$ 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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Posted by anonymous | December 21, 2020 | Arbitration
Beware of this lawyer
Submitted review here previously, was never published because I included links to other sites where he was reviewed qwuite unfavorably. I had found this lawyer online (huge mistake) and his incompetence proved disasterous. I had fired him and took him to arbitration, a process whereby lawyers are jud...
Howard Knispel
Replied last December 21, 2020I have now been practicing over 30 years and STILL no successful grievances and never been sued for malpractice. I have a perfect record. Check my other reviews.
Posted by Joseph | August 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
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 RBR | July 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Review of Howard Knispel
Very Good "Bedside manners" ! I use that expression because that is how polite Medical Doctors are referred to. Don't know how to refer to a polite Attorney. This is what got me to hire Knispel for 3 cases in the first place instead of a hiring a couple of ass***e Attorneys I spoke with over the pho...
Posted by Debbie | September 22, 2014
Divorce... Child support. Main thence....
Howard was the best attorney .. He was kind caring and most of allude me feel like I was his only client..he made my journey through a horrible time for my my children and myself at ease,, he was on point with everything. When he said don't worry. He meant it! I got everything as promised... Can...
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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
How do I submit a subpoena duces tecum to be signed with a support magistrate in NY family court?
20 Mar 2026
Q&A
Can an 18 yr old make their own decision about visitation that's written in a divorce agreement?
31 Jan 2026
Q&A
Can I have an ex-spouse's judgement lien removed from my property and put against his?
16 Jan 2026