John Patrick Whiteman III

John Patrick Whiteman III

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Hauppauge, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody

888 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 530, Hauppauge, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 20 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2006

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 206, Garden City, NY, 11530

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John Patrick Whiteman III's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

94 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 19 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Patrick | November 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Very good and professional

I’d like to start by saying John is a very professional and down to earth attorney. He has help me out during a tough time in life. Let’s face it you don’t get married expecting to get divorced. He is very thorough and well versed. Always will to take time for me. Answer my questions. And he... has fought for me and my interests the entire time.

Posted by Jay | September 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

THE BEST!

John was an absolute professional. I was concerned that being incarcerated that it would be hard for me to keep in touch and work with him. He always made himself available and made me feel comfortable that he was always looking out for my family and I's best interests. John helped me with a child... custody dispute. He knew my rights and fought for them. I feel John was always more than fair with the outstanding advice he gave my family and I. I would recommend John to anyone and everyone who needs an honest hard working attorney.

Posted by Neil | July 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Top Tier Representation from John Whiteman

From the moment I met John he was honest and straightforward about the divorce process. He took the time to understand my case, the issues that could arise and what matters were most important to me. From there he provided his guidance and experience on matters that ranged from financials to child c...ustody. I am happy to say he was right on all of them. I felt that John was always accessible and didn't waste my time or money. I knew exactly where I stood in the timeline of my divorce and I always felt that he had my best interests in mind. If you are looking for representation I would look no further than John Whiteman and the James Joseph Group.

Posted by John | January 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Electrical Engineer, MSEE

John P. Whiteman in this law group was such a pleasure to work with. He is extremely knowledgeable, supportive and worked very hard to ensure that my daughter received everything the children and her deserved. Mr. Whitman was very responsive to email and phone calls even when on holiday break when ...things had to be executed in a timely manner. He certainly made things easier through this stressful time. I would certainly recommend anyone to John Whitman and his firm. Thank you John!!

Posted by anonymous | December 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Attention to Details

A divorce procedure is complex, emotional, and mostly an inefficient process in New York. Dealing with a difficult x, John not only kept his cool and always displayed a level of professionalism, but was tough (really tough) when he needed to be in representing my case. His attention and accuracy ...to details and numbers is what stands out the most. He was responsive to questions and always kept me in the loop about filed papers. Joseph Law Group has a tightly woven group of staff professionals who also walked me through a long process. Without reservation, I highly recommend John to get you through this tough time.

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John Patrick Whiteman III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kim Cardalena

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. John Whiteman is a very hard-working, thorough and intelligent attorney. It is always a pleasure working with him. Although he zealously represents his clients, he does so in a very professional manner which leads to an efficient and expeditious conclusion for his clients."

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Michael DiFalco

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. John & I have worked together in a variety of ways, including working opposite one another on a matter in which he drafted an excellent, very thorough & fair agreement. He's level headed, pragmatic & results-oriented. Also, I trust John as a real resource for any legal question on which I may want a second opinion."

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Cheryl Mallis

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Darren Shapiro

Family lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. John and I worked together to defend our clients against Family Offense allegations made against them. It was a hard fought battle, but John's tenacity and dedication was apparent throughout. We were victorious and I was very happy that I recommended his firm. I would recommend John or his firm again without hesitation."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

New York Metro Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

New York Metro Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

New York Metro Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2013

Matrimonial & Divorce Under 45, Ten Leaders

2002

Noel P. Laird Prize, Franklin & Marshall College

2002

Honors Scholarship, Hofstra University School of Law

1998

Presidential Scholarship, Franklin & Marshall College

1998

Perfect Attendance, Chaminade High School

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Partner, Quatela Chimeri, PLLC

2014 - 2023

Associate/Partner, Joseph Law Group, P.C.

2005 - 2014

Associate, Fass & Greenberg, LLP

2005 - 2005

Legal Intern, DaSilva, Hilowitz & McEvily, LLP

2004 - 2004

Summer Intern, Fischer & Burstein, P.C.

2003 - 2003

Judicial Intern, Ira Warshawsky, J.S.C

2002 - 2002

Office Assitant, Clifford J. Petroske, Esq.

Associations

2006 - Present

New York Family Law American Inn of Court

Associate

2005 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Nassau County Bar Association

Family Law Committee

2005 - Present

Nassau County Bar Association

Matrimonial Law Committee

2005 - Present

Nassau County Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2015

Nassau County Bar Association

Chair of Technology and Practice Management

Education

2005

Hofstra University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Franklin and Marshall College

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

1998

Chaminade High School

Speaking Engagements

2014

Association of Divorce Financial Planners

Understanding Retirement Assets in a Divorce

2013

Association Of Divorce Financial Planners

Disposing of Real Estate in a Chaotic Economy

2011

Nassau County Bar Association

The New Divorce Laws in New York State

Publications

2016

Nassau Lawyer Charging Lien: Stipulate and So Order

2015

The Matrimonial Strategist (LJN) The Impact of a Couple's Reconciliation on Their Settlement Agreement

2014

Nassau Lawyer Protective Your Fee: Lien on Me

2013

Nassau Lawyer In Accordance with Majauskas: The Perils of Generality

2011

Nassau Lawyer The Percentage Approach: Distributing the Marital Residence in an Era of Minimal Equity

2007

Nassau Lawyer Paternity by Estoppel: Are the Best interests of the Child Really Served by Court Ordered Parenthood?

Languages

English

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