$ 300-450 per hour
About Scott
Biography
Scott I. Orgel is a zealous legal advocate for individuals facing family law and matrimonial matters throughout New York. Mr. Orgel earned his Juris Doctorate from Fordham University, School of Law and is a member of many local and state bar associations. He has been representing clients for nearly a decade and brings a unique level of zeal and passion to every case he takes on. Over the course of his legal career, Mr. Orgel has worked with clients from all social and financial backgrounds, always remaining driven to provide the highest caliber of legal representation possible. He has been included in the Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠ list for 2013 and 2014 and continues to improve his legal skills each passing year. Mr. Orgel focuses on giving clients the personalized and meaningful counsel they need for their specific situation, whether they are facing a complex divorce or heated child custody issue.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Child Custody
20%
21 years | 1,000 cases
Child Support
20%
21 years | 1,000 cases
Divorce and Separation
20%
21 years | 1,000 cases
Family
20%
21 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 20 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 19 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Scott I. Orgel
(866) 580-5972
Mobile
(646) 964-6680
Fax
445 Park Avenue, 9th Floor, New York, NY, 10022
divorcelawfirmnewyork.com/Law Offices of Scott I. Orgel
138-44 Queens Blvd, 2nd Floor, Briarwood, NY, 11435
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Online Presence
Other places you can find Scott online.
Scott I. Orgel's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 17 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Awesome Attorney!
Scott got your back. Despite a few negative reviews I have read, I scheduled a meeting with Scott for an initial consultation. He is knowledgeable, patient, and answered all my questions without pushing me to retain him as an attorney. After meeting with several attorneys, I decided to take a leap of...
Posted by Elena | August 31, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Consulting
I only had a phone consult with Scott and he seemed knowledgeable, caring attorney
Posted by anonymous | June 5, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Consultation
Scott answered all my questions and provided me with the additional information that I need in order to make some upcoming tough decisions. He was friendly and attentive.
Posted by John | May 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Knowledgeable & Responsive Attorney
Scott handled my divorce from start to finish. He was very knowledgeable of all facets of my divorce case & always gave advice to protect my best interests. Always responsive to my questions & requests & he was successful at negotiating things in my case that I wanted. He helped me keep my emotions...
Posted by Amanda | February 1, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
BEST LAWYER!!! EVER!!!!!!!!!
Scott is honest, takes his time, listen's (and i talk a lot) AND GETS THINGS DONE FAST!!!!! Scott actually cares about you, and doesn't look to just "bill" you! his office always tells you when he is in, at court etc… he always gets right back to you! i would give scott 9000000 starts if i cou...
Scott I. Orgel's Lawyer Endorsements
"Very knowledgeable family law attorney, dedicated to client success."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer, he is very knowledgable in all matters involving family law, and I often confer with him when seeking advice on behalf of my clients who are involved in marital or custody disputes."
"Scott is a pleasure to work with as he is prepared, courteous and knowledgeable. We were able to settle our case readily since, although a good advocate for his client's position, he is reasonable and fair."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have discussed many divorce related issues with Mr. Orgel and he has proven to me that he is extremely well versed in the fields of divorce and family law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Scott is smart, creative, qualified, dedicated, diligent, and tenacious - in short, everything you'd want in a lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Scott is an extremely knowledgable lawyer in the matrimonial field of law. I would highly recommend him as a New York Divorce and Family Lawyer"
"I endorse this lawyer. Scott is a New York divorce attorney who I highly respect. He has a in depth understanding and feel for divorce law."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Principal Attorney, The Law Office of Scott I. Orgel
2004 - 2004
Legal Secretary, Hon. Joan B. Lobis
Associations
Association of Trial Lawyers of America (New Jersey chapter)
Member
New York State Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Essex County Bar Association
Member
Morris County Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Rajpurohit v. Rajpurohit; 2014 NY Slip Op 07641
Mr. Orgel won the appeal for his client, the Wife, such that New York State retained jurisdiction over the divorce.
Esther York v. Joseph York; 69 A.D.3d 620 (N.Y. App. Div. 2010)
The Court sided with Mr. Orgel's client and the wife's appeal was denied.
Education
2004
Fordham University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Johns Hopkins University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers