Bruce Howard Guttman

Bruce Howard Guttman

4.3
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 36 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Melville, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family

555 Broadhollow Road, Suite 102b, Melville, NY

About Bruce

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

Licensed to practice Matrimonial and Family law in New York State.

36 years

50%
Family 50%

Licensed to practice Matrimonial and Family law in New York State.

36 years

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 36 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1990

Currently Registered

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Location

Guttman & Guttman Attorneys

555 Broadhollow Road, Suite 102b, Melville, NY, 11747

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Bruce Howard Guttman's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 9 of 9 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Bruce Guttman

I would say I'm very please with the handling of my case for divorce and the issues I had with child support with my ex husband . My ex husband had tried to reduce his child support after non paying child support for several months . Bruce clearly explained the laws and potential outcomes with going... to court . We had receive a favorable outcome with the court. Bruce Guttman and his staff are very knowledgable and responsive to my questions and needs .

Posted by Christina | April 23, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

DAMN GOOD LAWYER!!

I asked them to help me get divorced promptly and that is exactly what they did. They were very available for any issues. Bruce and Robin are compassionate (they really cared)and worked toward the greater good for all involved. I'd like to thank Abbey as well for all her help and hard work. Efficien...cy at it's best!

Posted by Stephen | February 20, 2012 | Family

EXCELLENT MATRIMONIAL ATTORNEY

I met Bruce while searching for a highly qualified and caring matrimonial attorney. During my consultation all of my questions and concerns were accurately addressed. I immediately knew that I met "the best of the best" and that Bruce was the attorney that I was in need of. Bruce was, and continu...es to be the most professional, knowledgeable, diligent, meticulous, courteous, pleasant attorney that I have ever encountered. I was always impressed with the quality of Bruce's work and ethics. I learned that divorce matters occur outside of the normal Monday through Friday 9AM to 5PM schedule. Bruce was always available, whether it be on Saturday, Sunday or in the evenings. I thank Bruce for my sanity. I could not have survived divorce without having a professional attorney and "friend" on my side. I recommend Bruce to anyone in need of acquiring legal representation of the highest quality. I wish Bruce continued success with his law practice.

Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

Bruce Guttman ***AVOID***

I was a recent client of the law firm Guttman and Guttman to finalize my divorce. My attorney Steve Garguilo was inexperienced in the court room and although I was finally able to settle the case after a year and a half, they failed to follow through with the stipulations and blamed it on the judge.... After I payed in full my balance (before I received the actual divorce papers) they completely refused my phone calls and Bruce Guttman called me back once after I wrote a letter to every agency I could only to try and save his reputation. he then admitted to me that the case was screwed up and good luck trying to get the judge to admit the mistake. Bruce then told me that he can fix the case only if I pay him an additional $450 an hour for an undetermined amount of time to handle it, only he can do it for me. The other Lawyer Steven Garguilo also made several charges to me on phone calls that were never made and then lied to me about conversations that took place from other court personel that was supposed to resolve the situation but because it was "extra" work on his behalf and I was already paid in full he decided not to do it. I conducted my own investigation from court workers who explained to me they just wanted to get the case over with. I currently have a case pending in the Suffolk County Bar Association due to excessive billing practices in regards to phone calls alledgedly made, in which a copy of phone company records will show.

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Somair Alam

Family lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Byron Divins

Family lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bruce is the consummate professional, practicing the law the way it was meant to be practiced. Always well prepared and a knowledge of the law second to none. I have had the opportunity to see Bruce work first hand. A tenacious lawyer for his client yet fair and reasonable. He was a pleasure to work with and against--I highly endorse this lawyer without reservation."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Lead Attorney, Thompson Reuters West

2015

Top Contributor, AVVO

2014

Pro Bono Award, Suffolk County Bar Association

2013

Top Legal Eagle, Long Island Pulse Magazine

N/A

Juris Prudence, Touro Law School

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Partner, Guttman and Guttman Attorneys At Law

Associations

2015 - Present

Thomson Reuters West

Lead Counsel

2015 - Present

Volunteers For Vets

Participating Matrimonial Attorney

2012 - Present

Suffolk County Matrimonial Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Touro Law School

Moot Court Judge

2012 - Present

Jacob Fuchsberg Law Center

Competition Adviser

New York State Bar Association

Member

Nassau County Bar Association

Member

Suffolk County Bar Association

Member

Suffolk Family Court Committee

Member

Education

1989

Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

City University of New York, Hunter College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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