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Leslie H. Tayne of Melville, NY has more than a decade worth of experience practicing individual consumer financial debt related services. Tayne launched the New York-based law firm, The Law Offices of Leslie H. Tayne, P.C. in 2000. The firm delivers comprehensive strategic consulting and support services with practice specialties in debt resolution of consumer unsecured debts through negotiation and settlement with large National Banks, credit unions, collection agencies and multiple creditor legal representatives. Additional specializations include consumer bankruptcy alternatives and avoidance. The Law Offices of Leslie H. Tayne, P.C. has settled debts in upwards of millions of dollars and capably handles client funds maintained in attorney trust over hundreds of thousands of dollars at one time.
Prior to the launch of her practice, Tayne worked at a national debt settlement, consolidation and debt reduction company where she acted as the Chief In-house Counsel. While there, she formulated and structured the company from a small business to a nationally recognized company with thousands of clients. She also drafted, reviewed and negotiated numerous types of contracts, reviewed and reformed company policies, created training manuals for lay personnel, maintained corporate compliance matters, negotiated commercial leases, handled corporate matters, counseled individual consumers on bankruptcy issues and debtor/creditor law, engaged in negotiation of debt settlements with National Banks and legal collection firms. Tayne also managed client funds in excess of millions of dollars. Prior to that Tayne worked at the Nassau County Legal Aid Society as a Staff Attorney where her duties included representing parole violators at all stages of the revocation process.
Tayne received her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center where she was a member of the Moot Court Board and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Affairs from The State University of New York at Albany. She was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1997 and Federal Bar for the Eastern District of New York in 1998.
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135 Pinelawn Rd, Suite 250N, Melville, NY, 11747
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Posted by anonymous | May 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Financial Planner
I first saw Leslie on LinkedIn providing hope to people that had been impacted by Covid. At the time I had been out of work for a couple of months due to Covid and my bills where piling up! I was frozen with fear and shame, I could not even look at how much I owed. Leslie and her amazing team have w...
Posted by Krista | May 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement
Top Notch Financial Attorney and Law Group
I was referred to Leslie Tayne by a family member who is also an attorney when I confided in her that my divorce was putting me in dire straights financially. Leslie and her team sat down with me and discussed my options and guided me into a manageable Debt consolidation program which in turn enable...
Posted by Samuel | March 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Creditor-Client Resolution
Tayne Law Group was extremely effective and professional in solving my credit problems with my creditor. The law firm understands the audacity of the task of resolving these kinds of issues so its clients can rest assured knowing that the creditor will not be able to terrify or "prey on them." I woul...
Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Wonderful firm, quality care, patience
Thank you to Leslie and her team. The entire time I felt comfortable and knew that any issues with my debt and credit I had would be taken care of in the most efficient way. I highly recommend!
Posted by Ruby | December 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Very satisfied with their service.
I've found Leslie to be very accessible, and thorough. She called my fears, at a time when I was was stressed out over how I was going make ends meet. Every time I've called everyone was so courteous and generous with their time when I had questions or concerns. Azfarr & Alexa were also very kind a...
"Leslie is a professional and experienced attorney. She is a talented, determined and intelligent woman who shows compassion to each of her clients. Leslie has proven her success to the legal community, which is demonstrated by the many awards she has received. I enthusiastically refer people to Leslie and I highly recommend her if you are seeking a debt resolution attorney."
"I have come to greatly appreciate all of the qualities that Leslie Tayne brings to the table, both personally and professionally. She's smart and experienced and good at what she does, but so are a number of other lawyers. Leslie also has a good heart, sense of humor, strong sense of responsibility to her clients, and lives and practices by a code of ethics that many others should emulate, but don't. I have referred several clients to her, and they and I have been pleased with how she has dealt with their issues and concerns. I unhesitatingly give Leslie Tayne my highest recommendation."
"Leslie Tayne is an asset to the legal community. She has distinguished herself in her field and I have every confidence in her. I can recommend Leslie with complete confidence and would not hesitate to refer a client to her. She is one in a thousand!"
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2016 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Business & Finance Award, Long Island Business News
2016
Best of Long Island, Bethpage Federal Credit Union / Long Island Press
2016
National Financial Educators Award, National Financial Educators Council
2016
Top Women in Law Honoree, Hofstra University School of Law
2016
Top Legal Eagle, Long Island Pulse Magazine
2015
Top 50 Most Influential Women in Business, Long Island Business News
2015
Selected to Super Lawyers, Super Lawers
2015
Professional Partnership Award, Long Island Against Domestic Violence
2014
Top 50 Most Influential Women in Business, Long Island Business News
2012
Alumni of the Month, Touro Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
2012
Top 50 Most Influential Women in Business, Long Island Business News
2012
Business of the Year, Melville Chamber of Commerce
2011
Leadership in Law, Long Island Business News
2010
Woman Of Excellence, National Association of Professional & Executive Women
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Nassau Suffolk Law ServicesChair
2013 - Present
Nassau County Bar Association Attorney Accountant CommitteeChair
1997 - Present
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Long Island Women's AgendaVice President of Work & Family Committee
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Can I hire a debt settlement lawyer to help me aggressively negotiate the balances of many high balance unpaid accounts.
13 Sep 2012
I am being sued by Rubin and Rothman for credit card debt. I did NOT receive a summons.
19 Jul 2012
Just found out I'm being sued by Chase. Being told to declare bankruptcy Ch.7? Is this good advice
09 Jul 2012