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Effie Soter
also known as Effimia Soter
About Effie
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EFFIE SOTER, ESQ.
Is an attorney licensed to practice in New York State with 10 + years legal experience specializing in Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Slip and Fall, Toxic Torts, Mold, Bed Bugs, Real Estate, Landlord and Tenant issues, Medical Malpractice, Commercial Litigation, and Intellectual Property.
Ms. Soter earned her JD from City University of New York School of Law and her B.A. from New York University. She worked for the New York State Attorney General’s Office, writing legal memoranda for motions and appeals claims against the state and drafted motions for medical malpractice ERISA age discrimination cases.
She now represents both defendants and plaintiffs on all aspects of personal injury matters, car accident cases, toxic torts, premises liability and handles appeals. She alao represents both landlords and tenants in Civil Court and negotiates, interprets and drafts commercial and residential real estate sales contracts and rental agreements. She has also assisted the underserved in the field of family law and has provided pro bono services to immigration, bankruptcy, domestic violence victims, the elderly, and the Native American community in New York.
Effie speaks fluent Greek. Her firm is dedicated to priding itself on service and being available to solve problems and make the legal process transparent to each client. The firm does not cater to volume business but does provide personalized attention and exceptional work products at affordable rates.
BAR ADMISSIONS:
State of New York, 2004
EDUCATION:
Juris Doctor - City University of New York School of Law, New York, 2004
Bachelor of Arts, in Economics and Journalism, with minor in Biology, Summa Cum Laude– New York University, New York, 2001
MEMBERSHIP IN THE FOLLOWING LEGAL ORGANIZATIONS:American Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
Bay Ridge Lawyer's Association
ADMITTED TO PRACTICE BEFORE:Supreme Court of the State of New York Appellate Division, 2004
United States Federal District Court: Eastern and Southern Districts
United States Bankruptcy Court: Eastern and Southern Districts
Practice Areas
9
Practice Areas
Car Accident
20%
20 years
Personal Injury
20%
20 years
Slip and Fall Accident
20%
20 years
Trucking Accident
20%
20 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 275-350 per hour
Contingency
33%-33%
Pro bono
3 %
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 21 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Offices of Effie Soter, P.C.
20 West 20th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY, 10011-4213
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Effie Soter's Reviews
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Posted by Emily | September 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Excellent Professional Attorney!!
I retained Ms. Soter's services for a personal injury matter. Ms. Soter was very caring and compassionate to me. She handled my case in a very professional matter. Throughout the time that she represented me, she kept me informed about everything that was happening and took the time to explain thi...
Posted by Jane | May 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Trustworthy Professional Attorney!
I retained Ms. Soter to represent me in a personal injury matter. I was hurt badly walking on a sidewalk when a property owner failed to repair the broken sidewalk in front of his apartment building. Ms. Soter commenced an lawsuit on my behalf and was able to get a favorable settlement for me. Ms....
Posted by Jose | May 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Slip and Fall Accident
Excellent Reliable & Trustworthy Attorney!!
I retained Ms. Soter after I was involved in a bad accident on a set of broken stairs. I was badly injured as a result of my fall. Ms. Soter was able to obtain an excellent result for me even though the defendants tried to blame me for my fall when they were really to blame. Ms. Soter fought very har...
Posted by Dominic | February 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Effie Soter is a knowledgable, experienced and compassionate lawyer
I would highly recommend Ms. Soter to anyone that's looking for an attorney that will actually take the time to listen to you, explain things to you, and keep in contact with you about your case. She was very open and honest and listened to all of my concerns and explained everything that was going o...
Posted by Jose | January 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Excellent and Compassionate Attorney!
I retained Ms. Soter to represent me in a personal injury accident after I had a serious fall on the sidewalk. She provided me with great legal advise and kept me informed about all the developments in my case. Ms. Soter helped me obtain a favorable result. I highly recommend Ms. Soter.
Effie Soter's Lawyer Endorsements
"Effie is an excellent litigation attorney. A zealous advocate for her clients and well respected in the legal community. Highly recommended lawyer."
"Soter is a good lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent immigration attorney with a great level of professionalism and experience."
"I highly recommend and endorse Attorney Soter. Besides having an excellent reputation with both judges and fellow lawyers, Attorney Soter takes a practical approach to litigation, negotiation and settlement....The voice of reason."
"I endorse this lawyer. He's smart, capable and a highly skilled lawyer. He is admired by his clients for his hard work and loyalty to them."
"I endorse this lawyer. Effimia Soter is a fine, capable, and smart lawyer."
"I contacted Ms. Soter for a personal matter involving a subtenant of mine. I had been referred by a defense attorney on one of my cases. She was able to answer my question immediately and in the end, it was dead on. What I found most important about Ms. Soter however was her integrity. She explained that we had an "uphill battle," on our particular issue and would likely lose at trial. Instead of taking our money, she recommended that we attempt to settle the issue on our own. Because of her expertise and honesty I would never hesitate to refer a client to Effimia Soter."
"Effimia is a professional and well respected member of the avvo community. I endorse her for her work in personal injury and car accidents."
"I have known and worked with Effie for a couple of years now, she is a very hardworking and effective advocate for her clients, I endorse and recommend her."
"Effie is a professional attorney who is committed to providing her clients with excellent quality service and obtaining the best possible results for them. I endorse this lawyer."
"Effie is a lawyer who will work diligently on your case and ensure you get the best outcome. I endorse this lawyer."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"Effimia is a professional attorney that is committed to providing her clients with quality services. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2001
Law Fellow Scholar in Public Interest, City University School of Law at Queens College
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Principal Attorney, The Law Offices of Effie Soter, P.C.
Associations
2013 - Present
Brooklyn Bar Association, Tort Law SectionExecutive Committee Member
2013 - Present
Queens County Bar Association, Real Estate SectionExecutive Committee Member
2011 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
United States Federal District Court: Eastern and Southern DistrictAdmitted
2010 - Present
United States Bankruptcy Court: Eastern and Southern DistrictAdmitted
2010 - Present
Hellenic Lawyers AssociationMember
2006 - Present
American Association of NotariesMember
2003 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Education
2004
City University of New York School of Law at Queens College
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
New York University
BA - Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude
Speaking Engagements
N/A
Publications
2002
Requirements to Prosecute Patent Applications: Why Are They Compulsory?
US-China Lawyers Society Collected Papers
Languages
English
Greek
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
My husband was killed while at work at no fault of his own, what should I do now because the woman that killed him also died?
21 Mar 2015
Q&A
Can a landlord refuse to allow mail to be delivered to a home that a tenant rents in?
19 Mar 2015
Q&A
Is a landlord or tenant responsible for a broken window (spring missing; window will not stay open without being propped)?
19 Mar 2015