Elliot S. Schlissel

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Elliot S. Schlissel

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 48 years

Family Lawyer at Lynbrook, NY
Practice Areas: Family, Foreclosure, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

479 Merrick Road, Lynbrook, NY

About Elliot

Biography

Providing our clients with personalized legal services for over 38 years.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 25%

25%
Foreclosure 25%

25%
Criminal Defense 20%

20%
Estate Planning 20%

20%
Child Abuse 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2015
Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 48 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1977

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Elliot S. Schlissel

479 Merrick Road, Lynbrook, NY, 11563

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Suffolk County Office

*By Appointment Only*, Melville, NY, 11747

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Queens Office

*By Appointment Only*, Jamaica, NY, 11432

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Online Presence

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Elliot S. Schlissel's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

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 Ricky | September 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent

Elliot did a phenomenal job with my divorce. It was handled quickly, efficiently and most importantly I got what I wanted. Thanks Elliot

Posted by Teofilla | August 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Foreclosure

Persistent

Elliot is persistent. In the best way possible. Not like an annoying salesman that keeps forcefully shoving a product down your throat, but more like a hungry attorney that doesn’t stop fighting until your case is settled. I was going through a difficult foreclosure process before finally consulting ...with a professional lawyer about my situation. Lord knows my husband and I tried many other options before finally deciding on that. Hiring Elliot is the best decision we’ve ever made. He noticed things we didn’t and planned out an entire foreclosure defense plan for us. Elliot and his team of lawyers have our gratitude.

Posted by Daniel | March 27, 2016 | Foreclosure

Unbelievably helpful

Upon calling this office, Elliot was more than willing to help me out. He had explained certain concepts that go with the foreclosure process to me. Not only did he help answer my questions, but he knows a Hell of a lot about this subject.

Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

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 ...Mr. Schlissel with all of my legal affairs. I highly recommend Mr. Schlissel to anyone who is looking for an attorney.

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Elliot S. Schlissel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Seidner

Family lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Scott Schneider

Family lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly endorse Elliot for his hard work and dedication to his clients."

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Nathan Decorpo

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Elliot Schlissel is an excellent Estate Planning attorney and can help you with all of your planning needs. I endorse this lawyer."

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Mitchell Nathanson

Foreclosure lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Catherine Co

Family lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Worked for 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!"

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Avi Cohen

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Lawyers

Member

1996 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

1987 - Present

United States Supreme Court

Member

1978 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Member

1978 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

Member

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 Institute

Officer

1982 - 1982

Commercial Lawyers Conference of New York

President

1981 - 1981

Commercial Lawyers Conference of New York

President

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

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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