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Updated 2026-08-27 · 3,884 reviewed · 138 listed · Scored from 64 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.5(64) 60 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Loan Modification & Loss MitigationForeclosure ServiceForeclosure Defense LitigationConsumer Protection / Debt Collection Defense
Legal Services of Long Island
Services
Loan Modification & Loss Mitigation, Foreclosure Service, Foreclosure Defense Litigation
Reviews
64

What recent reviews say

A Legal Services Corporation program with 60 years on Long Island serving low-income clients. Reviews split sharply: praised staff like Dakota King, Kim Curran, and Sarah Kupfinberg earned five-star ratings for persistence in disability, benefits, and family cases. Multiple clients, however, report sudden case abandonment days before court, months of intake runaround, and income threshold confusion that wastes applicants' time. Phone calls go unanswered or are met with dismissal. Complaints span housing, foreclosure, and family law.

Praised for
  • Dedicated staff go far for clients
  • Compassionate approach to vulnerable populations
  • Strong advocacy in benefits cases
Watch-outs
  • Last-minute case withdrawal without alternatives
  • Gatekeeping income qualifications applied inconsistently
  • Poor phone access and unresponsive communication
  • Missed deadlines and lost paperwork
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Best for: Low-income Long Island residents seeking benefits advocacy, disability representation, or court support with staff who will persevere on your case.
Think twice if: You need rapid case decisions or consistent phone contact. Clients report sudden withdrawals near court dates, long intake delays, and difficulty reaching staff by phone.

Strengths

  • Tenured advocates with deep expertise in disability and benefits cases
  • Proven track record pursuing Social Security and administrative appeals
  • Staff willing to engage opposing counsel extensively

Worth knowing

  • Named advocates: Dakota King (housing), Kim Curran (developmental disabilities), Steve (paralegal), Sarah Kupfinberg (SSI/benefits), Jonathan Schwartz and Josh Margulies (attorneys), Tara (case worker)
  • SSI cases: Sarah Kupfinberg negotiated directly with SSI lawyers over weeks to secure client approval
  • Disability law: Kim Curran and Steve noted for speed and intelligence in developmental disability matters
  • Abandonment pattern: Multiple clients report case withdrawal 2-7 months into representation, often with less than 48 hours notice before trial

What reviews say by service

Loan Modification & Loss Mitigation
Insufficient evidence in reviews to assess this service reliably.
Foreclosure Service
Clients report being dropped near court dates and losing housing benefits as a result.
Foreclosure Defense Litigation
Cases abandoned 2-7 months in without alternative representation or notice before trial.
Consumer Protection / Debt Collection Defense
Insufficient evidence in reviews to assess this service reliably.

How it compares

  • Rated 3.5 against a 4.63 average across the 110 loan modification & loss mitigation businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 78% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric
Star rating 22
Review volume 79
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do they serve Long Island and what areas exactly?
Yes. Their website lists service areas in Long Island, Nassau County, Suffolk County, Hempstead, Islandia, and Riverhead.
Is there an income limit to qualify?
Yes, they use income thresholds, but multiple reviewers report confusion and inconsistent application. Clients under $30,000 yearly income have been denied; exact cutoffs are not published.
Are they open weekends?
Their Google profile lists 7 days of hours, suggesting weekend availability, though review complaints indicate difficulty reaching staff by phone generally.

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Last updated 2026-08-27