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About Ronald Joseph Lavita

Ronald Joseph Lavita is a lawyer practicing disability, real estate, trusts and estates and 6 other areas of law. Ronald received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook, in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years. Ronald practices in East Setauket, NY.

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Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
March 18, 2015
Hired Attorney Ronald Joseph Lavita

I used Mr. LaVita for a Co-op purchase and found him and his staff to be exceptionally helpful, courteous and with an "at your service" attitude. I had numerous issues with both the seller and the co-op board during the purchase and Mr. LaVita and his staff made sure everything was taken care of for me. His office manager Maria is one of the most exceptional professionals I have ever met. I would highly recommend Mr. LaVita and his staff without any reservation.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
February 25, 2011
Hired Attorney Ronald Joseph Lavita

Nice man, a bit scattered. Messy, unprofessional looking office.

Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
November 29, 2012
Hired Attorney Ronald Joseph Lavita

Condescending and unclear, self-important and lacking the ability to get and explain details. A clear and unapologetic bias toward out of state clients.

Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
April 27, 2024
Hired Attorney Ronald Joseph Lavita

This moron handled the closing on a condo that I bought. He never sent the closing packet to the bank. I never got any kind of a mortgage statement and when I called the bank, they said my mortgage didn't exist! That caused all sorts of issues. Months later LaVita's office called and had some half assed excuse as to why the packet never made it to the bank. I had to leave work, go to his office and resign my entire mortgage packet! I left his office and got home and received a call from his office that he left out a few pages and I had to go back. The man is incompetent!!!

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
May 24, 2020
Hired Attorney Ronald Joseph Lavita

He has been dealing with the estate of a deceased relative for over three years and is still working on it. Doesn’t reply to emails. Appalling.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
April 25, 2019
Hired Attorney Ronald Joseph Lavita

RUN !!!! I am a nice , easy going person. He takes your money and then you have to literally BEG him to do his job. He doesnt return your calls. After over a year of trying to be patient with him I had enough. He infuriated me to the point that I had to threaten to call the BAR association. Well that finally got his butt moving. I have never despised somebody so much in my life.

 
Business Law
Posted by anonymous
July 20, 2014
Hired Attorney Ronald Joseph Lavita

We paid Mr. LaVita $365 to issue a Mechanic's Lien for unpaid services our company rendered. Mr. LaVita cashed the check, and never provided the service we paid for. After telephoning him over 5 times and twice being promised a refund by him, he still had not sent our money back to us. STAY AWAY FROM THIS LAWYER...HE WILL TAKE YOUR MONEY AND NOT PROVIDE THE SERVICES YOU PAID FOR.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
April 10, 2013
Hired Attorney Ronald Joseph Lavita

Very unprofessional, does not keep word after saying he will do something and he never does. Never returns phone calls or emails. I would not recommend him to anyone. If anything, he should get is credentials pulled.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
April 03, 2012
Hired Attorney Ronald Joseph Lavita

Called many times, left messages and no one ever called back.

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Areas of Law

  • Real Estate
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Bankruptcy
  • Other 6
    • Disability
    • Criminal
    • Admiralty & Maritime
    • Antitrust & Trade Law
    • Appeals
    • Banking

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1984, New York
    Memberships
    Suffolk County Bar Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    St. John's University School of Law
    Class of 1983
    J.D.
    Other Education
    State University of New York at Stony Brook,
    Class of 1979
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1957
    Brooklyn, New York, April 10, 1957

Ronald Joseph Lavita

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194 Main StreetEast Setauket, NY 11733U.S.A.

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