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 anonymous | August 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Dependable and Knowledgeable

Howard is a fantastic lawyer! He is extremely knowledgeable on the most current litigation and easily applied his expertise to my case. He is dependable and accessible by email, text, or phone, and answers in a timely manner. I am more than satisfied with the outcome of my divorce, due to Howard's p...rofessionalism and determination to get his clients the best "deal" possible.

Posted by Laurie | May 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Exceptional Lawyer

Howard is extremely professional, knowledgeable, ethical, thorough and detail oriented. Personally, Howard is supportive, caring and understanding throughout the difficult divorce process. He is a man of character, integrity and compassion. He was there for me any time, day or night when I had a qu...estion, concern or stressful moment. He put me at ease and he guided me with his extensive experience and knowledge while helping me feel safe, protected and prepared. Howard fearlessly defended my children and me every step of the way. Howard worked tirelessly to get me the best outcome in my divorce. I could not have asked for more in a lawyer. He is amazing!

Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

made it easier

My experience with Howard made my divorce so much easier. He was able to put my mind at ease on many issues and handled my case with confidence and compassion . I would highly recommend his services

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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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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