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 Debbie | April 17, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Superb Divorce attorney

Once I decided to divorce my husband, I reached out to many attorneys, but none impressed me the way Howard did. Prior to our first meeting, Howard spoke to me on the phone, listened patiently to my story, and answered all of my questions. At our first meeting, he outlined my options based on his e...xtensive background and experience. He walked me through the process, and told me that he would be there for me every step of the way. I have a young child and it was comforting to know that we would be taken care of and that he would fight for us. Howard is smart, thoughtful, and not afraid to speak the truth. His communication style is direct which makes it easy to work with him. He offers excellent advice and is always respectful of my wishes. Howard is thorough and reliable and he will fight to succeed in solving the "Big issues" of my divorce as he is an extremely talented attorney. Howard is passionate about his cases and he goes that extra mile to help his clients. That being said, he always returns my phone calls in a timely manner even on the weekends. Howard is the lawyer everyone wishes they found right away! I feel very lucky to have him as my attorney.

Posted by Robin | April 16, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

The BEST!!

I interviewed many attorneys when I began my divorce process. My search stopped when I met Howard Leff. Howard is not only incredibly knowledgeable, but he exudes confidence and strength, while at the same time providing the warmth and understanding one needs when going through a stressful time. H...e is protective and thorough, leaving his clients feeling safe, knowing they are in the best of hands. Howard is honest and forthright and will only lead you down a path he believes is best for you. He is responsible and accessible, always letting his clients know when he will be going away or cannot be reached. He is outspoken, yet tactful and respectful, tackling even the most difficult issues with ease and grace. Howard is the ultimate professional. I have referred Howard to several of my friends and all are as thrilled with his knowledge and expertise as I am. He is truly, a wonderful man.

Posted by Elly | April 15, 2015

REPRESENTED IN DIVORCE AND SUBSEQUENT SUPPORT VIOLATION PETITION

Howard Leff brings a myriad of attributes to every case. In addition to his experience and skill, what sets Howard apart is his integrity and compassion. I highly recommend Howard's firm.

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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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