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Robert Michael Preston

2.7
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 35 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

630 Third Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY

About Robert

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Divorce and Separation 100%

All phases of matrimonial law including child custody; child support; complex equitable distribution matters. Extensive trial and appellate experience.

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-500 per hour


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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 35 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1991

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 35 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1990

License Administratively Revoked

No misconduct found

Location

Preston Stutman & Partners, P.C.

630 Third Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY, 10017

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Robert Michael Preston's Reviews

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2.7 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Do not be fooled by this man !!!!

If I could give him zero stars I would. Bobby has a ton of charm, he will make you feel that you have found the best lawyer in the world . He listens and makes you feel that you've found a lawyer that cares but, don't be fooled. HE IS THE WORST. DONT BE FOOLED BY THIS AWFUL ATTORNEY!

Posted by Claire | May 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommend.

Robert Preston handled my divorce and custody case 12 years ago. The situation was complicated and he handled all aspects of the case with extreme diligence, perspective and focus. This is a man who cares deeply about helping his clients and their children. He has been there for me many times since ...that time. He is easy to talk to, has a brilliant mind and is solid in his ethics. I would highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

If you want someone who is both competent and cares, hire Bobby

When I first needed to hire a family law lawyer, I interviewed several. Given what was at stake--my relationship with my kid, I fretted over making a poor choice since there was no more important decision that can impact my life for the next many years. After weighing all of the choices and selecti...ng Bobby, I cannot overstate how much Bobby is personally responsible for changing the next 20 years of my life and my kid's life. He did not rotely accept how all of the other lawyers proposed approaching the case (in hindsight, the other lawyers seemed to demonstrate a lazy acquiescence to what I "should expect" from the court system), yet he did not overpromise. Sure, he is smart, effective, and insightful about the law and the various issues in the case, but most importantly he "got it" and was impressively loyal and dedicated to working towards a resolution that was in the best interest of my kid and me. The process was not easy, but his work ethic and faith never wavered even when I felt like giving up. He had the integrity and caring to spend the time thinking about the case beyond what I expected. He applied his skills and judgment to help me win custody against all apparent odds (not, to be clear, against what the appropriate resolution should have been). On a very regular basis over the years after the trial ended until the present, I am actively grateful for the impact that Bobby has had on my life and the life of my kid. Bobby is personally responsible for the relationship I've had with my kid for the last many years. Obviously I do not know the circumstances of your case and no one can promise results, but I have never stopped being incredibly grateful having the good fortune of hiring Bobby Preston many years ago. After more than a decade of representing me, I could not be happier with my decision to hire Bobby.

Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

stay away

Mr. Preston is a very charismatic person, and talked a great game about how he was going to destroy my ex in court, but in reality he accomplished very little but took a lot of my money and wasted a lot of my time. I went on to hire another attorney and my case was settled in a matter of weeks, which... confirmed that he was just milking me for my money by playing on my emotions.

Posted by Carmen Artigas | August 08, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

- His staff sent a hardcopy of my finances to the wrong address and thank God the person that received my package called me. - He was also double booked for the court appearance and cancelled me. - It took twice the time that he had promised to get a divorce and I had to pay twice the amount that h...e mentioned on our first appointment. - He was absent minded and of no support during the actual court date. - Up to a week would go by without answering an email.

Robert Preston

Replied last December 17, 2011

This particular client was sadly disgruntled over her not being able to get more than she received because of the extremely short during of her marriage (approx. 6 months). However, considering I was in Court with her and a mentor/friend of hers who agreed with my philosophy and was very complimentary, I was surprised to have read her post. She was very thankful throughout and I discounted her fees substantially as a courtesy. No good deed....you know the rest.

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Robert Michael Preston's Lawyer Endorsements

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Anne McCarthy

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Lanin

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recommend Robert Preston to anyone who needs an excellent matrimonial and divorce attorney in NY or Long Island. He is an experienced attorney with integrity. He has a reputation for quality work and professionalism in an area of law that is often difficult and emotional. I have known him for many years. We shared an office together for a few years at 1065 Avenue of the Americas in midtown Manhattan. Clients can trust that they are in good hands with Bobby."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Associations

Nassau County Bar Association

Member

Suffolk County Bar Association

Member

New York State Bar Association

Member

Education

1990

Brooklyn Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

State University of New York, Binghamton

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1983

Bronx High School of Science

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