Testimonials

"A consummate attorney."

John Virdone has represented me for more than eight years, primarily in the areas of family law, landlord and tenant matters, and real estate practice. Without reservation, I can state that his legal acumen, litigatory skills, and negotiating techniques are masterful. As a certified paralegal, I am often in a position to judge an attorney's skill level. John has an outstanding grasp of the law. This is no more evident than in his superior motion practice, comprehensive legal research, and remarkable history of prevailing in complex cases. Moreover, John's interpersonal skills reveal an attorney who cares deeply about his clients' welfare. His compassion is the foundation upon which the attorney-client relationship is built. Time and again, I find that this foundation reinforces the ease of communication so necessary when matters become complicated or require sophisticated analyses. John has the unique ability to explain without resorting to legal jargon which many clients may find difficult to understand. Likewise, when a matter is fraught with emotion, John has the resourcefulness needed to reassure and encourage. It is a great relief to know that one's attorney is a source of trust, confidence, and well-grounded hope.

J.C.

"I am looking forward to a holiday homecoming with my sons and family, which includes their presence at my ailing mother's 75th birthday party. John made it happen."

John is a man of integrity, skill and knowledge. He represented me in a viciously contentious custody matter involving parental alienation and he did an outstanding job. As an attorney myself (corporate law), I have met hundreds of attorneys in my 25 years of practice; John is the most trustworthy of them all. Before John came into the picture, I hadn't spent a Christmas with my sons in six years and my family was kept away from them by my ex. I am looking forward to a holiday homecoming with my sons and family, which includes their presence at my ailing mother's 75th birthday party. John made it happen.

Anthony C.

"I was able to get an excellent Grandparent visitation settlement within three court visits, I highly recommend him."

John is very knowledgeable. He clearly explained my options and provided guidance and with his expect assistance I was able to get an excellent Grandparent visitation settlement within three court visits, I highly recommend him.

Lydia Casanova

"His manner in a courtroom is impeccable. We felt very reassured that he was representing us even when the process was at times overwhelming."

John Virdone is an exceptional lawyer for grandparents rights. He represented us in our grandparent custody case. Thanks to his expertise at our trial, we the grandparents won. He explained every step of the way and answered all of our questions . He is thorough, patient and extremely ethical. His manner in a courtroom is impeccable. We felt very reassured that he was representing us even when the process was at times overwhelming.

Linda D. and Vinnie D.

"We get very emotional when we speak of John because he helped keep our grandchild out of the foster care system."

John Virdone is an extremely honest and compassionate litigator. I have not met a more honest and ethical Attorney. He helped us get custody of our grandson. He knows the law!! He had our grandchild's best interest in mind when he took our case. We were not residents of New York State and time was of the essence. Aside from his professional knowledge he was emotionally supportive in such a traumatic time of our lives. Even after we left New York with our Grandson, he has been there for us over the past 2 ½ years with legal advice and guidance. John has been a God send and we appreciate him every day. In today's world it is very hard to find such a person. John is truly a gifted attorney. I am so happy I called the National Grandparents Alliance, because they referred him. It is a privilege to know him. We get very emotional when we speak of John because he helped keep our grandchild out of the foster care system. The other testimonies are right on. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Susan Cowan, Colorado

"He took over my case from another lawyer at my request and handled it competently, professionally, responded quickly to all my questions, and got the results we had hoped for."

Mr. John Virdone is an exceptional attorney who is also kind and empathetic. His knowledge of family law exceeds that of other attorney's I had contacted. He took over my case from another lawyer at my request and handled it competently, professionally, responded quickly to all my questions, and got the results we had hoped for. I would recommend him highly without reservation.

Laura H.

"Mr. Virdone and his firm are fundamentally some of the most fair, skilled and decent people that I have ever had the distinct pleasure and privilege of knowing."

John Virdone is simply put - a great litigator. My reason for saying this is that he is always exceedingly well prepared when he steps into a courtroom to advocate on your behalf. He knows "THE LAW" and he uses it to his client's best interest. My custody case was a very complicated matter, and he handled it masterfully. His attention to detail is on par with anyone's. John researches the appropriate law that will help to bolster and win your case. This approach proves extremely effective when coupled with his highly experienced "courtroom discipline and conduct ". These attributes combine to make him a very formidable advocate to put forth the best representation that one might reasonably expect. Mr. Virdone's firm is the quintessential embodiment of professionalism. [..] I attended St. John's law and I am not without knowledge of the workings of the law. However, Mr. Virdone always advised me of what would be best for my child and myself during an extremely difficult proceeding. My calls were always returned swiftly - no matter how large or small the issue. Moreover, the level of true human care and compassion afforded me and my particular situation by Mr. Virdone was truly heartfelt and reassuring. Everything concerning the actual adjudication of my case was handled first rate. [..] My case became landmark case law in the area of Family Law in The State of New York, and […]it has affected so many other families in this state and beyond. Mr. Virdone did not disappoint in his most adept handling of this legal matter. Moreover, I had retained other counsel prior to Mr. Virdone handling this custody proceeding. I would be kind to say that this prior firm had made a shambles of the prospect of my ever having custody of my child. The immediate respect shown Mr.Virdone in court is a direct reflection of the thoroughness and toughness that he and his firm are well known for. Truly, at the end of the day, I felt I had not only won the right to raise my child as I see best, but, I also gained a friend- and was part of a larger sense of family. Mr. Virdone and his firm are fundamentally some of the most fair, skilled and decent people that I have ever had the distinct pleasure and privilege of knowing. I unequivocally recommend Mr. Virdone to anyone in need of THE BEST legal advocacy available. Period ! I realize all of this is high praise, but this is all happily the case as it is. As I said in another sense earlier, you will never be disappointed in retaining John Virdone as your attorney. I feel great comfort in knowing that I can say this - sitting here today typing this - with full, total and complete honesty, candor and satisfaction. You see, I have had other attorneys and firms represent me. So, my humble advice is go with THE BEST - and leave the rest. A word to the wise should be sufficient.

Derek Tolbert