Dawn M. Cardi

When reading review sites, please consider the average reviewer's motivation for writing a review. When is the last time you went out of your way to give a positive review? Negative review? Dawn Cardi helped me with not one but two cases. She billed down to the minute, no extra padded minutes or char...ges! She charged at a lower rate when an assistant did work. (Most ethical practice!) She was referred to me by a powerful attorney (and $$$) who had come up against her in court and respected her skills and ethics. Dawn stood up to a tough law firm and achieved an excellent outcome for me first time and recently suggested (at the expense of passing on a potentially lucrative case) I go to mediation for a second case. She also contributed great legal advice and the process turned out well for everyone. She has helped me see the long picture, to take the high road and she was a fierce advocate for my kids. Dawn is a tough NYC attorney, fair in her billing and a rare gem among the sludge in the NYC legal world. I'd hire her again anytime I need an attorney. "Things are always darkest before the Dawn!"

Very poor communication - updates on case; lost time in pointless settlement discussion that were really a delay tactic by other side, despite many warnings. did not prepare for critical 'final' trial date in Family Court, then cancelled last minute. VERY POOR performance and damaging to my case. ...Overbilled as well, unwilling to discuss any of these issues.