Reviews & Ratings for Brian D. Perskin - Divorce & Family Attorney at Law

01/24/12

An attorney who like to practice law.

by Corinne Robbins at Citysearch

I needed an attorney who was local and who new the ins and outs of the local family court. Right away Brian seemed to be that person. He is very smart and knows the law. I had gone to a very fancy and expensive Manhattan lawyer the year before in hopes of getting my child support changed. They told me it was going to be difficult and expensive to achieve.

When I met with Brian Perskin at his Brooklyn Heights office which was super convenient for me and near every train imaginable, I could tell he understood the language of my stipulation with my ex-husband the way I understood it. A year later with a lot of patience on my part and a lot of confidence on Brian's part my child support payment went up 5 times the original amount.

His staff was professional and really nice. I often worked in their office putting together my evidence. We were a great team and we had a great team leader, Brian Perskin.

09/26/11

Generous, Attentive, and Reliable

by Mia756 at Citysearch

Mr. Perskin was incredibly helpful and generous from the start. I contacted him after seeing him in court. He took the time to speak with me on the phone for quite a while. We then arranged a meeting at his office where he was (again) attentive and (unlike some lawyers) did not let his cell or office phone interrupt our meeting. I was grateful to finally have someone listen to me and my concerns about my divorce (primarily custody of my daughter). Mr. Perskin explained all of my options thoroughly in a manner that helped to alleviate my anxiety. He was unassuming, unpretentious, and so personable that I felt like I was speaking to an old friend rather than someone that I had known for less than an hour. I recommend Mr. Perskin to anyone who is getting a divorce and needs an advocate . Hewill not drag things out for his own selfish purposes ($$$). He's a mensch!

Pros: Knowledgeable, empathic, straight-shooter, savvy

08/11/11

Peace of Mind!

by Varyag at Citysearch

I would say 'Peace of mind' is the best way to describe Mr. Brian. I am in the military and i got a divorce notice from my ex through mail when i was stationed abroad. The only way to deal with the divorce in NY was to find a lawyer who would respond and deal online. I searched a lot of lawyers, sent emails to them to discuss my case. but 90% of them either didn't reply or requested my presence in their office. But Mr. Brian was immediate to respond and to place his cards on the table. he was quick to take up the matter although he demanded a fee of $2500 for the complete settlement. I agreed. and that is it! He sent me an agreement and i signed it and sent it back.

no headache, nothing afterwards i got my Divorce Judgement from him recently.

However, the reason why i didn't give him 5 stars was because he seemed to have forgotten to claim my laptop and personal belongings from the plaintiff, which of course was of negligible amount but was mentioned in the initial agreement paper with him and he cleverly avoided replying through mail for my inquiries about that until i recently called him and he confirmed that it should be regarded as Gone!

But i can pardon him for that since he managed to secure some waivers from the plaintiff for an equal amount of my losses. but my protests are still there about his silence on the matter. Other than that it was a perfect outcome.

since the benefits outweigh the negatives, i believe he is gentle and cunning a lawyer should be. and perhaps he is the best to deal online.

he talks cool and his staff are very good at phone.

07/27/11

Very Grateful

by Local NYC at Citysearch

I have great respect for Mr. Perskin. He was amazingly kind, accommodating and understanding and I felt as if he’d been my friend for years. I had a very sensitive issue I needed clarity on immediately and he pretty much summed it up within minutes having removed the emotional side of it. His answers were clear, concise and he allowed me to see the big picture. I’m very, very grateful to Mr. Perskin as he gave me invaluable advice when I was in the eye of the storm.

07/14/11

Great first consultation

by rmomin at Citysearch

I am in a sticky real-estate situation with my ex, and am trying to get things resolved. Brian was very clear about the strategy I ought to adopt to protect myself, and was also upfront about advising me against taking on a 'full-time' attorney for this particular case. Most attorneys would have just 'sold' their services to me right off the bat, instead of actually looking out for whether that was in the client's actual best interest or not.

I got some straight-talk, and a no-nonsense approach to moving forward, well worth the initial consultation fee.

05/08/11

He cares!

by Abe12345 at Citysearch

Brian is a very caring and pragmatic lawyer. He provided guidance to me in connection with the custody of my son. It was clear from the guidance he provided that he was concerned about my family's future, not his immediate profit. He is the type of lawyer you can call and get practical down-to-earth advice that you can understand, which is rare for lawyers! I highly recommend Brian for family law related matters. I am a lawyer myself, the chief lawyer for a large company. Part of my job involves assigning work to outside lawyers to handle the companies' legal matters - so I have lots of experience assessing a lawyer's capacity, professionalism, and integrity - and I can say that Brian ranks at the top of the list.

04/12/11

Brian and His Team are Excellent!

by SlavaTsoy at Citysearch

I would like to thank Brian and his team for helping me overcome painful divorce process.

Brian and his team are excellent!!

I can't say enough good words about their hard work, dedication and professionalism!

I highly recommend Law Offices of Brian D. Perskin to anyone who is looking for a top notch and relentless attorney!

04/11/11

Best Divorce Attorney You Will Ever Find. He CARES!

by Andy201 at Citysearch

At the worst time of my life, when everything around me felt like it was collapsing and I had no idea where to begin, I found Brian Perskin and his office staff. I never thought I would find myself in this situation in a million years, divorcing the love of my life. Mr. Perskin, his associates and staff explained to me the process of divorce in terms I could understand. They were professional, focused and timely about the process and they were genuinely concerned about my well being and my rights. It's tough to find someone to advocate for you in any situation, but in a divorce, there is so much emotion, loss and sorrow, regardless of the situation. It is a frightening process with a language of its own. Mr. Perskin and his staff answered my endless questions with professionalism and generosity. I know that the only reason that I was able to get through this horrendous time of my life was because I found the better person to represent me, my loss, my needs, and my best interest. I can't say that about anyone else I have ever come across. If you need a divorce and family attorney, empower yourself and call him.

04/09/11

Just an Observer with a Difficult Case

by DBH07 at Citysearch

Last week I was sitting in Court watching Judge Sunshine embarrass the half of the lawyers for not doing one thing or the other, including my own lawyer. I heard one lawyer arguing his case before the Judge who seemed impressed with the argument. I asked around and I was told that the lawyers name was Perskin and he can be a liitle bit of a bully to other lawyers. It seems Mr. Perskin gets a lot of respect from everybody. In the hallway everybody seemed to know him and say hello. I actually made an appointment to see him next week. I have read all of his reviews even the bad one and I am hoping he takes my case.

03/14/11

Trusted, experienced and helpful

by trudd45 at Citysearch

I've been through a lengthy process, working with Brian, and he's shown himself to be experienced, helpful and compassionate. I initially consulted with him, to get a roadmap to how the process would work. His advice the first hour turned out to be on the mark.

Going forward, dealing with a difficult and unpredictable negotiation, his experience with the court process and the particularities has been key. Mine has been a difficult negotiation, and Brian's experience with many similar and comparable cases has afforded me good perspective.

In short, he's been a prince and I'm grateful.