Avram Solomon Turkel practices commercial, matrimonial / family, real estate, intellectual property and criminal defense law in metropolitan area State and Federal Courts and Alternate Dispute Resolution forums such as the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), American Arbitration Association (AAA), JAMS and the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY). He regularly appears in area courts for arguments, conferences and trials. Mr. Turkel's appellate practice includes hadnling direct appeals in his own matters and appeals from order and judgments handled by other lawyers at the trial court level.
Mr. Turkel served as Legislative Director to Hon. Alan J. Gerson (NYC Council District 1, Lower Manhattan) from 2003 to 2005 working primarily on post 9-11 reconstruction, affordable housing and quality of life issues. As a law student he interned in Blue Zone of the Kings County District Attorney’s Office and in both Trial Bureau 50 and the Appeals Bureau of the New York County District Attorney’s Office. As a college student, Mr. Turkel was the crime reporter for the Michigan Daily.
Mr. Turkel is a member of the New York State Bar Association, New York City Bar Association, Jewish Lawyer's Guild, University of Michigan Alumni Association; Brooklyn Law School Alumni Association and Stuyvesant High School Alumni Association. He is a former president of TriBeCa Synagogue.
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State: New York
Acquired: 2009
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2009
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Posted by Mellissa | March 18, 2015
Professional, Courteous, Quality Attorney
When I started working with Avram I had no idea he had just graduated from law school. Not only was he knowledgeable about my case but he served as a great adviser...not to mention he won! Since then my respect for him has only grown as he has continued to represent me as a top-notch attorney and a...
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"Mr. Turkel is a highly capable attorney committed to providing clients experienced, knowledgeable and aggressive representation. I endorse him without reservation."
"I have known Avi Turkel for many years on a personal and professional level and wholeheartedly endorse him. Avi is an sharp and knowledgeable attorney with a broad range of experience across various areas, including litigation, divorce, real estate and commercial transactions. Avi is committed and passionate advocate for his clients and for this reason, I don't hesitate to refer clients to him."
"I have known Avi for over ten years as a great friend and a trusted colleague. I have referred many real estate, divorce, and civil litigation matters to him with full confidence that my clients are getting an outstanding attorney. As a lifelong New Yorker, Avi combines his intimate knowledge of local affairs with a sharp legal mind to provide accurate and practical advice to his clients."
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Legislative Director - Hon. Alan J. Gerson, New York City Council
2012 - 2016
TriBeCa SynagoguePresident
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
