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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

Our Testimonials

  • "John Virdone is simply an outstanding litigator. He represented me in the Queens County Family Court in a highly contested grandparent custody/visitation matter that was on going for more than two years. My case was exceptionally difficult. Many attorneys "
    Rachel
  • "I'm a returning client of Mr. Virdone, my new case is support modification. I just injured my foot which require surgery and a 3-4 month recovery time. My ex an I do not talk at all. Communicating with the court is impossible (phone just rings) to inform t"
    Marcell
  • "How can I express my gratitude to Kira Schettino for taking the time and effort to prepare my case and represent me in court? Believe me, you have my complete admiration and respect for a job well done! I am also grateful to Amy Wilder my Social Worker for"
    J.K.
  • "Kira Schettino, this is just a note of appreciation for the long and tiring battle, we did win!! Many thanks for all your hard work. I wish you lots of success for all future cases."
    R.K.
  • "John helped me and my family through the medicaid process for a loved one from beginning to end. John was always there for us, promptly returning our calls, emails, etc. John was knowledgeable, efficient, compassionate, kind and understanding. He was so ea"
    Former Client

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