$ 400-450 per hour
Howard E. Knispel
About Howard
Biography
Your neighborhood attorney for all your legal needs. Specializing in Family Law, Divorce, Custody, Real Estate, Criminal and Bankruptcy. Member of the Suffolk County Bar Association.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
40%
35 years
Bankruptcy and Debt
20%
34 years
Family
20%
35 years
Criminal Defense
10%
34 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 36 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Office of Howard E.Knispel
354 Veterans Hwy., Commack, NY, 11725
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Howard E. Knispel's Reviews
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Posted by Thomas | May 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very good Family Court Attorney
I came across Howard's ad as I was looking for a family court attorney. He was always available to talk, he explained everything that I needed to know and his fees were very reasonable. I also used Howard to do my Will, which again was very reasonable. I would definitely use Howard again for any fami...
Posted by Jason | April 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Expert divorce attorney Highly Recommended!!
Howard is awesome. He answers all of my questions with ease and has made me feel more comfortable in this unpleasant situation. His costs are reasonable and he has the expertise you need!!
Posted by Joseph | August 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Complicated divorce & settlement
My 8-years experience with Mr. Howard Knispel was excellent. He gave my long, complicated and extremely stressful divorce case all the time and attention that was needed to successfully bring my case to closure. Howard was a calming, experienced and confident presence during very difficult court proc...
Posted by Barrie | April 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Howard Knispel goes above and beyond for his clients
Howard handled the closing on our family home. It was in a trust but the title company had a problem with the trust as there was a trust preceding the 2nd trust. Howard contacted the original attorney that created both trusts and came up with a solution that satisfied the title company and even ris...
Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Consult today
I read another review that said "good bedside" manner...True! Mr. Knispel is thorough, direct and made me feel "taken care of". I hired him on the spot.
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Experience
Honors
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
Listed, Strathmore's Who Who
2002
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Trustee, Smithtown Public Library System
2001 - Present
Owner, Howard E. Knispel, P.C.
2013 - 2014
Prosecuting Attorney, Suffolk County Traffic Agency
2006 - 2009
Town Board of Ethics, City of Smithtown
2000 - 2001
Associate, Sari Friedman, P.C.
1998 - 2000
Associate, Feldman, Kramer & Monaco
1994 - 1996
Administrative Judge, NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission
1993 - 1995
Professor, New York Paralegal School
Associations
2003 - Present
New York State High School Mock Trial TournamentJudge
1998 - Present
Suffolk County Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Suffolk County Bar Association, Matrimonial and Family Law CommitteeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
TF v NF
Divorce granted. Client successful.
Education
1988
New York Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
Eisenhower College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
How To Prevent a Financial Meltdown
Bankruptcy and Debt Settlements
Publications
2006
2005
New York Times
The Second Inaugural: An American Tableau
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I have an ex-spouse's judgement lien removed from my property and put against his?
16 Jan 2026
Q&A
If I have a credit card debt judgment that was entered against me by default for not showing up
15 Jan 2026
Q&A
Im about to lose my house some one told me to file chapter 13
18 Jan 2026