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 Julie | May 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Attorney

Howard came recommended to me from a colleague, and quite frankly, it was the best recommendation I could've received. Howard was the 2nd attorney that I hired for my divorce; I only wish I had met him a year earlier. From my first conversation with Howard, he put my mind at ease, assuring me that he...'d help me in anyway possible to get me through my divorce, and that he did. He was supportive and caring from the start. There were several times that I had to call Howard "off hours" and he immediately would answer the phone or return the call within minutes. He never once judged or assumed anything, he listened with open ears and guided me every step of the way. There were several times that I wanted to dig my heals in or just through in the towel and with Howard's guidance and reassurance, he got me through some very trying times. It was very clear the several times we had to go to court that he is also very well respected amongst other attorneys as well as court officials; that in itself was reassuring.I would highly recommend Howard to anyone who is going through any type of divorce. He is caring, supportive and firm. He gets the job done.

Posted by Kathy | February 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Howard Leff

Howard has handled all the details of my divorce and post-divorce proceedings over more than 9 years. As a result, I think of Howard as more of a friend than my attorney. With his compassion for and knowledge for family law, he has guided me through the toughest journey of my life. I had the ass...urance that he was always just a phone call or an email away at all times. His staff was always helpful too. He gave me confidence and guidance and coached me every step of the way to prepare me for court and especially the trial we had. Howard has the respect of all his colleagues in and out of the court room. Howard is so detailed oriented and so prepared when he is in the court room, that he does not miss a beat. He is a quick thinker and nothing takes him by surprise because he prepares himself and his clients with such efficiency for the court room. He has been so knowledgeable and professional through all my litigations ( the divorce and the two contempt motions) that he literally knew more about my case than I did. He always thoroughly researched the law pertaining to my case and with his knowledge and expertise of family law, he always made me feel confident and secure at all times. So if you want an attorney who is going to pay attention to every detail of your case with compassion and expertise, then Howard is your Man!!!!

Posted by anonymous | October 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

BEST LAWYER IN NY, HANDS DOWN!

I retained Howard after my first lawyer fell short of my expectations. He came in and immediately got himself familiar with every aspect of my case. He understood the difficulties of dealing with my narcissistic spouse and knew exactly how to handle my situation. He’s very firm but fair, just what... I needed in order to get the outcome that my children and I deserved. He’s very attentive, replies promptly to any questions or inquiries and treats his clients with compassion. He takes great pride in his work and it shows in his practice. I’m so pleased with Howard and his staff and highly recommend him to anyone in need of a marital lawyer, Howard is the bomb!

Posted by Gregg | March 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Ethical and Tenacious

I hired Howard to represent me through my divorce. At the initial consultation, he made it clear that he would always deal with me and with the opposing attorney in a fair and ethical manner. He never once deviated from that statement. I always trusted everything that Howard told me. Honesty, however..., should not be confused with passivity. Howard fought for every salient point of my case with pit bull like tenacity. While it seems like there is never a clear winner in a divorce, I strongly feel that Howard got me as close to winning as possible.

Posted by Suzanne | January 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Great Attorney!

If you are looking for the BEST attorney, look no further! I have been divorced for 10 years (we chose to mediate) but needed a smart and tough attorney when my x-husband filed for a downward modification among other things! Howard Leff fit the bill! I was so nervous and stressed because I have 2 yo...ung children, and many more years of child support. I was so relieved after meeting and working with Howard. We won the case - my x-husbands motion was denied and dismissed! Howard was as happy as I was. I would highly recommend Howard Leff to anyone looking for a professional and knowledgable attorney that works his hardest to produce the best results!

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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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