I have spent my legal career concentrating in Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Medical Malpractice and Social Security Disability. I am dedicated to helping those who have been injured and require legal help.
I was formerly associated with a prestigious New York City law firm, where I worked directly with many of the top trial attorneys in New York as rated by New York Magazine.
I was lead attorney in a complex case involving a commercial diver who sustained severe brain secured a settlement of $15,000, for the diver and his family. Details of this case can be found in our reported cases section.
Through the years I have developed a diverse clientele, which includes police officers, judges, firefighters, teachers, plumbers, construction workers, and postal workers. I represent many of these clients throughout New York State in Orange County, Rockland County, Westchester County, and the five boroughs.
I am passionate about what I do. I come from a familiy of attorneys. My father was a Judge, so I know the inner workings of the Court system and use that to my client's advantage.
I do not have the ability to heal, but I do have the ability to help you through the legal process in a way to maximize the monetary recovery you may be entitled to receive.
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Acquired: 1997
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49 Maple Avenue, New City, NY, 10956
13 Client Reviews
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Posted by Bonnie | November 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Thank you, Scott!
Having had an injury at work and being told by a judge that I needed a lawyer as the Worker’s Compensation Board doesn’t care about me. I searched for a lawyer. Many lawyers told me they would take my case, when I stopped working. I have a family to support. My life changed that day. On four differen...
Posted by Jeremy | January 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Excellent at what he does- helped with Social Security Disability and Workers Compensation
I am extremely grateful for the outstanding legal representation provided by Attorney Scott D. Frendel in navigating both my workers' compensation and Social Security Disability cases. He worked tirelessly to ensure I received the benefits I rightfully deserved. I've been dealing with NY workers ...
Posted by Alicia | February 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Worked on my workers comp case
Worked on my workers comp case and I never had to worry about anything! He handled everything from getting all my bills covered right up until my settlement with very little effort on my part. Hopefully will not have to, but would definitely use him again if need be and would highly recommend him!
Posted by Charles | February 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Excellent attorney for my workers compensation case
Scott has been working on my case since 2013 after I sustained a serious workplace injury. From the moment he started working with me I knew he was an excellent attorney. He was very knowledgeable and fought for me through the entire court process, and has won on every level. I was very impressed wit...
Posted by katherine | August 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Great Lawyer
Scott took my case and worked very hard. He got me great results I was very hat with the outcome..He is always accessible to his clients very personalized service....
"I endorse this lawyer. I find Scott to be a very knowledgeable attorney, especially with regard to worker's compensation cases. He is very patient with his clients and always cool, calm and collected when dealing with his cases. Scott gets exceptional results and I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Scott is hardworking & more than competent. I have worked on several matters with him over the last 15+ years & he is always on top of the situation without being hyper. He works hard for his clients & obtains exceptional results."
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2018
Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers
2016
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2016
Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2011
Coaching recognition, JCC Rockland
2006 - Present
Senior Partner, Braunfotel &Frendel, LLc
2001 - 2003
Associate, Cherry, Edson, Kelly
1999 - 2006
Senior Associate, Aaronson, Rappaport, Feinstein & Deutsch
2007 - Present
New York State Academy of Trial LawyersMember
1997 - Present
Rockland County Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
The workers' compensation case settled for $60,000.00 and the personal injury case settled for $120,000.00
After the decision from the Judge was affirmed by the Appellate Court, the carrier was ordered to pay $400.00 per week. However, the claimant wanted to settle his case and after extensive negotiations the case settled for $190,000.00.
Mediation: $15,000,000.00 Settlement
Claimant Widow received workers' compensation benefits for the remainder of her life following the death of her husband, which was deemed to be work related.
Settled for $1.85 million dollars.
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BS - Bachelor of Science
2016
New York State Workers' Compensation
2013
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2009
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