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Jodi Ann Donato
also known as DONATO LAW
About Jodi
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
40%
33 years
Family
25%
33 years
Estate Planning
10%
33 years
Residential Real Estate
8%
33 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 33 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
DONATO LAW
130 West Main Street, East Islip, NY, 11730
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Practice Areas
Divorce & Separation (17)
Real Estate (9)
Family (5)
Residential (5)
Wills & Living Wills (5)
Child Custody (4)
Child Support (3)
Contracts & Agreements (2)
Estate Planning (2)
Adoption (1)
Commercial (1)
LGBT+ Law (1)
Lawsuits & Disputes (1)
Litigation (1)
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (1)
Uncontested Divorce (1)
What Clients Mention
Practice Area Knowledge (21)
Professionalism (18)
Advocacy (16)
Recommendation (15)
Communication Style (9)
Responsiveness (9)
Case Results (8)
Character & Conduct (7)
Cost of Services (7)
Trustworthiness (7)
Compassion (5)
General Knowledge (5)
Punctuality (3)
Free Consultations (1)
Staff & Support (1)
Showing 1 - 5 of 21 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Andrea | August 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Attentive and caring!
Jodi is very responsive and so helpful. She helped with the closing of My new home. We had some issues causing a delay in closing and she just went above and beyond. Always communicating and keeping me informed! (I’m a 1st time home buyer)
Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Seeking help with divorce
I was very happy with Ms. Donato’s service. She sat down with me and thoroughly went step by step with me when finalizing my divorce. She answered any questions that I had as well as if something came up she was right there getting in touch with me right away. I would highly recommend her.
Posted by Jenn | February 21, 2019 | Real Estate
Expert Advice
I needed advice on giving back property to a family member that I no longer speak to. Jody once again provided great advice and guidance on how to proceed with this situation.
Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Client
Negotiated a difficult divorce wherein the other party on occasion would not respond. Chased him and his attorney and pushed for resolution. Recovered past delinquent child support in addition to other financial obligations I was entitled to.
Posted by Laura C | February 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent , knowledgeable attorney
Deciding to divorce is a scary and expensive decision. After interviewing several attorneys (who were more like SHARKS), a friend recommended I see Jodi. I immediately liked her energy. Her fees are more than fair, and she ALWAYS answers my emails/calls, which is very important to me. As a woman,...
Jodi Ann Donato's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
Penelope Blizzard-McGrath
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."
David Dischley
Child custody lawyer
Penelope Blizzard-McGrath
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Honors
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
Work Experience
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
Associations
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
Sample of Legal Cases
L.M. v R.M.
Permission to relocate with children granted
A.L. v J.L.
Decision in Favor of my client
Education
1992
Touro Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
Hofstra University
BBA
Speaking Engagements
2020
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Will I need to go to court If there is a custody modification or will the process be "seamless"?
07 Feb 2021
Q&A
Why do i feel as if my parents have a huge power over me at 18 years old almost 19?
07 Feb 2021
Q&A
Can I date while separated from my spouse?
25 Apr 2014