The Law Offices of Thomas J. Piscatelli, LLC

Thomas Piscatelli is unbelievably knowledgeable and professional. From the very first consultation, he was genuinely committed to achieving the best possible outcome for my case. He listened to my concerns and went above and beyond to ensure they were addressed. Because he is trustworthy, responsive, and meticulous, I would not hesitate to recommend him.

EDIT: Tom’s response to my review unsurprisingly and falsely claims I was never a client. The court and billing records tell a different story. My review accurately and clearly reflects my personal experience with the representation I received.
—I hired Tom to represent me in a very difficult divorce and was extremely disappointed with the representation. I often felt that my concerns and explanations were discounted while allegations made by the opposing side were accepted at face value without scrutiny. Rather than feeling like I had an advocate fighting for me, I frequently felt as though I was defending myself to my own attorney. I believe he consistently gave greater weight to opposing counsel than to the information I was providing. My concerns were reinforced when opposing counsel later attempted to influence my current attorney’s perception of both me and my current wife, to the point that a grievance was ultimately filed. That strengthened my belief that my interests were not being protected. My divorce involved significant conflict, including allegations, restraining order threats, police reports, and ongoing disputes that contained substantial inaccuracies. I repeatedly provided my side of events and supporting information, yet never felt my attorney challenged the opposing side with the level of advocacy one would expect. There was a lack of preparation and follow-through during discovery. I spent significant time gathering documents, while my ex-wife’s discovery responses were substantially delayed and contained major omissions and little supporting documentation. I repeatedly requested that phone records, text messages, and other evidence be pursued because they were highly relevant to disputed issues in the case. I was told those matters could be addressed later, but never were. In preparation for my ex-wife’s deposition, I provided detailed information and suggested questions regarding conduct during the marriage that was directly relevant to the issues before the court. Many of those topics were never addressed. Significant opportunities were missed to challenge statements and testimony that were inaccurate. When I raised concerns about testimony from my ex-wife that was untruthful, I was told by Tom that my ex-wife “appeared credible”. The final outcome was devastating for me both emotionally and financially. I did not see my children during the divorce process, and I felt my concerns regarding parental alienation were not adequately addressed. Financially, my ex-wife retained possession of the marital home, both vehicles, significant retirement assets, and received substantial child support and alimony, while I was left carrying most of the marital debt. I felt my interests were not vigorously represented throughout the process. The experience that ultimately convinced me I had hired the wrong attorney occurred after the divorce was finalized. My ex-wife filed yet another contempt motion that was completely without merit. I had mailed a payment to Tom, but before the check arrived and cleared, he would not provide information about the allegations being made. As a result, I spent an entire week wondering what new claims had been made up and how I would need to respond. Given everything I had already been through, I found it lacking in compassion. Once the motion was discussed, I was told that for $3,000, the matter could simply be made to go away. After years of defending myself against untrue accusations, I was looking for an attorney willing to challenge those accusations and advocate aggressively on my behalf. Spending another $3,000 to resolve allegations I believed were baseless did not feel like an attorney seeking the truth or fighting for his client. Tom was not the strong advocate I needed. If you are looking for aggressive strong representation, my experience suggests you should look elsewhere.

I cannot recommend Thomas highly enough. Going through a divorce is one of the most stressful and emotionally challenging experiences a person can face, and having his expertise in my corner made all the difference.

My case involved complex financial matters, extensive discovery, business valuation issues, and many unexpected challenges along the way. Thomas was thorough, strategic, responsive, and always exceptionally prepared. He paid attention to every detail, asked the right questions, and consistently fought to protect my interests.

What I appreciated most was his honesty and professionalism. He never made promises he couldn't keep, always provided clear guidance, and helped me make informed decisions during difficult moments. His knowledge of family law, strong advocacy, and calm demeanor gave me confidence throughout the entire process.

I am incredibly grateful for his hard work, dedication, and commitment to achieving a fair outcome. If you are looking for an attorney who is intelligent, compassionate, and willing to fight for his clients, I highly recommend Thomas.