Vincent J. Gallo

Vincent J. Gallo

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 43 years

Real estate Lawyer at Staten Island, NY
Practice Areas: Real Estate

706 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY

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44 years

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 43 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1982

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 43 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1982

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Vincent J. Gallo

706 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY, 10310-2507

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Vincent J. Gallo's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

78 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jennifer and Mike | November 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Business

A Rare Find

By far, the MOST KNOWLEDGEABLE, EFFECTIVE AND PROFICIENT ATTORNEY we have ever had the benefit of working with. Vincent Gallo is a no nonsense attorney who is truly representative of his clients’ needs and interests. Once you retain Mr. Gallo, you can rest and be assured that your business will be c...ompletely handled. Mr. Gallo and his extremely competent colleagues are a rare find. They can be fully trusted to act on your behalf.

Posted by FRANCINE | September 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Best real estate Lawyer in new york city

Share review Embed review Write an update Edit review 9/21/2020 I have been using Mr Gallo for over 22 years now, and still today far by the most honest and amazing lawyer full of energy! He is diamond on Staten island and I am very lucky to have such an amazing lawyer and help today ...9/21/2020... 22 years later.

Vincent Gallo

Replied last September 23, 2020

Never lose sight of the fact that you have, for the past 22 years, come to me for my sage advice and counsel, you listen intently, you digest my words and you follow my advice, not blindly, but with a clear understanding as to why. This makes my job easier, and I thank you for that.

Posted by Albert P. | July 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Residential

An Amazing Attorney !

An amazing attorney! Vincent Gallo from the start to the finale signature approached the sale of my home flawlessly. I had an issue that would have put the sale of my home in jeopardy but Vincent negotiated and finalized the sale. He also put together a great staff (very helpful). Selling a home can ...be stressful but Vincent and his team made the process go very smoothly.

Posted by Danielle | June 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Residential

A lawyer for the Overthinker

I highly recommend Vince and his team. As a first time home owner, Vince and his team made the whole experience worry free for someone who tends to worry and overthink everything! I knew I was in good hands and his guidance throughout the process put my mind at ease. They answered any and all questio...ns I had. The day of the closing, Vince and his team were thorough, prepared and precise in crossing every “T” and dotting every “I”.. the other party even wished they had him as their lawyer too during the proceedings, when they saw that theirs was not as prepared or good at negotiating. He’s simply the best.. I recommend him to family and friends and will use him again in the future.

Vincent Gallo

Replied last June 28, 2020

Danielle, thank you for your kind comments. Please don't forget that you made our job easier, by allowing for us to DO OUR JOB! The only way to seamlessly get a Client through a real estate transaction from beginning to end is with 100% preparedness, leaving nothing open and leaving nothing to chance. Your intelligence was an added benefit in making the deal work, which we readily recognized. All the best to the both of you, and to your entire family.

Posted by Tom | June 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Best Lawyer ever !

Mr Gallo represented my mother for her closing. I challenge you find a more prepared and professional attorney. No last minute surprises. No delays with paperwork. No worries at all from start to finish. Mr Gallo made this a very easy process for us and I can’t thank him and his staff enough for th...eir work.

Vincent Gallo

Replied last June 24, 2020

Tom, your heartfelt comments are touching. More importantly, how you overindulged and looked out for your mother spoke volumes as to your character. She is, no doubt, smiling down from heaven and beaming with pride as to the amazing son she raised. God bless you.

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Vincent J. Gallo's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephen Strauss

Real estate lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. The most knowledgeable attorney I know. You are in the best hands when you retain him."

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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William Golding

Real estate lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Vincent Gallo is the foremost authority in real estate law and title insurance. If there is a question he undoubtedly has the answer. If I ever have a question or a problem, Mr. Gallo is my first call."

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Kevin Zazzera

Real estate lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Vinny Gallo is an excellent attorney and a legend on Staten Island. There's no one else I'd rather sit across a closing table from. He gets things done quickly and, more importantly, correctly. If I had a difficult real estate or title issue on my hands, he would be the first attorney I would call for advice."

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Cheryl Smith

Unknown lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Gallo and I practice in some of the same areas of law. I have had the privilege of reviewing many of her responses and comments to questions posted on Avvo. His answers and comments reflect a deep understanding of the law and have provided helpful information. I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicholas Moccia

Real estate lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Gallo is the local authority on the law surrounding real estate transactions. He regularly hosts CLEs which are informative and amusing. His contracts of sale are expertly drafted to protect the interests of his clients. I highly recommend Mr. Gallo."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

1981

Dean's Honor List, Pepperdine University School of Law

1981

Award for Scholastic Excellence, American Jurisprudence

Work Experience

1986 - Present

Senior Attorney, Law Offices of Vincent J. Gallo

1983 - 1986

Associate Attorney, Stein, Bliablias, McGuire & Pantages

Associations

1986 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Sustaining Attorney Member

1986 - Present

New York State Bar Association, Real Property Law Section

Sustaining Attorney member

1986 - Present

New York State Bar Association Committee on Titles and Transfers

Sustaining Attorney Member

1986 - Present

New York State Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Law Section

Sustaining Attorney Member

1981 - Present

American Bar Association

Sustaining Attorney Member

Education

1983

New York University School of Law

LL.M. - Master of Laws (Taxation)

1981

Pepperdine University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor "Cum Laude"

1977

St John's University School of Law

BS - Bachelor of Science (Dean's List)

Speaking Engagements

2014

The Civil Court of the City of New York: Housing Part CLE

What Every Housing Court Judge and Their Court Attorneys Should Know About the New York City Department of Buildings

2013

St. John's University School of Law: Continuing Legal Education: Fall 2013 Weekend What Every Attorney Should Know About the New York City Department of Buildings

2012

Civil Court of the City of New York (Manhattan)

A Lawyer's Guide to the New York City Department of Buildings

2011

Brooklyn Bar Association Real Property Section Complex and Unusual Issues in Real Estate Law

2010

New York State Bar Association Real Property Law Section Ethics for Real Estate Lawyers

2009

City of New York Arbitrators Association

Predatory Lending and the Sub-Prime Mortgage Meltdown

2008

Richmond County Bar Association: Gallo on the Law of Mortgages and Sellers' Concessions The Impending Mortgage Crisis and Sellers' Concessions

Publications

2014

2014

2014

2013

Richmond County Bar Association Journal Case Note: Mortgage Contingency

2013

Richmond County Bar Association Journal NYC Real Estate Transfer Taxes

2013

2013

Richmond County Bar Association Journal The Property Condition Disclosure Act: New Proposed Legislation

2013

Richmond County Bar Association Journal Gallo on the Mortgage Contingency Clause (2013)

2013

Richmond County Bar Association Journal A Question of Transfer Tax Rate, 3 or 4 family house?

2010

Languages

English

French

Activity

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