
2022/03/05
Anastasia was amazing from the beginning. During our consultation, she was very compassionate and listened carefully to all of my issues and what I wanted to get out of my family court trial. What I loved the most...
2022/03/04
Ms Larios was very professional and knowledgeable. She handled my Family Court with such ease and kept me inform of the process. I highly recommend her .
2022/02/18
We’ve used Adam to buy our first home sell it when we were due for an upgrade and then buy our second home! He was great at explaining the legal process, and giving legal advice. He went above and beyond to...
2021/09/01
I went to Bridget Tartaglia for my divorce It was an absolute mess. She was knowledgeable and up front about all possible outcomes of my case. She took the time to answer any questions I had, no matter how...
2021/04/20
We had decided it was time to update our wills and powers of attorney. We contacted Ms. Larios and she explained the process and offered us several choices to minimize our risk of exposure during the Covid 19...
2021/04/14
Bridget Tartaglia has represented myself and my family with legal representation over the past 20 years. ( Wills & Trusts, Real Estate, No Fault, Medical Issues ) Bridget has always been professional, honest and...
2021/04/14
Working with this attorney was hands down the best decision. She took time to explain everything. When it came to the trial her outstanding listening and attention to detail picked up on an opportunity to change...
2021/04/13
Even though my divorce did take years, that wasn't because of my lawyers, it was my ex and the court system. Bridget and her staff did everything they could to help and move my case along. Even when I had to pay...
2021/04/12
Ms Tartaglia was hardworking and tenacious in securing the best possible divorce settlement for me. She readily answered my questions and amended my agreement to include language that was important to me.
2021/04/12
Bridget J. Tartaglia is an extremely skilled and knowledgeable attorney. Time and time again, she provided expert representation and really fought for me through my divorce. Always prepared, professional, and...
2021/04/12
Working with Bridget was / is always a great experience and having her as my son’s lawyer was an asset. She is very professional, knowledgeable, reliable , caring , nice , helpful n always does her job to the...
2021/04/12
Working with this lawyer was a amazing experience I always felt protected and like she had my back. She went above and beyond to protect our interests. Her staff was extremely professional and prompt. I highly...
2021/03/23
Working with Ms. Tartaglia was very professional and great to work with. Her compassion made a very difficult situation easier to handle. She was very experienced and available any time to answer questions I had. I...
2021/03/23
Working with this lawyer was a great experience. She was available to answer all my questions any time. She was knowledgeable, caring and professional. I would hire her again for sure.
2021/03/23
I have worked with Mark on several business issues. I love how he always has my back and watches out for my wallet. He works hard and diligently to get the work done in a fast efficent manner. He is fast to...
2021/03/23
Working alongside Bridget and her intrepid team was wonderful during the entire process. I had Bridget represent me more than once and each time she performed beyond satisfactory. Bridget was professional and...
2021/03/22
She made the worst experience in my life something I could manage and come out feeling confident. I am glad I have her on my side. She is incredible along with her staff. She is fair, responsive and moreover,...
2021/03/21
Working with Bridget was a great experience. She was very responsive and attentive. She was also very helpful when I had a lot of questions. She was easy to communicate with, and she was very knowledgeable. I...
2021/03/21
Our Attorney, Adam and Mary Falkenberg did an excellent job taking care of our house closing needs and using the 'Power of Attorney' to represent us at closing while we were away. Our experience with your firm has...
2020/11/11
Mine was a complicated case with many different companies involved. The firm was very able to coordinate the various peoples involved and come to a very satisfactory conclusion.
2020/10/15
Anastasia Larios made me feel like I was her only client. Having never purchased a house before I felt very lost in the whole process. She sat with my husband and I and explained and reexplained everything. She not...
2019/08/30
Ms. Larios was able to make a pair of untenable situations not only bearable but she was also able to get me results that, to be honest, were more than I could have hoped to expect. She makes it quite obvious that...
2018/01/23
Mr. Maffei took care of everything from doctor's bills to any paperwork that was needed. He is upfront, honest and extremely capable. He is so good that one takes for granted that all lawyers are up to his...
2017/04/12
Bridget Tartaglia is that rare divorce attorney who in not only aggressive, but also highly ethical. I am an attorney myself, and was very fortunate to be referred to Bridget. The case dragged on for four years,...
2017/02/06
He is very knowledgeable,Hard working and patient.He answers your calls immediately.Very caring, I cannot say enough about his services.
2014/04/16
Mr.Herz was my attorney for a real estate matter in which he was highly knowledgeable, patient and sympathetic to our situation. He had won our case which was very complex and lengthy. I would definitely recommend...
2014/04/16
I knew that my divorce was not going to be straightforward and would be confrontational. Bridget had the strength of character to be tough in Court but then totally understanding and compassionate about my...
2021/03/21
I’m so very happy with my attorney Mr. Frank Maffei; his team is experienced, very professional and trustworthy. I have been a client off and on for almost ten years. I appreciate all the hard work that you put...
2022/03/01
From beginning to end, Mr Herz was excellent to work with. During the initial consultation he was thorough in his questioning and efficiently worked to understand the situation. He was personable and showed passion...
2022/06/27
I met with Bridget 2 years ago after being unhappy with my current lawyer. She was knowledgable and made me feel very at ease. I decided to change attorneys and it was the best move ever. With her help, I was...
2010/06/01
Divorce is ugly business. I doubt any attorney can please every client. I believe to get the right person for you, you need to interview different attorneys. Bridget Tartaglia represented me for a devastating...
2011/06/09
Bridget is a member of a rare breed: an aggressive, tough matrimonial attorney who is also honest and highly ethical. As an attorney on Long Island for nearly 17 years, I have met a wide variety of divorce...
2012/01/24
Having dealt with other lawyers in the past, the treatment I got from this team was not what I expected. They were professional, knowledgeable, caring. It's hard to find a lawyer that goes above & beyond and she...
2015/02/11
Bridget Tartaglia is truly the cream of the crop when it comes to matrimonial attorneys. Being an attorney myself, I've have had many dealings with many different types of lawyers over the past decade, both...
2015/02/15
A smart, fair attorney with a great memory - and that's important! She got me through my divorce with as little pain as possible, and I came out feeling that the result was fair. That is all you can ask for in a...
2016/05/19