Mario J. DeRossi

Mario is a no nonsense attorney who will help you through what is to most people a life altering event. His " rip the band-aid off " approach is what helped me through one of the most tumultuous times in my life. There were times through the process I did not understand his approach but I do now. I highly recommend Mario as an attorney and a guide through anyone's unfortunate Divorce or separation.

Mario fought for me and for my children. As a father I sought full residential custody and I got it. Without him I may have lost them. He was always straight with me. He wasn't afraid to tell me hard truths when needed. He listened and remained focused on my goals. He is tough, smart, honest and relentless. His entire staff is great. Going through a divorce can be a gut wrenching experience. Having Mario in my corner made all the difference.

Mario was a referral from a close friend. I was starting the predivorce process and desperately need some sound advice. I called Mario and explained my horrendous scenario. Mario asked if he might review my 30 page prenuptial. After reading the document, Mario shared his review. I might add, I had not hired him as of yet and he volunteered to read my entire prenuptial. This attorney who I really didn't know, spent a lot of time reading my document and talking with me on the phone. I remember the call was almost one hour. I was impressed, to say the least. I moved forward with hiring Mario as my divorce attorney. He was very patient, clear in his communication and listened to all I had to say. We worked together as a team. I contributed my thoughts along the way. Mario was always open-minded as the divorce continued. I was provided with how the court system worked along with the various episodes that might occur. My first time in court was stressful for me. Mario helped me to relax and stay on the path we had set up. With support and preparation from Mario, my future meetings went smoothly. My divorce is soon to be final. I thank Mario for his knowledge and expertise, plus I thank his office staff and Nicole. They were always pleasant, accountable and available. I found Mario to be very dedicated in assisting me with my divorce. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a divorce attorney.

A mom at school asked if I had a divorce lawyer yet. I was heavily leaning toward using someone else at the time. She went on to say her divorce lawyer wasn't very good but that her husband's was a real shark. Oh, I'm so sorry, I said. And also, awkwardly, can I get your husband's lawyer's phone number? That's how I came to meet Mario DeRossi. It was love at first zoom. He was knowledgeable, clear, and concise. He had a heart and the no nonsense attitude I knew I needed. As a mom, I thought long and hard about whether or not to divorce. I contemplated staying until our little daughter went to college. In the end, I decided I had to divorce. I was terrified of the custody portion. While I'm not rich, I'm a hard worker and can make more money, but the custody had me paralyzed. I didn't want our daughter to feel like a ping pong ball, etc. so, getting as much custody as possible was my top priority. And Mario succeeded! And with flying colors! He fought for me to gain primary physical custody. I came out better than I'd thought financially. I felt I had a true partner. Mario was on time and on top of things. He came to every call prepared. He answered every email - sometimes just a sentence - but there was always a reliable and informed answer. I could call and make an appointment whenever I wanted. He made himself available. Throughout this whole process Mario has been my secret weapon. When I felt nervous and anxious at night I would revisit our conversations. I remember telling him I was scared we'd have to do 50-50 custody since it seemed preferred by the court, according to Google. He told me I don't do 50-50, that's not how I roll. I would say that to myself over and over. The day of my trial Mario kept me abreast of everything from the moment I woke up. We ended up settling and it was magical - Mario jumped into action and finagled numbers around. He told me this was my life and he would fight for what I wanted and that this was my decision and only my decision. I told him to guide me. I could not be happier with the result. I now have primary physical custody - my top non-negotiable and ended up better than I expected financially. Additionally, Mario was super fair with his billing. I wasn't charged when he read my emails etc (I also was mindful of how much I emailed). I've since recommended Mario to another mom. My whole focus was on our daughter and Mario just got it. He's like your smart friend - the one that's super cool and you love hanging out with but is very busy so you meet while you can and ask everything you can think of. I love Mario. I'm actually sad I don't have to talk with him anymore. But I'm glad to be onto my next chapter. I highly recommend Mario DeRossi. Hiring him to represent me in my divorce was the best decision I made.

Mario is passionate about his work as a divorce attorney. He is very honest and his expertise of the law is very impressive. He always took the time to explain legal issues/matters to ensure that I understood clearly the what’s and why’s. He was always prompt when responding to any questions and updating me with his findings. He is extremely fair and doesn’t waste his clients time or money. His office staff is very professional and pleasant to speak to He is a “Top Notch” divorce attorney. I would highly recommend Mario without hesitation.