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Louis Lawrence Sternberg
also known as Louis Sternberg
About Louis
Biography
Louis Sternberg is a graduate of Touro Law Center and an experienced litigator.
Awards and Honors include:
- 2011 Empire State Counsel Honoree
- 2012 Empire State Counsel Honoree
- Exceptional Service to the Public and the Community Award.
- CALI Award for Academic Excellence in the Family Law Clinic
Admitted:
- New York State Bar
- United States Supreme Court Bar
Member:
- Suffolk County Bar Association
- Nassau County Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association
- American Bar Association
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 15 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Louis L. Sternberg
330 Motor Parkway, Suite 100, Hauppauge, NY, 11788
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Louis Lawrence Sternberg's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 11 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Katina | January 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Did not look out for best interest of his client
Be very leary. Mr Sternberg cost myself and my family tens of thousands of dollars due to his manipulation and dishonestly in a receivership situation during my divorce. Mr Sternberg misled and misinformed me regarding the situation resulting in a tremendous financial loss due to his incompetenc...
Posted by Glenn | January 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Unknowledgeable
I should of wrote this review a while ago, and guess I'm glad I didn't. Now I'm able to get my thoughts together and give a rather clear description of my experience with mr sternberg. At first I got the impression that he understood my circumstances and had a plan on how to represent me. Fast forwar...
Posted by Amanda | June 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Divorce Lawyer
Mr. Sternberg is a great lawyer! His office filed all of the court paperwork with no problems. When I could not make it to court, he was quick to tell me what happened and had no problem sending documents by e-mail since I was not there. This way, I was able to find out what happened in court quick...
Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Unaggressive
He is clearly not cut out for high conflict. Handled a lot of paperwork during litigation, albeit slowly, and billed accordingly for every minute. But ultimately he wouldn't do anything to fight for me as his client, and I lost a lot of ground in my case before I finally switched.
Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2014
Highly recommended!
My divorce was very complicated and stressful but Lou helped me through the process. His fees were very reasonable and I would recommend him to anyone.
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Experience
Honors
2015
Top Contributor, Avvo
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Top Contributor, Avvo
2014
Long Island Public Interest and Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, Touro Law Center
2014
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2014
Superb Rated, Avvo
2014
Empire State Counsel, New York State Bar Association
2013
Top Contributor, Avvo
2013
Empire State Counsel, New York State Bar Association
2012
Empire State Counsel, New York State Bar Association
2011
Empire State Counsel, New York State Bar Association
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Exceptional Service to the Public and the Community Award., Touro Law Center
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CALI Award for Academic Excellence in the Family Law Clinic, Touro Law Center
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Louis L. Sternberg
2010 - 2011
Family Law Clinic Staff Attorney, Touro Law Center
Associations
2013 - Present
Suffolk County Family Court 18b PanelAttorney Panelist
2009 - Present
Suffolk County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Nassau County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Huntington Lawyers Club
Member
Suffolk County Matrimonial Bar Association
Member
United State Supreme Court Bar
Member of the Bar
Sample of Legal Cases
Suffolk County Family Court
Won case, reduced arrears.
Education
N/A
Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Juris Doctor
N/A
State University of New York at Buffalo
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Divorce Boot Camp
Commencement of the Divorce and Motion Practice
2013
Touro Family Law Clinic
Professionalism for Young Attorneys and Clinicians
Publications
2013
New York Family Law Blog
How to Divorce if Spouse Cannot be Located
2013
New York Family Law Blog
What is a Law Guardian or Attorney for the Child?
N/A
New York Family Law Blog
Financial Consequences of Short Term Marriages
N/A
New York Family Law Blog
Marriages Performed by Internet Ministers May Be Void
Languages
English
Activity
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