Michael Dreishpoon

Michael Dreishpoon

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 35 years

Car accident Lawyer at Forest Hills, NY
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

11835 Queens Blvd Ste 1500, Forest Hills, NY

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 30%

33 years

30%
DUI and DWI 15%

36 years

15%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 35 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1991

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Michael Dreishpoon

11835 Queens Blvd Ste 1500, Forest Hills, NY, 11375-7252

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Michael Dreishpoon's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

175 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 39 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Arturo | March 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Car Accident

I was involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident, I was searching online and came across Michael Dreishpoon after doing some research I ended up taking a chance and calling him for a consultation SO GLAD I DID! Michael is an Excellent Lawyer he is very professional, knowledgeable, and explains everything t...o a T. Also, he is very responsive you can always reach him either by phone, text or email. Michael did a great job he settled my case in less than a year! Thank You! Without hesitation I would recommend Michael Dreishpoon to anyone in need of legal assistance.

Posted by anonymous | October 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Phenomenal Attorney

Michael Dreishpoon is a very professional, knowledgeable, informative and dedicated lawyer. I came across Mr. Dreishpoon's name on this said website. His name just stood out from all the rest. I immediately contacted his office and in minutes I was having a consultation with him. He walked me throug...h the legalities of my case. He's very diligent and communicates very well. Great staff. I am satisfied with the outcome of my case. I highly recommend Mr. Dreishpoon to anyone in need of his service. Thank you Mr. Dreishpoon for everything. May God continue to bless and keep you.

Posted by Sheri | September 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Michael, An Excellent Criminal Defense Lawyer

Michael was instrumental in helping us identify the key points of the case, clarify what the best and worst scenarios were, and guiding us throughout the process to deal with anything that came in our way. Furthermore, he knew the legal system well enough and took action when it was needed. Results ...were amazing. Of course it took a lot of effort from our family but his guidance was instrumental. We recommend Michael as he was able to help us succeed.

Posted by anonymous | August 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Kind and Incredibly Responsive

I hired Michael Dreishpoon for the arraignment of a close family member. I have never known anyone who was arrested before and when I got the call on a Tuesday evening from the police station with very few details, I did not know what to do. After talking to my sister, I decided I should look into ...finding this person a lawyer. I called Mr. Dreishpoon for the first time that evening at around 10pm. I must have sounded like a belligerent mess, but he was patient and kind with me. At that point I didn't know if I should hire someone so I asked how late I could call him and he said any time. I called back around midnight, he picked up immediately, and I hired him. He called me back at around 1am and was able to tell me what the charges were against my family member, information I had not been able to get on my own. He also walked me through what I could expect for the following day (the day of arraignment), where I should go, what I should do, etc. Unfortunately, Mr. Dreishpoon was unable to be in court himself that day so he asked another attorney to stand in for him. Even so, Mr. Dreishpoon remained in contact with me throughout the day, ensuring that I had the most up-to-date information and keeping me calm. At one point I also spoke with his office staff and they were also incredibly caring and comforting. All-in-all, Mr. Dreishpoon made this horrible situation a little more tolerable, and for that, I'm eternally grateful. I would definitely recommend his services.

Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Slip and Fall Accident

Satisfied Customer!

I hired Michael for my slip and fall case. I found Michael to be very professional and straight forward. Back and forth communication was prompt and excellent. I always felt that I could trust hime because he was an expert in his field. His great negotiating skills were excellent. He always advise...d me of all my options, never trying to trick me or sway me in one direction or another. I was highly satisfied with my experience using him.

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Michael Dreishpoon's Lawyer Endorsements

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Neil Ruskin

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.I KNOW MICHAEL FOR ABOUT TEN YEARS . MICHAEL IS AN EXCELLENT LAWYER WHO WORKS VERY HARD FOR HIS CLIENTS AND GETS GREAT RESULTS MICHEAL IS A REAL PROFESSIONAL MICHAEL IS WELL KNOW AND WELL RESPECTED IN THE LEGAL COMMUNITY"

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Shahab Ghalambor

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is an outstanding lawyer, who goes out of his way to ensure that his clients are satisfied from start to finish. I wholeheartedly recommend him for any matters relating to personal injury, and look forward to working with him for years to come."

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Mary Katherine Brown

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Dreishpoon is a credit to the profession! He is responsive, knowledgeable and dedicated to his clients. I have referred clients to him and consulted him on my own clients' cases--each time with excellent results. I highly endorse him."

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Jeffrey Zimel

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Mr "Spoon" since college. He possesses all of the character traits of an exceptional attorney - smart, caring, persuasive, and dependable. He is uncommonly accessible to his clients and communicates with them in a straightforward manner. I am a criminal defense attorney in California and am impressed by Mr Dreishpoon's commitment to his clients. I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer's work."

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Anthony Mayol

Personal injury lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work, his integrity, and his commitment to his clients."

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Robert Lucks

Personal injury lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Michael Dreishpoon for twenty years and I can endorse this lawyer without any hesitation. Mr. Dreishpoon works tirelessly on behalf of his clients, acting zealously in the pursuit of the best possible outcome for each and every client. He is smart, experienced and practices law with the highest level of ethics and integrity."

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Douglas Scheinman

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is a tireless and dedicated attorney. Without exception, all referral to Mr. Dreishpoon have been met with positive results."

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Neil Ruskin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Shahab Ghalambor

Employment and labor lawyer

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Douglas Viviani

Personal injury lawyer

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Jeffrey Zimel

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Lucks

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2016

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Adjunct Faculty Member, Hofstra University School of Law

2009

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Adjunct Faculty Member, Hofstra University School of Law

2008

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

Adjunct Faculty Member, Hofstra University School of Law

2007

Adjunct Faculty Member, Hofstra University School of Law

2006

Adjunct Faculty Member, Hofstra University School of Law

2005

Adjunct Faculty Member, Hofstra University School of Law

2004

Adjunct Faculty Member, Hofstra University School of Law

2003

Adjunct Faculty Member, Hofstra University School of Law

2002

Adjunct Faculty Member, Hofstra University School of Law

2002

Leadership and Achievement, Strathmore's Who's Who

2001

Adjunct Faculty Member, Hofstra University School of Law

2000

Adjunct Faculty Member, Hofstra University School of Law

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Hofstra Law School

1993 - 2003

Partner, Scheich, Goldsmith & Dreishpoon, P.C.

1990 - 1993

Staff Attorney, The Legal Aid Society of New York

Associations

2011 - Present

Queens County Bar Association - Grievance Committee

Board Member

2008 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1993 - Present

Queens County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Sexton v. Flemming and Ford Motor Credit

Settled for 3.2 million at a pre-trial mediation.

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Education

1990

Hofstra University School of Law

Juris Doctorate

1987

UCLA

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2008

St. John's Law School Presentation

Personal Injury Law

1993

College Criminal Seminar

Criminal Law

Languages

Spanish

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