Kristopher M Dennis

Kristopher M Dennis

3.7
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 24 years

General practice Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: General Practice, Litigation, Insurance ... +5 more

17 State Street., Suite 4000, New York, NY

About Kristopher

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 23 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2002

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 24 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2001

License Administratively Revoked

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Kristopher M. Dennis

17 State Street., Suite 4000, New York, NY, 10004

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Kristopher M Dennis's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Kristopher Dennis stole my money and has a judgement against him

I hired Kristopher Dennis to represent me in a legal matter. We signed a contract. I then gave him a cashier's check for $40,000 retainer. This made Kristopher Dennis my acting attorney and sole legal representation. Kristopher Dennis then stopped returning my phone calls, failed to appear at multipl...e court dates, and did no work on my behalf. I hired a new attorney, who sued Kristopher Dennis for the $40,000 retainer that I paid to him. Kristopher Dennis was found to be liable, and I have a judgement against him in the amount of $40,000 from a New York State Supreme Court Judge. We have also learned that he used my retainer to pay for personal bills, like his American Express Card. Dennis is not to be trusted and all of the information I am providing can be easily confirmed via a simple search of the New York State court dockets.

Posted by Kimberly & Peter | February 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent experience!

Recently Kristopher M. Dennis handled a legal issue for myself and my husband. Mr Dennis proved to be a very honest and forthcoming person. He explained each step of the process thouroughly; in terms that we could understand. Mr Dennis displayed solid knowledge of the law while remaining kind and v...ery sensitive to our specific needs. Our questions were important to him and he always had the time to answer them! He was able to provide us with details so that we could make appropriate decisions: which resulted in successful outcome. I would highly reccomend Mr Dennis.

Posted by Andrea | May 04, 2015 | Employment & Labor

Highly Recommended Lawyer

Kristopher has my highest recommendation in his field of law. He reviewed an employment contract for me for a job opportunity that I will be starting shortly. Upon reviewing all aspects of the contract, he outlined and summarized each portion and discussed with me all the questions I should keep in... mind when I go back to my employer to discuss the contract. You can tell that he reviewed all parts of the contract in great detail. He treated us with respect and explained everything that I was unsure of. He is hardworking, intelligent, and a wonderful lawyer. As mentioned above, he has my highest recommendation for anyone who is seeking an honest, trustworthy lawyer who is 100% dedicated to his clients.

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Kristopher M Dennis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Markowitz

Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kris is a fantastic attorney and dedicated to his clients, He is one of the hardest working and most diligent attorneys I have met and I would have no issues referring clients to him, as I know they will be treated with the utmost care."

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Eric Arnone

Litigation lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kris is a great friend and colleague. He is my go-to person when an issue arises in a case and I need help. Kris is an intelligent, dedicated and honest lawyer - one of the sharpest around. He treats his clients with respect and fights his hardest for them. He is simply great at what he does and I give him the highest recommendation."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Founder, The Law Office of Kristopher M Dennis

2011 - 2014

Partner, Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan, LLP

2001 - 2011

Associate, Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan, LLP

Sample of Legal Cases

Zysk v Kaufman, Borgeest & Ryan, LLP, 53 AD3d 482 (2d Dept. 2008)

Dismissal, Affirmed on Appeal

Peek v Scialdone , 24 Misc 3d 1226(A) (S.Ct. New York County 2007)

Dismissal

Cherubin Antiques, Inc. v. Matiash, 106 AD3d 861 (2d Dept 2013)

Dismissal

Hassan v. Wallach, 92 AD3d 446 (1st Dept 2012)

Dismissal

Peek v Scialdone, 56 AD3d 743 (2d Dept 2008)

Summary Judgment Dismissal

Somma v Dansker & Aspromonte Assoc., 44 AD3d 376 (1st Dept 2007)

Summary Judgment Dismissal

Wright v Meyers & Spencer, LLP, 46 AD3d 805 (1st Dept 2007)

Dismissal

Jones v Lopez, 12 Misc3d 1184(A) (SCt Bronx Co 2006)

Summary Judgment Dismissal

Demo v. Badie, 14 AD3d 436 (1st Dept 2005)

Dismissal

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Education

2001

Brooklyn Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

City University of New York, College of Staten Island

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Strafford Webinars

Attorney Professional Liability: Responding to Claims and Minimizing Malpractice Risks

2012

Strafford Webinars

Professional Liability Claims Against Attorneys

2012

16-HOUR Agenda BRIDGE-THE-GAP: ETHICS, SKILLS & MORE

Legal Malpractice Claims & Tips on How to Avoid Them

2010

16-HOUR Agenda BRIDGE-THE-GAP: ETHICS, SKILLS & MORE

Ethics Traps for the Unwary_Common Claims for Legal Malpractice in Specific Practice Areas - Ways to Avoid Legal Malpractice Claims

2010

16-HOUR Agenda BRIDGE-THE-GAP: ETHICS, SKILLS & MORE

Common Claims for Legal Malpractice in Specific Practice Areas

2009

16-HOUR Agenda BRIDGE-THE-GAP: ETHICS, SKILLS & MORE

Identifying and Responding to Professional Liability Claims- Loss Prevention for Lawyers

2009

16-HOUR Agenda BRIDGE-THE-GAP: ETHICS, SKILLS & MORE

Identifying and Responding to Professional Liability Claims- Legal Malpractice Claims and Defenses

Publications

2009

Professionals’, Officers’ and Directors’ Liability Committee Newsletter, ABA TIPS Spring 2009, page 5 Collectability in the Legal Malpractice Action: Which Party Bears the Burden of Proof

2009

PLUS Journal, February 2009, Volume XXII, No. 2, page 2. Proximate Causation: New York Grapples With the Burden on Plaintiffs in Legal Malpractice Actions

2007

New York State Bar Association CLE Legal Malpractice Principals and Litigation Strategy

2005

New York State Bar Association CLE Common Sources of Legal Malpractice Claims, Theories of Liability & Defenses

2003

New York State Bar Association CLE Legal Malpractice Claims Theories of Liabilty

Languages

English

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