Steven J. Mandel
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Biography
“When you focus on the solutions, the problems take care of themselves.”
Steven J. Mandel, a co-chair of the New York County Lawyer's Association’s Matrimonial Section, was chosen as “One of the Bad-Ass Divorce Lawyer’s You Wouldn’t Want to See Representing Your Spouse” for good reason. He successfully created the firm that bears his name in 1980, based upon the motto of J.P. Morgan who said, “I don’t want a lawyer to tell me what I can’t do. I hire him to tell me how to do what I want to do.”
Steve went to Adelphi University on a baseball scholarship. Although he received an invitation to try out for the Toronto Blue Jays, Steve decided his competitive spirit and winning attitude would best be served by becoming a tough, yet compassionate, attorney. Always a trailblazer, Steve was a member of the first class at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, from where he graduated in the top of his class, with a Doctor of Law degree (J.D.) in 1979.
Recognized as a “Top 100 Lawyer in the United States” by the American Society of Legal Advocates; a “Top Attorney of the Year” by the New York Times Magazine Section; a “Family Law Practitioner of the Year” by New York Magazine; a “Legal Leader” and one of “New York’s Top Rated Lawyers” by ALM; a consummate “Super Lawyer", Steven J. Mandel also received a perfect “10” rating from AVVO for “peer recognition & client satisfaction" and Martindale-Hubbell awarded him their prestigious “AV Preeminent” rating, which is the “highest possible award in both legal ability and ethical standards”.
Even with all this deserved recognition, Steve Mandel still measures his success as an attorney by the number of thoughtful “thank you cards” and “hugs” he receives from his satisfied clients at the conclusion of their case.
This lifetime of achievements explains why people have come to see Steven J. Mandel and The Mandel Law Firm for almost 40 years, when losing
Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Founder The Mandel Law Firm
Year: 1990 - Current
Description:
Professional Associations
New York County Bar Association Matrimonial Section Co-Chair (Current)
New York College of Matrimonial Trial Attorneys Faculty Member (Current)
American Society of Legal Advocates Committee Member (Current)
Brooklyn Bar Association and its Family Law Committee Member (Current)
New York State Trial Lawyers Association Committee Member (Current)
New York Womens Bar Association and its Family Law Committee Member (Current)
New York State Bar  # 1713734 Member (1980 - Current)
Publications
Strategies for Family Law in New York Thompson Reuters (2016)
Awards
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AV Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbel Lawyers Service 2020.0
Note: Selected: 2019 & 2020
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Client Champion GOLD
Martindale-Hubbel Lawyers Service 2020.0
Note: Selected: 2019 & 2020
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10 Rating
Avvo 2019.0
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Top 100 Lawyer in the United States
American Society of Legal Advocates 2018.0
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Top Attorney of the Year
New York Times 2017.0
Education
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Adelphi University B.A.
Year: 1976
Honors: magna cum laude
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Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law J.D. (1976) | Law
Year: 1976 - 1979
Speaking Engagements
When is a "Marriage" not a "Marriage"? When the Federal government says it isn't!, Same Sex Marriage in New York State
When is a "Marriage" not a "Marriage"? When the Federal government says it isn't!, Same Sex Marriage in New York State
Websites
https://www.mandellawfirm.com/
The Mandel Law Firm | NYC Divorce Lawyers
https://www.whenaccidentshappen.com/
New York Personal Injury Lawyers
370 Lexington Avenue, Suite 505, New York, NY 10017