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John Virdone
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Biography
If you are about to file for a divorce, you may be dealing with a plethora of complications. Divorce is a difficult and complicated process, and it can take its toll on a person. When you come to The Virdone Law Firm, a divorce lawyer in Nassau County will come alongside you and provide you with the support you’ve been searching for. An attorney at the firm has dealt with business asset division and equitable distribution complications. Furthermore, if you are dealing with a high net worth divorce situation, a lawyer at the firm will assist you. In addition, the firm has experience with parent relocation and visitation guidelines, and if you would like to learn more about what is involved in child support matters, and attorney at the firm will inform you. You will also receive assistance for issues pertaining to nuptial agreements or separation agreements. Whatever the details of your case may involve, you can contact the firm today and get started on moving forward.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
60%
3 years
Elder Law
40%
3 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 31 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 31 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
The Virdone Law Firm, P.C.
1600 Stewart Ave., Suite 400, Westbury, NY, 11590
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Posted by Mayra | June 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law
Highly Recommend John Virdone Law Firm and Team
I cannot thank John Virdone and his team enough for their exceptional expertise in elder and family law. From the moment I contacted the John Virdone Law Firm, I felt reassured and supported, despite the complexities of my case. John quickly understood our unique situation and crafted a solid legal s...
Posted by Shiv | June 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Representation
John was very professional, knowledgeable, kept us informed throughout the process. He worked very hard to get us the desired results. I would highly and certainly recommend his firm to represent you.
Posted by Christoper Russell and Sheaketha Greene-Russell | April 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great Law Firm!
Our experience with the Virdone Law Firm was helpful during an extremely difficult and stressful time. John and Dennis were knowledgeable about our case, the law and strategy. We didn’t know what to expect going into this case but the Virdone Law Firm guided us through,step by step, with clarity and ...
Posted by ENA | December 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney
client
Attorney John Virdone and his team have been very professional and knowledgeable.I am very pleased with his recommendations and outcome.This is the Attorney I have been searching for.
Posted by marie | May 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Medicaid & Medicare
Honest, ethical and excellent lawyer
We hired Mr. Virdone to guide us through the Medicaid process for our mother which is very complicated. He was always available to answer our many questions which I appreciated. He spent hours explaining the process, organizing our documents and advising us. He's also very patient and extremely know...
John Virdone's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known John Virdone in a professional capacity for more than five years. I am pleased to endorse his skills and talents as a fine and able attorney. I have observed him at both the trial and appellate court levels. His legal acumen and forceful advocacy on behalf of his clients serve to define John as a consummate professional."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known John for close to ten years. John is an honest and very knowledgeable attorney who works very hard to achieve positive results for his clients. I highly recommend him."
"Very knowledgeable family law attorney, dedicated to his clients' success."
"I have known John professionally for almost three years now. He is caring, experienced, intelligent, and hardworking. He possesses a vast knowledge of law both widely and in depth. These qualities make him one of the most effective matrimonial/family law attorneys in the area. I am privileged to call him a colleague, co-worker and mentor."
"John Virdone is dedicated to getting the best results possible for his clients and he has the experience needed to get those results. He is intelligent, caring and hardworking. I highly recommend John."
"John is intelligent and hardworking. He is very professional and goes the extra mile for his clients."
"I have observed John Virdone at work in numerous cases and must emphatically say that he is one of most effective matrimonial/family law attorneys practicing on Long Island. He is always prepared, and knows the law both widely across related fields, and in depth. He is one of the few attorneys I know who is highly effective both in his legal briefs as well as in person, whether conducting a trial, presenting his client's case in conference, or settling a matter."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I had the opportunity to work with John on a highly contested custody case and was impressed by his professionalism and ability to see right through to the issues and assist with working out an agreement that was truly fair while always advocating for his client."
"John Virdone is a top attorney, respected by judges, lawyers, and his clients. His reputation is impeccable and it is a privilege to call him a colleague."
Jason Isaacson
Divorce and separation lawyer
Barry Fisher
Divorce and separation lawyer
Eyal Talassazan
Divorce and separation lawyer
Anthony Famularo
Family lawyer
Roberta Horne
Family lawyer
Marilyn Heller
Elder law lawyer
Kira Schettino
Family lawyer
Meredith Brasca
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Karina Alomar
Family lawyer
Ira Newman
Litigation lawyer
Jonathan Shim
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2023
Client's Choice, Avvo
2022
Outstanding Volunteer, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sussex County
2022
Client's Choice, Avvo
2012
Client's Choice, Avvo
2006
Certificate of Appreciation, Long Island Child and Family Development Services, Inc
1999
Man of the Year Award, Association Castelvetranesi D' America, Ltd.
1992
Certificate of Appreciation, Commission for Social Justice Order of the Sons of Italy
1992
Scholarship Award, Columbian Lawyers Association of Nassau County
Work Experience
2009 - Present
President, The Virdone Law Firm, P.C.
2002 - 2009
Senior Associate, Wisselman, Hauronian & Associates, P.C.
1995 - 2002
Owner, Virdone & Associates
Associations
2016 - Present
The Suffolk County Kinship Advisory Committee of the Cornell University Cooperative ExtensionAdvisory Committee Member
2011 - Present
National Kinship Alliance for Children, Inc.General Legal Counsel
2011 - 2013
Long Island Kinship ConnectionAdvisory Board Member
2011 - 2011
National Committee of Grandparents for Children's RightsBoard of Directors
2010 - 2010
National Committee of Grandparents for Children's RightsAdvisory Board Member
2010 - 2010
New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA)Advisory Committee Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Epstein v. Epstein
Won substantial attorney fees award for spouse.
Stramezzi v. Scolari
Won appeal
DiBennedetto v. DiBennedetto
Won custody trial and won appeal
Singh v. LaHood, Secretary of the US Department of Transporation
Won motion for summary judgment
Tolbert v. Scott
Won trial & appeal.
Sound City Electronics Corp. v. R.B.C. Radio, Inc.
Won summary Judgment in favor of our client
Kulkarni v. City University of New York
Defeated motion to dismiss
Bank of New York v. Moonlit Consultants, Inc.
Won case for client with Jury trial
Education
1994
City University of New York School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
Stony Brook University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2023
Parents the Second Time Around (P.A.S.T.A.) Cornell University Cooperative Extension
Family law
2022
Parents the Second Time Around (P.A.S.T.A.) Cornell University Cooperative Extension
custody & visitation
2021
Parents the Second Time Around (P.A.S.T.A.) Cornell University Cooperative Extension
Family law
2020
Parents the Second Time Around (P.A.S.T.A.) Cornell University Cooperative Extension
custody and visitation
2019
Parenting the Second Time Around (P.A.S.T.A) Cornell University Cooperative Extension
Family law
2018
Parenting the Second Time Around (P.A.S.T.A) Cornell University Cooperative Extension
custody & visitation
2018
Addicted on LI: The Youngest Victims - For The Children's Sake News 12 Long island
Granparent custody amid the Opiod Crisis on Long Island
2017
Parenting the Second Time Around (P.A.S.T.A) Cornell University Cooperative Extension
custody & visitation
2016
Parenting the Second Time Around (P.A.S.T.A) Cornell University Cooperative Extension
Family law
2016
Leadership Training Institute
custody & visitation
2015
Parenting the Second Time Around (P.A.S.T.A) Cornell University Cooperative Extension
Family law
2014
Parenting the Second Time Around (P.A.S.T.A) Cornell University Cooperative Extension
Elder law Medicaid planning
2014
Parenting the Second Time Around (P.A.S.T.A) Cornell University Cooperative Extension
Custody & Visitation
2014
National Kinship Alliance for Children, Inc.
Family Law
2013
Town of East Hampton Senior Center
custody/vistation
2013
Parenting the Second Time Around (P.A.S.T.A) Cornell University Cooperative Extension
custody and vistation
2013
National Committee of Grandparents for Children's Rights
custody/vistation
2012
Parenting Resource Network, Friedberg Jewish Community Center
Custody, Visitation, Elder Law
2012
National Committee of Grandparents for Children's Rights
Custody/Visitation
2011
WBAI 99.5 FM NYC Talk Radio ---Talk Back Program
Father's Rights
2011
Parenting Resource Network, Friedberg Jewish Community Center
Custody, Visitation, Edler Law
2011
National Committee of Grandparents for Children Rights
Custody/vistation
2010
Town of East Hampton Senior Center
Grandparent Custody & Visitation
2010
Parenting Resource Network, Friedberg Jewish Community Center
Grandparent, Kinship care and Elder law
2010
National Committee of Grandparents for Children's Rights
Grandparent rights and Elder law
2010
Long Island Kinship Connection
Child Custody and Vistation
2010
Hispanic Counseling Center
Grandparent, Kinship care and Elder law
2010
Child Care Council, Inc.
Grandparent Rights and Elder law
2009
National Committee of Grandparents for Children's Rights
Grandparent Custody and Vistation
2009
Child Care Council, Inc.
Grandparents Rights & Elder Law
2008
YES Community Center
Grandparent Custody and Vistation
2008
Town of Southampton Senior Center
Grandparent Custody and Visitation
2008
The Impact of Abuse & Neglect, Domestic Violence and Mental Illness on Custody and Visitation.
Family Law Issues
2008
National Committee of Grandparents for Children's Rights
Grandparent Custody and Vistation
2008
Jazz it Up Nassau Senior Event
Grandparent Custody/Visitation
2008
An Overview of Grandparents Rights and Networking
Grandparent Custody and Vistation
2007
National Committee of Grandparents for Children's Rights
Grandparent Custody and Visitation
2007
Legal Workshop Program: “A Legal Perspective of Marital and Domestic Issues Portrayed in American Film”
Family Law Issues
2006
Long Island Child and Family Development Services, Inc.
Child Custody Issues
2006
Legal Workshop Program: “The Battle for Custody of Brittany Simmons: In the Best Interests of the Child?
Child Custody
2005
“War of the Roses:Case Study of a Family in Crisis” An Exchange Between Legal and Mental Health Professionals
Family Law Issues
Publications
2010
Avvo Legal Guides
Survey of A New York Grandparent Custody and Vistation Case
2009
NewsLI.com
Financial Options for Cash Strapped Seniors
2006
New York Family Law Monthly
Intrafamily Wiretapping in New York Custody Disputes Part 1
2006
New York Family Law Monthly
Intrafamily Wiretapping in New York Custody Disputes Part 2
2005
New York Family Law Monthly
Recent Amendments Do Not Abrogate Bennet v. Jeffreys Requirements Part 1
2005
New York Family Law Monthly
Recent Amendments Do Not Abrogate Bennett v. Jeffreys Requirements Part 2
Languages
English
Activity
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