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Attorney Edward Palermo, Esq.

by Afsaneh Javaherforoush from West Islip, New York in United States

Edward Palermo is my Hero and my Knight in Shining Armor! He is the Lawyer I will always listen to and will ALWAYS have the Utmost Respect for. Edward Palermo is like a GOD to me. He is my Hero and he always will be. :) 

​​Edward Palermo is the Best Lawyer and Person. I met Edward Palermo in 2015 when I was being falsely accused. He saved me from Criminal Court and from any Criminal Charges. He took so much time to go over documents I brought in and he took so much time to answer my questions and to put me at ease. I was a wreck when I walked in his office but I walked out feeling so much better, knowing I had the best lawyer on my side. That made all the difference. His office staff is so sweet, especially his secretary who was always so understanding and empathetic each time I went in his office. There are not enough nice things to say about Edward Palermo. He is just the best lawyer and person. He is my Hero for the past few years since I met him and my gratitude to him is eternal. The wonderful qualities about Ed are in the millions:

 Edward R. Palermo Esq. was named and chosen for membership to the Nation's Top One Percent in The National Association of Distinguished Counsel. "According to the NADC, all selections to the Top One Percent are vetted by a research team, a blue ribbon panel of attorneys and a judicial review board." “By virtue of the incredible selectivity of our appointment process, only the top one percent of attorneys in the United States are awarded membership in the NADC.”

In addition Edward Palermo was recently invited to join the National Trial Lawyers: Top 100. "The National Trial Lawyers is an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state in the nation who meet stringent qualifications as civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense trial lawyers."

Edward Palermo has also received the highest possible rating on Avvo-10 several years in a row, which is a SUPERB RATING! This is a clear indication of his consistent dedication to his clients over the years and this is an extreme honor.

Attorney Edward Palermo has also received for several consistent years in a row the Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion Platinum Award-which is awarded by Martindale-Hubbell to attorneys who stand out for stellar service and recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. This definitely describes Attorney Edward Palermo to the tee and describes his continuous commitment to EACH AND EVERY ONE OF HIS CLIENTS. 

Edward Palermo received an award from the Daily Record for Excellence in Law for being an Unsung Legal Hero in April 2016 for his extreme dedication and devotion to all his clients, and for going above and beyond for all his clients. You can read about this wonderful Hero Edward Palermo and the beautiful Distinction and award he received here: https://nydailyrecord.com/excellence-in-law/winners/2016-winners/edward-r-palermo/

Edward Palermo was also recognized by the American Law Society in October 2016 for his extreme loyalty and dedication to all his clients. "In 2016, the American Law Society recognized attorney, Edward R. Palermo of Garden City, NY with its first ever “Moral Fiber” distinction. This was the result of an unsolicited nomination from one of Palermo’s former clients who felt that his service had gone far above and beyond traditional legal service, and was seeking a forum to acknowledge his dedication to his practice, ethics, and above all else, his clients." (Quote from the American Law Society Article Press Release." You can read the entire beautiful article here: https://www.pr.com/press-release/729825

Edward Palermo and his law Firm Palermo Law support their community in various ways in many organizations and charities to help the less fortunate. Edward Palermo takes an active role in his community and is extremely dedicated to his community and it shows.

One of the organizations Edward Palermo and his law Firm Palermo Law support are the Marci Mazzola Foundation. “The Marcie Mazzola Foundation works tirelessly to improve the lives of abused and at-risk children. To this end, we invest in programs that serve these children directly, and in initiatives that build community awareness about their unique and urgent needs. By working on these two fronts, the Marcie Mazzola Foundation has been successful in helping hundreds of fragile children overcome their abuse, develop self-confidence, and become empowered to lead positive lives.” (Quote from Marcie Mazzola Foundation Website). Edward Palermo proudly sponsors the Marci Mazzola Foundation yearly Walk/Runs by participating with his employees and inviting his clients to participate as well for this wonderful cause. He does this to help the community and support the children in need and help to raise money for people in need. 

Edward Palermo and his law Firm also strongly believe in recognizing that many people have had to overcome much adversity and that is why they sponsor a yearly “Overcoming Adversity Scholarship” for the members of the community. The goal of this scholarship is not just financial assistance. Edward Palermo is such a wonderful honorable person that he wants to instill self confidence and confidence in those who have suffered through adversity in their lives and overcame it.

Edward Palermo and his law Firm Palermo Law also support the John Theissen Foundation. “The John Theissen Children’s Foundation is a Long Island non-profit organization founded in 1992 by John Theissen. The aim of the organization is to help sick and underprivileged children in any capacity possible. In 25 years, the organization has grown to amazing and admirable heights. With the support of sponsors, volunteers, and donations, the John Theissen Children’s Foundation is able to provide hospitals and child-care facilities with therapeutic and recreational equipment, support families in need of financial assistance for medical costs, offer children who are either sick or under privileged toys throughout the holiday season, and fulfill wish lists for children up to 18 years old throughout the year.” (Palermo Law quote from Palermo Law website). Edward Palermo and his law Firm Palermo Law donated to this wonderful Foundation this holiday season in hopes of every child having a more than wonderful holiday. This shows what a wonderful person Edward Palermo is and his dedication to his community.

In addition to the above, Edward Palermo is a Donor and Participant for the Contractors for Kids 5K Run which is CFK (Contractors For Kids) is a not-for-profit corporation founded for the purpose of providing assistance to families in our communities. Our goal for "Contractors For Kids" is to assist children and their families overcome obstacles that have unfortunately changed or have impacted their lives through the sickness or injury or death of a child. We are committed to this cause and want to give hope and reassurance for their futures.” (Quote from the website of Contractors for Kids).

Edward Palermo is also a Donor for the St. Jude Foundation. The mission statement of the St. Jude’s is: “The mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of our founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family's ability to pay.” (Quote from the website of St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital).  *** In my opinion, this is the most beautiful characteristic about Attorney Edward Palermo although there are millions. ***

Edward Palermo is also a donor to The Long Island Bulldog Rescue. The Mission Statement of this Organization is as follows: “The mission of Long Island Bulldog Rescue (LIBR) is to provide education, prevention, intervention, and adoption services to ensure that all English Bulldogs enjoy long, healthy lives in loving, safe, appropriate homes where they are provided the life-long care they require. We commit to each English Bulldog and adopter(s) we serve for the life of the dog. In the event that an adoption is unsuccessful, the dog is to be returned to the LIBR.” (Quote from website of the Long Island Bulldog Rescue Website).

Edward Palermo and his Law Firm Palermo Law do everything they can do to benefit their community and bring awareness to these important issues. Edward Palermo is absolutely committed to his community and his dedication shows tremendously. 

To sum it up, Edward Palermo is the most wonderful Lawyer and Person and my Hero always! Thank you for being you Ed. You are the Greatest Person I know :)

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Last edited 8/23/2018 7:37:14 AM

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