Deborah Lee Pico

Deborah Lee Pico

also known as Debbie Pico

4.4
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 42 years

Real estate Lawyer at Fort Lee, NJ
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Elder Law, Estate Planning

1580 Lemoine Avenue, suite 8, Fort Lee, NJ

About Deborah

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Real Estate 60%

42 years

60%
Elder Law 20%

42 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 350-450 per hour

Contingency

25%-35%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 36 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1989

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 42 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1983

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Deborah Lee Pico

1580 Lemoine Avenue, suite 8, Fort Lee, NJ, 07024

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Deborah Lee Pico's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

45 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Allan | January 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

A Most Professional Attorney

Had the privilege of meeting Debbie Pico and was so impressed with the person she is, my Wife and retained her most professional service. Meeting Debbie provided a most secure and supportive environment. We asked Debbie to evaluate our Family Trust. Once Debbie explained certain aspects that need...ed to be addressed, we retained her services immediately. Debbie is the attorney that makes you feel safe & secure. We had Debbie do an entire Estate Planning Review on our behalf and she pointed out several items that needed to be altered that could have created issues later on. We would recommend the services of Debbie Pico to anyone that wants the most understanding individual that provides the most professional and caring services. Jaimi & Allan Yallof

Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Residential

Do not recommend

Rude. Unresponsive. Disorganized. As a first time buyer my realtor saw all the red flags from Ms.Pico. She not Did not give updates to my realtor or sellers agent, she was rude to my realtor constantly. Delayed closing. I hate writing reviews but Ms.Pico is not a good attorney. Ms.Pico if you’re read...ing this get a new attitude your manners are TERRIBLE and we were disgusted. You have an ego so large it forbids you from being kind or informative. Do your job instead of ripping off first time buyers who worked very hard to buy their first home. Shame on you.

Posted by Rachel | September 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Great experience

Debbie helped us with the purchasing of a new home and selling of our old home. She is excellent- knowledgable, kind and extremely responsive. I highly recommend Debbie.

Posted by Steven | September 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Excellent Lawyer!

Deborah Pico was recommended to me for a real estate transaction. She's an excellent person, and a very detailed attorney. I found working with her a real pleasure. She has a great knowledge of the law and is very experienced.

Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2017 | Probate

Unethical and unprofessional lawyer

Shyster lawyer is an understatement. This woman charged me over $1200 yet has done very little to settle my mother’s estate. She and her assistant are extremely unethical and unprofessional. The most recent unprofessional occurrence with her was when she hung up the telephone while I was in the middl...e of conversation with her. Deborah Pico never informed me that the deed to my mother’s home or other legal documents was finalized. She also never mailed them to me. Every time she was to mail my siblings or me legal documents pertaining to my mother’s estate we never received the documents but when it was time to send me a bill, I received the bill at my address. The matter of my mother’s estate should have been finalized early in 2014 yet she continued to prolong the situation to make more money. Stay away from Deborah Pico!

Deborah Pico

Replied last July 14, 2017

Just to be clear, even though I tried many times to help you understand the process, and even though I tried many times to explain what needed to be done and how long things would take, you did not choose to hear me,or to listen to my advice, and oftentimes misconstrued what I explained to you. While I am sorry that you were unhappy, if a client doesn't listen to what I am telling them, it is hard to help. The case was ultimately resolved satisfactorily, and for your trouble, I did waive a portion of your bill for you as a courtesy. I wish you the best in the future.

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Deborah Lee Pico's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joseph Donatiello

Real estate lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Ms. Pico on a number of Real Estate matters and have always found her to be a diligent and zealous advocate for her clients. I would highly recommend her to my friends and colleagues."

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Scott Lanin

General practice lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Debbie Pico. I am licensed as a NY attorney and whenever I get NJ inquiries, I refer new clients to her. She is experienced, intelligent, level headed, and professional. Clients can feel comfortable with her whether they need help for litigation, a family matter, foreclosure defense, bankruptcy, or their estate or real estate matter. Clients can trust that she will help them solve their legal problems in a practical way. I have discussed legal issues with Debbie many times over the years. She knows her stuff."

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Carl Spector

Real estate lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked for and worked with Debbie Pico on many cases. She is highly intelligent and well versed in all of the areas of the law for which she practices. I have learned a great deal from Ms. Pico about many areas of the law including real estate, business law and other civil litigation. I strongly recommend her services,"

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Joseph Donatiello

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Scott Lanin

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

New Jersey Women Leaders in the Law, New Jersey Women Lawyers Association

Work Experience

1984 - Present

Owner, Myers & Pico

1983 - 1984

Attorney, Gelman Law

1981 - 1982

Law Clerk, Mark Fresco

Associations

2014 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

New Jersey Qualified Court Civil Mediator

1995 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

1991 - Present

Supreme Court of the United States of America

special license to practice in front of this Court

1984 - Present

Bergen County Bar Association

Member

1984 - Present

Passaic County Bar Association

Member

1984 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

New Jersey Supreme Court District C Arbitration Committee

Member

Education

1982

Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

J.D.

Languages

English

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