Jonathon A. Zitney, Esq.

I am so fortunate to have had Jonathon Zitney as my attorney for my Divorce and Child Custody battle. Mr. Zitney is extremly knowledgable in family law and was able to guide me through the confusing and overwhelming process with respect and honesly. Mr. Zitney responded immediately to my calls and emails and patiently calmed my fears by explaining the process, preparing me for what to expect next and providing me with probable and possible outcomes. My wellbeing and the wellbeing of my children were clearly his priority as he faught aggressively yet ethically to make sure I received the best settlement possible. Despite the many obstacles we faced, Mr. Zitney was able to get me a great and fair settlement that exceeded my expectations. He was always prepared, well informed, realistic and opptimistic. Nearly 6 months after my divorce had been settled and my file had been closed, I unexpectedly received a phone call from Mr. Zitney. He was using his personal time to let me know he was thinking about all of us and wanted to make sure we were healthy and well and moving forward in a positive direction since the divorce. That phone call reaffirmed my belief that Mr. Zitney truly cares about his clients and their happiness. I have confidently referred Mr. Zitney to several friends who were in need of professional, knowedgable and ethical legal representation and will continue to do so in the future.

Jonathon was the associate to Mr Pittullo, owner of the firm. I hired Mr Pittullo, because the last person I wanted opposing party to have was HIM against me in trial. Mr Pittullo was great in court although rather dramatic which was not really my style. Toward the end I spent much more time using the services of Mr Zitney. Jonathon is extremely organized compared to opposing counsel and is a wizard with numbers. Working in the finance industry this was very helpful as he spoke my language. One of my own clients (an unnamed local divorce attorney) called Mr Zitney a «genius» and I cant disagree. As bad as the whole thing was (3 years) I guess I did better than expected as I did better than my original settlement offer which she refused at the outset. I am very happy with all the support staff (Jenn was great) at the office. I could not give a higher rating to Jonathon or the firm.

Professional and on point
Child custody battles are never easy and I have had the misfortune of being in court several times over the past 12 years. I had hired the second best attorney in SB in the past and the results were just that, second best. This time I wised up and hired the best.
While there is no crystal ball outcome Jonathan and team kept pace with all of the court demands and myself in tune with all needs. Jonathan has an «out of the box» thinking strategy and works diligently to get results. In the court room he is professional, courteous and tenacious to argue a point.
If you are going to fight the battle, get the best and make it worth your all, having no regrets.

Having to go to court is usually something no one ever really wants to experience. It can be terrifying and daunting if you don’t know what you are doing, not to mention there are so many unknowns to factor in that you wouldn’t even know to think about.
I literally interviewed 5 attorneys on an emergency basis, when I was «surprised» with a custody subpoena. I had to appear in court within 2 days with no preparation.
All 5 attorneys were recommended to me by family friends & neighbors who were former judges in the local courthouse where I had to appear.
4 of the 5 attorneys I spoke with left me feeling stressed and frankly, ill, because of the aggressive and dishonest tactics they were suggesting. Even though I knew I was going to be up against an aggressive person I still needed to maintain my integrity. I felt I could defend what I knew was right with honesty.
Thank goodness I was referred to Jonathon Zitney. After speaking with him I knew instantly that this was the right attorney to represent me and guide me through this complicated process.
He’s very calming and extremely knowledgeable about ALL aspects of family law. He gives you the «best case scenario» as well as what may happen to emotionally prepare you. He and his secretary respond to calls and emails immediately and respectfully.
Mr. Zitney was always early/​prompt and prepared on court days and with any appointments I had. He is aggressive but honesty and respectful, unlike some attorneys I witnessed on court days. For my case he was able to often settle on an agreement with opposing counsel before even having to go before the judge.
Mr. Zitney is also good about letting you know what papers you can file on your own to save money if you so choose.
Even though going to court was traumatic and stressful, I believe I had absolutely hired the right attorney to represent me through the process. The outcome was the best I could ask for, and I’m 100% satisfied.
I wouldn’t hesitate to refer Mr. Zitney to anyone in a legal situation regarding Family Law.

Mr. A. zitney’s hard work and research proves to be invaluable during the period of time I was represented by the Pitulo Barker law firm. The over– all experience was the best that one could hope for in my situation. My calls were returned promptly and I was treated in the most professional manner. I would most definitely recommend this law firm for any family related issues

Mr. Zitney is top notch. I was having custody/​support issues and hired Mr. Zitney at a competitive rate. He is very knowledgeable in his field with the ever so changing laws. Once I hired him he took care of the rest. I was able to get close to 50% custody of my son and dropped support payments by 40%. I highly recommend Mr. Zitney and his associates in any Family Law issues!