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Philip Leslie Franckel
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Biography
Attorney at 1-800-HURT-911 ®
I have an Avvo 10 rating; all 5 star reviews; Avvo Client's Choice Award and a Top Contributer Award for anwsering questions.
We represent people hurt in an accident in the Long Island / NYC area with 50% motorcycle accident cases and 50% all other types of personal injury accidents including car, slip/fall, construction site, wrongful death and other accidents.
Personal Service!
Free consultation! No obligation
We advance the money for your claim!
1/3 legal fee paid at end of case from your settlement!
NO FEE for motorcycle damage claims!
NO FEE OR EXPENSES UNLESS YOU WIN!
We are well known in the LongIsland/New York area for our motorcycle awareness campaign and you probably have seen our signs BE AWARE MOTORCYCLES ARE EVERYWHERE®
I studied aeronautical engineering and aircraft accident investigation. I am currently Commanding Officer of Communications, Nassau County Police Dept. Aux. Police Section. I represented clients on national TV and cases reported in the newspapers.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Motorcycle Accident
50%
27 years
Personal Injury
50%
44 years | 1,500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 42 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
FRANCKEL & PLEVY, LLP
42 Davis Ln, Roslyn, NY, 11576-2157
FRANCKEL & PLEVY, LLP
205 E 78th St Suit 11A, New York, NY, 10075
FRANCKEL & PLEVY, LLP
41 Saxon Ave, Bay Shore, NY, 11706
FRANCKEL & PLEVY, LLP
231 E Gun Hill Rd, Bronx, NY, 10467
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Philip Leslie Franckel's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 10 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Charles | March 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
My respect & appreciation
Although It was an unfortunate experience (meaning the accident), you guys made my mind at ease from the way I was treated and my case was treated. Always keeping contact and communication step by step holding my hand, I always felt apart of everything that was going on in my case. Things went very s...
Posted by anonymous | March 7, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Exceeded expectations
When I was refused payment from an insurance company for an accident I was in, Phil went above and beyond to make sure I got what I deserved.
Posted by Steve | December 22, 2014
Exceptional Attorney
Mr. Franckel represented me in a personal injury case with two construction contractors. His professional attitude and knowledge guided me through the process and I received a quick and substantial resolution. I recommend him and his firm highly .
Posted by Eric | December 7, 2014
Great Lawyer
Philip was very informative and knows the law well. Don't let the police try to tell what the law is when involved and any type of motorcycle accident. I have recommended Philip to all of my friends and associates that ride motorcycles. You never know when accidents will happen. Great lawyer and wil...
Posted by Carl | December 6, 2014
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Philip Franckel and his associates have done an awesome job working on my case . Very knowledgeable highly experience well focus and well dedicated to his clients. I highly recommended him.
Philip Leslie Franckel's Lawyer Endorsements
"Phil is an excellent lawyer and has achieved remarkable results for his personal injury and accident clients. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. A great contributor on avvo."
"I endorse Phil Franckel. In the time that I have known Phil, I have come to learn about his intense passion for this area of law and his (over) zealous advocacy for his clients. Phil is tenacious and extremely accessible - two character traits that keep his clients loyal and his practice successful."
"I endorse this lawyer. This gentleman treats his clients like family and fights hard to ensure that the client is treated fairly and justly compensated for their loss. His work ethic and compassion for the client is without equal."
"I know Phil Franckel as an attorney in the New York metropolitan area who represents personal injury victims and particularly people involved in motorcycle accidents. Phil is one of the hardest working attorneys I know. If you were involved in an accident and specially a motorcycle accident and need the services of an attorney I cannot think of a better choice than Phil Franckel"
"I endorse this lawyer. Phil is a caring knowledgeable personal injury attorney. He truly cares about his clients. He is very knowledgeable about motorcycle accidents."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Phil is top notch! He gets great results for his clients!"
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Phil Franckel for over thirty years, and know him to be an exceptionally knowledgeable and caring lawyer, and from whom I regularly seek professional advice. I highly recommend him as legal counsel."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Franckel is an experienced injury attorney whose services I would certainly recommend."
"I endorse this lawyer. Phil enjoys an excellent, well deserved reputation amongst the New York legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Great advocate for his clients and highly ethical."
"I endorse Attorney Franckel. From his answers and time on Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving those in need and his clients. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community, for free, and I applaud him for doing it to such a great level. Kudos"
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Experience
Honors
2018
10 Best Client Satisfaction - High Verdict & Settlement Winner, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2018
Top 10 Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2018
Multi Million Dollar Trial Lawyers™, MillionDollarTrialLawyers.com
2016
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
The Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Citation, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano
2015
Certificate of Achievement, Nassau County Legislature
2015
Above The Policy™, MillionDollarTrialLawyers.com
2015
Million Dollar Trial Lawyers™, MillionDollarTrialLawyers.com
2015
America’s Most Trusted Attorneys, Ethical Lawyers of America
2014
Citation, Nassau County Executive
2014
Leaders in Personal Injury, Bloomberg Businessweek
2014
Citation, New York State Senate
2014
Citation, Nassau County Legislature
2014
Certificate of Recognition, Nassau County Legislature
2014
Certificate of Recognition, Town of Hempstead
2012
Certificate of Recognition, Nassau County Police Dept. Aux. Police Section
2011
Certificate of Recognition, Nassau County Police Dept. Aux. Police Section
2011
Amtrak's Top NY Lawyers, Arrive Magazine
2010
300 Hours, Nassau County Police Dept. Aux. Police Section
2009
300 Hous, Nassau County Police Dept. Aux. Police Section
2008
300 Hours, Nassau County Police Dept. Aux. Police Section
2006
Featured Web Log of the Week, About.com
2006
Outstanding Website Award, Disability Network
1980
Moot Court Board, Quinnipiac University School of Law
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Partner, FRANCKEL & PLEVY, LLP
2008 - Present
Commanding Officer Communications Bureau, Nassau County Police Dept. Aux. Police Section
1990 - 2012
Attorney, Philip L Franckel Attorney at Law
1989 - 1990
Attorney In Charge of Section, Subin Associates
Associations
2007 - Present
New York State Academy of Trial LawyersMember
2006 - Present
New York State Association of Auxiliary PoliceGeneral Counsel
1998 - Present
HURT911® LawyersDirector
1991 - 2005
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
$25,000 settlement-our client went through a stop sign on his motorcycle
$25,000 settlement
$100,000 settlement-our client went through a red light on his bicycle
$100,000 settlement
$750,000 lumbar surgery - car accident
$750,000 settlement
$465,00 Trial Verdict-Meniscus tear arthroscopic surgery (Knee) (motorcycle accident)
$465,00
$1,000,000 Cervical Diskectomy prior injury - Settlement - Accident in warehouse store
$1,000,000
$100,000 Ligament Tear on Thumb - Arbitration Decision
$100,000
$225,000 Forearm Fracture
$225,000
$25,0000 Broken 5th Toe
$25,0000
$100,000 Torn Meniscus
$100,000
$75,000 Broken nose
$75,000
Broken Nose
$50,000
Motorcycle Accident-client was drunk & only had 25K insurance!
$155,000
Motorcycle Accident - Scar on forearm
$150,000
$630,000 Medical lien settled for $2,000
$628,000
Cut on ear lobe while getting haircut
$25,000 Arbitration award
Torn Meniscus
$100,000
$32,000 Medical lien settled for $600-Motorcycle Accident
$16,000 Medical lien settled for $0 paid by my client
$82,500
TMJ Injury-car accident
$225,000 settlement
Califano v Ryder Truck
$573,000 verdict
Axel v Anayati
$300,000 settlement
Education
1981
Quinnipiac University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
American University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1973
Dowling College
1971
Sands Point Academy for the Gifted
HS
N/A
Nassau County Police Academy
N/A
Nassau County Police Academy
Speaking Engagements
2007
Private Counseling
Law Practice Management
2006
Interview
Lawyer Advertising Ethics
2005
Interview
Lawyer Advertising Ethics
Publications
2007
FT Magazine
NY Motorcycle Laws
2007
ABATE - NY
Insuring Custom Motorcycles
2007
ABATE - NY
Uninsured & Underinsured Motorcycle Insurance Coverage
2007
ABATE - NY
Know What to Say and Do When Stopped by the Police
2006
FT Magazine
Accident Causes
2006
FT Magazine
Accident Contact
2006
FT Magazine
Uninsured & Underinsured Motorcycle Insurance Coverage Part 2
2006
FT Magazine
Uninsured & Underinsured Motorcycle Insurance Coverage Part 1
2006
FT Magazine
Compartive Negligence
2006
HURT911®
Impact Requirement for Motorcycle Accidents
2006
HURT911®
Motorcycle Accident Intersection Collisions
2006
ABATE - NY
Should you wear a helmet?
2006
ABATE - NY
Motorcycle Insurance Coverage
2005
HURT911®
Three Tips to Avoid Car Insurance Premium Increases and Becoming Assigned Risk
2005
Isnare
Questions to ask a personal injury lawyer during consultation
1998
N/A
Lawyer Advertising Blog.com
Numerous Articles on Advertising, Ethics & other topics
Languages
English
Tagalog
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How to get a no fault claim number from the mta the fastest?
12 Nov 2015
Q&A
I WAS HIT BY A FARMERS INSURANCE INSURED AND IT TOTALED MY CAR. FARMERS INSURANCE HAS ACCEPTED 100% LIABILITY.
08 Apr 2015
Q&A
Hi was at a hotel in Atlanta GA i slip and fall down the wet and broken steps
05 Apr 2015