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A divorce or virtually any type of family law case may place you and your children in a precarious position. You may be faced with a legal matter that will directly impact your financial situation, your children's living arrangement and your emotional well-being. That is why, when you are seeking the services of a Garden City divorce attorney to handle your case, you should take care in choosing a skilled lawyer who will be dedicated to preserving your rights and seeking the desired result to your unique case.

Finding the Right Attorney

Trying to manage your divorce on your own, particularly a contested divorce in court, is much like trying to perform a surgical procedure with little to no training. You may try to gain an understanding of these proceedings in order to properly handle your case, but nothing compares to the education and training that a licensed attorney has to apply to your case. Experience is also crucial, and it is particularly helpful if your attorney is familiar with cases in your particular area.

Dealing with divorce in Garden City? We can help.

Our firm handles divorce and other family law cases for clients throughout Garden City, New York and the surrounding communities, and as such we have established working relationships with court personnel and other professionals in the area. This can make a big difference in our ability to develop an effective strategy for our clients' cases. We welcome you to call our offices to schedule a free consultation, at which point we will be happy to explain more about our services and qualifications so you can get the information you need to make the right choice about retaining our firm.


Get started in receiving applicable information and professional guidance – contact a Garden City divorce lawyer at our firm today!


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    John Virdone, ESQ

    Long Island Divorce & Family Law Attorney

    John Virdone, Esq. is a founding partner of The Virdone Law Firm, P.C. Prior to founding the firm, John was a senior associate at Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C. He has a multi-faceted background in complex civil litigation, business law, and family law. John is a recognized expert on complex custody matters and is the regular attorney lecturer for local chapters of national organizations representing grandparental rights.

    Admissions

    • Member of the State and Federal Bars of New York and New Jersey
    • Member of the Bar of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals
    • Member of the Bar of the United States Supreme Court

    Publications

    • John Virdone, Financial Options for Cash Strapped Seniors, Newsli.com, January 2009
    • John Virdone and Jerome Wisselman, Intrafamily Wiretapping in Custody Disputes New York Family Law Monthly, May/June, 2006
    • John Virdone and Jerome A. Wisselman, Recent Amendments Do Not Abrogate Bennett v. Jeffreys Requirements New York Family Law Monthly, July/August, 2005 (Grandparents rights)

    Seminars/Speaking Engagements

    • Speaker, monthly since 2010, Parenting Resource Network, Friedberg Jewish Community Center
    • Speaker, monthly since 2008, Long Island Kinship Care Connection
    • Speaker, monthly since 2008, National Committee of Grandparents for Children's Rights
    • Speaker, monthly in 2010 & 2011, Hispanic Counseling Center
    • Speaker, monthly in 2009 & 2010, Child Care Council, Inc.
    • Speaker, 2008 Jazz it Up Nassau Senior Event, Nassau Community College
    • Speaker, 2008 Legal Workshop Program: The Impact of Abuse & Neglect, Domestic Violence and Mental Illness on Custody and Visitation. Port Washington Yacht Club, Port Washington, New York, May 4th 2007
    • Speaker, 2008, Town of East Hampton Senior Center
    • Speaker, 2008, Town of Southampton Senior Center
    • Speaker, 2008, YES Community Center
    • Speaker, 2007 Legal Workshop Program: "A Legal Perspective of Marital and Domestic Issues Portrayed in American Film," Port Washington Yacht Club, Port Washington, New York, May 4th 2007
    • Speaker, 2006 Legal Workshop Program: "The Battle for Custody of Brittany Simmons: In the Best Interests of the Child? Port Washington Yacht Club, Port Washington, New York, April 7th and May 19th 2006, and on August 14, 2006 at St. Joseph's College, Patchogue, NY for L.I. Child and Family Development Service, Inc. ("L.I. HeadStart") members
    • Speaker, 2005 Legal Workshop Program: "War of the Roses: Case Study of a Family in Crisis" An Exchange Between Legal and Mental Health Professionals, Port Washington Yacht Club, Port Washington, New York, April 15th , May 13th and June 10th 2005

    Education

    • City University of New York School of Law 1994 Flushing, NY (Juris Doctor)
    • State University of New York at Stony Brook 1989 Stony Brook, NY Bachelors of Arts

    Awards

    • L.I. Child and Family Development Services, Inc, Certificate of Appreciation- 2006
    • Association Castelvetranesi D'America, Ltd, Man of the Year Award-1999
    • Columbian Lawyers Association- Scholarship, 1993-94
    • Commission for Social Justice Order Sons of Italy, Certificate of Appreciation-1992
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