Steven J. Seiden

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      Steven J. Seiden

      New York City, New York
      38 years of experience
      General, Product Liability, Work Injury,
      New York

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      Biography

      Steven J. Seiden is a founding member of Seiden & Kaufman and has practiced exclusively personal injury law for more than thirty years. Mr. Seiden has recovered millions of dollars for injured victims of accidents and surviving family members in wrongful death actions. Mr. Seiden has successfully handled thousands of cases in the New York State Courts, Federal Courts, and Court of Claims arising from all types of motor vehicle accidents, premises accidents, and construction accidents. Mr. Seiden is also an accomplished appellate attorney, having won numerous cases in the Appellate Division and New York State's highest court, the Court of Appeals.

      Mr. Seiden has received the prestigious AV-Preeminent 5.0 rating from Martindale Hubbell, the result of confidential evaluations by other plaintiffs’ attorneys, defense attorneys, and members of the judiciary, and awarded to only seven percent of attorneys in the United States. The AV-Preeminent rating is the highest rating possible for professional legal ability and ethical standards. Mr. Seiden is also a proud member of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, the Mutli-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Million Dollar Advocates Forum. The Million Dollar Advocates Forum’s membership is restricted, with less than one percent of attorneys in the United States currently granted membership. Mr. Seiden has received the highest 10.0 Superb rating from Avvo, and has also been recognized as a Super Lawyer by the Super Lawyers rating service and patented selection process. According to the Super Lawyers publication, only outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement are included. Mr. Seiden has repeatedly been named as one of the Top Rated Lawyers in the New York area by New York Magazine, as a Top Legal Eagle on Long Island by Pulse Magazine, and as a Top Rated Attorney in the Legal Leaders editions of the Wall Street Journal, New York Law Journal, and Newsday.

      Practice Areas

      Personal Injury

      Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

      Products Liability

      Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts

      Workers' Compensation

      Medical Malpractice

      Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors

      Fees

      • Free Consultation
      • Contingent Fees

      Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

      New York, Since 1985
      U.S. Supreme Court, Since 1995
      United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts

      Languages

      English

      Professional Experience

      Partner Seiden & Kaufman

      Year: 1988 - Current

      Description:

      Attorney Shapiro, Baines & Saasto

      Year: 1985 - 1988

      Description:

      Professional Associations

      Nassau County Bar Association Member (1985 - Current)

      New York State Bar Association Member (1985 - Current)

      Million Dollar Advocates Forum Member (1988 - Current)

      New York State Trial Lawyers Association Sustaining Member (1985 - Current)

      New York State Bar &nbsp# 1975168 Member (1985 - Current)

      Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum Member (2015 - Current)

      American Association for Justice Member (1985 - Current)

      New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers Member (2015 - Current)

      Publications

      CPLR 3212-Motion for Summary Judgment New York State Bar Association (2001)

      Construction Site Accidents: Perspective From A Plaintiff's Attorney New York State Bar Association (2010)

      Awards

      • Super Lawyer

        Super Lawyers Magazine

        Note: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020; Mr. Seiden has been recognized as a Super Lawyer by the Super Lawyers rating service and patented selection process. According to the Super Lawyers publication, only outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement are included in this preeminent list, which is limited to the top 5% of attorneys in the state.

      • 10.0 Superb

        Avvo

        Note: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020; The 10.0 Superb rating is the highest rating an attorney can receive from Avvo, an online legal services company with a directory of 97% of the attorneys in the United States.

      • Top Rated Attorney

        New York Magazine

      • AV Preeminent 5.0

        Martindale-Hubbell

        Note: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020; This rating is the result of confidential evaluations by other plaintiffs’ attorneys, defense attorneys, and members of the judiciary. The AV-Preeminent rating is the highest rating possible for professional legal ability and ethical standards.

      • Legal Eagle

        Pulse Magazine 2018.0

      • Top 100

        The National Trial Lawyers 2020.0

      Education

      • Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University J.D. | Law

        Year: 1984

      Speaking Engagements

      The Basics on Motions, Motions, Objections & Discovery, 2000

      Websites

      https://seidenandkaufman.com/steven-seiden.html

      Steven J. Seiden's Website Profile

      http://seidenandkaufman.com/index.html

      Seiden & Kauf Attorneys at Law Website

      Address:

      New York, NY, USA

      phone no.

      (800) 287-2433

      (718) 484-2433

      Seiden & Kaufman

      Address:

      Long Island Office

      One Old Country Road, Suite 114, Carle Place, NY 11514

      phone no.

      (800) 287-2433

      (516) 747-2433

      (631) 592-2433

      Seiden & Kaufman

      Address:

      New York City Office

      276 Fifth Avenue, Suite 704, New York, NY 10001

      phone no.

      (800) 287-2433

      (212) 608-3433

      3 Reviews

      0 out of 5

        I wanted to thank Steven Seiden for the excellent work he did as my attorney and his analytical skills and knowledge made it able to prove this complicated case beyond any reasonable doubt, and I was more than pleased with the outcome. Yes, Steven is one of the excellent attorneys and I would highly recommend him.

        Elvira W.

        February 7, 2021

        There is NO ONE better than Steve Seiden. He took my case over from a previous attorney who was terrible. The difference between the two attorney’s was INSANE. Steve comforted me, assured me we would get through all of the little hurdles and that we did! My case was a bit of a roller coaster for me, and he made sure he was with me 100% of the way. If you need an attorney, you NEED Steve. I promise you, he will never steer you wrong!

        J. R.

        November 24, 2020

        I’ve had a wonderful experience working with this Steven Seiden and would recommend this firm to anyone I know. Steven helped me resolve an issue that other attorneys were unwilling to assist me with while being remarkably empathetic and patient throughout the process, taking the time to personally reach out to me and keep me updated every step of the way.I only wish I would’ve found this firm earlier.

        C. A.

        December 17, 2020

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