Susan Chana Lask

Susan Chana Lask

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 36 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Civil Rights, Appeals, Criminal Defense

244 Fifth Avenue, #2369, New York, NY

About Susan

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

I handle complicated, high-end divorces with child custody issues.

38 years

40%
Appeals 25%

I handle all Federal and State civil and criminal appeals. I am admitted to and practice in the highest State and Federal appellate Courts in New York, and admitted to New Jersey and Pennsylvania's highest Federal appeallate court, the Third Circuit.

38 years

25%
Civil Rights 25%

In 2008 and 2009, I am the first attorney to have won class action certification and a summary judgment decision against two NJ County Prisons that during the initial processing they are unconstitutionally blanket strip searching people arrested for minor infractions like traffic tickets. I continue to file class action civil rights cases in all areas, including custodial parents' rights.

38 years

25%
Criminal Defense 10%

I successfully defended clients in high profile criminal felony and misdemeanor cases.

38 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 36 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1989

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Susan Chana Lask

244 Fifth Avenue, #2369, New York, NY, 10001

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Susan Chana Lask's Reviews

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25 Client Reviews

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Posted by Giuseppe | March 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best Attorney Ever!

Her knowledge of the law, legal research and writing skills coupled with her honesty and being the penultimate professional make her a powerhouse you'd be lucky to have on your side. After going through several attorneys in my family's case, we won once Susan was retained. She's the real deal.

Posted by Marie | March 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney

“Susan is a high-powered lawyer”

When me and my husband needed an attorney, Susan Chana Lask was there for us! Her legal research and writing skills are the best. She always communicates by phone and emails and returns our calls. She is a highly ethical, professional and honest attorney who treats you with respect, and ever thing... she says is correct about the law.

Posted by anonymous | September 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Employment law

Attorney Susan Chana Lask demonstrated the breadth of her legal expertise and knowledge when I hired her to represent me in a particularly difficult employment law matter. This was a very emotional issue for me but I appreciated Susan's approach, she was extremely straightforward and professional. Sh...e explained the legal process to me in a way that was easy for a novice to understand, but she was not at all dismissive. An undeniable quality of Susan's is that she has a great ability to see the big picture on cases. She did a lot of research for our case and has great analytical skills. I felt understood and supported throughout the process. I recommend her 100%.

Posted by Vanessa | September 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Powerful!

High Power Attorney is an underestimation of the dedication, determination and conclusion provided by Susan Chana Lask esq. Susan's knowledge and abiity along with her experience cannot be defined. I contacted Ms. Lask July of 2021 because I was distraught after a property manager where I live ha...d harassed and threatened both me and my dog with an eviction. I initially consulted with another law firm, but I did not receive an adequate response or outcome. Then I googled "hire power attorney " and Susan Chana Lask, name appeared. I provided the website with information pertaining to my issue and I must tell you and I am not exaggerating, as soon as I press send, my cellular phone rang and it was Susan herself, not staff not a receptionist, it was Susan Chana Lask esq on the other end. From that day forward Ms. Lask send out multiple emails, made many phone calls and submitted documents to the office of the property manager's attorney and she keep me abreast of all correspondence. In the end Ms. Lask resolved my issue, saved me from any pending litigation and she restored peace to my home.

Posted by anonymous | December 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Amazing lawyer. Incredible human.

When no lawyer would take my case, Susan did. The truth was on my side, but the law: not so much. It was an uphill battle, but she gladly took it on. Because to Susan, it’s about more than what the law says. It’s about finding an angle and fighting for what’s right. No matter the odds. She wields a m...astery of the law that keeps her ten steps ahead of her opponents. When one door closes, she finds three windows. Or, just kicks it down. And every move she makes has your best interests in mind. How? Because she takes the time to understand your interests beyond your case. Who you are. What you’re about. So she never operates outside of your comfort zone, and can better prepare you for when things get stressful. To sum it up, Susan is the best of both worlds: A kick-ass lawyer you can count on, and a caring person who’s there for you. A bazooka with a bedside manner. It’s easy to find a lawyer to take your case. But, if you want a lawyer who will make your case their own, Susan is the one.

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Leonard Boyer

Appeals lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Lask is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for her clients."

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Somair Alam

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely capable attorney committed to providing highest quality representation to her clients. I endorse her without reservation."

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Stephanie Hunnell

Litigation lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse Ms. Lask. I have worked with her on several cases, and sought her valued opinion regarding other matters. She is always timely, knowledgeable and professional. I value her opinion and litigation expertise immensely. It is without hesitation that I endorse her."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

1995

Citizens Heroe's Award-Saved the lives of car crash fire victims, Mayor of Edgewater, NJ

Work Experience

2013 - 2013

Law Clerk in Commercial Real Estate/Litigation Department, Kramer, Levin, Nessen, Kamin & Frankel

1986 - 1987

Law Clerk in Hazardous Waste Complex Litigation, Rivkin, Radler, Dunne & Bayh

1984 - 1985

Law Clerk to Counsel filing actions against Unethical Lawyers, California Supreme Court Disciplinary Department

Associations

2009 - Present

New York State Continuing Education Legal Board

Accredited Course Lecturer

Association of Arbitrators of the Civil Court of the City of New York

Member

2012 - 2012

Lorman Education Services for Attorneys

Faculty Lecturer on Police Liability/Civil Rights

1995 - 1997

State of NY Surrogate Decision Making Commitee

Appointed in a Quasi-Judicial position

Sample of Legal Cases

Campbell v. Baum, MERS, et. Al., New York EDNY Case No.: 10 cv-03800

Lask settled the case for her client, saved her home and shut down the fraudulent foreclosure mill

Anonymous v Omnicom Group, Inc., 852 F3d 195 [2d Cir 2017]

After Lask won the appeal, the case settled in her client's favor.

Makinen v Sanofi-Aventis, (SDNY, 2006)

In exactly one year, Lask won the case by going the FDA's support, which ordered all prescription sleeping pill manufactures to provided the exact warnings Lask's lawsuit demanded.

Florence v Bd. of Chosen Freeholders,132 S.Ct. 1510 (2012)

Lask obtained a Supreme Court decision clarifying the law, then she still settled the case despite Florence being found a felon.

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Education

1983

Arcadia University-Temple University

M.A.H

1982

Arcadia University-Temple University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Puppy Mill Protest Conference Animal Abuse Legislation

2010

Stanford University Law School Course United States Supreme Court Litigation-Instructor

Publications

2009

NY State Continuing Education Course for Attorneys Class Actions: A Primer with Tips

Languages

English

Activity

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