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Rafael Ariel Poltielov
also known as Ariel Poltielov
About Rafael
Biography
My office specializes in foreclosure defense, personal injury, real estate & business transactions and civil litigation. I am accessible, reliable and will put your interests first. Call me today, let's discuss your case.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Car Accident
25%
15 years
Foreclosure
25%
15 years
Personal Injury
25%
15 years
Real Estate
25%
15 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 14 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 14 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Poltielov Law Firm
118-21 Queens Boulevard, Suite 604, Forest Hills, NY, 11375
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Rafael Ariel Poltielov's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Debt Settlement
Posted by joseph | July 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement
five star
helped me save my home.. knows how to deal with these banks.. worth every penny
Posted by Susan | September 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement
Excellent Lawyer with a Heart!
I have been working with Ariel around 6 to 9 months. I found him very professional, personable, willing to talk with me on the telephone and prompt in returning emails. He did a nice job explaining things to me. He was able to negotiate my timeshare case to a very low amount. I am thankful he took ...
Posted by T Lennon | September 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement
T Lennon
Ariel is really the BEST of the Best!!! He has lived up to all the great reviews that I've read prior to working with him. Ariel negotiated with my bank to settle my foreclosure case, within a week of my 1st meeting with him, he had an offer from the bank that I thought was too good to be true. He ...
Posted by Grace | February 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement
Great Attorney
My husband and I hired Ariel Poltielov because our home was in foreclosure. From the beginning he answered all of our questions and explained all aspects of our case. He is experienced and very professional. After several months we are out of foreclosure and have a loan modification. I highly reco...
Posted by anonymous | March 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement
Mohammad
Ariel Poltielov helped save my house from foreclosure. He negotiated short payoff and my mortgage company agreed. He is extremely knowledgeable and always very responsible. thanks to Ariel.....
Rafael Ariel Poltielov's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer as a hard working, innovative and intelligent attorney who is genuinely dedicated to his clients. I have worked in the foreclosure field, I know it is a complex and confusing area of law for many borrowers. Therefore, an attorney is essential. Mr. Poltielov will provide the representation a borrower needs during this time."
"I endorse this lawyer. Very professional and easy to work with."
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"Mr. Poltielov is extreamly knowledgeable and a top-notch litigator in Personal Injury, Bankruptcy, and all Real Estate matters. I proudly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Poltielov is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for his clients."
"Ariel is a pleasant, intelligent, and professional attorney. I endorse him."
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"Ariel is a very bright and knowledgeable attorney who fights hard for his clients. I recommend him."
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"Ariel Poltielov is an experienced, knowledgeable and professional attorney, who is passionate about representing his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2019
10 Best Attorney, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2018
Top 100, Association of Trial Lawyers of America
2017
Client's Choice Award 2017, Avvo
2017
Top Attorney, Avvo
2009
CALI, CALI Excellence for the Future Award - Contracts
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Principal, Poltielov Law Firm P.C.
2011 - 2014
Contract Attorney, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
Associations
2016 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Queens County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
US Bank National Association v. Akbar Abdin (Kings Sup. 507877/2015)
Modification Granted
US Bank National Association v. Foezullah Babul (Queens Sup. 32423/2009)
Successfully vacated the borrower's default and Order of Reference
Education
2011
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
City University of New York, Queens College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Russian
Activity
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Q&A
I want to buy my father's house, but it's on the brink of foreclosure and he cannot provide what is owed
11 Jul 2023
Q&A
Can I sue or press charges against my ex for forging my name ?
08 Sep 2022
Q&A
Do you raise judgments in a title report when there is a judgment of foreclosure and sale and a referee appointed?
26 Oct 2019