Mario J. DeRossi

Mario J. DeRossi

also known as DeRossi Law Firm, LLC

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Mineola, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody, Child Support

100 Old Country Road, Suite 301, Mineola, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 24 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2001

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 24 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2001

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

DeRossi Law Firm LLC

100 Old Country Road, Suite 301, Mineola, NY, 11501

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Mario J. DeRossi's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

113 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews | Staff & Support

Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Mario, a truly dedicated attorney

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.

Posted by Jennifer | June 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Navigating Through Divorce

I was introduced to Mario through someone who had first hand experience with him and spoke very highly of him. Based on her recommendation, I called for a consultation. What I immediately liked about Mario was his "not out for blood" approach. He listened as I went through my situation and he offered... advice when appropriate and impartial opinions when necessary. Throughout the process he educated me in a manner that was never demeaning and a language that I could understand. He always made me aware of my choices but never pushed me in a direction that went against my grain. From the onset, I was very honest and clear about my budget and he 100% respected that. No lip service at all. I can't tell you how many people told me how awful divorce attorneys were and how terrible this experience would be - making the start of this journey so incredibly stressful and terrifying for me. Well, I am here to tell you that Mario made all the difference in the world. He made what could have been a nightmare - an incredibly easy experience. Let me just add that his paralegal, Danielle, is also outstanding with an incredibly eye for detail - leaving no stone unturned. Thank you both so much!

Posted by anonymous | November 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Review of Mario DeRossi

Mario was just a fantastic partner to team with during a difficult and protracted divorce. He was supportive, attentive and always realistic about my situation. He did not mislead me about the outcome of my case and his fees were more than fair. Mario was generous with his time and his billings did ...not reflect the amount of time he spent with me. When I see the significant difference in the fees I paid versus my ex-husband, I can truly say that it was staggering. Mario has a lovely support staff with his Associate, Paralegal and Assistant. I think this is very revealing about Mario, the person that he is and the quality of the staff he works with. All of this means that I found this firm to be invaluable and I would recommend them without hesitation to anyone looking for a fair and honest law firm.

Posted by Thomas | February 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highest Recommendation

Being at the mercy of a unscrupulous ex and the lengthy legal process of divorce can be grueling. Choosing Mario DeRossi as my attorney made all the difference in my case both financially and mentally. Mario is extremely knowledgeable, professional and trustworthy. I witnessed my ex go through mult...iple attorneys making unfair and ridiculous demands. Mario vigorously represented me from day one to divorce. He always had my best interests in mind while at the same time being fair and honest. Mario and his staff were a pleasure to deal with. They made the best of a difficult situation. I am very thankful to them for getting me through a tough time. Highly, highly recommended

Posted by George | February 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best decision I've made!!

I hired Mario DeRossi after many years in and out of court seeking to obtain custody of my children. When we started I had no decision making authority and minimal access to my children. Mario and his staff were honest, trustworthy and prepared for the challenge. Throughout the process I felt well... informed and confident in their ability. We fought until the very end. Today I share custody and have my children 50% of the time. Mario is well respected in the legal community. I highly recommend!

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Mario J. DeRossi's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Gionesi

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A powerful and zealous advocate for his clients, Mario has earned the respect of his peers and the judiciary. His level of civility is second to none, which makes him an even more effective advocate. His effectiveness is surpassed only by his keen intellect. I wholeheartedly endorse him."

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Michael DiFalco

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mario is an excellent attorney. We've had a couple of cases together and he's a zealous advocate for his clients while remaining a gentleman."

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Somair Alam

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Exceptional attorney, dedicated to client success. Highly recommended."

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Joshua Hecht

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mario is an exceptional attorney. His knowledge of family law matters is impressively extensive, but more importantly she has a deep focus on the needs of her clients. Highly recommended!"

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Barry Gross

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. DeRossi is an extremely talented and knowledgeable attorney. He is "old school" in that his word is his bond."

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Frederick Vasselman

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Susan Kassel

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mario is always well prepared, clever and quick on his feet. He is an excellent attorney."

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John O'Brien

Commercial real estate lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A truly excellent attorney well respected in the legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Christopher Leroi

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. DeRossi is an outstanding attorney who provides exemplary advice on Avvo. I would recommend everyone and anyone to him for representation. Even though I have been practicing fo 24 years, as a judge, magistrate, prosecutors, and in private practice, I learn valuable new information from him every day. A superb attorney."

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Howard Lewis

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney DeRossi is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend his legal services."

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Ivan Young

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Having known Mario for a few years now, I can firmly state that he is a gifted attorney that advocates for his Client's in a manner rivaled by few. Not only does Mario have a profound knowledge of the law, but he truly is personable and attentive to his Clients which gives all those that go to him a genuine sense of comfort in such a stressful situation. I would and do recommend Mario to all Clients seeking representation in matrimonial related issues."

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Jason Isaacson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"A strong advocate and always professional, Mr. DeRossi is an experienced attorney who offers practical solutions to resolve difficult issues."

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Robert Grossman

Family lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mario and i were adversaries in a contested matrimonial case. I found him to be knowledgeable, a true professional, and most importantly, a man of his word."

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Matthew Seidner

Family lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. DeRossi has an excellent reputation not only among other attorneys but before the bench. It is a privilege to consider him a colleague in an area of law that requires not only intelligence but compassion and patience."

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Jill Altarac

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had several matters with Mr. DeRossi, and he is a strong advocate for his clients. Mr. DeRossi is very professional and works diligently to assist his clients achieve their intended results."

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Caitlin Donahue

Family lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. DeRossi displays an impressive level of professionalism and integrity while representing his clients. Not only does he have an obvious command of the law, but also places a high priority on maintaining the trust of opposing counsel."

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Christian Pickney

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"In a divorce case I handled against Mr. Derossi he represented his client zeaolously and professionally. He protected his client's rights and did not engage in unnecessary litigation that would have wasted our client's money and time. He knows the law and conducts himelf professionally. It was my privilege to work with this attorney."

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Brian Pascale

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is an amazing, detail oriented, and professional litigator."

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Joseph DiBenedetto

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mario is very competent and considerate of his client's needs. Mario has repeatedly obtained exceptional results for his clients."

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Joseph Dujmic

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Michael Gionesi

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Lawrence LaRaus

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Michael DiFalco

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Joshua Hecht

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Barry Gross

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Frederick Vasselman

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Howard Lewis

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Karina Alomar

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Ivan Young

Foreclosure lawyer

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Kenneth Ready

Personal injury lawyer

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Jason Isaacson

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Matthew Seidner

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Jill Altarac

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Caitlin Donahue

Family lawyer

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Christian Pickney

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Joseph DiBenedetto

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brian Pascale

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers

2014

2014 New York Metro Rising Stars, SuperLawyers

2014

Top Ten Ranking, The National Academy of Family Law Attorneys

2014

Top 40 Lawyer Under 40, The American Society of Legal Advocates

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2004

Award for Trial Advocacy, The Association of the Bar of the City of New York

2003

Army Commendation Medal, Trial Defense Service, United States Army

2003

Bronze Star Medal, Fourth Infantry Division, United States Army

2002

Army Commendation Medal, Fourth Infantry Division, United States Army

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Partner, Stern & DeRossi, LLP

2006 - 2009

Associate, Stern, Adler & Associates, LLP

2002 - 2006

Judge Advocate, United States Army

Associations

2014 - Present

The National Academy of Family Law Attorneys

Member

2014 - Present

The American Society of Legal Advocates

Me

2009 - Present

Nassau County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

New York State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2009 - Present

Columbian Lawyers Association

Member

Education

2001

Saint John's University, School of Law

Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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