Elan Wurtzel

Elan Wurtzel

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 41 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Plainview, NY
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Probate, Divorce & Separation, Real Estate

527 Old Country Rd, Plainview, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 39 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1986

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1994

Licensed in New York for 41 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1984

Currently Registered

Location

Law Offices of Elan Wurtzel, P.C.

527 Old Country Rd, Plainview, NY, 11803-4922

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Elan Wurtzel's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Irene | October 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Experienced, Accessible, and Compassionate Lawyer

My family and I hired Mr. Wurtzel for the closing of our house--he came highly recommended. I heard great things about him but I didn't expect this stressful process to go as smoothly as it did. Although there were a lot of parties involved in this transaction, I always felt like I was in good hands.... His high level of experience was apparent not only in the seamless way he juggled everything but also in the way he represented us as sellers; he was rational, calm, and measured but he knew how to apply pressure to get results. I was also surprised by how accessible he was, he communicated with me directly and there was no heavy gate-keeping. His fees were reasonable taking into account all the quality work and the way he looked out for my best interest. I am very grateful for this (humane) lawyer and I join the many others who recommend him unequivocally.

Posted by Maria | February 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Trustworthy lawyer with calming demeanor

My husband and I hired Mr. Wurtzel for the closing of our house. It was a stressful time but the fact that he was responsive to our calls and emails and open to hearing our thoughts (the previous lawyer we used was not), made the process easier. He also has a calming temperment, which is VERY RARE fr...om our experience, and he works efficiently. His years of experience were evident in his clear thinking and in his succint writing. We felt like we were in good hands so we also hired him for a separate deed transfer. His fees were very reasonable, especially for the amount of work he put in (the buyers were difficult and Mr. Wurtzel handled the additional negotations). I recommend this level-headed, hardworking, and kind lawyer.

Posted by June | September 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Accident Claim

Mr. Wurtzel handled an accident claim for me. His office was professional and made me feel like I was the only client. I am 100% satisfied with his law services.

Posted by anonymous | December 5, 2014

our case

100% satisfied. Mr Wurtzel negotiated a quick and easy settlement after my husband tripped and fell on an uprooted sidewalk, and cracked a rib. He took no money upfront, and was always personally available to take our calls.

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Elan Wurtzel's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Rosenberg

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Other

"Elan is knowledgeable and passionate about personal injury law. I have referred him cases before and have had nothing but positive feedback. He does a thorough investigation and is patient with his clients."

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Robert Golan

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Elan is a trustworthy, caring, hard-working attorney who gives his full, undivided attention to every case he works on. You can be sure that your case is in good hands if he's working on it. I highly recommend him."

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John Fotopoulos

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Wurtzel. From his answers and time on Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving those in need and his clients. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community, for free, and I applaud him for doing it to such a great level. Kudos"

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Tatiana Kadetskaya

Unknown lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent attorney. Well respected."

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Peter Lomtevas

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Lamkin

Personal injury lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Elan is an experienced, caring and diligent attorney. His office treats clients with respect and provides top notch legal counsel. I find myself trying to emulate his work and consider him a mentor."

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Ira Gerzog

Medical malpractice lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Elan Wurtzel, Esq. is a seasoned litigator, who is caring and dedicated in representing his client's interests. Elan and I have worked on cases together for decades, and he is an extremely prepared and knowledgeable attorney, who handles diverse matters in a specialized way!"

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Daniel Morrin

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a first-class advocate for his clients. I have referred several personal injury matters to him and trust him implicitly. He always does the right thing for his clients and recommend him highly."

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David Rosenberg

Employment and labor lawyer

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Robert Golan

Workers compensation lawyer

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Ira Gerzog

Personal injury lawyer

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Daniel Morrin

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1994.

Admonition issued in NJ, 1994

updated on 12/11/2014

An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2011

Small Business Person of the Year, Nassau County Council of Chambers

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Elan Wurtzel, P.C.

Associations

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Plainview-Old Bethpage Chamber of Commerce

President

Nassau County Bar Association

Member

New York State Bar Association

Member

Jewish Lawyers Association of Nassau County

Member

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Woman shot by a shopkeeper

$4,000,000.00

Injured worker who fell off a ladder while cleaning equipment on a roof

$1,000,000.00

Child who ran out into the roadway and was struck by a car

$1,000,000.00

Construction worker who fell off the roof of a building under construction

$1,000,000.00

Injury of a newborn child caused by medical negligence

$1,900,000.00

Wrongful death related to negligent medical care

$800,00

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Education

1983

NYU School of Law

Law--JD

Languages

English

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