David M. Kasell

David M. Kasell

4.9
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 30 years

Lemon law Lawyer at Long Island City, NY
Practice Areas: Lemon Law, Consumer Protection, Securities & Investment Fraud, Commercial

1038 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, NY

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-400 per hour

Contingency

15%-35%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 29 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1996

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 30 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1996

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Kasell Law Firm

1038 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101

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David M. Kasell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

85 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 17 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Samantha | June 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Consumer Protection

Cares about his clients!

David was amazing, he made me feel super confident in working with him. He keeps you updated and does the most he can for his clients. His prices are reasonable for his work. Definitely would recommend to anyone dealing with auto fraud, he’ll get the job done!!

Posted by Michael | February 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lemon Law

Knowledgeable, dedicated, and helpful

I hired David Kasell to represent me on a lemon law case with a difficult manufacturer, after I had completed the arbitration process and it was found in my favor. The process took months and was extremely complex, and David used his knowledge and experience to navigate it wonderfully and guide me t...o a resolution that was exactly what we asked for, and were legally entitled to. Throughout the process, David stayed on top of the manufacturer's Counsel and continually advocated for me, while keeping me up to date and providing guidance along the way. I would recommend David to anyone who needs this sort of help.

Posted by anonymous | June 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Consumer Protection

Kasell is the man for the job

Because I didn’t have any experience in purchasing a car, I felt I was totally taken advantage of. I purchased a car from a dealership I had been leasing from for years. Imagine my surprise when this dealership’s finance manager, with whom I had been dealing with for so long, intentionally overcharge...d me, and then told me I had signed the papers; as if there wasn’t anything I could do about it. I never needed an attorney for a problem like this, so I turned to the internet. In my search, I read quite a few reviews about this type of situation but, the reviews that stayed with me the most, were for David Kasell of Kasell Law Firm. Even though his address was in Long Island, and I resided in The Bronx, I was impressed. After explaining my plight, he gave me a number of things to do, which I did. He read everything I forwarded to him. He made me feel like he was deeply concern. It didn’t happen overnight, but David Kasell, kept assuring me that everything was going to be all right. Lo and behold, the dealership ended up paying me. If you or anyone you know are having problems with car dealerships, trust me. David Kasell is for you.

Posted by Brandon | February 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Consumer Protection

This is the man you want when dealing with auto fraud

Much like a lot of the users, I had just been had by a car dealership and felt ashamed, dumb and taken advantage of, I honestly never dealt with people so thieving and foul before and it turned my world upside down for a while BUT having Mr.Kasell assist and ultimately get money back for me that I th...ought I would never see again, all i could do was exhale and let go the months of stress and worry finally. I had a 3 year lease coming to an end and I was looking to get a new lease with similar payments, and looked around with a place with a car that I had wanted and finally came across a dealership that promised me on the phone they could get the car I was looking for with that price, I get there and it is a totally different story. I was being told that there is no way I could get the car lease for the payments I wanted due to pandemic, all while being friendly and making me feel at ease so ultimately I believed them and declined that offer and we discussed just buying the car out that was in my possession for the last 3 years, I kept mentioning my lease buyout option to the dealership and they told me they could not honor it due to the pandemic, they acted trusting, I was tired and just wanted to go so I had trusted them signed and went, I later discovered that what they did. They sold me the car I had for the past 3 years to me as the price of a used car as if i walked in and bought it off their own lot and added all these warranties that I did not need. I was fuming but also didn't no If I had a case or a shot to get money back. I found Mr.Kasell and hoped he would say I had a case and be able to help, he answered the phone and I told my situation in a nervous manner, and he listened to me the whole through and was reassuring. He said I had a case, offered very far prices and got to work, before we could even step foot in a courtroom Mr Kasell was able to get a settlement check for an amount that I truly didn't not think I would see again! He is a man who has truly mastered his craft and did not once make me feel like another number for work, he always answered his phone, kept me updated, asked me what I would like to do and felt like someone who wants to help you. If you ever question his ability, he'll show you that you went to the right person for the job! Thank you!

Posted by Calvin | September 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Consumer Protection

David is to good to be true!

To those who want to get straight to the point. David Kasell is the Lawyers lawyer. This man got my sons down payment back with ease. Now for those who like a good read and would love to find out how he did it. Sit back, relax with a cup of Joe and enjoy the ride. David Kasell is worth the time that ...it will take me to write about our experience. My son and I purchased a vehicle from a dealer who shall not be mentioned. We were woooed and wowed by the words of sales rep and the financier and the way they presented themselves. They made us feel at home. offered us lunch. Spoke to us about their family. We laughed together. We shared stories together. They made us feel at ease, so when it came down to the numbers. We trusted that they were correct. Going over what we thought was decent numbers. We were sold. The numbers went like this... $23,999 for the vehicle. With registration, taxes, warranty etc. The total was around 27,999 or something very close to that. We were asked how much are we putting down. My son said "$8,000." "Congratulations!" The financier told us. "You are approved for $35,000." My son and I looked at each other and said. "Great!" We figured that the down payment of $8000 would bring down the cost of the vehicle from $27,999 to around $20,000 or so (given that the numbers are not exact but very close). This is where things get SPICY... so the loan of $35,000 thousand was the actual finance charge with a APR of 4+% the total came out to $39,000... Again. Remember. Throughout all this time we were being woooed and wowed by the staff and all personnel. They made sure we were comfortable. Mind you. while talking to us. They were passing papers (the contract). "Just sign here." "Sign here." "Don't forget here." "What do you think about the Yankees?" "Sign this too." By this time it was getting late and we were so desponded that we just signed not really reading every thing. We thought they had our best interest at hand the way they made us feel so accepted and appreciated. We never saw this as a tactic to make us lose sight of reading everything. They next day when we got up and the excitement of my son buying his first car (with daddy cosigning of course) died down. We looked at the contract and felt something was off. When we dug a little deeper we wanted to throw up. We felt ashamed, embarrassed, used, stupid, and confused; like what the heck just happened. They got us. They really got us. Here's where it gets super SPICY... Now enters David Kasell. We looked him up on google search and there he was. Well not actually. Their were a lot of other lawyers to choose from but David's reviews were hands down the best, so my son and I made the call. Surprisingly he answered the phone. Let me say that again. David Kasell himself picked up the phone. His voice alone when he answers, tells you that he's a winner (you will understand what I mean when you call and hear for yourself) He asks you "how can I help you." David... I mean Mr. Kasell listens intently and then asks "so what would you like to do," and from there depending on your response; builds a plan around your suggestion. This is so important because it doesn't leave you out of the picture. This approach actually involves you making you feel powerful with a voice which has something to say about being taking advantage of. After a plan is drawn up. David go's to work and he always gets back to you personally. Also if you have something to add to the plan that was made. He executes it to your satisfaction and as all the reviews proves positive. You can trust that the outcome will be a favorable one. Just like my son and I were very happy with our results. The experience is one that my son and I were fortunate to have. David if your reading this I want to say THANK YOU!

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David M. Kasell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alexander Fear

Commercial real estate lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known David since we attended law school together and, as our paths have crossed over the years, I have been consistently impressed with the legal guidance that David has provided to me on various issues over the years. David has an impressive amount of knowledge and I wholeheartedly recommend him as an outstanding attorney."

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Horacio Sosa

Lemon law lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable and committed to his practice areas. Highly recommended!"

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Isaac Kohen

Lemon law lawyer | Aug 06

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Merrigan

Lemon law lawyer | Apr 24

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Cleary

Commercial real estate lawyer | Dec 20

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"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Damashek

Commercial real estate lawyer | Sep 10

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Doland

Commercial real estate lawyer | Aug 11

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"The answers of Mr. Kasell are consistently accurate, analytic, and customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Anthony Pietrafesa

Lemon law lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I know David to be a thoughtful, experienced attorney who enjoys his work and enjoys helping people through their problems. I would not hesitate to refer clients to him for lemon law or securities matters."

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Roman Aminov

Lemon law lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Kasell is an experienced competent attorney to whom I would gladly refer my clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Edwin Drantivy

Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David Michael Kasell maintains an excellent reputation in a field of law requiring unique knowledge."

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Ronald Burdge

Lemon law lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I gladly endorse attorney Kasell. He has years of experience and knows the law and how to use it. His answers to lemon law questions at Avvo.com also show that he cares about making sure that his clients know their rights and get the best result they can too. If you have a lemon motor vehicle and his office is anywhere near you, I recommend him to you."

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Daniel Schlanger

Consumer protection lawyer

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Alexander Fear

Real estate lawyer

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Roman Aminov

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2013

Top Contributor, Avvo

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Partner/Founder, Kasell Law Firm

2006 - 2012

Attorney, Sadis & Goldberg

2003 - 2006

Attorney, The Roth Law Firm

Associations

2013 - Present

Brooklyn Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Harmon v. Major Chrysler Jeep Dodge, Inc., 101 A.D. 3d 679 (2nd Dept., 2012)

the court ruled that the dealer broke the law and granted summary judgment for the consumer'.

Francis v. Atlantic Infinity, Ltd., 64 AD 3d 747 (2nd Dept. 2009)

Complete refund of purchase price.

Matter of Daimler Chrysler v. Spitzer, 7 NY3d 653 (2006)

An important victory for consumers.

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Education

1995

Hofstra University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

University of Vermont

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Legal Referral Services Panel

Consumer Law

2013

Energy and the Environment

Sustainability and the Arts

Publications

2004

Registered Representative Magazine Sunset for Settlements

2003

Registered Representative Magazine Preventative Medicine for the Reatil Broker

N/A

Registered Representative Magazine Unknown

Languages

English

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