Mary Ann Aiello

Mary Ann Aiello

4.7
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 44 years

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

600 Old Country Road, Suite 520, Garden City, NY

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Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 44 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1981

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Aiello, DiFalco & Gianakos, LLP

600 Old Country Road, Suite 520, Garden City, NY, 11530-2014

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Mary Ann Aiello's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

5 star (9)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Gerard | February 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Top Divorce Attorney - feel I was in best hands with super good outcome

Ok- consider this a ‘word of mouth’ recommendation: I received Ms. Aiello’s Name from another top-level attorney (who does not do family/divorce law) - I stopped mediation immediately as she saved me thousands of dollars for knowing what’s realistic and respectful to the other “aide” - she uses cal...m knowledge to counsel instead of emotional demands - she was outstanding in negotiating the final agreement - she knows the processes and systems well and doesn’t cut corners or some such silly things - she is highly (!) respected by the judges from what I saw and heard about her - remember when you engage and hire an attorney it’s a two way street: if you or the other side is not reasonable and reapectful - How can you expect a favorable outcome? Sounds like common sense but I have seen people trying to do a ‘“show of force -let alone ‘retribution’ “ - and everyone loses then. - Ms. Aiello is super transparent, knowledgeable and her team is equally professional - never heard any excuses - like other offices I have witnessed. Hope this helps a bit. I was totally or more than satisfied. Great recommendation!

Posted by Michael | February 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend

Mary Ann Aiello is an outstanding divorce attorney. She was attentive to my needs, knowledgeable and highly experienced. She is well respected by the court and her peers. Her ability to be practical and sensible while simultaneously advocating vigorously for her client was well appreciated. Mary ...Ann was readily available and typically responded to all communications in a very timely manner. I would recommend Mary Ann Aiello without reservation.

Posted by Sean | February 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

When you need a competant attorney in your corner.

Mary Ann Aiello is fantastic and to say she goes above and beyond is an understatement. After meeting with several divorce Attorneys I immediately knew Mary Ann Aiello would be the right person to advocate for me during an extremely stressful divorce litigation. Im a retired FDNY firefighter and need...ed someone who properly understood the intricacies of our pension system. With lightning speed Mary Ann put protective measures in place early on in the operation that left the competition very little room to take advantage of us. Mary Ann has over 37 years experience in the field and it shows. She is extremely responsive, honest, and very well respected amongst judges and her peers in the court system. She had my divorce completed and signed off on in under a year. When it’s all was said and done Mary Ann feels more like a friend than a lawyer. I would highly recommend Mary Ann Aiello and the wonderful staff in her firm completely and without hesitation to anyone who needs a good Attorney in their corner. Thank you Mary Ann!!! Sean R. McCoyd

Posted by Ken | February 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Difficult wife

Ms Aiello helped me deal with a very difficult wife and her money-grubbing attorney. She put the attorney in his place and made sure my rights were protected and my assets preserved. She didn’t nickel-and-dime me and was a pleasure to work under very stressful circumstances. Her staff and Co-counsel... were always professional and sensitive to my needs

Posted by Michael | February 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A born rescuer with efficiency and no drama

I came to Mary Ann Aiello at the end of a decade of good-hearted but not terribly competent divorce lawyers. She got me out of the maze or the trap or whatever you would like to call it with efficiency, clarity, humor, and intelligence. Whenever a new situation would come up, she would also do me t...he great kindness of treating me like a fellow adult, laying out several alternatives that we could take and assessing how each one would work. Other lawyers I've dealt with have acted as if they have all the magic: Mary is a kind, forthright, moral human being who wants what's best for her client and never made things more difficult than they had to be. I recommend her with no reservations and great enthusiasm. If all lawyers were like her, all the hostile / painful jokes would cease. She also has an excellent staff headed up by Lucille. And, should you need to see it, I can show you my actual divorce decree: a valuable and satisfying document whose existence I owe to Mary.

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Mary Ann Aiello's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Seidner

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Working with Ms. Aiello has been a pleasure. Her advocacy for her client has never caused her to be anything other than a pure professional and I hope that I have the chance to work with her again."

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Matthew Seidner

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2011

NY Metro Area Super Lawer (Family Law), Thomson Reuters

2006

Rona Seider, Esq. Award, Nassau County Women's Bar Association

Associations

2017 - Present

Nassau County Bar Association

Board of Director

2009 - Present

Family Law American Inn of Court

Master

1997 - Present

Family Law American Inn of Court

Member

Nassau County Bar Association

Member

New York State Bar Association

Member

Nassau County Bar Association, Matrimonial Law Committee

Member

Nassau County Bar Association, Advisory Committee to Nassau Academy of Law

Member

Nassau County Bar Association, Grievance Committee

Member

2015 - 2016

Nassau County Bar Association, Nassau Academy of Law

Dean

2015 - 2016

Family Law American Inn of Court

President

2008 - 2009

Women's Bar Association of the State of New York; Matrimonial Committee

Co-chair

2005 - 2006

Women's Bar Association of the State of New York; Children's RightsCommittee

Chair

2001 - 2002

Nassau County Women's Bar Association

President

1998 - 2001

Nassau County Women's Bar Association

Vice President

1997 - 1998

Nassau County Women's Bar Association

Treasurer

1996 - 2003

Women's Bar Association of the State of New York; Matrimonial Committee

Delegate

1996 - 1997

Nassau County Women's Bar Association

Corresponding Secretary

1995 - 1996

Nassau County Women's Bar Association

Recording Secretary

Sample of Legal Cases

Anonymous

Modified and Affirmed

Anonymous

Court affirmed custody award in favor of Mother

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Education

1980

St John's University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

Fordham University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Til Death or Divorce Do Us Party Divorce and Estate Planning

2011

Marriage, Divorce, Estate Planning & Employment Issues for Same-Sex Couples Social Security, ERISA and Pension Benefits

2011

Basic Matrimonial Practice Discovery

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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