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About Elliot
Biography
Established in 1978, The Law Office of Elliot S. Schlissel is a multi-service firm of five lawyers committed to client-focused, cost-effective legal services in the Five Boroughs of New York City, Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Our law office provides high quality, personalized legal services regarding divorce, family law, foreclosure defense, criminal cases, real estate, personal injury, elder law, bankruptcy, and wills, trusts and estates. Mr. Schlissel graduated from SUNY Oswego in 1972 and attended the Hofstra and Buffalo law schools.
Providing our clients with personalized legal services for over 38 years.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Family
25%
Foreclosure
25%
Criminal Defense
20%
Estate Planning
20%
Fees and Rates
Awards
2025 2015
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 48 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Elliot S. Schlissel
(516) 561-6716
Fax
479 Merrick Road, Lynbrook, NY, 11563
cpsdefenseinny.com/Suffolk County Office
(516) 518-6395
Mobile
*By Appointment Only*, Melville, NY, 11747
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Elliot S. Schlissel's Reviews
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Practice Areas
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Child Custody
Posted by Bruce Paimboeuf | July 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Highly recommend for any father
I felt heard and understood. Most people forget that dads have feelings too. This attorney didn’t. Highly recommend for any father going through a custody battle.
Posted by Michael Younker | July 30, 2025 | Child Custody
Thanks to Elliot Schlissel
Thanks to Elliot Schlissel, I went from seeing my kids every other weekend to getting 50/50 custody. He truly believes that dads matter.
Posted by Matthew Gibbs | July 28, 2025 | Child Custody
Knowledgeable
If you’re a dad fighting for custody, this is the lawyer you want in your corner. Knowledgeable, strategic, and passionate about father’s rights.
Posted by Lisa Regina | July 26, 2025 | Child Custody
highly recommend
Absolutely life-changing. Elliot Schlissel fought for my rights as a father and made sure I stayed a part of my kids’ lives. I’ll never forget what he did for my family.
Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Terrific attorney and law firm
I have been using the Law Office of Elliot S. Schlissel for several years now and I have consistently been impressed with their legal services. They have represented myself and family members in real estate transactions, drafting wills, and custody issues. His firm is very professional and I trust ...
Elliot S. Schlissel's Lawyer Endorsements
"Having worked as opposing counsel on numerous cases, each experience has been handled with the utmost professionalism and respect. Ultimately, it is the clients that benefit when attorneys can zealously advocate while maintaining the highest level of dignity. Both Mr. Schlissel and his staff exhibit this each and every time we meet."
"I highly endorse Elliot for his hard work and dedication to his clients."
"Elliot Schlissel is an excellent Estate Planning attorney and can help you with all of your planning needs. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Elliot is one of the best attorneys I have met in my career. He is my mentor. He taught me everything I know about lawyering. He is not only the best trial lawyer ever but he is a great person and friend. I highly recommend Elliot!"
Avi Cohen
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Preeminent 4.5 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top Ranked Lawyer, New York Law Journal
2015
Top Ranked Lawyer, Newsday
2015
Listed, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2014
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law
2012
Top Legal Eagle, Long Island Pulse Magazine
2009
Citation, New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
1996
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
1991
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
1990
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
1984
Distinguished Service Certificate, American Lawyers Quarterly
Work Experience
1978 - 2015
Managing Attorney, Law Office of Elliot Schlissel
Associations
2009 - Present
American Academy of Trial LawyersMember
1996 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
1987 - Present
United States Supreme CourtMember
1978 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New YorkMember
1978 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of New YorkMember
Nassau County Bar Association
Member
Suffolk County Bar Association
Member
Queens County Bar Association
Member
New York State Bar Association
Member
1992 - 1992
American Prepaid Legal Services InstituteOfficer
1982 - 1982
Commercial Lawyers Conference of New YorkPresident
1981 - 1981
Commercial Lawyers Conference of New YorkPresident
Education
1975
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
State University of New York, Oswego
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
Hofstra University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
1999
American Bar Association Seminar
Pre-Paid Legal Services
Publications
2011
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Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers