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Showing 1 - 5 of 49 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2025

Unprofessional, Rude, Sarcastic

I asked a basic question about what elements were required to be included on a uniform parking ticket in New York State. Instead of answering the question, or just remaining silent and saying nothing - which for people like him is the best option - say nothing - he was sarcastic, rude, unprofessiona...l and unhelpful. He brings disrepute upon the profession of law, does not exercise due care, and cannot be trusted to act in a client's best interest. He seems to have a lot of time to waste on Avvo insulting strangers over the internet.

Michael Palumbo

Replied last May 23, 2025

This guy's question and his response to me asking whether the meter was expired was so out of line that Avvo removed the question he asked and his thread. I mean, we're talking about a parking ticket for what, $25.00? He told us everything except whether the meter was expired, so I asked, because it was relevant to the way the case could be handled in court, if he in fact wanted to go to court to save $25.00. Like I said, his demeanor in his responses was so out of line that Avvo removed the Q & A.

Posted by anonymous | July 08, 2024

Was going to hire

I talked with this Lawyer on the phone. He was very rude and yelling at me, while I was trying to tell him my situation. He didn't want to hear about what I wanted him to do for me. He told me he was going to do this, this and this. What he was telling me , was not what I wanted to do. This guy would...n't let me get a word in edgewise. He continued yelling at me during our first ever conversation, so I raised my voice over him trying to get my point across, and he hung up on me. This guy, is not a guy I would ever. recommend. TERRIBLE

Michael Palumbo

Replied last July 09, 2024

What's terrible is people who have never even hired my office leaving a review and essentially complaining that I personally provided them with a free phone consultation. Virtually everyone that calls my office gets ME. Not some underling - ME. This means that I talk to DOZENS of people daily. I am happy to give free legal advice, but I don't have the time to listen to a person's stream of consciousness / woe is me story. I obtain the salient facts and then advise on what I can and can't do based on my over 20 years of experience practicing law. If after explaining what can and can't be done the caller wants to complain about how unfair the system is, I am not a therapist and don't have time to listen to what I cannot address. I did not yell at whomever this person is. I did what I always do - once I have given the FREE LEGAL ADVICE I tell them that if they want to continue the conversation I need to charge them for a verbal consultation. This is what this kind of person gets angry about, and then lashes out on review sites. But hey, don't take my word for it. If you have a legal problem, call my office and judge for yourself my demeanor and attitude. I consult with everyone that calls my office, and would love to talk to you about your case.

Posted by anonymous | April 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Ezpass

Only helps you to get a Payment plan paying 2,500 for no reason just to tell me the same thing that THE MTA EZPASS WILL HELP WITH DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME WITH HIM HE DISRESPECTFUL LOVES YELLING AT YOU ON THE PHONE BECAUSE HE HAS SO muchhhh CLIENTS . No respect cancel this man I don’t recommend no help... at all

Michael Palumbo

Replied last April 24, 2024

I was fully expecting this review. She hired us in a panic after her vehicle registration was suspended for failing to pay tolls for years and racking up $4,186.00 in unpaid tolls and $40,200.00 in violations. I negotiated the violations down to $8,040.00 and got her on a payment plan. After I wrapped up the case and sent her the closing information, including how to execute payment on the payment plan, she claimed "I already knew that..." Ergo, if you already negotiated the deal yourself, why did you hire me to do it? She then wanted her money back after I completed the work. She wants me cancelled, but it's clients like this that should be cancelled.

Posted by Cody | December 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Lifted my 6 month License Suspension

Sold a truck and never turned in the plates. This led to my license being suspended for 6 months. With the person i sold it to not cooperating, it seemed like it would be impossible for my license to be lifted. Michael Palumbo was persistent on solving this issue and in the end I ended up getting my ...suspension lifted!

Posted by Louis | June 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Review

I was very concerned when I got a speeding ticket in the Bronx and learned the traffic court was not like my local municipality (out of state) where you could talk to the prosecutor and perhaps get a plea deal. I was facing 6 points and fines. I entered a not guilty plea and knew I would need to find... an attorney. Looking online for an attorney is overwhelming and after reviewing several websites, I found none to be as comprehensive and full of reviews as Palumbo & Associates. I was impressed that Michael Palumbo responded to some of the reviews as well. After reading about him and the testimonials, I sent in my information and within not even a 1/2 hour I received a phone call from him. I came to find out that this is his work ethic, he is extremely responsive regardless of what time he receives an email or phone call. I immediately knew my case would be in good hands. He was honest and made no promises, because the court was a difficult one he told me the outcome would obviously be either full points, reduced points or dismissed. But he said he would handle everything and I wouldn't be required to appear. I was therefore ecstatic when I heard from him that my case was dismissed and I received no points. I definitely made the right choice. Your choice of attorney is important - points last years - insurance increases forever. Best money I spent was hiring Palumbo & Associates and I can't tell you enough how highly I recommend that if you are reading this, that you hire them too.

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