Scott I. Orgel

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Scott I. Orgel

3.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Family Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support ... +4 more

233 Broadway, Suite 2205, New York, NY

About Scott

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

Scott I. Orgel, Esq. focuses his practice on matrimonial and family law related matters. In 2004, Mr. Orgel served as the Legal Secretary to the Justice for the Hon. Joan B. Lobis and in 2005 began private practice, providing his expertise through advocacy for his clients involved in divorce and family law related matters for clients of all social backgrounds and financial means, with a focus on providing the best representation for each client given their specific situation and needs.

22 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Child Support 20%

Scott I. Orgel, Esq. focuses his practice on matrimonial and family law related matters. In 2004, Mr. Orgel served as the Legal Secretary to the Justice for the Hon. Joan B. Lobis and in 2005 began private practice, providing his expertise through advocacy for his clients involved in divorce and family law related matters for clients of all social backgrounds and financial means, with a focus on providing the best representation for each client given their specific situation and needs.

22 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

Scott I. Orgel, Esq. focuses his practice on matrimonial and family law related matters. In 2004, Mr. Orgel served as the Legal Secretary to the Justice for the Hon. Joan B. Lobis and in 2005 began private practice, providing his expertise through advocacy for his clients involved in divorce and family law related matters for clients of all social backgrounds and financial means, with a focus on providing the best representation for each client given their specific situation and needs.

22 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Family 20%

Scott I. Orgel, Esq. focuses his practice on matrimonial and family law related matters. In 2004, Mr. Orgel served as the Legal Secretary to the Justice for the Hon. Joan B. Lobis and in 2005 began private practice, providing his expertise through advocacy for his clients involved in divorce and family law related matters for clients of all social backgrounds and financial means, with a focus on providing the best representation for each client given their specific situation and needs.

22 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Marriage and Prenuptials 10%

Scott I. Orgel, Esq. focuses his practice on matrimonial and family law related matters. In 2004, Mr. Orgel served as the Legal Secretary to the Justice for the Hon. Joan B. Lobis and in 2005 began private practice, providing his expertise through advocacy for his clients involved in divorce and family law related matters for clients of all social backgrounds and financial means, with a focus on providing the best representation for each client given their specific situation and needs.

22 years | 50 cases

10%
Alimony 5%

Scott I. Orgel, Esq. focuses his practice on matrimonial and family law related matters. In 2004, Mr. Orgel served as the Legal Secretary to the Justice for the Hon. Joan B. Lobis and in 2005 began private practice, providing his expertise through advocacy for his clients involved in divorce and family law related matters for clients of all social backgrounds and financial means, with a focus on providing the best representation for each client given their specific situation and needs.

22 years | 1,000 cases

5%
Uncontested Divorce 5%

Scott I. Orgel, Esq. focuses his practice on matrimonial and family law related matters. In 2004, Mr. Orgel served as the Legal Secretary to the Justice for the Hon. Joan B. Lobis and in 2005 began private practice, providing his expertise through advocacy for his clients involved in divorce and family law related matters for clients of all social backgrounds and financial means, with a focus on providing the best representation for each client given their specific situation and needs.

22 years | 1,000 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 20 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2005

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 19 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2006

License Administratively Revoked

No misconduct found

Location

Eiges & Orgel, PLLC

233 Broadway, Suite 2205, New York, NY, 10279

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Eiges & Orgel, PLLC

387 9th Street - 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215

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Law Office of Scott I. Orgel

445 Park Avenue, 9th Floor, New York, NY, 10022

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Law Offices of Scott I. Orgel

138-44 Queens Blvd, 2nd Floor, Briarwood, NY, 11435

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Online Presence

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Scott I. Orgel's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.9 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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... faith and hired Scott. My divorce is acrimonious, and Scott has been there for me every step of the way. Not only he is your attorney, but he truly is also your advocate and he put your interests first. Scott is very busy with many cases, but he would always make himself available to answer your concerns when you think there is on where to turn. He provides direct honest advice that has saved the day more than once during some of my darkest times. He truly goes above and beyond and I would give him more than 6 stars if I could!!

Posted by Jen | March 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Attorney

Scott is a very knowledgeable attorney who represented me in my recent divorce case. He was easy to work with as was very kind and caring. Not only did he seem to care deeply about my case, he cared about me as a person and how I was handling all of the stress involved (the divorce, custody, and my... financial situation). He is definitely someone you want on your side to help you through this difficult time. He was always available on the phone or by email, and he even gave me his cell phone number. He responded to my emails promptly and even answered my calls on the weekends. Above all I am very appreciative that for all the work he did and how he helped me through my divorce. I genuinely felt he and his office cared for me and my children. I highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | January 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great Attorney, Compassionate Person and Get the job done

Compassion, professionalism, integrity and expert guidance are just some words that came to my mind when mentioning Eiges & Orgel PLLC. I worked with Mr. Orgel and his team during my divorce and I have to say they really give lawyers a GOOD name. Hearing some of the divorce horror stories, I was e...xtremely stressed, lost and scared when I started this process. When I called Eiges & Orgel PLLC, I was surprised that the receptionist immediately transferred me to an actual attorney to answer my questions. Mr. Orgel was clear and professional on the phone, and addressed some of the basic divorce 101 questions right away. I could tell he was not rushing me on the phone, and it was not about a “sales” call where the attorneys just want to get you to their office and start charging fees. I am really glad that I signed up with Eiges & Orgel. My case involves child custody, property division, and unfortunately, a not so amicable ex. Mr. Orgel was knowledgeable, compassionate, and understanding. He is firm and aggressive when necessary, and always discloses the full picture before a decision is reached. There are numerous times Mr.Orgel has helped me in moments of panic, usually when my child is involved, even if it means after work hours and weekends. Nothing was too trivial or detailed to be addressed. If needed, Mr. Mr. Orgel "magically" translates them into legal terms so they could be appropriately handled in the court of law. Mr. Orgel and his team truly care about their clients, and what they are going through in this difficult time of their lives. Mr. Orgel and his team have been there for me every step of the way. Mr. Orgel has kept me calm during some desperate and difficult times.When your lawyer is on the phone with you all the way through on a weekend morning because you are going through a custody crisis, you know you have someone good. I cannot thank Mr. Orgel and his team enough for what they have done for me. There are many attorneys out there, but you want to choose someone who puts your interests first, and genuinely cares about YOU. Without any hesitation, I recommend Eiges & Orgel PLLC, wholeheartedly.

Posted by Erin Temple | January 23, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

A trustworthy attorney and an outstanding human being

I highly recommend Scott Orgel as a Divorce Attorney in New York City. On the day that Scott returned my inquiry call, I had spoken to 5 or 6 lawyers who were all very aggressive and slightly bossy. Each lawyer began spouting off to me their list of credentials and all the horror stories of things th...at my ex could possibly do to me *if I didn't hire them immediately to "protect myself." Not one person said they were sorry for my pain, or understood what I was going through. One lawyer, a top-notch "bully" in Brooklyn even suggested that I tell my ex I was pregnant in order to get him to pay up. I was disgusted and insulted that someone would advise me to do such a thing, in order to get a higher payout. I was riled up with anxiety, and fear that this process was going to be way over my head. My husband and I were married for 2 years and had agreed to end things civilly out of court. It was important to remain amicable during the process and to refrain from high-drama. I was simply looking for someone to explain my rights to me, and get me my fair share of the assets. When Scott called, I immediately knew he was the attorney for me. Scott's mannerisms and tone were clear, compassionate, and level-headed. His voice was calm and he even expressed that he understood how difficult this time was for me. I expressed that it felt awful to have to have my husband "served with papers." Scott, said I didn't have to do that, and that he would serve the papers to my husbands attorney to avoid humiliating him. That was very touching to hear. Finally, I felt I was talking to someone who understood how I wanted to handle things. I made an appointment with Scott right away, and cancelled all the others. The consultation was at a reasonable price and so was the retainer. Within 10 minutes of meeting Mr. Orgel, I hired him. He was just as he was over the phone; calm, cool, collected and trustworthy. He put me at ease and explained that my case was easy, and that there was no need to create extra drama or play games. Boom! Done! Hired! That's all it takes people… someone with a brain who knows the law and who isn't going to be a dirt bag. In the end, I was very impressed with Scott's knowledge of the law and how fast he got my settlement. I received my settlement and separation agreement in 30 days after I filed for divorce! I admit there were times when I didn't want to listen to Scott's advice because I thought my ideas were better, but in the end, I had to trust that he had my best interest at heart-and he did. I am very thankful that I hired Scott for my divorce and I highly recommend him to anyone who wants straight answers, no games, and doesn't want to waste time.

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Scott I. Orgel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Child support lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very knowledgeable family law attorney, dedicated to client success."

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Evan Seckular

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Weitz

Family lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Deborah Fiss

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Robert Berkowitz

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Dana Messinger

Family lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Scott is smart, creative, qualified, dedicated, diligent, and tenacious - in short, everything you'd want in a lawyer."

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Edward Rimland

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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"

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Kenneth Eiges

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Deborah Fiss

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Andrew Weitz

Personal injury lawyer

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Linda Eiges

Immigration lawyer

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Kenneth Eiges

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, 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.

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Education

2004

Fordham University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Johns Hopkins University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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