John A. Gemelli

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John A. Gemelli

4.5
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 40 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Forest Hills, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Child Custody, Marriage & Prenuptials

105-15 Metropolitan Avenue, Forest Hills, NY

About John

Biography

Experienced family law attorney dedicated to providing the best legal representation. Call 855-912-7110

Experienced family law attorney dedicated to providing the best legal representation. Call 855-912-7110

Experienced family law attorney dedicated to providing the best legal representation. Call 855-912-7110

Experienced family law attorney dedicated to providing the best legal representation. Call 855-912-7110

Experienced family law attorney dedicated to providing the best legal representation. Call 855-912-7110

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

40%
Child Custody 20%

20%
Child Support 20%

20%
Marriage and Prenuptials 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 40 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1985

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

John A. Gemelli, P.C.

105-15 Metropolitan Avenue, Forest Hills, NY, 11375

jagmat.com/

Online Presence

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John A. Gemelli's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

49 Client Reviews

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Posted by Scott | October 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

amazing

A lawyer's lawyer. The best! Tenacious and pugnacious. Pit bull -but only as necessary. John prosecuted my case, one of the most hotly contested cases in NY for over 10 years. Words can't convey my gratitude or describe the results. Technical knowledge, yes of course. Trial skills-beyond compare (a...nd I've seen a lot). Common sense, business acumen, intuitive and gut level common sense -check. Have a tough one...this is your man.

Posted by Anthony | May 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Look no further

After being taken over the coals by other attorneys, and getting nowhere, a friend recommended John Gemelli. After sitting with John at a consultation, I knew he was the attorney that I needed. John is a straight shooter, no bs involved, tells it like it is. He and his entire staff kept me updated... on all my questions and court dates. As my divorce proceedings were going on, I also heard from many people that John was one of the top divorce lawyers in Queens. THIS IS DEFINETLY TRUE!!! John and his staff are not in the business to take your money, they are in the business to do the right thing. I worked with John and Christine throughout the divorce. And they were great! John took the bull by the horns and settled my case within a year and a half. When John walks into the courtroom, you know that he will get things done. After all that I have been thru in my divorce, I trust John like a friend. So, as I said in my caption, look no further. Thanks John, you are the best!!

Posted by anonymous | February 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

BEST ATTORNEY! Highly Intelligent & Dedicated Lawyer on Your Side

HIRE JOHN AND DO NOT THINK OTHERWISE. The best decision I made during my divorce was hiring John Gemelli. As a father, John knows what fathers' rights are and will fight for them. Unfortunately, my ex-wife did not want to settle on joint custody which I thought was fair. After abandoning our k...ids for months at a time I fought for custody and John fought along side with me. John knows the judicial system and everyone in the field. He is a kind man but do not think he will be the same in court. He is aggressive as he can be in court and surprises everyone how he gains control of the courtroom instantly.

Posted by Barry Liebman | January 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

There aren't enough stars above to describe him - HIRE JOHN GEMELLI

My attorney passed away three weeks before my divorce trial after 4 years of waiting. My soon to be ex wanted life time maintenance and then 10 years. My friend referred me to John, All I can say is that if John was my attorney from the beginning I would have been divorced that much sooner. He is ext...remely knowledgeable in matrimonial litigation. He is a tough as nails negotiator and a great court litigator, whom I saw that my Judge greatly respected. He also has a real office behind him; great associates and Eva his paralegal. The office pulled out all the stops to get up to speed in a short period of time, and John got my case settled for 40% of the term for a lot less per year than defendant wanted in maintenance, with no additional financial obligations to me. A win-win. But make no mistake, if the case did not settle for what John felt was fair, he was ready to and would have tried it and I had faith in him doing so. John and his staff were also in constant communication with me. IF YOU NEED A DIVORCE LAWYER ---- HIRE JOHN A. GEMELLI

Posted by anonymous | May 08, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

John Gemelli Excellent Lawyer

John Gemelli provided excellent legal services to me during a difficult divorce that involved both complex financial and family issues. Throughout the process Mr. Gemelli was always available and was very quick to reply to questions by both phone and e-mail. He was very knowledgeable and experience...d in all areas of the divorce process. My divorce involved complex financial issues as well as difficult family problems including substance abuse. Mr. Gemelli was very aware of the emotional toll of dealing with substance abuse issues and was able to focus on the issues and resolve problems in a professional manner while always keeping the needs of the children as the top priority. Hiring Mr. Gemelli was the smartest thing I did during a very difficult time. I would highly recommend Mr. Gemelli to anyone going through a complex and difficult divorce.

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John A. Gemelli's Lawyer Endorsements

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Vanessa Gabriele

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. John is extremely knowledgeable resource for divorce litigation matters. He has extensive trial experience."

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Jill Altarac

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. I met Mr. Gemelli over 15 years ago when we were adversaries on a case. Since then we have had numerous other matters. He is an fantastic negotiator, and a highly skilled litigator. There are very few attorneys that I have witnessed in the last 21 years that are as knowledgable and can navigate through a courtroom like he does. Mr. Gemelli's knowledge, skills and incredible presense in a courtroom, result in extremely favorable results for his clients."

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Carolyn Kersch

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I worked with John in the past and respect him as a colleague. He is not just a true gentleman, but also a highly skilled advocate for his clients. His mastery of matrimonial and family law, along with the tremendous respect that he earned from his colleagues and the bench alike, enables him to achieve fair and favorable settlements/awards for his clients. I would endorse John without reservation."

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Josephine Marino

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John is a skilled attorney who is highly respected by his peers and has an excellent track record."

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Nazmeen Salfarlie

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marc Roberts

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"John Gemelli is knowledgeable, courteous and intelligent and he zealously advocates for his clients. He is a dedicated attorney who strives to find the best solutions for his clients without the necessity of costly litigation. John is amicable, well spoken and easy to deal with. He doesn’t waste time on nonsense or get caught up in the rhetoric of the parties. I respect his ability and professionalism."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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2020

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2019

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2015

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Associations

2008 - Present

Queens County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Education

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Dayton

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State University of New York at Buffalo

Languages

English

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