Deana Balahtsis

Deana Balahtsis

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 28 years

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

805 3rd Avenue, 12th Floor, New York, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 28 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1997

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Deana Balahtsis

805 3rd Avenue, 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10022

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Deana Balahtsis's Reviews

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54 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Marilyn | May 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The best advocate for your case

Deana is absolutely outstanding—sharp, strategic, and incredibly effective. She’s not only brilliant and well-prepared, but also exceptionally well-connected, which makes a real difference when navigating complex situations. What sets her apart is her toughness paired with deep insight—she sees peopl...e clearly and knows exactly how to handle them. Whether it’s in negotiations or in court, she’s always ten steps ahead. Her professionalism and commitment gave me total confidence throughout the process. I couldn’t have asked for better representation. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a truly exceptional advocate.

Posted by Sarah | February 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

An Effective Lawyer

I have only required legal representation twice in my life. The first experience was years ago, and I was thoroughly disappointed with the attorney. They lacked preparation and presented themselves in an unprofessional manner, which negatively impacted my case. In contrast, Deana is an exceptional la...wyer who is meticulously prepared and diligent in her work. She consistently informed me of my rights and instilled confidence in me regarding the outcome of my case. Ultimately, Deana successfully secured a victory for me. Although her services are on the higher end of the cost spectrum, I found them to be a worthwhile investment.

Posted by Elllen P | February 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Lawyer!!

Deana was my champion. She fought for me every step of the way. The deal she got me far passed my expectations. Her sole motivation was to protect mine and my children’s rights. She is a Rock Star in the court room and worth every dollar I spent on my case . Ellen P

Posted by JOHANNA | September 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent !

Deana Bahlatsis and her team reprensented me and handled my case in a very professional and tough way. She knows exaclty where she is going and managed to get me what was expected for me. I would recommend her without blinking a second.

Posted by anonymous | March 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Attorney!

From the moment I met Deana, I immediately felt comfortable and knew I’d want her to represent me. This was unquestionably the most difficult and painful time in my life and Deana was there to guide and support the entire time. She’s direct, honest, assertive, no-nonsense and tough – and she’s also e...qually compassionate, caring and fair. Deana was always there to listen and provide excellent guidance. The level of anxiety and uncertainty going through such a traumatic event runs high – however, deep down I knew everything would be okay having Deana by my side. She handled my matter with conviction, confidence, determination and brilliance – she’s a partner and advocate who cares deeply about her clients. She also works well with opposing counsel – which is extremely important if you’re hoping to achieve a positive outcome. Lastly, but as importantly, Deana is a mom which was very comforting and reassuring for me, being a mom myself. In closing, if you’re looking for an attorney who is tough, fearless, objective, straightforward and with a high degree of empathy, hire her. She’s amazing!

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2019

Top Attorneys of North America, Who's Who Directories

2019

Pinnacle Professional Member, Continental Who's Who

N/A

Member, New York State Women's Bar Association

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Principal, Law Office of Deana Balahtsis

Associations

New York State Bar Association

Member

Education

2000

City University of New York-Hunter College

LMSW

1995

Washington and Lee University School of Law

JD

1991

Le Moyne College

Languages

English

Spanish

Greek

Albanian

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