Deana Balahtsis

Deana Balahtsis and her team handled my divorce and custody battle and I would recommend her without second thought. Deana is a very bright and passionate lawyer who will fight for you like it’s her own personal matter . Deana worked tirelessly and even took calls with me at 11 at night , on weekends... and her vacation , to accommodate my unconventional work schedule . She is very smart, efficient and her heart is in the right place . She showed up for me in every crazy turn of events in the rollercoaster ride that was my divorce . Definitely hire her !

Deana was recommended to me by a moms group - a group that I trust and respect. I called her, scheduled a consultation, and hired her on the spot - best decision. Getting a divorce is one of the hardest things I have ever done and she has been there to support me and direct me every step of the way. ... I’m right in the thick of it and will go to trial in January. I’m so grateful to have her. She’s a mom and she knows what she is doing. She really cares for her clients.

Deana and team are amazing!! I don't even know where to begin. I was in a very intense custody case when I found Deana. She was truly an answer to my prayers. I felt backed up against the wall, scared, and didn't know what to do. Once Deana came on bored she immediately took action and took control ...of the case and started turning things around! After all the stress and worry I finally felt confident. She asked all the right questions, educated me on every detail of the law and my case. Every question or concern I had was answered promptly and she was very understanding & sympathetic to my concerns. Her knowledge and ability to predict the needs and actions of my case was tremendously helpful. Her and her team are truly amazing! When I went through my divorce several years after the custody case. She helped me gain, after getting full legal and physical custody of my child in my custody case, you best believe I went back to her. She handled it for me. She kept me positive and on track the whole time. Going through a divorce is one of the hardest things you can go through in life. I would not have wanted anyone else on my side except for Deana. She know's her stuff, the system, the courts, and everything that will affect your case. She will educate you and be by your side. I truly can't say enough good things about Deana and her team! Very professional! and I would highly recommend them!

... and that is Deana. Deana lead me through some of the most difficult decisions of my life, during the toughest period of my life, and put her years of experience and intimate knowledge of the divorce and family law process and players in Brooklyn to help my children and me. I was in a long...-term marriage with two young children when I was blindsided by a situation that eventually required me to seek custody of my children in order ensure their short- and long-term safety and wellbeing. Deana helped me through every stage of the bewildering and painful process, and as a parent of young children herself, was always understanding and supportive. Deana is honest and fair in her dealings and billing and reflected her understanding of how one's life gets turned upside down during divorce in how she worked with me. Although my situation was long and complex, Deana never fit the supposed stereotype of the divorce attorney who seeks to extend the battle to their own benefit but to the harm of everyone else. At every turn she looked for ways to de-escalate and end the battle, and to find the quickest and least expensive way forward with the best outcome for my children. In sum, I cannot recommend her highly enough.

I just would like to take a moment to thank God for allowing me to meet such an extraordinary Lawyer who had me ( and my daughter’s interest at heart) during our most challenging time of divorce. After meeting with Deanna, I was initially convinced and moved my case from a previous lawyer who did not... build that confidence in me. I can honestly say the change was a rewarding one. Deanna is an experienced lawyer at heart. She made sure I was making the right move and decision every step of the way and she and her team were always reliable in responding to my concerns and gave timely updates on the case. Many people who have been through divorce understand how traumatic it can become, especially when things can turn out in any directions. Deanna assured and proven to me that I was in good hands and her care was demonstrated the entire time of the divorce proceedings. The stressful time I was going through was made so much easier with all of you guiding me through the process, and I would definitely recommend your firm to anyone anywhere; actually I recently did just that with a friend who had divorce concerns. Upon settlement of my case, I felt that it was a fair settlement and that Deanna did everything in her power to ensure her process had truly been as smooth and comfortable as possible. Thank you so much for your help with our situation, you handled everything with professionalism, dignity and compassion, just what people need in stressful situations. Thank you again, for your time and your staff's time in resolving the case so quickly and in a professional manner. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.