Christopher J. Chimeri

Christopher J. Chimeri

also known as Chris Chimeri

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Hauppauge, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Appeals

888 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 530, Hauppauge, NY

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 75%

Regardless of who you are, there are many legal and personal aspects to divorce involving children, money and your future. Every case is different and a personalized approach is crucial. Only a concentrated divorce lawyer should handle your family.

75%
Appeals 25%

Very often, judges decide motions or make decisions after a hearing or trial and that judge makes one or more mistakes. We have a proven track record with correcting errors via the appellate process, as well as defending favorable outcomes on appeal

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 14 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2012

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Quatela | Chimeri PLLC

888 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 530, Hauppauge, NY, 11788

Quatela | Chimeri PLLC

320 Old Country Road, Suite 102, Garden City, NY, 11530

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Christopher J. Chimeri's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

74 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 13 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding !

I highly recommend Chris as a divorce lawyer. After dealing with several lawyers in the past, I was reluctant to hire anyone and even attempted to represent myself. However, after those attempts failed, I had no choice but to seek professional help. I’m so glad I found Chris. He managed my child s...upport case with incredible professionalism and expertise. Chris was thorough and knowledgeable about the law, ensuring that every detail was addressed with care. Throughout the process, he consistently communicated with me, keeping me informed about what was happening at every step. Chris made every effort to avoid a trial, showing respect for all parties involved while advocating for my best interests. When the trial did take place, Chris completed it with impressive efficiency, making the entire process as smooth as possible. I couldn’t have asked for better representation.

Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The very best!!

Mr. Chimeri was actually my second lawyer. I was dissatisfied and beyond disappointed with my first lawyer. I hired Mr. Chimeri and he took my case over which was not an easy one. He handled every situation, stayed in constant contact, and I ended up with everything I was looking for.

Posted by Brian | May 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommend Christopher J Chimeri

Christopher and his team, were extremely helpful and compassionate throughout my divorce process. He was always available to respond to questions and spent the time to ensure I understand the process, step by step.

Posted by Tom | September 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Professional, Effective and absolutely worth every penny and then some

Hired Chris to handle my divorce after almost three years of costly ineffective counsel and unprofessional conduct on behalf of my previous attorneys (went through two from the same firm). After just the initial consultation, I was pretty confident that I had found an attorney that I could trust t...o look after my best interests, and I couldn't have been more right. Not only did Chris help me to understand the law and my options under the law, but more importantly, he was my advocate - something sorely missing with my previous counsel. He fought for me and my rights, explained how the law worked and helped me make rational, intelligent decisions at a time when I was not always thinking my clearest. Also, he made himself available around MY schedule - weekend meetings, after hour and even late night phone conversations were no problem, he got back to me when he said he would and on top of all of that, he was EXTREMELY fair in his billing. In the end, he was able to obtain an agreement that was timely and more importantly, fair to all parties. He put an end to years of stalling and delays in one afternoon, and did so in a manner that was absolutely amazing to watch. I was speechless when we walked out of the conference room. I wish I never had to go through this divorce process, quite frankly, it is horrible - but I am so grateful that I had a attorney like Chris on my side. My only regret is that I didn't hire him from the start. In a word, he was awesome!

Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Happy from start to finish

Finding a divorce attorney is an important decision during a time in your life when you may not be thinking very clearly, I know I wasn't. I've never needed the services of anything other than a real estate lawyer so I had no idea what I was going into. Prior to selecting Chris Chimeri, I consulted w...ith a number of different attorneys of various styles and approaches, but Chris stood out from the pack - in our initial meeting, he dug deep into my situation with inquisitive, thoughtful questions, and exhibited a level of confidence and knowledge of the law that made me very comfortable. In hindsight, selecting Chris to represent me was a fantastic decision. He was able to work with me to come up with a strategy that led to a very fast uncontested settlement. His office staff and associates are very friendly and accommodating, and the communication and organization skills of the office are wonderful, Chris and everyone else there are very quick to respond to emails, phone calls, and texts with accurate, clear information. I was dealing with a somewhat difficult other party in my now ex-wife and Chris was able to somehow break through that and communicate effectively with her side to drive toward a quick settlement. The legal documentation itself for the divorce was accurate and complete pretty much from the first draft, which made everything quicker and cheaper. The pricing laid out was very fair and I did not at all feel nickel and dimed, which was a concern of mine going into this. He was pretty much right on from the start with what this was going to cost, and it ended up being right there. I genuinely hope I never need the services of a divorce attorney again, but in the unlikely event I do I would not hesitate to use Chris Chimeri.

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Christopher J. Chimeri's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joseph Barics

Appeals lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I've had several matters with Mr. Chimeri as opposing counsel at both the trial and appellate level. He's always been a zealous advocate for his clients while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism. In one particular set of appeals, the issues were extremely complex and his knowledge of appellate law was first rate. If there are cases I cannot take for whatever reason, I have referred them to Mr. Chimeri."

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Shana Curti

Child custody lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lauren Riesenfeld

Marriage and prenuptials lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is a true class act. He is very intelligent and knows the ins and outs of the law and is extremely successful at applying the law to each of his client's issues at hand. If you are seeking a top notch attorney and excellent representation during your divorce or family court matter, I highly recommend hiring Mr. Chimeri to represent you. You will not be disappointed."

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Michael Gulotta

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The best! So kind and very competent!"

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Steven Kommor

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent and extremely competent advocate."

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Michael Catalanotto

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"An excellent and knowledgeable attorney who knows how to effectively use the law to achieve the results his clients are seeking."

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Brian Picarello

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Fellin

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Chris is the consummate professional. He is respected for his hard work, ethics, professionalism and knowledge. He is comfortable in all areas of matrimonial litigation and can bring a case to settlement or trial with skill."

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Bryan Johnson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I would highly recommend Chris. He is a true professional and an exceptional attorney."

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Menachem White

Appeals lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He truly cares about his clients and is an amazing attorney."

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Chase Morinaka

Family lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Other

"Mr. Chimeri is a well-respected lawyer in the community. I recommend this lawyer."

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Penelope Blizzard-McGrath

Appeals lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christopher is an excellent advocate and very professional. His appellate knowledge is outstanding. I recommend him to fellow attorneys for appellate work."

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William Teitler

Unknown lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is an extremely intelligent and talented attorney. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Meyers

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Chimeri is extremely knowledgeable about complex matrimonial and family law matters. He is very hard-working and provides excellent representation for his clients."

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Peter Mandi

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is professional, straightforward and honest."

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Michael DiFalco

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Chris is a remarkable attorney who has a true passion for our profession as well as compassion for his clients. He is the consummate professional and it has been a privilege to call him my adversary on several cases. He is a zealous advocate for his client while maintaining a pragmatic approach to settlement. If I have a question about a novel or unique issue of law, Chris is someone I know will gladly offer his valuable insight. My firm has referred several clients to Chris because we know from experience that he will provide them with excellent representation."

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Joseph Barics

Appeals lawyer

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Stephen Orsetti

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Matthew Mady

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Steven Kommor

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Glenn Jersey

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Howard Leff

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John Fellin

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Bryan Johnson

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Michael Shulman

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Joseph Indusi

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Michael Meyers

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William Teitler

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Thomas Campagna

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Super Lawyers Rising Star, Thomson Reuters

2019

Super Lawyers Rising Star, Thomson Reuters

2018

Super Lawyers Rising Star, Thomson Reuters

2017

Super Lawyers Rising Star, Thomson Reuters

2016

Super Lawyers Rising Star, Thomson Reuters

2016

Top Legal Eagle, Long Island Pulse Magazine

2015

Top Legal Eagle, Long Island Pulse Magazine

2015

Super Lawyers Rising Star, Thomson Reuters

2014

Top Legal Eagle, Long Island Pulse Magazine

2014

Super Lawyers Rising Star, Thomson Reuters

2011

Service to the Bar, Touro Law Center

2011

Exemplary Contributions to Quality of Student, Touro Law Center

2011

Exceptional Contribution to the Growth of the Law Center, Touro Law Center

2004

Scholarship for Character, Massapequa Community Fund

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Quatela | Chimeri PLLC

2012 - 2015

Principal attorney, Law Office of Christopher J. Chimeri, Esq.

Associations

2016 - Present

Nassau County Bar Association

Moot Court Committee - Problem Author

2013 - Present

Suffolk County Matrimonial Bar Association

Board of directors

2013 - Present

Nassau County Women's Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Nassau County Bar Association, Matrimonial Law Committee

Affiliate Member

2012 - Present

Suffolk County Bar Association, Appellate Practice Committee

Affiliate Member

2012 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Executive Committee Member

2011 - Present

Suffolk County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Nassau County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Friends of Massapequa Wrestling, Inc

Board of Directors

2016 - 2019

Suffolk County Bar Association LGBTQ Lawyers Committee

Founder and Co-Chair

2013 - 2016

Suffolk County Bar Association, Membership Services and Activities Committee

Co-chair

Education

2011

Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Suffolk County Matrimonial Bar Association

Same-Sex Parenting Update Post-Matter of Brooke

2017

Suffolk County Bar Association Parental Alienation

2016

Suffolk County Matrimonial Bar Association

Same-Sex Parenting Update

2016

Suffolk County Bar Association Hot Topics in Matrimonial Law

2016

Nassau County Bar Association, Nassau Academy of Law

Dean's Hour: Behind the Scenes: In the Matter of Brooke S.B. v. Elizabeth A. C.C. & In the Matter of Estrellita A. v. Jennifer L.D.

2015

Suffolk County Bar Association

Advanced Custody Trial

2013

Suffolk County Matrimonial Bar Association

Equitable estoppel in custody and support cases

Publications

2017

Nassau County Bar Association Hon. Elaine Jackson Stack Moot Court Competition - Author of Case

2017

The Suffolk Lawyer The Record on Appeal: What, When and How

Languages

English

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