Lance Darryl Simon

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Lance Darryl Simon

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Riverhead, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +6 more

120 Court St, Riverhead, NY

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About Lance

Biography

No Nonsense Divorce Attorney with Proven Results, keeping you one step ahead with Skilled, Learned, and Aggressive Advocacy.

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

40%
Family 15%

15%
Child Custody 10%

10%
Child Support 10%

10%
Adoption 5%

5%
Alimony 5%

5%
Child Abuse 5%

5%
Domestic Violence 5%

5%
Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023 2021 2020
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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 17 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2008

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Simon Law Group, PLLC

120 Court St, Riverhead, NY, 11901-3003

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Simon Law Group, PLLC

5036 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 305, Commack, NY, 11725

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Online Presence

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Lance Darryl Simon's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

85 Client Reviews

Showing 46 - 50 of 85 reviews

Posted by Erica | June 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Professional, kind and highly recommended

My divorce began in May 2016 and today it finally culminated in an agreement today. To establish some background, my husband asked for this divorce and although I am 41, my parents were an integral part of this whole process and immediately wanted to hire an attorney who could handle this case. When ...we met Lance Simon my parents hired him on the spot and knew instantly he would be the best person to represent me. He was also professional and so knowledgeable about divorce law and what realistic expectations I could expect. There were many times when I felt emotional and frustrated by the actions of my ex husband and I would contact Lance with questions and concerns. And he always kept a level head and gave me the right answers and guidance. He also kept open lines of communication with both of my parents and I gave him the go ahead to speak to them on all legal matters. Which he did. Three voices now instead of one? And all very spirited. That was no easy feat. But he accomplished this extremely well. There were times, as in any divorce, when you feel like nothing is going to turn out the way you hope, but during those times Lance encouraged me that it would. I can have a strong voice at times and I voiced my frustrations about my ex-husband. But he gave me tough love and even though I sometimes wanted to stay in my own thoughts and head, he made me see long term benefits and goals. Reminding me of the law and steering me away from my emotional attachments to events that were occurring. For that, I am grateful. He is punctual, articulate and very intelligent. He is also excellent with calculations and numbers. He is very skilled at explaining legal issues in layman's terms. Whenever I was feeling doubtful or second guessed how much longer I should fight, I kept going knowing that I had an excellent lawyer fighting right along with me. Thank you for all of your hard work and tireless commitment to my case. Class act all the way.

Posted by Bonnie | December 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A Millon Stars! The Best There is!

After 10 years of being in and out of the Supreme Court and the family court with my ex-husband, I was beginning to think that the legal system was corrupt. My children and I spent many years being abused, harassed, bullied & tormented. I had gone through several lawyers prior to obtaining Mr. Lanc...e Simon and I wish I found him sooner. Had I have found him sooner, I never would've spent all of those many countless years in court. With Mr. Simon taking over my case, he did more in days than any attorney had done in years. He immediately handled every situation & within no time at all issues were finally getting resolved. He stopped the harassment and the torment that no one else was ever able to stop. No other attorney has ever shown as much effort or interest in stopping my ex from his torment. Upon hiring Mr. Simon, I felt immediate peace & comfort in knowing that I finally had a lawyer who would end the nightmare I was enduring. I finally had the most incredible advocate at my side, my voice was finally being heard, victory was finally in sight. Not only is he the most professional attorney, he is the most caring compassionate human being that I have ever met. His commitment and dedication to his cases are remarkable. He is highly knowledgeable, skilled & intelligent. Although compassionate with his clients, he is fierce upon his opponent & gets the job done resolving every conflict & situation with perfection. He outshines all other attorneys. He took my case on a personal level and truly cared which most attorneys don't. He was in constant communication with me and I could reach him at any time. During the trial we spoke on the phone several times each day. He was always there whenever I needed him. Not only was he there to answer my questions but his paralegals were also there and they were always extremely pleasant & helpful. He has a great team at his office. It was rare that I needed to reach out to his paralegals because he always made himself available for me. They all worked very hard to keep me at ease. I highly recommend Lance Simon to anyone seeking a divorce or dealing with custody/matrimonial issues. You'll be hiring the best lawyer out there. Don't waste your time on the others. I was truly blessed finding Mr. Lance Simon & am truly grateful.

Posted by Greg | December 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Incredible Look No Further

PLEASE READ...No words to express how Incredible of an Attorney Lance Simon is. Even more Amazing is how I met Lance. I was expecting my attorney be at Islip Family Court house on a custody case matter. However on that day my attorney had an emergency trial. An Attorney by the name of Lance Simon wal...ked up and introduced himself to me. I was a bit nervous at first until he started speaking. Right away I new what I was dealing with - "A Highly Competent, Experienced & A Well Oiled Machine."  I said Wow this guy is beyond my wildest expectations!  I immediately I knew i had a winner and a fighter that knew what he was doing. I felt as if i Struck Gold. I immediately had a tremendous feeling of confidence and relief. During the time and through all the court dates and trials Lance held my hand knew when to calm me down, knew when on he had to get tough with me and the bottom line is knew exactly what he was doing with a well thought-out methodical plan that put us into a place that would bring us to Victory. I have to admit many times especially when I got nervous I sat back and I thought how incredible it was that Lance knew my case better than I knew it myself. It was like he had known me for my entire life and witnessed my entire story. His memory of what you tell him and his memory of what you sent him via text or email is unheard of. His vocabulary and knowledge will blow you away in court just like I watched him correct and blow away the four attorneys working against me and a judge who had to be corrected as well. Lance with his complete composure made the other attorneys and judge feel uneducated. I walked out of court many times saying I cannot believe what a calm Pitbull this guy is. He's got every card up his sleeve. Nothing slips past him. Lance had me come to his home even if it was at 12 at night to go over my case after being through a tough day and working with to go over my case after being through a tough day and working with other clients still cared enough to make sure that our day in court would be victorious. I never met a more thorough guy. I could say that if I didn't hear from him for a short period of time or even a long period of time as soon as we got to court or he was soon to prep me for the next day in court it was like we never missed a beat. I can keep going on and on and on but I tell you this if you're looking for a divorce attorney this guy comes with the highest recommendations I couldn't stress it enough. Other attorney see him and they just know that they are in for a war with a guy that's going to win period.. thank you Lance and it was a pleasure working with you hopefully they'll be no more custody or divorce cases on my Homefront.

Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Makes things happen!

I was not using Lance as my attorney in the beginning of my divorce. In fact, he covered for my attorney when she was unable to make a court date. Luckily for me, this chance of fate and the quick study by Lance Simon of my divorce case proved to be the best thing that could have happened. I quic...kly realized that Lance Simon was going to be my new attorney from that point forward and he was able to turn the table around with smart legal tactics that finally put me on the offensive to get a fair and equitable divorce settlement. Lance studied my case carefully, found enough evidence to mount an opposing defense and get the negotiations on track. Without Lance's keen sense of the law my case could have lingered for another year or more. I highly recommend anyone who needs a smart, strong and capable attorney to provide superior counsel during your divorce to consider Lance Simon as a top choice. He was available at all hours and always called, texted or emailed back without fail. In conclusion, my life changed dramatically, Lance was able to make things happen; within a reasonable amount of time while providing me with a fair and equitable settlement. Thanks for reading my review.

Posted by Joe | August 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

More than a lawyer

I can say without a doubt roughest thing I ever went through in my life . Not only did lance get me a fair settlement he checked on me constantly met with me at ridiculous hours of night to go over my options during trial because of my work schedule .The part that stl is out in my mind is after settl...ement he still took tome to see how i was doing . Class act .

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Lance Darryl Simon's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joey Michaels

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Lance and I worked together several years. During that time, I witnessed the dedication and commitment Lance had for each and every one of his clients. Today, I know that same commitment and dedication translates into a vigorous and zealous representation of his clients. Lance always strives to achieve the most favorable outcome for his clients and has successfully integrated his philosophy of the practice of law into his own practice; that practice is centered around the needs of his clients and the families whose lives he impacts in his representation. In the early years of my practice, I learned many skills from Lance that have carried with me throughout my years of practice and of which have made me a better lawyer today."

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Adam Grossman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Lance is a talented, skilled attorney. I worked with him on a civil litigation matter. Lance is a dedicated, professional, and knowledgeable attorney who does excellent work for his clients. He also has empathy for what clients experience when dealing with divorce and family law issues. I am glad to endorse him as an attorney for any client who requires his legal services."

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Alexander Sklavos

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Hard worker, intelligent and respectful of co counsel and the court."

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Michael Cohen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Simon advocates zealously on behalf of his clients and is creative and intelligent in finding solutions to the most difficult problems. I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Simon."

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Marc Poles

Family lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Lance is an extremely hardworking and caring attorney. He advocates for his clients with passion! His experience and knowledge of the laws make him an excellent choice to be your legal representative. I would highly recommend Lance to anyone looking for a matrimonial law attorney!"

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Jonathan Tatun

Unknown lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a skilled and effective negotiator and litigator."

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Christine Rubinstein

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alita McKinnon

Marriage and prenuptials lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexander Sklavos

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Michael Cohen

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Top-Rated Lawyer 2023, Avvo

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Clients' Choice Award, AVVO

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2013

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Principal, Simon Law Group

2016 - 2016

Partner, Castiglia-Rubinstein, Simon, Associates

2014 - 2015

Counsel, Drexel LLC

2010 - 2012

Associate, Law Office of Anthony A. Capetola

2008 - 2012

Law Clerk, The Honorable Arthur Alarcon

1995 - 1998

Infantry/Presidential Escort, United States Army Active Duty

Associations

New York City Bar Association

Member

LeGal

Member

Education

2007

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

State University of New York, Stony Brook

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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