Max D Leifer

Max D Leifer

2.6
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 53 years

Car accident Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Social Security, Personal Injury ... +2 more

135 West 26th Street, Max D. Leifer, P.C. Suite 11-D, New York, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 50 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1976

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Licensed in New York for 53 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1972

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

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Max D. Leifer

135 West 26th Street, Max D. Leifer, P.C. Suite 11-D, New York, NY, 10001

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Max D Leifer's Reviews

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2.6 /5.0

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Posted by Jessica | February 13, 2026

Very unprofessional

I called him to get some information for a possible case he said he was interested in. I was 3 questions in and he replied “I don’t have time for this bull#*^%, whaddaya want from me?” Enough said.

Posted by Lisa Cipriani | February 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Car accident

I didn't have an idea that I could get compensated by the car insurance for my injuries. I had an idea that they would cover my hospital fees but didn't even think I was going to get close to $30K for compensation. I was very naive and the insurance company doesn't tell you what kind of rights you ha...ve. They just want to get things out of the way very quickly. Somehow I found this video of Max on YouTube and decided to give him a call. And boy, I'm glad I did. He's very professional and friendly. It's like you're with a family member. You can trust him very quickly and he doesn't talk like a lawyer with riddling and complicated language. He explained to me everything in a way that I was able to understand very well. Anyway, I would highly recommend Max. He's very good. I guess it's experience. I'm 40 years old and I think he said he's been practicing for 45 years. I mean, my parents were just getting married when he was already in court handling cases! Thank you Max. Lisa C.

Posted by Felipe C | October 06, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent lawyer

Max is one of the most personable attorneys you'll ever meet. He's very caring and confident. I guess it's his 40+ years experience. The building I was living in caught on fire. He was able to get me a great settlement. He made things very easy and he was swift. I didn't have to do much. He did every...thing for me with his team. He's very straight to the point and get things done. I actually was surprised with my settlement. I was expecting less but he negotiated for me to get a lot more. I strongly recommend him.

Posted by Gerry | February 15, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Many promises

He promised alot but in the end he delivered very little. Would have to make at least 10 calls before he would return one and then he was filled with double talk. Once case was settled he took a huge chunk in "filing fees" but never produced any documents showing me. I could say alot more but I wont ...bother. His only concern is himself and every conversation would somehow lead around to his golf game. If you use him be prepared to be intimidated by the company he keeps.

Posted by Joe DeLuca | January 26, 2011 | Personal Injury

Go Elsewhere

Hired him for a slam dunk drunk driving case. Eventhough he promised the world, he delivered less than nothing. Never kept me informed of anything and outright lied to me about things.Could never get him on the phone and he would NEVER return calls. He settled case for pennies and took 33% and then ...most of the rest in "paperwork costs" eventhough we agreed to only 25%. Its years later and Im still trying to get the final paperwork which he refuses to send me. Need more surgery and dont have the medical that he promised even though i told him it was the most important thing. I can go on and on but dont make the same mistake i made and be sold by his charm. I will never recover from the damage done to me by a drunk driver and my lawyer took advantage of me. Dont be as stupid as i was.

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law

Work Experience

1978 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Max D. Leifer, P.C.

Associations

Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Lifetime Member

Queens County Bar Association

Member

Brandeis Association

Member

Federal Bar Association

Member

New Jersey Bar Association

Member

New York State Bar Association

Member

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - 2013

Long Island Lawyers Association

President

2000 - 2001

New York Social Security Bar Association

President

Education

1972

Brooklyn Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1968

New York University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

CLE Lecture

Social Security

2017

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Social Security

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