Bonnie Peters-Lawston

Bonnie Peters-Lawston

4.4
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 32 years

Probate Lawyer at Hunt Station, NY
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Contracts & Agreements ... +4 more

1841 NY Avenue, Hunt Station, NY

About Bonnie

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Probate 75%

We handle probate and estate intestate administration, trusts, ancillary proceedings, removal of fiduciaries etc. A large percentage of clients live through out US and we represent them in NY estate matters

33 years

75%
Estate Planning 10%

Upon a review of your matter, our office will develop a plan to best protect your assets while living and upon your demise while maximising your estate. Wills, Trust, life estate deeds and more may be utilised.

33 years

10%
Real Estate 5%

Our office will assist you with your purchase or sale residential and commercial real property. We also help many families sell estate homes. Our office prepare contracts within 48 hours of receipt of all required information and complete the sale.

33 years

5%
Entertainment 3%

Our clients need to protect their privacy and our Office has developed unique plans to do just that. The needs of our clients are our priority. A full boutique of high quality services are provided.

3%
Limited Liability Company (LLC) 1%

All types on companies, llc and other entities are formed, organised and tailored to your needs.

1%
Mergers and Acquisitions 1%

All sales and purchases handled.

1%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 7 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2018

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 32 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1994

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 32 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Bonnie Lawston

1841 NY Avenue, Hunt Station, NY, 11746

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Bonnie Peters-Lawston's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

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Posted by Barbara | February 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Excellent attorney

I retained Ms. Lawston over 6 years ago and she did a wonderful job and obtained an excellent result for me and my family. Several of our friends have used her and have been very satisfied with her high quality of legal services. Her fees are reasonable and she always called me back and those in...volved in my case. She made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process.

Posted by anonymous | February 02, 2019 | Trusts

Beware

I hired Bonnie Lawston in May of 2014 to handle a few matters and oversee distributions of a trust. Two months into my case Mrs. Lawston disappeared with my $3500 retainer. She stopped answering my phone calls and emails. Only after terminating her as my lawyer in an email did I hear back from her. S...he stated she never received any of my numerous voice mails or emails. I requested a refund of my retainer and once again I was ignored.

Bonnie Peters-Lawston

Replied last December 20, 2016

Unfortunately, we cannot comment directly about the facts. However, the information is not correct. If you are interested in hiring our firm, contact us and we can provide references from current and past clients as well as inform you as how the case is handled and your rights. Thank you.”

Posted by Erick | February 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

INCOMPETENT

The ABSOLUTE MOST INCOMPETENT, CLUELESS and NEGLIGENT attorney you could ever waste your money on. Does not listen, and gives Horrible legal advice. Her incompetence cost me over $400k. I have spoken to many lawyers in her field and they all seem to agree that she is not very well respected by collea...gues. I hired a Real attorney to undo the mess she caused by NOT LISTENING to me. She should be DISBARRED. I can say more, but I am a positive spiritual person, and only writing this to WARN others. Find another attorney, do not retain her, TRUST ME (I’m sure there will be a robotic response saying these are not facts and if I want to hire the firm please contact) Completely Accurate Review Here

Bonnie Peters-Lawston

Replied last May 31, 2018

Unfortunately, we cannot comment directly about the facts. However, the information is not correct. If you are interested in hiring our firm, contact us and we can provide references from current and past clients as well as inform you as how the case is handled and your rights. Thank you.”

Posted by anonymous | October 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Estate and Probate Lawyer

Ms. Lawston and her staff are very professional and caring. I went to them when my husband died. Every attorney that I spoke with wanted money, thousands of dollars before they would help me. The only attorney that sat with me and explained the process to me was Ms. Lawston. She took my case and a...greed to be paid at the end of the estate process. She did everything - she went to court, cleaned up debt and other issues, conducted the sale of the house and got all the papers signed at the end that I needed. She constantly emailed me every time something happened on my case. Her office girls are very nice and helpful. At the end, her services were not only excellent but reasonable. I highly recommend her office. You will not be unhappy.

Bonnie Peters-Lawston

Replied last October 06, 2018

Thank you for allowing us to help you during this time. Thank you for your review.

Posted by Gail | June 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Mixed marriage

About two years ago, we reached the point to make a decision. Both my fiance have been married before. We are expecting our first child, shopping for a house of our own, and making plans to get married. My Mom was smart enough to suggest we see a lawyer as part of our future plans. We were steered to... Bonnie Peters-Lawston by an old friend, and so glad we did. We didn't have any idea of all the legal ramifications to plan for. Bonnie took the time, educated us and helped put our affairs in order. Good for us, good for our new child. Thank you, Bonnie Peters-Lawston!

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Mona Conway

Litigation lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Bonnie for over 10 years. She is a heart-and-mind attorney, which is somewhat rare. She cares about her clients and has an abundance of experience in many different practice areas. She is personable, yet is also a force to be reckoned with."

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Anthony Colleluori

General practice lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Bonnie is a hard working and concerned attorney who cares deeply about her clients and their causes. Bonnie is well respected by the courts and the bar. She works very hard on her cases and is as prepared and ready on each as anyone I have ever met. She is an attribute to the bar and to the community. I strongly endorse her work."

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Associations

Connecticut Bar Association

Member

Education

1992

Touro College Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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