Howard Bruce Leff

Howard Bruce Leff

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 46 years

Family Lawyer at Garden City, NY
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support

1140 Franklin Ave, Suite 208, Garden City, NY

About Howard

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 25%

When representing clients over the last 38 years, my "motto" is & has always been "firm but fair". As an attorney, I have tried hundreds of matrimonial & family law cases, but I'm most proud of having settled thousands of them during that same time.

47 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 375-450 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 46 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1979

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

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1140 Franklin Ave, Suite 208, Garden City, NY, 11530-2903

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Howard Bruce Leff's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

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Posted by Toni | October 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent Lawyer & Extremely Knowledgeable.

Howard Leff came highly recommended to me, after my 3 ring circus of a divorce with a very inexperienced lawyer. After my divorce was finalized in July 2012, my ex-husband served me with bogus accusations in a custody case. I wanted the best lawyer for this and Howard certainly was that. He is ext...remely knowledgeable of matrimony and custody laws. He listens to his client and their family and prepares them for court. He would prefer to settle things out of court, which saves his client a lot of money, but he is ready for the challenge and the fight of a trial, if need be. He is very thorough and doesn't let anything slip by him. He keeps track of his client's paperwork and tells them everything they need to know. His client is number 1 to him. My custody case took a year to close, (not his nor my fault, but the ex's fault). During this time, Howard proved over and over that my ex-husband and his lawyer lied about everything and they couldn't even keep track of their lies and they would contradict themselves over and over. The judge was not pleased with them, but Howard was Golden and so was I. Howard was right there by my side the entire time. He would return my calls and emails promptly. My 21 year old daughter interrogated him to make sure he passed her test to protect her siblings and he gladly answered her, respected her and listened to her concerns. A couple of years later I asked Howard to represent me in Support Court to ensure that my support payments are controlled by the State. He was right by my side again and I would chose no one else ever, but Howard. He is an experienced, knowledgeable, quick thinker, organized and a smooth talker.....The Best in New York!!!

Posted by Tisha | October 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The Best!!!

Howard Leff is an exceptional lawyer. Howard was highly recommended to me by a close friend and upon meeting him I was immediately happy with my decision. Going through a divorce is very difficult and stressful. As soon as I retained Mr. Leff as my lawyer all the stress was gone. From the beginning M...r. Leff worked with me to understand all the details of my divorce and to make sure that my requests were met. Anytime I had a question he answered without hesitation. At no point during my divorce did I ever feel uncertain or skeptical of the outcome. I was always kept up to date on what was happening by Mr. Leff and his amazing staff. I would recommend Howard Leff to anyone looking for a respectable, professional and personable lawyer.

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Howard Bruce Leff's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Family lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Smart, focused and caring attorney. Dedicated to client success. Highly recommended."

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Richard Ford

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Howard is a dedicated and hard working attorney. I have worked on several files as opposing counsel. He represents his clients zealously and I have the utmost professional respect for him."

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Lisa Weinberger

Family lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"After working with Howard on a number of cases, the thing that stands out most is how much Howard truly cares for his clients. Howard is always professional and is greatly respected by his colleagues. Working with Howard has, without a doubt, made me a better attorney."

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Christopher Chimeri

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Leff and I have handled cases of some measure of complexity and I view him as a colleague, more than an adversary. Howard is extremely professional, bright far beyond the average lawyer, and is generally known as one of the most prepared trial lawyers in the Courthouse. In addition, he is never afraid to advocate aggressively for a client when need be."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Associations

2013 - Present

New York Family Law American Inn of Court

Member

Nassau County Bar Association

Member

Suffolk County Bar Association

Member

New York City Bar Association

Member

2011 - 2012

Matrimonial Bar Association of Suffolk County

Past President

2009 - 2012

Matrimonial Bar Association of Suffolk County

Past Executive Committee

2007 - 2014

Matrimonial Bar Association of Suffolk County

Board of Directors

Education

1978

Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2015

Continuing Legal Education

Electronic Evidence In Matrimonial Matters

2014

Continuing Legal Education

Business & Degree Valuations in Matrimonial Matters

2013

Continuing Legal Education

The New Grounds For Divorce Under The Domestic Relations Law

Languages

English

Activity

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