Richard S. Jaffe

Richard S. Jaffe

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

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Contributor level 12

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

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

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

About Me

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Videos (1)

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

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5 star rating

“Truly the best !!!!!!!!!!!!!”

Posted by: Richard, 12 months ago.

Client Review: Rich Jaffe offers unparalleled honesty and professionalism. I've been working with him for many years now, and he’s given me first class legal advice... more
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5 star rating

“car accidents”

Posted by: marlon, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: i had got into a bad car accident a few months ago. and was out of work for a long time i went Mr. Jaffe for legal advice and alot of question he... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

14 endorsements


Carol Lynn Schlitt

I have known Mr. Jaffe for many years. He is a smart, capable attorney dedicated to his clients and well respected by other attorneys in the field. I... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Carol Schlitt , Huntington (NY), 5 months ago
Jonathan Craig Reed

I endorse this lawyer's effort to educate the public on how insurance companies use social media to hurt personal injury victims.

Endorsement from lawyer: Jonathan Reed , Las Vegas (NV), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

18 years since Richard S. Jaffe was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
New Jersey Active 1994 03/13/2013
New York Currently registered 1995 05/21/2011
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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
Long Island Top Rated Attorney LI Pulse Magazine 2011
Super Lawyer Super Lawyers Magazine 2011
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Riding Member-Medic Brentwood Legion Ambulance 2007–present
Member 2005–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 12
Answers: 147 Legal Answers
2 Best Answers - chosen by asker
14 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
29 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 9 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Paying It Forward: Attorney Moonlights As EMT Lawyers USA 2010
22 Tweets 22 Tweets Interview With Richard Jaffe 2010
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Litigating Cases Against The Transit Authority Litigating Cases Against The Transit Authority 2010
No Fault Litigation: a primer for the personal injury attorney No Fault Auto Insurance Litigation in New York 2009
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