John Virdone

John Virdone

4.9
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 31 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Westbury, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Elder Law

1600 Stewart Ave., Suite 400, Westbury, NY

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 60%

Divorce, Divorce defense, child custody, child support, maintenance, paternity, equitable distribution, attorneys fees, appeals

3 years

60%
Elder Law 40%

Medicaid and Asset Planning, Wills, Trusts, Estate Administration, Probate, Powers of Attorney, Guardianships (Article 81)

3 years

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 31 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1995

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 31 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1994

License Administratively Revoked

No misconduct found

Location

The Virdone Law Firm, P.C.

1600 Stewart Ave., Suite 400, Westbury, NY, 11590

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John Virdone's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

36 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 20 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

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...trategy to protect my an my mother's rights and our family's unity. I have witnessed John Virdone’s competence as a skilled litigator and defense attorney in every interaction and courtroom appearance. I am impressed by his personal attention and his ability to clearly explain legal matters. He has shown a remarkable commitment to addressing my questions promptly and thoroughly. John genuinely cares about achieving the best outcome for his clients. Although my case is still ongoing, I feel compelled to share my experience, at this time, to help someone else who may need a trustworthy, dedicated, and knowledgeable advisor in elder law and family law. I look forward to updating my review, at the conclusion of our case.

Posted by L | August 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

Highly recommend

After years of horrific experiences in family court, losing my children to alienation, just so the multi millionaire ex could collect from me, facing the ex’s unethical lawyer and having met my share of unethical lawyers, I started representing my self for years. Until, I was granted time to appeal t...he unjust family order. I knew I could not do this alone. By the grace of G-d, I found John Virdone and the wonderful people at his office. Very caring, knowledgeable and smart. Reasonably priced, I highly recommend this office for anyone who needs an appeal or any other family court issues and I thank them for everything.

Posted by Mary | July 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Medicaid & Medicare

Medicaid

July 1, 2023 To Whom It May Concern, My experience with John Virdone was a very positive one. I was recommended to him by my late family attorney as an expert in Medicaid. We started the process in 2022. After my husband, who was ill, and I discussed it, we opted for institutional care. Joh...n directed me every step of the way. There were many documents I had to get, then review with him. It was a long and laborious process. John submitted Medicaid forms then reviewed with me the questions Social Services asked. John worked many of the details and was the liaison between myself and the nursing home. During this period, our daughter passed away. We were devastated. John and his staff were sensitive to our grief. They tried to make things as easy as possible for us. John was always available. He returned all phone calls and answered all e-mails. I needed repeated explanations of the process. John gladly explained things to me many times, always with much patience. Recently, my husband was approved for Medicaid. Later, John redid my will, health care proxy and power of attorney. John was sympathetic to my situation and very professional. I highly recommend him. Yours truly, Mary Brush

Posted by Liz | March 31, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The Best Divorce Attorney on Long Island!

I highly recommend John Virdone; he is honest, honorable, strategic, and intelligent. John represented me in a tumultuous, ten year complex divorce case. John Virdone helped me win my appeal and he brought a post divorce motion for equitable distribution. Since he was my fifth divorce attorney, I c...an confidently tell you that John Virdone is the best divorce attorney in Nassau County, Long Island. If John Virdone had been my first divorce attorney, I know he would have been my only divorce attorney! Whereas the previous divorce attorneys dragged my case out for years filing motions to no end, John Virdone advised me to save my money and settle my case. He made me feel like he cared about what was best for my children and me, even to the detriment of his pocket. John Virdone could have pushed me to go to trial, but instead he negotiated a favorable settlement that saved me thousands of dollars thus eliminating my risk. It's rare to find an attorney whose advice would be not to waste money on a trial because the outcome may not be worth all of the attorney fees! However, Mr. Virdone helped me understand the risk an expensive trial would cost me. Therefore, John Virdone became my only affordable attorney! Additionally, John Virdone is easy to talk to; he strategizes with you instead of pushing his agenda on you. After spending years chasing child support payments to no avail, John Virdone was the only attorney to help me enforce my child support.. John Virdone has become more than my attorney during the past four years; he has become my friend. I am genuinely grateful for John Virdone's encouragement in getting me to settle my case and his help finally closing this decade-long chapter in my life.

Posted by Amanda | March 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Child support

John Virdone was a long awaited answer to my prayers. My daughter‘s father, who earns significantly more than I do, was fighting to give me as little as possible during a child support matter. He and his attorney made every step as difficult as possible, refusing to submit financial documents and r...efused to answer and produce subpoenaed documents. John was proactive and on point the entire way. The case headed to trial and after the first day, the matter settled. John exposed my daughter’s father and showed the court exactly what was happening behind the scenes. I cannot thank him enough for lifting a long awaited weight off my shoulders and getting me the justice I sought for many, many years. Truly a godsend to me and forever grateful for his work on my case! We won!!

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John Virdone's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ira Newman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Eyal Talassazan

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Somair Alam

Domestic violence lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very knowledgeable family law attorney, dedicated to his clients' success."

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Anthony Famularo

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Roberta Horne

Family lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Kira Schettino

Family lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"John is intelligent and hardworking. He is very professional and goes the extra mile for his clients."

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Randall Malone

Family lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Karina Alomar

Child custody lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Matthew Seidner

Family lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Jason Isaacson

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Barry Fisher

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Eyal Talassazan

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Anthony Famularo

Family lawyer

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Roberta Horne

Family lawyer

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Marilyn Heller

Elder law lawyer

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Kira Schettino

Family lawyer

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Meredith Brasca

Unknown lawyer

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Karina Alomar

Family lawyer

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Ira Newman

Litigation lawyer

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Jonathan Shim

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

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 Extension

Advisory Committee Member

2011 - Present

National Kinship Alliance for Children, Inc.

General Legal Counsel

2011 - 2013

Long Island Kinship Connection

Advisory Board Member

2011 - 2011

National Committee of Grandparents for Children's Rights

Board of Directors

2010 - 2010

National Committee of Grandparents for Children's Rights

Advisory 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

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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

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 Bennett v. Jeffreys Requirements Part 2

Languages

English

Activity

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