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Richard S. Jaffe

Richard S. Jaffe

8.9

Excellent

Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 60% Insurance
  • 20% Personal Injury
  • 20% Car / Auto Accident

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Contingent (1%-33%)
  • Free Consultation (60 minutes)
  • Pro Bono (5%)

Payment types

Credit Card, Cash, Check

Contact Information
  • Law Office of Cohen and Jaffe, LLP
    2001 Marcus Avenue
    W295
    Lake Success, NY 11042
    516-●●●●●●● - show
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Languages
  • Spanish

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About me: I began working at the Law Office of Stephen M. Cohen while finishing Law School at night. As a paralegal, I drafted motions and memoranda of law, and... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

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5 star rating

“This guy is the real deal”

Posted by: David, 2009-11-20 1 day ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Im pretty particular at selecting trusted business advisors... and, when it comes to attorneys, I have to know I have the best. Too much at stake.... more
5 star rating

“Great Lawyer”

Posted by: Carly, 2009-11-19 3 days ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I have known Richard Jaffe for approximately 15 years both on a professional and personal level. I have always found him to be dedicated to his... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

4 endorsements

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Stacy Mandel Levine

Richard Jaffe is a zealous advocate for his clients. We have worked together on various legal issues as opposing counsels, and every encounter... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Stacy Levine , Great Neck (NY), 11 months ago
Jeena R. Belil

I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Mr. Jaffe as an adversary and more recently as a trusted colleague during my transition from corporate... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Jeena Belil , Mount Sinai (NY), 12 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 15 years since Richard S. Jaffe was first licensed to practice law in NY.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Partner at Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP 1993–present

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center JD 1994
SUNY Binghamton BA - Bachelor of Arts 1990

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Who’s Who in America N/A 2005
Who’s Who in the World N/A 2005
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member American Inns of Court
Member Association of Trial Lawyers of America
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: I fell going down stairs at my complex landlord...
Richard's answer: Adding respectfully to Mr. Malis' answer, you should know that New York is a state that relies... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
No Fault Litigation Means More Money For Your Client Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP Newsletter 2009

Cases
Title:
Lorenzo Gonzalez v. City of New York
Practice Area:
Personal Injury
Outcome:
At trial, verdict for the plaintiff.
Description:
Lorenzo, 12 years old at the time of the accident, ran down the hall after a classmate in school who took his hat. A teacher decided to try to stop...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
No Fault Litigation: a primer for the personal injury attorney No Fault Auto Insurance Litigation in New York 2009
Appellate Advocacy Appellate Argument