About Us
The Diamond Law Group is a Long Island, New York real estate law firm dedicated to providing efficient and professional service on a personal level.
OUR ATTORNEYS
Founding Partner
Mitch Diamond
Mitch is the Founding Partner of Diamond Law Group. Mr. Diamond has been practicing in the area of Residential Real Estate exclusively for 20 years. His expertise has evolved over the past two decades through helping Buyers and Sellers navigate through their Home Purchases and Sales. Coming from a restaurant background and integrating the same level of Customer service into the law…
...Mitch Diamond
mitch@diamondlawgroup.comFounding Partner
Mitch Diamond
mitch@diamondlawgroup.comMitch is the Founding Partner of Diamond Law Group. Mr. Diamond has been practicing in the area of Residential Real Estate exclusively for 20 years. His expertise has evolved over the past two decades through helping Buyers and Sellers navigate through their Home Purchases and Sales. Coming from a restaurant background and integrating the same level of Customer service into the law business has led to his overwhelming success and popularity. Mitch also represents many of the Country’s most prominent Lenders.
Mitch is married with three children and loves to Travel and spend as much time as possible with his family.
Managing Partner
Richard Klein
Richard David Klein, Esq. is a graduate of Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, in Huntington, New York. He was admitted to practice law in New York in 2007, concentrating on transactional real estate law, including representation of buyers, sellers, and lenders. He has personally mentored most of our paralegals and attorneys, some without…
...Richard Klein
rich@diamondlawgroup.comManaging Partner
Richard Klein
rich@diamondlawgroup.comRichard David Klein, Esq. is a graduate of Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, in Huntington, New York. He was admitted to practice law in New York in 2007, concentrating on transactional real estate law, including representation of buyers, sellers, and lenders. He has personally mentored most of our paralegals and attorneys, some without any previous legal experience, to become experts in the field. Mr. Klein also created an industry standard interactive website allowing all involved parties to the transaction to log-in and follow along as their important transaction progresses.
Outside of work, Mr. Klein enjoys spending time with his wife Sarah, and three children, Matthew, Sarah and Dylan. He is a lifelong fan of the New Jersey Devils, Mets and Jets.
Managing Partner
Jonathan Bellezza
Jonathan P. Bellezza, Esq is a 2013 graduate of Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, in Central Islip, New York. He was admitted to practice law in New York in 2014 and is the newest partner at the firm as of 2017. His drive, professionalism, and attention to detail allowed him to make partner…
...Jonathan Bellezza
jon@diamondlawgroup.comManaging Partner
Jonathan Bellezza
jon@diamondlawgroup.comJonathan P. Bellezza, Esq is a 2013 graduate of Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, in Central Islip, New York. He was admitted to practice law in New York in 2014 and is the newest partner at the firm as of 2017. His drive, professionalism, and attention to detail allowed him to make partner after just four years of working at Diamond Law Group. Mr. Bellezza now has a staff of three paralegals working at his direction and concentrates on transactional real estate law, including representation of buyers, sellers, and lenders.
Outside of work Mr. Bellezza enjoys cooking, exercising and spending time with his wife and his son Jonathan.
Associate
Katrina Lentino
Katrina Lentino, Esq. is an Associate Attorney at Diamond Law Group. She is a 2017 graduate from Hofstra Law School, in Hempstead, New York. She was admitted to practice law in New York in January 2018, concentrating on transactional real estate law, including representation of buyers, sellers, and lenders. Prior to receiving her law degree, Katrina worked as an…
...Katrina Lentino
katrina@diamondlawgroup.comAssociate
Katrina Lentino
katrina@diamondlawgroup.comKatrina Lentino, Esq. is an Associate Attorney at Diamond Law Group. She is a 2017 graduate from Hofstra Law School, in Hempstead, New York. She was admitted to practice law in New York in January 2018, concentrating on transactional real estate law, including representation of buyers, sellers, and lenders. Prior to receiving her law degree, Katrina worked as an intern at Diamond Law Group in the summers of 2015 and 2016.
Outside of work Mrs. Lentino enjoys spending time with her husband, friends, and family, and going to the gym to stay active.
Associate
Christopher J. Hoelzer
Christopher Hoelzer, Esq. advises clients in all types of Real Estate transactions, including Purchases and Sales, as well as Lender representation. He provides dedicated, hands-on support to the Firm’s clients from negotiation to closing. His knowledge of transactional Real Estate will help the Firm add to our stellar customer service reputation. Prior to joining our civilian practice, Chris…
...Christopher J. Hoelzer
chris@diamondlawgroup.comAssociate
Christopher J. Hoelzer
chris@diamondlawgroup.comChristopher Hoelzer, Esq. advises clients in all types of Real Estate transactions, including Purchases and Sales, as well as Lender representation. He provides dedicated, hands-on support to the Firm’s clients from negotiation to closing. His knowledge of transactional Real Estate will help the Firm add to our stellar customer service reputation. Prior to joining our civilian practice, Chris served in the U.S. Judge Advocate Generals Corps as a Captain and Judge Advocate in the U.S. Army. During his time in the Army, Chris held various roles which included serving as a Legal Assistance Attorney, Prosecutor, Special Assistant to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and Special Victim Counsel. Presently, Chris lives in Merrick, with his wife and his two children. He enjoys competitive racing and an occasional tough mudder race.
Our Paralegals
Paralegal
Gia Khan
Gia Khan has been an integral part of the Diamond Law Group since 2005; fresh out of college. She attended New York Institute of Technology as well as SUNY Old Westbury and graduated with a major in Psychology and minor in Criminology. After graduation, she was able to get hands on experience working with the Diamond Law…
...Gia Khan
gia@diamondlawgroup.comParalegal
Gia Khan
gia@diamondlawgroup.comGia Khan has been an integral part of the Diamond Law Group since 2005; fresh out of college. She attended New York Institute of Technology as well as SUNY Old Westbury and graduated with a major in Psychology and minor in Criminology. After graduation, she was able to get hands on experience working with the Diamond Law Group, and even attended Law School for a year. She decided to opt out of law school to raise her two beautiful children and enjoys spending all her time outside the office with them and her husband.
Bank Paralegal
Rebecca Belmonte
Rebecca Belmonte has been working for diamond law group since 2015. She attended Bloomsburg University where she double majored in history and education while playing lacrosse for the university. She then went on to Hofstra University to get her paralegal certification. She primarily works on bank transactions and some buy and sale transactions.
...Rebecca Belmonte
rebecca@diamondlawgroup.comBank Paralegal
Rebecca Belmonte
rebecca@diamondlawgroup.comRebecca Belmonte has been working for diamond law group since 2015. She attended Bloomsburg University where she double majored in history and education while playing lacrosse for the university. She then went on to Hofstra University to get her paralegal certification. She primarily works on bank transactions and some buy and sale transactions.
Paralegal
Delia Young
Delia Young joined the Diamond Law Group team in 2015 as Richard Klein’s paralegal. She assists with all aspects of the firm’s residential real estate transactions. Delia received her bachelor’s degree from Stony Brook University with a major in Psychology and a minor in Political Science. She furthered her education at Hofstra University where she…
...Delia Young
delia@diamondlawgroup.comParalegal
Delia Young
delia@diamondlawgroup.comDelia Young joined the Diamond Law Group team in 2015 as Richard Klein’s paralegal. She assists with all aspects of the firm’s residential real estate transactions. Delia received her bachelor’s degree from Stony Brook University with a major in Psychology and a minor in Political Science. She furthered her education at Hofstra University where she completed a paralegal certificate program and also hopes to attend law school in the near future. Delia is compassionate about animals and shares her new home with her two cats and her Bernese Mountain dog, Bert.
REO Paralegal
Nicole Limbach
Nicole Limbach joined Diamond Law Group in 2015 and handled residential real estate matters. She has since transitioned to handling all aspects of REO transactions. Nicole studied at Suffolk County Community College and in her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and in the winter, snowmobiling with her fiancé.
...Nicole Limbach
nicole@diamondlawgroup.comREO Paralegal
Nicole Limbach
nicole@diamondlawgroup.comNicole Limbach joined Diamond Law Group in 2015 and handled residential real estate matters. She has since transitioned to handling all aspects of REO transactions. Nicole studied at Suffolk County Community College and in her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and in the winter, snowmobiling with her fiancé.
Paralegal
Melanie D'Andrea
Melanie Gonzalez joined the Diamond Law Group family in 2017 and has been an part of the team ever since. Known for the compassion she has for all of her clients, she has been reviewed numerous times with regards to her eagerness to help each and every client that comes across her desk. Melanie graduated…
...Melanie D'Andrea
melanie@diamondlawgroup.comParalegal
Melanie D'Andrea
melanie@diamondlawgroup.comMelanie Gonzalez joined the Diamond Law Group family in 2017 and has been an part of the team ever since. Known for the compassion she has for all of her clients, she has been reviewed numerous times with regards to her eagerness to help each and every client that comes across her desk. Melanie graduated from SUNY Old Westbury in 2012 with a major in Criminology and later continued her education for her Paralegal license from Hofstra University. She recently got married to her High School sweetheart and currently enjoys being a newlywed.
Paralegal
Chrisna Bosques
Chrisna Bosques joined Diamond Law Group in 2018 as Mitch Diamond’s paralegal. Chrisna assists with all aspects of the firm’s real estate law practice, which include commercial and residential transactions. She assists with all aspects of the transaction including the preparation of purchase agreements and other documents, review, and organizing and assisting with transaction closings.…
...Chrisna Bosques
Chrisna@diamondlawgroup.comParalegal
Chrisna Bosques
Chrisna@diamondlawgroup.comChrisna Bosques joined Diamond Law Group in 2018 as Mitch Diamond’s paralegal. Chrisna assists with all aspects of the firm’s real estate law practice, which include commercial and residential transactions. She assists with all aspects of the transaction including the preparation of purchase agreements and other documents, review, and organizing and assisting with transaction closings.
Chrisna received her bachelor’s degree from Farmingdale State College in Business Management with a concentration in Psychology. Chrisna hopes to attend law school in the near future. In her spare time, she enjoys visiting art museums, trying new types of foods and spending time with her family.
Paralegal
Mackenzie Klouda
Mackenzie Klouda joined Diamond Law Group in June of 2019. She attended Farmingdale State College and received her Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice. She wants to use her previous experience with foreclosure towards real estate. In her spare time, she enjoys watching sports, cooking and spending time with her family.
...Mackenzie Klouda
mackenzie@diamonlawgroup.comParalegal
Mackenzie Klouda
mackenzie@diamonlawgroup.comMackenzie Klouda joined Diamond Law Group in June of 2019. She attended Farmingdale State College and received her Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice. She wants to use her previous experience with foreclosure towards real estate. In her spare time, she enjoys watching sports, cooking and spending time with her family.
Paralegal
Lisa Doty
Lisa Doty joined Diamond Law Group in 2019 as a Real Estate Paralegal, working with our clients to ensure they understand all aspects of the home-buying and selling process from contract to closing. Originally from Denver, Colorado, Lisa has lived and worked as a paralegal on Long Island for over thirteen years, cultivating relationships with…
...Lisa Doty
lisa@diamondlawgroup.comParalegal
Lisa Doty
lisa@diamondlawgroup.comLisa Doty joined Diamond Law Group in 2019 as a Real Estate Paralegal, working with our clients to ensure they understand all aspects of the home-buying and selling process from contract to closing. Originally from Denver, Colorado, Lisa has lived and worked as a paralegal on Long Island for over thirteen years, cultivating relationships with attorneys, lenders and other legal professionals that help to facilitate smooth transactions for our clients. Lisa prides herself on utilizing her knowledge and relationships in order to provide clients with a seamless, satisfying, stress-free closing experience.
Outside of work, Lisa enjoys reading, cooking and spending quality time with her husband renovating their new home.
Paralegal
Amber Damon
Amber Damon joined the Diamond Law Group team in 2019 as a paralegal acting as settlement agent exclusively with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. She graduated from the College of the Sequoias in Visalia, CA in 2010 and went on to obtain her paralegal certificate from The Paralegal Institute in 2011. She grew up in Maine and…
...Amber Damon
amber@diamondlawgeoup.comParalegal
Amber Damon
amber@diamondlawgeoup.comAmber Damon joined the Diamond Law Group team in 2019 as a paralegal acting as settlement agent exclusively with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. She graduated from the College of the Sequoias in Visalia, CA in 2010 and went on to obtain her paralegal certificate from The Paralegal Institute in 2011.
She grew up in Maine and relocated permanently to New York in 2017 after having lived in CA and SC for several years. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, playing/watching sports, boxing, and traveling.
JD
Leslie Wells
Leslie attended Lousiana Tech University as well as the University of Louisiana at Monroe and graduated in 2009 with a degree in French with a concentration in International Business. She spent several years as a property adjuster, assessing damage for various insurance companies as well as the state of New York after Superstorm Sandy. Once…
...Leslie Wells
leslie@diamondlawgroup.comJD
Leslie Wells
leslie@diamondlawgroup.comLeslie attended Lousiana Tech University as well as the University of Louisiana at Monroe and graduated in 2009 with a degree in French with a concentration in International Business. She spent several years as a property adjuster, assessing damage for various insurance companies as well as the state of New York after Superstorm Sandy. Once she met her husband, a Long Islander, she decided to stay in New York. She attended Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center and graduated in 2018.
Leslie grew up on a farm in Louisiana but now lives in Lindenhurst with her husband and son. In her spare time, she enjoys woodworking, marksmanship, playing guitar and piano, and renovating her home.
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