Peter Christopher Lomtevas's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2015 | Family

I do not recommend Peter.

I retained Peter Lomtevas almost two years ago to represent me in an action case brought against me in a family matter. Even though I was extremely dissatisfied with the way he handled my case, I must at least state that Peter is usually very responsive when you need to speak to him. However, oth...er than his responsiveness, what I did find was that Peter is at times condescending when I did speak to him on the phone. I often felt he had a difficult time speaking to me in a civil manner. Sometimes it seemed he was fighting against me rather than for me. In the end, the case was lost. Peter appeared to place the result on everything and everybody but himself. He even blamed me for losing the case? I do not recommend Peter.

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Peter Lomtevas

Replied last May 10, 2015

I believe your mother wrote this review but I will address my reply to you. You attempted family court litigation for years on your own and then retained me on a relocation case after a family member guided you to assemble evidence they thought would work. You saved pennies and lost dollars. I'm sorry that sounds harsh but when you are in court regarding your children, the results can be harsher including losing custody of your children which could be imminent. Specifically, your step dad, a veteran of dozens of years in the family court system as a respondent father, appears to have conjured up a plan to help you relocate to another state after you and your ex fought in court with dozens of petitions for almost all the years your children have been alive. Your plan included showing future education plans leading to a lesser degree than you already had, employment plans you have not yet been hired for (at a lower rate of pay than in N.Y.) and living accommodations you could not afford. To move to another state, your situation must go up immediately, not down. Your step dad must have then suggested that in order to save money on counsel fees, you should take all this useless evidence -- photos of a home, school brochures, work brochures and various other advertisements -- to a lawyer to push the case past the finish line. You remember best my advice to you as to what other areas had to be testified to. We had a trial and the judge denied your move. The judge reasoned that your intentions were merely wanting to get away from the ex because your education and work plans were not credible. Your brochures would have made the decision worse than it already was. Now I see that you have more petitions with the ex. At the rate you are going, you will lose custody soon. Your ex knows what buttons to push to make you upset and you launch new petitions every time he does so. Eventually, the court will try new ways to make the petitions stop and the ex will get the kids for the court to see if that works. Lastly, you remember how you and I bonded well and worked together well. It was your mother who said I was condescending and it was your step father who came to my office to cross examine me as to why I did not put your brochures into evidence. It was from that meeting that I realized he was the manager of the case. Too many cooks spoiled the broth and now your mother is on a quest to humiliate me here and on Facebook in an attempt to cost me future business by saying she does not 'recommend' me. Please have her stop and I suggest you stop the petitions.

Posted by Bushra | November 19, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly recommended. Helped me when others wouldnt.

I contacted several Attorneys a few years back and was only given a positive response from Peter, whilst being knocked back by others. When I finally had the courage to fight for my rights, Peter's assistance and support was indebted. He went out of his way to contact me and ensure that I was not o...nly fully informed before ,during and after court proceedings, but also was genuinely concerned with my general health and well being during a tough period in my life. I was taken care of by both Peter and his wife when they traveled over 500 miles from NYC to Western New York to the courthouse in hazardous conditions. He had the energy and strength to take a case hundreds of miles from his office and took the case from pleadings through trial before an unfamiliar judge at the opposite end of the state of New York. As I couldn't drive, Peter & his wife picked me up from my home and drove to and from the courthouse, over two hours drive back and forth. They also looked after me for the two days during the court days and I never felt alone in the courtroom or out of the courtroom at any time. Although there was a slight language barrier I always felt at ease and they both helped in every way they could.. Peter's wife/assistant/paralegal traveled across the state to file the pleadings and serve my "husband". I am most grateful for what I have and it wouldnt have been possible without Peter or his wife's support and re-assurance. Thanks to you both.

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Posted by Cinnamon | November 18, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

We Won

I went through a nasty custody and divorce battle - I was a victim of parental alienation, with Peters help not only did I get my children back, I have full custody of them again. I would have been lost without Peter and his team. He had no problem standing up to the courts and fighting for my childr...en and my rights, he went toe to toe with a judge and called her out on her behavior, she was recused from my case. Peter stood up and fought when other lawyers would have coward and given in. My children would be forever lost if it had not been for Peter.

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Posted by Marissa | October 29, 2014 | Child Custody

Great Guy Great Lawyer

First of all he is an honest man who wants nothing more then to help people! He isnt looking to take your money and drag a case on forever! He tries to do nothing but help you and get a case done and fight for you. I had a lawyer who took me for a lot of money, didnt do a thorough job and really scre...wed up my custody and restraining order. Peter took a case which was done improperly and fought for me and did it for half the price of what the other lawyer did. he is available to talk all the time when needed, responds to inquiries quickly, and is very well prepared and tries to make this very painful procedure feel as painless as humanly possible I would recommend him time and time again

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Posted by enny | September 02, 2013 | Landlord & Tenant

Peter Lomtevas - Exceptional attention to details! Landlord-tenant case!

Peter assisted me a year ago, in a landlord-tenant issue. Peter was always available and reachable when I needed to contact him with various questions, and concerns I had. He is a very patient and dedicated person. He listens to you and at the same time he makes sure you understand his point; he has ...your best interest in mind. His attention to details is exceptional and is rooted in his passion to helping his clients. Without Peter’s assistance, I would have lost my apartment. I am thankful to him for his hard work and prudent advice. I would recommend Peter to anyone who is in need of resolving landlord-tenant issues, or any other real-estate related ones. I considered myself lucky to have had Peter's assistance.

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Michael Doland

Family lawyer | Nov 13

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Matthew Berkus

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 03

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Unknown lawyer | Jul 25

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Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 24

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Family lawyer | Mar 12

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Robert Gershon

Family lawyer | Sep 11

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"Peter Lomtevas is an outstanding attorney. He knows the law and is respected by the legal community. He is responsive to his client's needs and fair with his adversaries. When I have contacted him with respect to an issue, he replies back quickly. He is on time for court and respectful of all court personnel. I wish that all attorneys were as responsible and professional as he is."

Santo Artusa

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 17

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"I endorse this lawyer. Peter has exceptional knowledge of divorce law in New York."

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Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 28

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Unknown lawyer | Feb 20

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Family lawyer | Dec 30

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Family lawyer | Dec 03

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"I am happy to endorse this lawyer. I admire his knowledge and dedication as a family law attorney."

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Unknown lawyer | Oct 19

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"This attorney has an excellent reputation for providing the highest quality representation to clients. Experience and proven results!"

Hovanes Margarian

Child custody lawyer | Jul 06

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John O'Brien

Child custody lawyer | May 14

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"A truly excellent attorney well respected in the legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Dec 16

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"With a great track record of hundreds of published answers to consumer questions on Avvo.com and the recommendations from clients and attorneys alike, it is easy to see that attorney Lomtevas is skilled and knows the law well, too. Kudos."

George Gilmer

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 19

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"I endorse this lawyer. Very professional, skilled and intelligent. He provided great representation to his client."

Estela Matta

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 14

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"I endorse this lawyer. Its clear he is knowledgeable and perceptive. He has a strong background and a well-earned reputation in the legal community."