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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.
Top-Rated Attorney Providing Compassionate Guidance, Commanding Advocacy, and Optimal Results.
Practice Areas
10
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
40%
Car Accident
20%
Birth Injury
5%
Brain Injury
5%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 41 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
Seiden and Kaufman
276 Fifth Avenue, Suite 704, New York, NY, 10001
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One Old Country Road, Suite 114, Carle Place, NY, 11514
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Posted by Anna (Sen) | April 19, 2025 | Car Accidents
Mr. Kaufman is the greatest attorney ever
Mr. Kaufman is a first-class attorney with a kind heart and great judgement. In a sea of shady businesses nowadays he represents integrity, empathy, compassion and needless to say, assiduousness and perseverance. Earlier this year I encountered a messy car accident, and the situation seemed hopeless....
Posted by anonymous | November 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
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 JC | February 05, 2019 | Personal Injury
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.
Steven Jay Seiden's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
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
2019
Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2019
10.0 Superb Rating, Avvo
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Noted Legal Eagle, Pulse Magazine
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 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
Noted Top Rated Attorney, New York Magazine
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Work Experience
1988 - Present
Partner, Seiden & Kaufman
1985 - 1988
Attorney, Shapiro, Baines & Saasto
Associations
2017 - Present
The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100Member
2015 - Present
New York State Academy of Trial LawyersMember
2015 - Present
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates ForumMember
2000 - Present
Civil Justice FoundationFounding Member
1988 - Present
Million Dollar Advocates ForumMember
1985 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationSustaining Member
1985 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1985 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
1985 - Present
Nassau County Bar AssociationMember
Education
1984
Hofstra University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
State University of New York, College at Oneonta
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
Construction Site Accidents
Summary Judgment
2000
Motions, Objections & Discovery
The Basics on Motions
Publications
2017
New York Law Journal
Legislature Should Amend Law on Prejudgment Interest
2010
New York State Bar Association publication
Construction Site Accidents: Perspective From A Plaintiff's Attorney
2001
New York State Bar Association
CPLR 3212-Motion for Summary Judgment
Languages
English
Italian
Spanish
Hungarian