Jesse Dennis Langel

Jesse Dennis Langel

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Debt settlement Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Debt Settlement, Debt Collection

30 Wall Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY

About Jesse

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Debt Collection 50%

Defending individuals and businesses against aggressive collection tactics. We unfreeze accounts, halt garnishments, vacate judgments, assert exemptions, challenge enforcement procedures, and negotiate settlements.

18 years

50%
Debt Settlement 50%

We leverage procedural defenses, exemption law expertise, and aggressive motion practice to strengthen your negotiating position and secure favorable settlement terms that minimize your financial exposure.

18 years

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 21 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2005

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

The Langel Firm

30 Wall Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY, 10005

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66 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 29 reviews | Debt Settlement

Posted by Karen | February 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

The Best Lawyer EVER!!!!!

After my bank account was put on hold I found out that it was a 17 plus year old debt that may not have even been mine. I went online and came across Jesse Langel's Firm and a few others. After reading the different reviews I took a chance on the Langel Firm and I have to say that it was the best de...cision and the right decision. I left a message on the phone on a Sunday and Monday morning I received a callback. Mr Langel did not give an upfront guarantee to have the matter resolved but he did guarantee to do the best that he could and to give 100% towards my case which is exactly what he did. I have had other dealings with lawyers in the past and when I compared him to others I have to say that Mr Langel is a breath of fresh air. He is a straight shooter. He took the time to explain exactly to me what he would be doing, how it would be done and even explained to me what could go wrong. He also gave a thorough breakdown of his fee before I even made the decision to hire him. I was even allowed to ask question and yes I had a few that he answered before I decided to use him. Every question, comment and concerns that I had were addressed immediately . He kept me informed and gave updates every step of the way and if I called him with a question and he wasn't available at that time you better believe that I received a callback within that day and my question was answered. Mr Langel got that matter resolved or should I say VACATED and as far as my bank account he immediately got the freeze taken off of my account within the first two weeks of me hiring him. Mr Langel is good at what he does and I have found out that those other reviews that I read on his site are true and I will not hesitate to recommend him to anyone that I know . Not only did Mr Langel go above and beyond with my case he has also restored my faith when it comes to dealing with lawyers and for that I am forever GRATEFUL to him.

Posted by Malissa | July 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

I was extremely worried when i first learned of my wage garnishment from a 15-year old debt. When I contacted Mr Langel, he helped me to understand the wage garnshiment process, and discussed possible options for resolving the issue. He was candid, but was also extremely reassuring. And his fee was r...easonable for a lawyer of his expertise and experience. Not only was he able to stop the wage garnishment, but also negotiated for a much lower payment (a fraction of the cost) than the plantiff intially requested. However, his greatest contribution was his down-to-earth and humble demeanor. He was not arrogant and dismissive like some of the attorneys i contacted prior to calling the Langel Firm. I will continue to refer him and the firm to others.

Posted by Kleber | July 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Reliable, fast and effective!

Jesse helped me settled a lawsuit for some old credit card; I was getting really stressed as I have never been in this situation. After talking to a few attorneys I talked to Jesse, he was very candid and inspired me a lot of confidence and trust. Throughout the whole process he was very responsive... and provided me with great advice on how to better handle the issue. We reached a settlement really fast and settled for less than 20% of the value of the total debt; I almost spent no time on this, Jesse took care of everthing. Additionally, Jesse has very good rates and provides great payment options; this was very important for me as I had other attorneys charging me % of savings and high fees with limited payment options. I was extremely happy with Jesse's representation and he really took a lot of stress out of this situation. I would recommend him to anyone trying to settle a debt.

Posted by Elena | May 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Superceeded My Expectations

If you are looking for a number 1 top notch A class lawyer who's fees are reasonable & outway the worth of getting your case settled favorably on your side, who is professional, passionate about what he does, takes you seriously, does not play games, who is extremely knowledgeable and knows your righ...ts and will fight for you every inch of the way, then look no further, Jesse Langel is your man. I interviewed 3 lawyers but when I spoke to Jesse he was different and knew exactly what needed to be done in order to protect me from slime debt collectors who take advantage of way too many people. Once I hired him he got down to business right away and made their heads spin so fast they didn't know what to do because Jesse doesn't play around. My case was resolved and settled within a month and although I can't talk in detail about the case due to confidentiality agreements & such, what I can say is that the case was settled favorably on my side and a huge weight was lifted off my shoulder and I can finally breath again. Jesse will not disappoint, he is an amazing lawyer, someone you can trust. I had a gut feeling about Jesse and I am so happy I went with him because he totally superseded my expectations in resolving my case. I can't thank you enough Jesse, you are the best!

Posted by Gregorio | April 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Jesse D Lagel. Heaven sent.

Recently, I came across a really bad situation. A number of years ago my identity was stolen, the back lash was a $ 10,000.00 debt was placed on my person. After an initial conversation with Jesse D Langel, Jesse took on my case. The best decision ever made by me. From the very first moment Jesse wa...s very concern and involved. The results were phenomenal. Today, I have piece of mind, thanks to Jesse D Langel. Would I recommend Jesse and his service. In a heart beat. Jesse, you're heaven sent. Thank you so very much for returning my sanity back to me.

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Jesse Dennis Langel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jasmine Guadalupe

Debt settlement lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Jesse is a highly skilled attorney with vast knowledge of consumer defense issues. He provides the same exceptional legal support to all of his clients from lay people who are very unfamiliar with the law to sophisticated consumers with million dollar businesses."

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Dena Operman

Unknown lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Jesse since law school. He is an experienced and dedicated attorney who works tirelessly to obtain the best results for his clients. Jesse was opposing counsel on one of my cases and I was impressed with the fact that he went toe to toe with me each step of litigation process. He is tenacious and someone I would work with again at any time."

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Erik Bashian

Debt settlement lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jesse is an excellent attorney who serves his client's needs in an effective manner. I went to law school with Jesse and would recommend him to my friends, family and clients."

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Frank Borgese

Consumer protection lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kris Graham

Debt settlement lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jesse truly cares for his clients and loves the practice of law. We are lucky to have such a lawyer in our community."

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DAVID PARNELL

Credit card fraud lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Langel fights for people that would be generally unrepresented. I highly recommend this attorney for anyone facing a creditor in New York."

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James Burrell

Debt collection lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Langel is a tireless advocate for consumers who face legal actions instigated by unscrupulous debt collectors. Mr. Langel has provided me insight, which has helped me vacate a five-figure default judgment on behalf of one of my business clients."

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Anthony Zurica

Debt settlement lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Jesse over ten years now and throughout that time he has been a fellow attorney that I can always call with a question regarding both his area of expertise and also general knowledge questions about life and the law. I would not hesitate to endorse Jesse to the fullest."

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Simon Goldenberg

Debt collection lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this attorney. Jesse shows true passion towards protecting consumers from debt collection harassment while helping them solve their debt related issues. He is a capable litigator and provides excellent advice. Since I initially became acquainted with Jesse in 2009, I have known him to be trustworthy, ethical, and reliable."

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Orin Kurtz

Unknown lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jesse Langel is a top-notch lawyer. He's innovative, has a great business sense, always acts with integrity, and most importantly he gets great results. I've known Jesse since 2001, and have been consistently impressed by his abilities."

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Daniel DeLiberty

Debt collection lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Langel is a tireless advocate for victims of debt collector abuse. As a fellow member of the National Association of Consumer Advocates, I can vouch for his dedication to consumer rights and thorough knowledge of this area. His website is a treasure trove of good information as well. I endorse this lawyer."

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Johnnie Woluewich

Debt settlement lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As an attorney who has known Jesse Langel for over ten years, I am happy to give my unequivocal endorsement of his services. Mr. Langel is amongst the hardest working individuals I know. His commitment to his clients and his practice is fierce. Perhaps Mr. Langel's greatest asset is his ability to take a difficulty situation for a client and maneuver him or her into a position of security and power."

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Randi Melnick

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Jasmine Guadalupe

Consumer protection lawyer

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Frank Borgese

Consumer protection lawyer

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Kris Graham

Consumer protection lawyer

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Simon Goldenberg

Debt settlement lawyer

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Dena Operman

Litigation lawyer

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DAVID PARNELL

Debt settlement lawyer

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Robert Pinard

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Orin Kurtz

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Top Lawyers, Three Best Rated

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Stars, SuperLawyers Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Owner, The Langel Firm

Associations

National Association of Consumer Attorneys

Sample of Legal Cases

Colorado Capital Investments, Inc. v. Lang

Judgement vacated and case dismissed

CACH, LLC v. Freeman

Case Dismissed!

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Education

2017

New York Law School

LL.M - Master of Laws

2004

New York Law School

Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2010

FastTrac Entrepreneur Business Discussion

Fighting Debt Collection Lawsuits in New York City

Publications

2014

Jesse Langel's Blog Discussing Evidence Rulings. The Law of Evidence: By Jesse Langel

2011

Fight Bank Seizures, Wage Garnishments, and Debt Lawsuits New York Debt Defense Blog

Languages

English

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