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Stephen A Somerstein

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($175-$300/hour), Pro Bono (15%), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

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We are a Brooklyn based law firm that makes our world class experience accessible to clients in Brooklyn, all other boroughs of New York City, the metropolitan... more

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5 star rating

“trustworthy lawyer”

Posted by: bev, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: Attorney somerstein was handling a criminal case for our son and handled everything very professional and efficeintly. he answered the phone calls or... more
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“Great Lawyer”

Posted by: a client, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: A family member had gotten arrested the night before a major family celebration. Steve went into action, steadfastly working through the night, and... more
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Peer Endorsements

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Richard M. Greenberg

I endorse this lawyer. Stephen and I worked together on a complicated criminal matter over the course of more than one year. Stephen is a true... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Richard Greenberg , New York (NY), About 1 year ago
Walter Sage Jennings

Stephen is a extremely talented attorney who has worked with me on various matters. I highly reccomend him as he is one of the best in his field,... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Walter Jennings , New York (NY), About 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

39 years since Stephen A Somerstein was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Connecticut Active 1973 12/01/2008
New York Currently registered 1977 05/21/2011
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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Law at Law Offices of Stephen A. Somerstein 1998–present
Attorney at Law at Somerstein & Pike 1981–1998
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
George Washington University National Law Center J.D. 1972
George Washington University International Relations B.A. 1969

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Patrick Finucane Justice Award Brehon Law Society 1995
AV Rating Martindale Hubble 1991

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
American Bar Association 2010-present
New York State Bar Association 2006-present
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