Martin T. Johnson

Martin T. Johnson

4.5
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 45 years

Family Lawyer at Pearl River, NY
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Marriage & Prenuptials, Divorce & Separation

One Blue Hill Plaza 11th Floor, P.O. Box 1629, Pearl River, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 45 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1981

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Johnson & Cohen, LLP

One Blue Hill Plaza 11th Floor, P.O. Box 1629, Pearl River, NY, 10965

Johnson & Cohen, LLP

701 Westchester Avenue, Suite 208W, White Plains, NY, 10604

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Martin T. Johnson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 16 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by anonymous | June 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

SAD HE CHARGES SO MUCH WITH NO RESULTS

Mr. Johnson charged $550 per hour. Several court visits at $2,650 per visit.. the net worth statement was done incorrectly. He is not worth his hourly rate. Charged me so much with no results. Made me look terrible in court. I would never recommend him to a single person. Told me to hire several othe...r professionals that lead to nothing. Spent many thousands of dollars to get no where. Called the other attorney to find out how much money there was to use between us. Still not divorced.

Posted by anonymous | March 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Disappointed given his reputation

Mr. Johnson quickly develops a strong point of view that is difficult to engage. In my experience he was impatient and abrupt with me. His firm missed a deadline on two separate occasions. The firm’s ability to prepare the case in a timely organized fashion was limited. It’s just not how I experience...d how he operated. Unfortunately, he was unaware of material facts during the negotiations. All in all, Mr. Johnson performed well in a time of crisis (short bursts of action), but poorly in situations that required planning and preparation.

Posted by anonymous | November 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Simply the best!

My wife hired Marty to finalize her divorce with her ex-husband and an extremely contentious custody battle ensued. Without getting into an insane amount of detail, I would say that the entire ordeal was a complete nightmare, lasting many years because my wife's ex-husband is a miserable person with... plenty of money and a ton of time on his hands. Marty is an amazing attorney. When you are with him you feel confident that he will get you the best outcome possible and he certainly did. We literally never lost any of the many different cases we had over the years despite having an awful Attorney for the Child who clearly sided with her ex-husband, multiple judges, including a horrible judge who couldn't remember anything from one appearance to the next and certain situations that put us at a major disadvantage on paper. Marty is tough so if you want your hand held, he is not your guy, but if you want to win your case, he 1000% is your guy. He is simply the best - he has a courtroom presence like no one else and it's clear that the judges respect him. We are extremely thankful that he represented us and owe him a tremendous amount of gratitude for going the extra mile for us. Hiring him is an absolute no-brainer!

Posted by Peter | January 16, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Well Represented

Marty Johnson represented me in a matrimonial case for 18 months. This was a very challenging case which required a lawyer with vast experience and a solid understanding of matrimonial law. Marty was able to guide me through the legal issues of the case and consistently afforded me direct and clea...r answers to the questions I posed throughout the process. I felt very comfortable relying on his advice knowing it was well founded in the law and that I was deriving the benefit of his many years of experience in the field. His advice consistently centered around what was best for me and my children and at all times Marty sought an expeditious and fair resolution to the case. The ultimate resolution to the matter reinforced the fact that the advice provided along the way was on point each step of the way. Representation by Marty Johnson meant that I could focus on and concern myself with a resolution to the case. Not having to worry about my representation was a huge advantage and a burden I did not have to concern myself with. Without hesitation I will continue to recommend and refer clients to Marty Johnson.

Posted by RICHARD | January 14, 2014 | Child Custody

MARTIN JONSON THE BEST

I WAS IN A CUSTODY BATTLE FOR MY SON. HIS MOTHER HAS HAD ME ARRESTED NUMEROUS TIMES ON FAKE CHARGES. WHEN MR JOHNSON TOOK MY CASE,I HAD A MEETING WITH HIM IN HIS OFFICE. WHEN I SAW HOW PROFESSIONAL,AND DETAILED HE WAS,I KNEW RIGHT THERE AND THEN,HE WAS THE LAWYER I NEEDED. WHEN WE WENT TO TRIAL,HE WA...S A TRUE PROFESSIONAL. HE WAS SO DETAILED AND ORGANIZED IT WAS LIKE WATCHING A SURGEON. AND HIS PRESENCE IN THE COURT ROOM WAS AMAZING.YOU KNEW THE MINUTE HE SPOKE WHO WAS IN CONTROL..AND I WASNT SURPRISED AT ALL WHEN HE WON THE CASE. IF YOU ARE GOING TO PAY A LAWYER ,YOU MIGHT AS WELL PAY THE BEST.WIN OR LOOSE HE IS WORTH EVERY PENNY..

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Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 25

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"I have worked on a number of cases with Mr. Johnson as opposing counsel. He is a tough litigator and impressive negotiator with a courtroom presence and signature style that has earned him the respect of the bench and bar. He remains one of the most experienced divorce lawyers working in New York State and brings a wealth of experience to his cases. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone seeking a smart, skilled and ethical attorney in a complex family law matter."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Best Lawyers in America,

2005

Best Lawyers in America,

2004

Best Lawyers in America,

2003

Best Lawyers in America,

2002

Best Lawyers in America,

2001

Best Lawyers in America,

2000

Best Lawyers in America,

1999

Best Lawyers in America,

Associations

Westchester County Bar Association

Member

Rockland County Bar Association

Member

New York State Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

International Bar Association

Member

2000 - 2002

New York State Bar Association - Family Law Section

Chairman

1998 - 2000

Westchester County Bar Association - Family Law Section

Chairman

1994 - 1999

Rockland County Bar Association - Family Law Committee

Co-Chair

1993 - 1998

New York State Bar Association - Continuing Legal Education Committee

Co-Chair

Education

1980

Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

State University of New York

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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