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Steven Jay Seiden

Personal injury Attorney at New York, NY

5.0   7 reviews
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  • Licensed for 38 years
    State NY
    Acquired 1985
    Status
    Currently Registered No misconduct found

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

About Steven

Learn Steven’s areas of practice.

5
Practice areas
  1. Personal injury
    40%
    I have succesfully represented surviving family members in wrongful death actions and injured victims of all types of accidents (automobile, pedestrian, bicycle, truck, motorcycle, premises and trip-slip/falls, construction, elevator, defective products, dog bites, etc.)

  2. Car accident
    20%

  3. Birth injury
    5%

  4. Brain injury
    5%

  5. Defective and dangerous products
    5%

  6. Medical malpractice
    5%

  7. Motorcycle accident
    5%

  8. Slip and fall accident
    5%

  9. Trucking accident
    5%

  10. Wrongful death
    5%

TOP-RATED ATTORNEY PROVIDING COMPASSIONATE GUIDANCE, COMMANDING ADVOCACY, AND OPTIMAL RESULTS.

     Steven J. Seiden is a founding member of Seiden & Kaufman and has practiced exclusively personal injury law for thirty-six years. Mr. Seiden has recovered millions of dollars for injured victims of accidents and surviving family members in wrongful death actions.

      Mr. Seiden is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, distinguished professional associations that include many of the top trial attorneys from across the United States. The Million Dollar Advocates Forum’s membership is restricted, with less than one percent of attorneys in the United States currently granted membership.

     For more than fifteen consecutive years, Mr. Seiden  received the prestigious AV-Preeminent 5.0 rating from Martindale Hubbell, awarded to only seven percent of attorneys in the United States. 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.

     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 in this preeminent list, which is limited to the top 5% of attorneys in the state.

     Mr. Seiden is a member of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, an invitation-only organization composed of the premier lawyers from each state. Selection is based on a thorough multi-phase process with membership extended only to the select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state who demonstrate superior qualifications, leadership skills, and results.

       He has also 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, The New York Law Journal, and Newsday.

     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 acidents, premises accidents and construction accidents.  Mr. Seiden has also won numerous cases in the Appellate Division and New York State's highest court, the Court of Appeals. 

      Mr. Seiden is admitted to practice before all New York State Courts, the Eastern and Southern Districts of the United States District Court, and the United States Supreme Court.

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Seiden and Kaufman
Seiden & Kaufman
One Old Country Road
Suite 114
Carle Place, NY, 11514
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Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
There is NO ONE better
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!
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Posted by JC | February 4, 2019
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| Consulted Attorney
Defines the word Expert
Gentleman, totally masterful in the field of personal injury, been around long enough to know how to get a case handled, settled or tried in the shortest amount of time it can with the best results for the client. Is not stingy with his time. Rare qualities for a lawyer.
Posted by anonymous | November 1, 2022
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| Hired Attorney
Excellent attorney!
I hired Mr. Seiden to be my attorney, after suffering a serious injury as a result of a car accident. Throughout the process, he was extremely thorough, knowledgeable, and professional. He guided me through every step with complete honesty and transparency which gave me complete confidence in him. Mr Seiden was consistently available to answer any and all of my questions. When he wasn't in the office, his secretary reached out to him to give me a call back which was always in a timely fashion. ( His secretaries are also lovely to interact with and always very helpful and accommodating). Mr Seiden has been extremely accessible and helpful, and afforded me excellent, honest guidance while navigating through what would have been a very difficult process for me. Mr Seiden is in my opinion, an excellent lawyer in all aspects of the profession. I highly recommend him.
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Posted by Elvira | February 7, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Best Accident Attorney
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.
Posted by anonymous | November 23, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Ms
Steven Seiden is an incredibly thorough and dedicated personal injury attorney. I was lucky to have him as my legal advocate and he skillfully achieved a favorable settlement. Thank you Steven.
Posted by Alex Iacobi | January 4, 2017
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Hi at Avvo .The following is my Testimonial for mr. Seiden a Lawyer from New York.
Chat Conversation Start " Is a Huge pleasure to thank mr. Seiden for the help he offered despite he wasn't paid a penny. Took in seconds the call requested a Police Report and in the following 2 minutes gave me the critical information about the Hit & Run perpetrator. So , I was able to start a Claim 5 minutes later. Alex I ,Brooklyn ."
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Posted by Andrew | July 27, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
Best Attorney
I was recommended to Steve Seiden by my Mother. He handled her accident case and she was extremely pleased. She lived the last few years of her life very comfortable with the settlement he got for her. Steve handled my case as if it was the only case he had in his office. He was very attentive and kept me informed along the way. Steve is a combination of a Professional and a "Regular Guy". He can talk business with you and sports the next. I was very pleased with Steve Seiden and wouldn't hesitate to call upon him again if I ever needed help.
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Cost

Rates
  • Free Consultation 120 minutes
  • Contingency 33%-33%

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Seiden & Kaufman
  • 1988 - Present
  • Attorney
  • Shapiro, Baines & Saasto
  • 1985 - 1988

Education

  • Hofstra University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1984
  • State University of New York, College at Oneonta
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1981

Associations

  • The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100
  • Member
  • 2017 - Present
  • New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
  • Member
  • 2015 - Present
  • Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • Member
  • 2015 - Present
  • Civil Justice Foundation
  • Founding Member
  • 2000 - Present
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • Member
  • 1988 - Present
  • New York State Trial Lawyers Association
  • Sustaining Member
  • 1985 - Present
  • American Association for Justice
  • Member
  • 1985 - Present
  • New York State Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1985 - Present
  • Nassau County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1985 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • Hungarian
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Honors and Awards

  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2020
  • Member
  • Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • 2020
  • Member
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • 2020
  • Selected Member
  • The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100
  • 2020
  • 10.0 Superb Rating
  • Avvo
  • 2020
  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2020
  • 10.0 Superb Rating
  • Avvo
  • 2019
  • Member
  • Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • 2019
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2019
  • Noted Legal Eagle
  • Pulse Magazine
  • 2018
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2018
  • Noted Top Rated Attorney
  • New York Magazine
  • 2017
  • Noted Legal Eagle
  • Pulse Magazine
  • 2017
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2017
  • Noted Top Rated Attorney
  • New York Magazine
  • 2016
  • Noted Legal Eagle
  • Pulse magazine
  • 2016
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2016
  • Member
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • 2013
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Publications

  • New York Law Journal
  • Legislature Should Amend Law on Prejudgment Interest
  • 2017
  • New York State Bar Association publication
  • Construction Site Accidents: Perspective From A Plaintiff's Attorney
  • 2010
  • New York State Bar Association
  • CPLR 3212-Motion for Summary Judgment
  • 2001

Speaking Engagements

  • Construction Site Accidents
  • Summary Judgment
  • 2010
  • Motions, Objections & Discovery
  • The Basics on Motions
  • 2000

Attorney endorsements

Received (2)
Given (2)
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Personal injury Attorney | May 19
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. He is extremely knowledgeable and tenacious. If he thinks the law is on his side, he will never let go. He will take it up to an appellate court based on principle just because he wants to see justice prevail. And best of all, He wins! He has made new law and is diligent in reading all the cases which are decided on an almost daily basis. He stays on top of the law."
Personal injury Attorney | Mar 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I've known Steve Seiden since law school and watched him mature into one of the finest personal injury lawyers in New York. He's bright, energetic and personable. I have complete confidence in Steve and have trusted him with many referrals through the years, to rave reviews and great results. He's top notch!!"

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New York Personal injury Lawyer Steven Jay Seiden
Steven Jay Seiden
Personal injury Attorney
New York, NY
Licensed for 38 years
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