Maxine Karen Last

Maxine Karen Last

4.4
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 36 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Garden City, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

600 Old Country Road, Suite 310, Garden City, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 36 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1989

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 36 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1989

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Maxine K. Last, Esq.

600 Old Country Road, Suite 310, Garden City, NY, 11530-4785

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Maxine Karen Last's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Christina | April 29, 2019 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Money hungry

Not impressed with Maxine even though reviews stated otherwise. I went for a consultation and walked out with my anxiety level up. Instead of calming my fears Maxine magnified issues tremendously. Meditation as an option was never presented to me. All I heard from her that we will get him for this, ...we will get him for that. I came for resolutions and walked out with a migraine! I heard that Garden City lawyers are known for stirring up drama to bill their clients. This consultation proved it. I finally hired Manhattan attorney who I was comfortable with. She is calm and offers solutions by putting my kids first not drama generated $ profit.

Maxine Last

Replied last April 29, 2019

I have no record of having a consultation with a person by the name of Christina which fits this description. Nevertheless, the accusations levied herein are not in keeping with my general philosophy or the way I practice family law. If anything, it is always my goal to try and resolve issues through negotiation and settlement prior to engaging in litigation. In fact, I am known in the legal community for my ability to settle most matters, thereby avoiding expensive litigation and the accumulation of unnecessary legal fees. I am always cognizant of the cost and expense of litigation and many of my client's comment on how they are grateful for my sensitivity to this issue and for my ability to keep costs down whenever possible.

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Kim Ciesinski

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have have had several cases with Maxine as opposing counsel all of which were settled. She is extremely competent, pragmatic and honest. Maxine practices with compassion and integrity. I fully endorse this attorney."

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Kim Ciesinski

Mediation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Owner, The Law Offices of Maxine K. Last

1991 - 1999

Associate, Law Offices of Dominic Barbara

Associations

Nassau County Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Nassau County Bar Association

Special Master - Mediation Certification

Education

1989

Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude

1982

University of Vermont

BA - Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude

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