TestimonialsA sampling of ratings from Avvo.com, Lawyerratingz.com, Google.com and Yelp.com:
Debbie Fiss is the Divorce Attorney Whisperer
(5 star rating on Avvo.com)
I retained Debbie to represent me in my divorce, and immediately she protected my legal rights, and I feel she will continue to look after the best interest of my child and I. Since my first meeting with Debbie I was convinced that she was going to be my attorney. Debbie is a personable, compassionate and positive person. She genuinely cares about her clients. She will not promise you the world but she will be realistic and her clients’ interests are always paramount.
Her dedication to her clients is unwavering. You definitely want her to represent you and be on your side, and not as the opposing attorney.
As an attorney, her confidence, experience and efficiency speaks volumes. She is able to assess a situation logically and quickly and then provide the appropriate legal advice. Debbie also established respectful and professional working relationships with opposing attorneys. It also speaks volumes when her opposing attorneys like and respect her (her AVVO peer endorsements and client reviews are spot on!). Therefore I think that Debbie is like the “divorce attorney whisperer”—she can be persuasive and achieve a desired end result that is fair and respectful to all involved (although I have seen her claws come out when it was necessary).
She also has an equally caring and dedicated support staff. It is apparent that her staff enjoys working for Debbie. Moreover I was able to directly observe Debbie teach a new support staff person. Debbie genuinely wants her new hire to do well and succeed. In fact, her paralegals have worked for her for over 10 years.
I feel confident that Debbie will continue to represent me well in my ongoing divorce matter. Her practice is solely dedicated to family law (divorce and separation) and child custody. She is unlike many others attorneys that are “jack of all trades,” who will take your divorce case and provide inadequate legal representation. Therefore, I recommend Debbie Fiss for any matrimonial and custody matter without reservation.
5 Star Google Review
Working with Debbie was one of the best decisions I made during an incredibly difficult time. From the very beginning, she brought a rare combination of compassion and professionalism that immediately put me at ease. Divorce is overwhelming, but she consistently created a sense of calm and clarity when I needed it most. What stood out the most was how genuinely caring and attentive Debbie was. I never felt like just another case—she took the time to understand my situation, my priorities, and what mattered most for my family. Debbie was always patient, responsive, and willing to explain every step of the process in a way that made me feel informed and confident.
At the same time, she was incredibly effective and results-driven. She knew how to move things forward, avoid unnecessary delays, and get things done efficiently without ever losing sight of the human side of the situation. Debbie’s ability to balance empathy with strong, strategic action is truly exceptional. Throughout the entire process, she kept me informed, prepared, and grounded. In moments of stress or uncertainty, she was a steady, reassuring presence who helped me make clear, thoughtful decisions. I’m deeply grateful for Debbie’s guidance and would highly recommend her to anyone going through a divorce and looking for not just a skilled attorney, but a true advocate and partner during this challenging time.
5 Star Google Review
I went into this divorce process scared and hoping someone would just tell me everything would be easy and work out perfectly. That's not what Debbie did, and honestly, I'm glad she didn't. She told me the hard truths right from the start. There was no sugarcoating, no false promises. She's a total straight shooter, and in a situation like this, that's exactly what I needed. It wasn't always what I wanted to hear, but it helped me make real decisions instead of living in denial.
She takes the initiative without me having to chase her down or beg for updates. She's always two steps ahead, thinking about what needs to happen next. Super involved, very personal, like she actually cares about how this affects me and my life, not just another file on her desk. She got me remote court appearances when I really needed that flexibility, which made a huge difference with my schedule and stress level. And the communication? Unreal. Emails at all hours; early morning, late night, weekends. She was always prompt with her responses and never left me hanging wondering what was going on.
If you want someone who will fight for you, keep it real, and actually be there when you need them, she's the one. Highly recommend.
5 Star Google Review
I contacted Debbie at one of the lowest points in my life. From my first conversation with Debbie, I felt a great sense of relief. It didn't feel like she was just my lawyer, it felt like she was someone who genuinely cared for me and my family. She knows the ins and outs of the Queens court system, and advised me with candor and even some much-needed humor. I never doubted that she had my back. She also recommended a great therapist for me and my children, who proved very helpful. Ultimately, I got the outcome that I wanted for my family, and Debbie was there for me every step of the way. If you are thinking about taking that step, or if you are already in the midst of a divorce, believe me, you want Debbie on your side.
5 Star rating on Lawyerratingz.com
I am/was Debbie Fiss client. I am also an attorney. As an attorney I held Debbie, and her staff, to a very high standard. I did alot of research including speaking to quite a few people and consulting with several other attorneys before even choosing her to represent me. All I can say is “WOW”. I was so impressed. She did an excellent job in every aspect of the case. She is highly intelligent, caring, compassionette, and tenacious. She walked me through the hardest stretches of my life and would routinely call me even when she was on vacation. She managed the most difficult issues imaginable such as forensics, maintenace, child support, and custody with ease. At the conclusion of my case I even had custody of my adolescent daughter. She is not just a great lawyer she is a great person!! I highly, highly, highly recommend her! I got all of this for a fair and reasonable fee.
Restored my faith in the system!
(5 star rating on Avvo.com)
Debbie worked with me post-judgement to rectify a difficult and one-sided child support and custody situation. She was extremely accurate in her judgement and knowledge of the situation and of her specialty, divorce law. She was proficient and very fair allocating my time and money, always professional in court, and a tough negotiator. What separates her from the rest is that she truly and personally cares for her clients and their families and strives to get the best outcome for everyone involved. She was always supportive and available, going the extra mile during a very difficult time and helping her clients move on with their lives as intact as possible.
5 Star rating on Lawyerratingz.com
I retained Ms. Fiss for my divorce on the recommendation of a friend who utilized her services to handle her divorce. I was able to get through the very emotional process with Debbie who has nurturing instincts and the client’s and children’s best interests at heart. She is patient, kind and caring and her fees are extremely reasonable. In fact, Debbie was able to negotiate with my ex-husband’s attorney so well, we were able to avoid any court appearances. What could have been an intolerable situation was handled with grace, empathy and a professional mannerism not found in many people. She is ably assisted by an administrative support team who maintains the caring and calming environment while providing stellar service. Debbie is strong, articulate, professional and caring. No time is ever wasted which is how Debbie was able to get things done with quiet efficiency. I highly recommend Debbie Fiss for anyone requiring expert legal counsel. Leslie B
5 Star rating on Lawyerratingz.com
Deborah G. Fiss has the experience to optimally guide you through the family court system. As a father of a beautiful 4 1/2 year old girl and being in court proceedings since my daughter was 3 days old (spent first 4 years with a different attorney), I can proudly say that having Debbie as my Attorney was a God sent. Debbie is strategic, well prepared, and very humanly sensitive. She’ll help you understand the legal process and help you with the emotions involved particurlarly when the system seems to single you out and unfair decisions are made. Debbie is well respected in the court system and her way of coming across judges and other attorneys is just magical. Thank You Debbie! B.I. from NJ
5 Star rating on Lawyerratingz.com
Didn’t know this was here but now that I found it I would like to thank Deborah Fiss and her staff for all they did during my divorce. She is very good at what she does and well respected in the court system. She not only did what she promised to do but also took great interest and time with me and my two sons helping us with all the emotions that go with a divorce. She is well worth her fee and DOES NOT over charge, but rather tries to get things taken care of quickly. Without her knowledge, spunk, caring and trustworthiness, my divorce would have been a nightmare. Instead it was a nightmare for the other side. Everything she did was always in my best interest and when things seemed to be falling apart she was always a calming force to show me how everything was really working for the good even if I didn’t see it at that moment. Thank you so much for being so good at what you do. From beginning to end you worked your tail off and EARNED your fee! Thank you – Eileen
5 Star rating on Lawyerratingz.com
Thanks to Deborah, I have my kid with me. I interviewed close to 10 attorneys before getting to her. She is smart and has a positive attitude, always open to conciliate. Even before the case started, she did the right steps to be ahead in the process. Deborah is very knowledgeable with the court procedures and explains to you what is coming next. She also explains to you how the time of her services has been spent. Of course, as any other person passing through a divorce, I was afraid of my lawyer extending the case to overcharge, but she got a fast resolution of the case by her conciliatory philosophy. In order to be fair with this review, I will suggest to her to be more open to silly questions coming from his clients, remember that we have no clue, a lot of anxiety and, I would say, tremors. I strongly recommend Deborah as attorney. Best regards from Nicholas, my kid.
5 Star rating on Yelp.com
Thank you Deb for guiding me throughout the most tumultuous time of my life. I wont go into a long drawn out story of how i found her but here are the facts. I retained Deb to defend against a bogus order of protection, negotiate a custody agreement, and setup a divorce settlement. I was a client of hers from April 2014 till December 2015 and with her guidance and expertise, i am happy to say i am finally divorced.
Her humor always made light of a tense situation that would always make you forget you were experiencing a stressful time. I would be lying if i said we never had disagreements when approaching certain things, but her expertise on navigating the system always quelled my concerns.
Deb is the one if you are seeking a lawyer with decades of experience, humor, and will stand tall against the opposition (I can see why shes called the dragon lady).
She even responds to E-mails at 2 AM. I would say that's more than dedication. Thank you deb.
5 Star rating on Yelp.com
Let me start by saying that Debbie is amazing though it was tough working with her initially. I'm a high strung individual and it takes quite a bit of work and words to calm me. I also live out of state and am not very familiar with the law or court system and that made me even more nervous.
I would have loved a sit down and be explained the complete process from starting to end but I see how that can be complicated as one can never predict how a case would unfold.
The first time I met Debbie was in court and felt she got me and she took the time to explain things. She knows what she is doing and I believe is very competent and great to have on your side. My case is almost coming to a close and I appreciate Debbie and her supporting staff Ingris and Natasha for their services and support and do recommend them highly to anyone seeking legal counsel.
5 Star rating on Yelp.com
Deborah is doing a great job for me as my attorney for custody. Although the process is not over, her communication skills and style are very direct and in plain language which makes it easy and efficient to do business with her. Best of all, she is encouraging with her advice while still being respectful of my wishes and keeping what's best for my daughter in mind. She is also very good in helping me find my balance when I become worried or stressed out. We were at our 1st court appearance recently and after we exited the court room, she sat down and explained the courtroom jargon so that I can really understand what happened and the possible next steps. Stay tuned...