What is different about the Law Office of Sestino Barone?
The Law Office of Sestino Barone encourages you to do research before choosing an attorney to represent you in any matter. When doing your research, you’ll probably see a few trends.
First, there will be many “experts” offering to provide you the documents you need to file. They will not charge much; probably anything from 50 to 100 dollars. But, the documents that you’ll get in exchange for your money are available for free online. Why pay for free documents? And that price won’t include the filing fees the court charges, which can be several hundred more dollars. Furthermore, there is no guarantee that your expert is actually an attorney. In some cases, these document preparers make it a point to advertise the fact that there are NO attorneys working on your case. And let’s say that you’ve filled out the forms incorrectly… or there is some mistake that you failed to catch and the court rejects your document. You’ve probably no place to turn for help because you didn’t hire an attorney.
Second, there will be some law firms offering to handle your matter for rates far lower than one would expect. It is not unusual for attorneys to charge $5,000 for a retainer in the state of New York or New Jersey. So when a law firm quotes a price that is significantly lower, are you getting your money’s worth? There are several factors that can easily raise the cost of your case or matter. If you need to negotiate about a piece of property or debt the price may increase. So the low price that you’re initially quoted might double or triple, depending on the hourly rate the attorney charges, by the time your case or matter is finalized.
Additionally, the low cost law firms work with a large caseload. A large caseload means there will probably be a large staff separating you from your attorney. A single attorney may have three secretaries doing the work on your case. When you want to talk to your attorney you may be unable to speak to them because they are too busy.
The Law Office of Sestino Barone is different.
First, I am an actual attorney. The experts who are offering to prepare the documents needed are often people who are not licensed to practice law or give legal advice.
Second, I work almost exclusively with commercial matters. It’s nearly all I do. I don’t have a million dollar mass tort case that I am litigating, nor do I have a host of criminal defense cases to juggle. Your case will be no more or less important than anyone else’s. I won’t delay answering your call so that I can take someone else’s.
This is how the Law Office of Sestino Barone is different. I have the resources to handle your situation from beginning to end. Call 1 (888) 785-8566 now so we can discuss your rights and options, or email me directly using the form on my Contact page.
Education
Hofstra University School of Law Hempstead, NY
Juris Doctor, May ’08
Fordham College at Lincoln Center New York, NY
B. A. in Mathematical-Economics & Information Science, May ’03
Minor in Business Administration
Honors & Awards
Member of Omicron Delta Epsilon, International Economics Honor Society
Awarded Dean’s List, Academic Year 2001-2002, 2002-2003
Graduated Cum Laude with Honors in Mathematical-Economics
Activities
Mock Trial Team of Fordham College, Academic Year 2000-2001
Commuter Student Association, Academic Year 2002-2003, helped to rewrite Commuter Student Association Constitution and helped with fundraising events.
Licenses
Admitted to practice law in New York & New Jersey; also in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, the Eastern District of New York, the Southern District of New York, and US Tax Court.
Notary Public, State of New York, 2010-2014, and Member of American Society of Notaries
Languages
Conversational in Italian
Work Experience
2009-2009 Twin Capital, Ltd. New York, NY
Attorney
Drafted Asset Purchase Agreements, Merger Agreements, Shareholder Agreements, Voting Agreements, Operating Agreements, Corporate Bylaws, Purchase and Sale Agreements, Supply Agreements, Toll Processing Agreements, Security Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Business Plans and other similar literature
2009-2009 Jacoby & Meyers and Associates LLP New York, NY
Attorney
Draft and review loan modification documents and foreclosure answers
Correspond with clients
2007-2008 Winston & Winston, P.C. New York, NY
Law Clerk
Automated Demand letter production and drafting, also created an FTP site for clients to upload supporting documentation.
Correspond with clients, filed and maintained office organization.
Draft Affirmations, Affidavits, Summons & Complaints, Order to Show Cause, Proposed Orders.
2003-2007 Olympic Ice Cream Corp. Jamaica, NY
Administrative Assistant / IT Manager
Created company web site www.MarinosItalianIces.com
Assisted with design and creation of Point of Sale displays.
1999-2007 Marina Ice Cream Corp. Jamaica, NY
Administrative Assistant / IT Manager
Created company web site www.MarinaIceCream.com
Correspond with clients, filed and maintained office organization.
Coordinated maintence of the computer systems.
Handled cash flow of the company and maintain accounting books.
