Stephen M. Ganetis

Stephen M. Ganetis

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 10 years

Family Lawyer at Syracuse, NY
Practice Areas: Family, State, Local And Municipal Law, Tax ... +3 more

100 Madison Street, FL 12, Syracuse, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 10 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2015

Currently Registered

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Location

Johnston Ganetis, PLLC

100 Madison Street, FL 12, Syracuse, NY, 13202

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Stephen M. Ganetis's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

38 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Brian | March 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Helpfull and made the process easier.

Stephen was an amazing person to talk to and helped me through this rough stage on my life. He explained everything thoroughly and if I had a question he would take the time and made sure I understood everything. Stephen let my know all my options and advised on which actions I could take. Overall a ...fantastic lawyer and would 110% would recommend if someone did need his help.

Posted by Nicholad | February 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Absolute pleasure

Steve went above and beyond in every way. What I thought was a very complicated case he handled with ease and gave honest and sound advice the whole way through. Great communication and support. Can’t recommend him enough, and I have recommended him to anyone seeking legal counsel. Appreciate everyth...ing Steve, as relieved as I am to have this chapter closed, I’m glad I had your support through it.

Posted by Julie | December 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Would Highly Recommend to All

I had never needed legal assistance before and was quite nervous, but Mr. Ganetis was excellent throughout the entire case. He was supportive and knowledgeable, was always quick to respond, and explained every step of the process in an easy to understand manner. What had started as a very anxiety in...ducing matter for me, Mr. Ganetis was able to definitively resolve with ease. I am so thankful to have had Mr. Ganetis' help and would emphatically recomend him to anyone I know in need of legal services!

Posted by Drew | October 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent lawyer.

When I contacted Mr. Ganetis’ law firm, setting up the consultation was quick and easy. My situation was pertaining to requesting custody of my son due to concerns about his safety. I explained my situation to the receptionist who was very patient, open to listening, and very accommodating. Because o...f the severity of my situation the receptionist was able to set up my consultation with Mr. Ganetis the very next day. Upon meeting Mr. Ganetis, he was professional and personable. I could tell that he was a family man like me because of his reaction to hearing my story. I could feel that he cared about my situation and really wanted to help me. This was important for me because I’ve heard so many horror stories of people basically getting robbed by their lawyers who can drag custody battles on for years. I’ve also read many reviews online about lawyers being unresponsive to their clients by not returning phone calls or responding to emails. Mr. Ganetis’ responded to every call and email within 24 hours. Most of the time, I would receive a response within a few hours. I’ve never had to retain a lawyer so initially I had some sticker shock because of the retainer cost. The retainer was a bit higher than other lawyers in the area however, after reading many reviews, those cheaper lawyers all had a trend of unhappy clients who felt abandoned, mistreated, or overcharged. In the end, Mr. Ganetis was able to get me the custody agreement that I wanted which gave me the ability to protect my son. Again, the upfront cost was a little higher, but Mr. Ganetis was able to wrap up the custody portion of my issue in about two months saving me thousands of dollars. When I talk to my friends about how effective Mr. Ganetis was with my case, it’s basically unheard of. You get what you pay for and Mr. Ganetis is well worth what he charges. I am happy to write this review because Mr. Ganetis is a quality lawyer, who’s efficient, effective and you won’t have to wonder if he’s working for you. I never felt like nickel and dimed. In the unfortunate event that I need any legal help, I will definitely call Mr. Ganetis.

Posted by Scott | April 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Family court

Mr. Ganetis is a pleasure to work with. I retained him at the beginning of our long ongoing custody/visitation and while the opposing parties lawyers kept quitting and getting fired, Mr. Ganetis prevailed. He is very knowledgeable and persistent. He broke things down when I didn't understand somethin...g, and works with his clients in every way imaginable. This will be our 3rd year working together and I refuse to have any other legal representation. I'm very content with Mr.Ganetis by my side.

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Stephen M. Ganetis's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Hammond

Family lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Steve is among the brightest and most diligent attorneys in this county. I have worked with him, as well as seen him in action in other cases, and I without hesitation would recommend him to any client. His care and demeanor with his clients has garnered an unrivaled loyalty among them. And his intellect is virtually unmatched among the local attorneys I know. I unequivocally endorse Steve."

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Christopher Brown

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Ganetis has incredible knowledge in the NYS Laws. He is a great lawyer with a great personality. I highly endorse Stephen for anyone charged with a ticket/crime in New York State."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

2025

Client's Choice, Avvo

2024

Client's Choice, Avvo

2023

Client's Choice, Avvo

2022

Client's Choice, Avvo

2021

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Partner, Johnston Ganetis, PLLC

2020 - 2021

Associate Attorney, WHMB, P.C.

2015 - 2020

Associate Attorney, Mafrici Law Office

Associations

Onondaga County Bar Association

New York State Bar Association

Education

2015

Syracuse University College of Law

Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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