David Zaslavsky

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David Zaslavsky

4.9
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 23 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +3 more

11 Broadway, Suite 450, New York, NY

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About David

Biography

Making sure my clients get their due.

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 25%

24 years | 100 cases

25%
Child Custody 20%

24 years | 50 cases

20%
Child Support 20%

24 years | 200 cases

20%
Family 20%

24 years | 300 cases

20%
Marriage and Prenuptials 10%

24 years | 10 cases

10%
Uncontested Divorce 5%

24 years | 25 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 400-500 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2022 2021
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+ 6
Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2022 2021 2018
...
+ 5

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 23 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2003

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Location

David Zaslavsky

11 Broadway, Suite 450, New York, NY, 10004

zaslavskylaw.com/

David Zaslavsky's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

75 Client Reviews

Showing 26 - 30 of 75 reviews

Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The Best in the Business - Case closed at the first hearing, all thanks to David Zaslavsky

David earned my glowing review and highest recommendation. He defended my innocence in court, when I was up against someone whose aim was to exploit the justice system (and me) to gain a monetary settlement. It wasn’t until I began doing some very late research on my civil matter that I realized h...ow badly the upcoming hearing could end for me. By contrast, my accuser thought they had nothing to lose and would face no consequences for following through on a fabricated claim. If you’re looking for a lawyer who thinks outside the box and moves quickly in representing their clients’, PLEASE READ ON. _______ TUESDAY NIGHT (first call with David): David took my case on very short notice. He made himself available to me late on a Tuesday night, and I was due to appear in court on Thursday at 9AM (1.5 days later). I explained to him what had happened, shared the evidence I had, and he immediately began preparing. THURSDAY (day of the hearing): 9AM: The court was running behind schedule, so we started late. Shortly after it began, the hearing was interrupted by opposing counsel. They said they couldn’t complete the hearing at that time because our delayed start caused an unplanned schedule conflict for them. The judge ended the session and gave us a time to re-appear- 12PM. 12PM: All parties re-appear in court, and opposing counsel begins by stating that his client (my accuser) would like to WITHDRAW their claims. After some legal formalities, my accuser officially withdrew, and the matter was COMPLETELY RESOLVED. All in a single day… No more time, stress, or money required. I was ecstatic, but also puzzled. So I called David to celebrate, thank him, and get his opinion on what had happened. _______ DAVID’S QUICK THINKING Going into the 9AM session, David and I weren’t aware that my accuser would be represented by a lawyer. When we learned that, David sprung into action. Between our 9AM and 12PM court sessions, David miraculously got in direct contact with opposing counsel, which was something I was not aware of when we re-appeared. In that conversation, David presented the case facts and evidence to opposing counsel and inquired about the other side of the story. As expected, my accuser’s had no evidence to support their claims. Opposing counsel then proposed to David that we settle the case. David correctly responded on my behalf, “absolutely not.” In the end, I presume that, thanks to David’s conversation, opposing counsel explained to my accuser that bringing a false claims to court has serious consequences, and it’s not something the justice system takes lightly. With that, my accuser agreed to withdraw and make a sworn statement that they were doing so of their own accord. CASE CLOSED! _______ CONCLUSION Without David’s representation and quick action, I have no doubt that this matter would have ended badly for me. I can say in full confidence that hiring David to represent me is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. You can stop the endless search for a lawyer here. David is the best in the business.

Posted by Laura | October 11, 2021 | Child Custody

Incredibly helpful consultation

Received consultation from David Zaslavsky on family custody in NYC. He clearly had an incredible amount of knowledge at his fingertips. Clear, efficient, and kind communication. Incredibly helpful in just a short conversation. Didn't feel rushed- felt every question was answered, including all follo...w up questions.

Posted by Ruslana G. | August 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Amazing experience!!!

From my personal experience, I have to say that after searching for quite some time for a trustworthy and knowledgeable lawyer to represent me in court, I was very lucky to get aquatinted with David Zaslavsky. His expertise and knowledge made all the difference in my very complicated case. Also, it w...as very easy to get in touch with him and get all the answers I needed asap.

Posted by Ron | November 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outstanding

From Texas I needed a lawyer to represent me in New York. Recommended to me was David Zaslavsky. I knew from the consultation that I wanted to retain him based on the perceived confidence of him being good at his profession. David and his team went to work, walking nervous me step by step through pro...cess I thought surely would get the best of me. On the day of my hearing, David represented me with an impressive mastery of his profession. Anyone needing a professional and knowledgeable attorney should not have a second thought about my recommendation of David and his team.

Posted by Anthony | April 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

Efficient & frank - Highly recommended

David was excellent in handling our case with the ACS. He helped get us on the right track and got them off our backs. I would highly recommend David to anyone who has the ACS involved in their lives and to make sure that you have someone like him fighting your battles at the earliest possible opport...unity. He was always available via phone or email to provide advice and coordinate on our behalf. It was a massive relief after we hired David.

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David Zaslavsky's Lawyer Endorsements

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Anne McCarthy

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Norka Schell

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David is a compassionate and dedicated lawyer. I highly recommended him."

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John Carney

Family lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with on several Family Court and Divorce cases. He is a talented and well respected lawyer with an excellent reputation in the legal community. He is always available for his clients and the lawyers he works with, and that type of commitment is very rare these days. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an honest and trustworthy lawyer who really cares about his clients and reputation. The clients we represented were very satisfied with his services and reasonable fees."

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Martin Mohr

Family lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Having participated in the AVVO question forum for quite some time and practiced in the field myself, I very often agree with the information that he provides to this forum and can confidently recommend him qualified in the areas of law he practices."

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Sanford Young

Marriage and prenuptials lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I often turn to David for his thoughts and ideas on difficult matrimonial issues that I encounter in my appellate practice. I find him to be very knowledgeable and thoughtful. He is one of the good ones, and I heartily endorse him."

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John Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Helen Dukhan

Family lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This lawyer gives great legal advice and is clearly knowledgeable and experienced in the field of family and matrimonial law."

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Michael Discioarro

Family lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. David is the consummate professional. He is also a street smart attorney who understand the ins and outs of custody and divorce cases. I highly recommend David."

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Howard Hoyt

Family lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have read many of David's answers here on AVVO and it is apparent to me, that he has a keen grasp of the law. Give him a call if you are in need of legal help."

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James Saulsbury

Family lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David Zaslavsky is a excellent family law attorney. David works hard for his clients and is well respected in the legal community. I highly endorse David Zaslavsky."

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Jack Lebowitz

Family lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Zazlavsky's advice on this site is typically on the mark both on the law and on the difficult tactical decisions that family law and matrimonial controversies often involve. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Other

"Very determined and dedicated attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Borthwick

Marriage and prenuptials lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Cleary

Family lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Ingrid Gherman

Child custody lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Renata Weissman

Family lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Other

"I highly endorse this lawyer, they are a well respected member of the legal community and always give their clients the best representation, If you are looking for someone willing to fight hard for your case, then look no further!"

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Michael Schmitt

Family lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Palermo

Marriage and prenuptials lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Hard working and knowledgeable."

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Howard Lewis

Family lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. David is one of the finest family law attorneys in all of New York, they don't get any better!"

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2024

Client's Choice, Avvo

2022

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Lead Attorney, The Law Office of David Zaslavsky, PLLC

Associations

New York State Bar Association

Member

New York County Lawyer's Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Winning back custody

Child returned to our client.

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Education

N/A

Brooklyn Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

New York University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

100 Lawyers Strong CLE

Presenting at a CLE on divorce

Languages

Russian

English

Activity

Top Contributor

David earned significant contribution points in 2022.

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