Susan Ann Kassel

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Susan Ann Kassel

also known as Susan Dandola

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 30 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Bohemia, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody, Child Support

by appointment only, 4875 Sunrise Highway, Suite 301, Bohemia, NY

Virtual Consultation Available

Free Consultation

About Susan

Biography

Susan Kassel has 26 years of successful and complex divorce and family law litigation experience.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

31 years

50%
Family 20%

20%
Child Custody 15%

31 years

15%
Child Support 15%

31 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2020 2016 2014

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 30 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1995

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Susan A. Kassel, P.C.

by appointment only, 4875 Sunrise Highway, Suite 301, Bohemia, NY, 11716

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Susan A. Kassel, P.C.

136 East Main Street, East Islip, NY, 11730

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Online Presence

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Susan Ann Kassel's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

46 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Christina | November 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

You’ll know you made the right choice as soon as you meet her…

I would highly recommend Susan Kassel without a doubt. She is extremely professional, trustworthy, understanding, honest, and has great knowledge of the law. I retained her for my divorce and can say she will work extremely hard on your behalf. She has a great understanding of the amount of stress di...vorce can cause and was always around to take my phone calls and listen to my needs to best represent my interests. Throughout the process, she gave very detailed explanations of what she was working on so I was always updated. In court, she is prepared and professional, working fairly in my best interest. Straightforward, reliable, and efficient are the best words I can use to highly suggest Susan as your guide through what can be an arduous process, but worked out wonderfully in the end for me. I cannot say enough about finding the right person such as Susan to represent you through one of the toughest times you may face in your life.

Posted by Jayne | October 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Lawyer with a Heart

From the first time I met Susan I could see this is more then just a job to her. I genuine concern she has shown me during my divorce is unbelievable. Ladies (or gentlemen) if you need to divorce your spouse I truly feel Susan will do her best to help you.

Posted by Christine | March 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Most Professional Representation in my Contentious Divorce

I hired Attorney Susan Kassel to represent me in what I thought would be an easy divorce. After 7 years being married to a psycho, in an abusive marriage, no children, and a husband who refused to work, or so I thought, I filed for Divorce. My ex claimed that he was disabled due to his diabetes and... could not work, His attorney filed for alimony for his client, believing that he was not working. I was so distraught! But, Attorney Kassel took control of my case and kept me informed and calm. The first thing she did, after filing, was to hire a private detective to follow him. The private detective filmed him working in construction replacing the roof of a house. He also filmed him going in and out of a motel on several days with a woman who turned out to be his cousin's wife. Attorney Kassel knows every angle of the law and is always very prepared and ready to fight for you in court. When she presented all the videos, and the private detective as witness, to court, my ex-husband's attorney was mortified and retracted the request for alimony and gave up contesting the divorce. The judge granted the divorce with no alimony. Not only is she a gifted attorney, but she can read people very well. She saw through the other attorney's plan and blew holes in every argument. In addition, she was able to have the judge issue a restraining order for my ex-husband to stay away from me. Susan will always have your back, and she knows the law and professionally litigates on your behalf. She helped me put the pieces of my life back together again by helping me get my divorce from a borderline psycho, and have the judge order him to stay away. I HIGHLY recommend that you hire Susan, No divorce is friendly, and when it turns ugly you want to be the one to have Susan Kassel representing you in court.

Posted by Linda | May 07, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Can't Thank Her Enough!

After talking to a few other attorneys, I hired Susan to represent me in my divorce and custody dispute. I was reluctant to go with her because she was the cheapest out of all the other attorneys I met with, but I'm so glad I did. I am 100% positive no one else would have done such a great job with m...y case as Susan and her staff. Her work is quality, her staff is reliable and her character is honorable. There is no better feeling than working with someone you can trust and from my experience I will trust her with any future cases or questions.

Posted by Craig | May 07, 2014 | Child Custody

Susan Kassel is the best!

I first have to say that I had been represented by two prior attorneys both of whom had simply taken my money and left me nothing to show for it in my custody case. They kept telling me what they were doing for me but I found out they were lying. Susan on the other hand had gotten me temporary cust...ody and support for my children and myself within two months of hiring her. I cannot say enough about her.

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Susan Ann Kassel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joseph Cella

Family lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Susan Ann Kassel is a very well-known and respected attorney in her field. She is considered to be one of the best, and I endorse Ms. Kassel wholeheartedly!"

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Joseph Robert Spencer

Child custody lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Johnathon Hardaway

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alison Epilone

Family lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. It is always a pleasure working with Ms. Kassel. She is a strong advocate, but always maintains professionalism."

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Somair Alam

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Exceptional attorney, dedicated to client success. Highly recommended."

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Ali Ebrahimzadeh

Unknown lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Olivier Roche

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Truly professional. She is a pillar in the Bar and worthy adversary."

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Leif Hamman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Kassel provides extremely sensitive and competent representation to her clients as they go through the life-changing stress of a divorce. I endorse this lawyer."

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William Fox

Unknown lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Susan is a hardworking, zealous attorney! I highly recommend her services!"

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Paul Molle

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Charles Gleis

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She really knows her stuff."

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Travis Newton

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Vlantis

Child custody lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Taylor Williams

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Chadwick Kaehne

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Atty. Kassel has proven to be a top notch attorney. Without a doubt, her clients are in excellent hands."

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Scott Aaronson

Child custody lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"You can tell by her profile that this lawyer is experienced in her field."

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Ricardo Vazquez

Child custody lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This lawyers credentials speak for itself. What are you waiting for? Hire her!"

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Daniel DeBene

Unknown lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer without hesitation."

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Severyn Rebisz

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kassel's answers and advice on Avvo show a great deal of knowledge on the topics of divorce and separation and child custody. She is an asset to the avvo community and the profession."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Client Reviewed, Martindale-Hubbell

2025

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Ten Best Family Law Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Top Lawyer Award, ASP, Inc.

2016

Notable Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2016

America's Top Professional, American Registry

2016

Top 10 Best Female Attorney, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2016

Top Ten Best Female Attorney, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Top Lawyer Award, ASP, Inc.

2015

Most Knowledgeable Professional Award, VosCPAs

2015

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Excellent Attorney Award, Avvo

2014

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Attorney, Susan A. Kassel, P.C.

1995 - 1996

Associate, Abel & Brustein Kampel

Associations

2016 - Present

American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

Member

2015 - Present

Suffolk County Women's Bar Association

Attorney Member

2013 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Attorney Member

2014 - 2014

West Sayville Christian School

Board of Directors

1995 - 2015

Suffolk County Bar Association

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Helen D. against John D.

Mother was permitted to relocate.

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Education

1994

New York Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

State University of New York, Stony Brook

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2023

Suffolk County Women's Bar Association

Suffolk County Women's Bar Association Annual Meeting Attendee/Participant

2015

The Accountant's Role in Divorce

How accounting effects equitable distribution

2014

Protecting Your Business Interests

Protecting your business interest in divorce

Publications

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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