$ 450-500 per hour
About Daniel
Biography
"I have had the immense good fortune to be able to make my living doing something I am passionate about: helping consumers who have been treated unfairly or victimized by overly aggressive tactics."
Attorney Dan Schlanger is a dedicated advocate for consumers who have fallen victim to identity theft, credit reporting inaccuracies, bank fraud, credit card fraud, predatory lending, and other financial abuses.
Dan graduated cum laude from Harvard Law School in 2004. After clerking for the Hon. R. Lanier Anderson, III of the U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit, he went straight to work in the consumer protection arena. For more than 12 years, he has litigated individual and class action claims under consumer protection statutes such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), the Electronic Funds Transfer Act (EFTA) and others.
In 2013, Dan received the New York State Bar Association President’s Award for Individual Pro Bono Work (9th Judicial District), and the Jim Gardner Business Ethics Award from the Rotary Club of White Plains. He was named to the Super Lawyers New York Metro Rising Stars list in four consecutive years and selected to Super Lawyers in 2018. He has also served on various NACA committees, and currently sits on that organization’s issues/amicus committee and education committee.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Consumer Protection
25%
20 years | 100 cases
Credit Card Fraud
25%
20 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
30%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New Jersey for 5 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2020
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 19 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in Ohio for 18 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Schlanger Law Group, LLP
80 Broad Street, Suite 1301, New York, NY, 10004
Schlanger Law Group, LLP
333 Fairview Ave., Suite 300, Westwood, NJ, 07675
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Daniel Adam Schlanger's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 13 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Samantha | June 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Phenomenal, compassionate service
I reached out to Dan Schlanger after another lawyer I had under retainer stopped responding and failed to solve a lawsuit. Dan was incredibly compassionate and handled the entire claim quickly and with the utmost decency. I am forever grateful for finding him and could not recommend him enough.
Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Dan is a great lawyer and human being!
Dan resolved a rental car collection issue for me that had caused me great harm and stress from aggressive collectors. He genuinely cared about my situation and went above and beyond to protect me at a very very fair cost!
Posted by Carol | December 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great service and Staff-Highly Recommend Dan.
Dan Schlanger successfully and in a timely manner resolved issues with a Student Loan Provider and a Credit Reporting Agency. My case involved both incorrect credit information on my credit files that both the Student Loan Provider and the Credit Reporting Agency failed to correct and neglecting to n...
Posted by Mir | December 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Mr.
I hired Daniel Adam Schlanger and he presented me with a great experience. He took the time to speak to me and make sure I understood everything. My case took a near year but Daniel was realistic with me every step of the way. He updated me frequently and told me exactly what is going on. He doesn't ...
Posted by Kate | October 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Represented a minor with competence and compassion
This review is long overdue because I struggled to find the words to express our gratitude towards attorneys Evan Rothfarb and Dan Schlanger. There aren’t enough words to describe the decency of these two men. Their character can be challenging to find in the world today. They believed in me, my y...
Daniel Adam Schlanger's Lawyer Endorsements
"I worked for Dan Schlanger out of law school. He's an excellent lawyer who puts his heart and soul into each and every case he handles. Several years later, Dan is still my go-to person for consumer protection questions and I recommend him to my own clients."
"Dan is a first-rate consumer protection lawyer. I worked with Dan on several matters and found him to be incredibly knowledgeable on a wide range on consumer protection issues, ranging from the FDCPA and New York Unfair Competition Law to the Lemon Law. Dan is very efficient, responsive to his clients and has a healthy respect for his clients, the judiciary and even his adversaries. Dan is an excellent consumer protection litigator who will provide valuable insight and guidance in any matter within his ambit."
"Dan is the definition of a zealous advocate for consumers. He is a smart and aggressive litigator winning important decisions at the trial and appellate levels to expand and improve consumer protections. I highly endorse him."
"Daniel is a bona fide warrior for consumer justice. Having worked on several cases with Daniel, his clients are the fortunate ones who have found an attorney who combines virtually unmatched legal training and experience in consumer litigation together with the passion for justice that every client deserves. Daniel typically knows the law better than opposing counsel (and even the Court) and handles all affairs with the utmost attention to ethics and genuine concern for his clients' welfare. I recommend Daniel without hesitation."
"I have known Dan for a number of years now. He is a well-respected and very experienced Consumer Protection attorney. He is a forceful and effective advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I know Dan and his work. He is smart, dedicated, and deserves respect for his craft."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dan has done some excellent work in fraud cases for consumers who were victimized by deception and fraudulent sales practices. He knows NY law and cares about making sure his clients understand their rights. And most important of all to me, as an attorney, is that he likes winning and hates losing. A lawyer who knows the law, answers your questions straight, and who hates losing - that is exactly what you need on your side when you need a lawyer. I highly recommend him to you."
Ronald Burdge
Consumer protection lawyer
Experience
Honors
2020
New York Metro Superlawyer, New York Metro Superlawyer
2019
New York Metro Superlawyer, New York Metro Superlawyer
2018
New York Metro Superlawyer, New York Metro Superlawyer
2016
New York Metro Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
New York Metro Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
President's Pro Bono Service Award, New York State Bar Association
2013
New York Metro Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Jim Gardner Business Ethics Award, Rotary Club of White Plains, New York
2004
Dean's Award For Community Service, Harvard Law School
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Managing Partner, Schlanger Law Group, LLP
2006 - 2007
Staff Attorney, Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland Downtown Office
2004 - 2005
Law Cerk to the Hon. R. Lanier Anderson, III, United States Court Of Appeals, 11th Circuit
Associations
2015 - Present
National Association of Consumer AdvocatesMember, Issues/Amicus Committee
2015 - 2020
National Association of Consumer AdvocatesMember, Education/Professional Development Committee
2013 - 2015
New York City Bar Association, Consumer Affairs CommitteeMember
2011 - 2014
Westchester County Bar AssociationCo-chair, Pro-Bono Committee
2010 - 2012
National Association of Consumer AdvocatesMember, Education/Professional Development Committee
2010 - 2013
New York City Bar AssociationMember, Civil Courts Committee
2009 - 2010
New York City Bar AssociationMember, Professional Responsibility Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Diallo v. Immediate Credit Recovery, Inc., et al.
Class wide settlement approved
In Re Midland Funding LLC Interest Rate Litigation
Class Action settlement approved
Pyskaty v. Wide World of Cars, LLC, et al.
Settled
Carrillo v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Class Action settlement approved
Daisley v. West Creek Financial, Inc.
Class wide settlement approved
In re Porsche Cars North America, Inc., Plastic Coolant Tubes Products Liability Litigation, 11-MD-2233
Court approved class-wide settlement
U.S. Bank v. Pia, 106 A.D. 3d 991 (2d Dept. 2013); 2014 N.Y. Misc. Lexis 3841 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2014)
Appellate court upheld consumer's right to rescind loan, bank subsequently held in contempt. Case settled.
Education
2004
Harvard University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
Carleton College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2021
2021
2019
National Consumer Law Center Conference
Valuing Companies for FDCPA Class Actions: Dealing with Claims of Low, No or Negative Net Worth
2017
Lawline CLE Webinar
Using the Truth in Lending Act to Challenge Predatory Auto Lending
2016
Lawline CLE Webinar
Prosecuting FDCPA Actions Against High Volume Collection Firms
2016
Lawline CLE
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: Bringing Suit Based On State Court Litigation And Judgment Enforcement Misconduct
2015
NACA Webinar Series
The Holder Rule and Beyond: Finance Company Liability in Auto Fraud Litigation
2012
CLARO Training Event
Defending Consumer Collection Lawsuits
Publications
2010
New York State Bar Association Section Newsletter
Assisting the Consumer Debtor, Part II: Defenses to Consumer Credit Claims
2010
New York State Bar Association Section Newsletter
Assisting The Consumer Debtor, Part III: Improper Service
2009
New York State Bar Association: One on One (Quarterly of the General Practice Section)
Assisting The Consumer Debtor: Becoming Aware Of Potential Affirmative Claims
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
What kind of lawyer does she need to fight the bank to credit her back money stolen?
12 Jun 2018
Q&A
If you offer a debt settlement to a credit card company of 50 percent or more does this adversely affect your credit?
30 May 2018
Q&A
What can I do to demand payment from a client who is 90+ days overdue on payment?
19 Apr 2018