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also known as DONATO LAW
Everything I do is based on my core values of HONESTY, INTEGRITY and LOYALTY.
I provide my clients with personal service. As a sole practitioner, I am involved in every aspect of my cases. My clients are able to contact me by telephone, e-mail and text message.
I am a member of several legal plans including: ARAG, MetLife and CLC. If you are a member of one of these plans, you are entitled to a discounted fee and, depending on your plan, your services may be covered in part or full. I also offer discounts to ALL UNION MEMBERS.
The current economy has caused many people to re-consider how they do business. I offer two different payment plans for those clients that meet certain criteria.
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130 West Main Street, East Islip, NY, 11730
42 Client Reviews
Showing 16 - 20 of 21 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | November 30, 2016 | Divorce & Separation
fair and careful
i was involved in a drawnout contested divorce that included property, many children, and an assortment of assets...due to my former husbands attorney losing his liscence mid disaster, the judge in our case basically forced us to begin from the beginning in all of the motions and the decisions..... ...
Thank you so much.
Posted by Jack | November 30, 2016 | Family
A GREAT Attorney .. Family, Divorce or Estate planning...
Jodi is a Unique Lawyer, she doesn't Sugar coat things and isn't afraid to take on any "Hot shot" peer (lawyer). If she doesn't have the answer to your question she will find it. I read reviews on her and was "being Honest" I was unsure if I had made the right decision in the beginning of my...
Thanks Jack. Hope things are better.
Posted by Mayra | November 30, 2016 | Adoption
Very Professional
Jodi is a very professional and caring lawyer. She worked with me with my son's adoption, which was not an easy case in the beginning, but she pointed us in the right direction and the process went smoothly after that. She was also very helpful with closing of my new house.
Thank you Mayra. I still have the photo on my desk, he must be all grown up by now.
Posted by Tony | November 30, 2016 | Divorce & Separation
Legal Counsel
When my ex-wife filed for divorce several years ago I reached out to 6 attorney's but only one responded back quickly and that was Jodi. She made me feel hat she had my back and everything would be resolved in a fair and equitable manner. She stood up for me in court as if she was fighting for her fa...
Thanks Tony. Hope all is well.
Posted by Tom | November 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Divorce
Ms. Donato was extremely professional, informative and responsive throughout all phases of my proceedings. She clearly explained the entire process from beginning to end and was honest about the potential outcomes. Ms. Donato was very familiar with the inner workings of the court, prepared me fo...
Thanks Tom. Hope things are going well.
"Mrs. Donato is an outstanding professional and is very responsive to her clients. She invests a lot of herself into her cases and achieves outstanding results. Not only does she have excellent legal knowledge, she provides solid practical advice to her family law clients. I endorse this lawyer."
Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 01
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Jodi and I just finished settling a case together. While she worked hard to ensure her client's rights were protected, she had an open mind and was a pleasure to have on the other side."
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Divorce and separation lawyer
2020
The Reisman Award for Law Firm Growth, Clio
2019
Pro Bono Attorney of the Month, SCBA
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Appreciation Pin, Girl Scouts of Suffolk County
2009
Service Unit Star Award, Girl Scouts of Suffolk county
2007
Pro Bono Attorney of the Month, Suffolk County Pro Bono Foundation
2007
Distinguished Service Award, Town of Islip - Women's History Month
2007
Spirit of Scouting, Girl Scouts of Suffolk County
2007
Pro Bono Attorney of the Month, Suffolk County Pro Bono Project
2000
Hall of Fame Inductee, East Islip School District
1999
Pro Bono Attorney of the Month, Suffolk County Pro Bono Foundation
2017 - Present
President, Donato Law LTD
1997 - Present
Arbitrator - Small Claims, Suffolk County District Court
2008 - 2017
Managing Member, Jodi Ann Donato, Esq., LLC
1997 - 2008
President, Jodi Ann Donato PC
1995 - 1997
Associate, Law Office of Phililip W. Rogers
1993 - 1995
Associate, Jack D. Glazer, Esq.
1988 - 1991
Comptroller, Smithtown Toyota
2020 - Present
Suffolk County Women's Bar AssociationDirector and WBASNY Delegate
2020 - Present
Womens Bar Association of the State of New YorkLegislation Committee
2020 - Present
Womens Bar Association of the State of New YorkChapter Delegate
2017 - Present
Homeowner's AssociationVice President
2015 - Present
St. Mary's ChurchCatechist
1997 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
1997 - Present
Suffolk County Bar Association, Matrimonial Committee and Family Court CommitteeMember
1993 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
Suffolk County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - 2020
Suffolk County Bar Association - Charitable FoundationDirector -
2017 - 2020
SCBA Charititable FoundationSecretary
2016 - 2017
True North ChurchUptown Volunteer
2010 - 2012
EIUFSD Budget Advisory CommitteeMember
2009 - 2013
EIHS PTSASIT Committee Parent Reprsentative
2008 - 2011
Girl Scouts of Suffolk CountyS.U. Coordinator
2008 - 2010
EIMS PTAPresident
2007 - 2008
EIMS PTA1st Vice President
2006 - 2008
Girl Scouts of Suffolk CountyOrganizer/Consultant
2006 - 2008
Cub Scout Pack 205Committee Chair
2006 - 2008
EIMS PTACommittee Chair
2001 - 2004
Boy Scout Troop 205Committee Member
2000 - 2014
Girl Scouts of Suffolk CountyLeader
1997 - 1999
Timber Point PTATreasurer
1995 - 1999
Timber Point PTACommittee Chair
1995 - 2008
St. Mary's ChurchCatechist
1995 - 2006
Cub Scout Pack 205Leader/Committee Member
1992 - 1994
American Bar Association
Permission to relocate with children granted
Decision in Favor of my client
1992
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
BBA
2020
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