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Volunteer Positions
Plainview-Old Bethpage Chamber of Commerce - President
Nassau County Bar Association - Mentor
Nassau County Bar Association - Coach, High School Mock Trial Team
Why I Became a Lawyer
When I was growing up, like other boys my age, I wanted to be a fireman, baseball player, farmer or an astronaut! When I got older, I watched my brother attend medical school and thought, "That's interesting!" When I saw his medical textbooks, it didn't look too interesting.
In college I became active in several social action groups, working with senior citizens and becoming active in a Speaker's Bureau. I met a lot of different people, and saw families struggle through difficult times and triumph over their obstacles.
I thought about the things I liked to do: meet new people, learn new things and help solve problems. Becoming a lawyer seemed to be an ideal profession where I could do all of these things.
I attended NYU Law School and found that the law was an exciting place for new ideas and challenging solutions to the issues of the day. When I began practicing law, I discovered that I could help people and make a difference in someone's life. My passion and dedication to practicing law were born!
Practicing law is like solving a jigsaw puzzle: Where are the missing pieces? How do they fit? What will it eventually look like? It's exciting, challenging and fulfilling.
Each day I meet new people and learn new things. I use the law to help people find solutions to their concerns and make an impact on their lives: recovering from a serious accident, going through a difficult divorce or planning for the future.
While I'm not a fireman, baseball player, farmer or astronaut, I'm very proud and happy to be a lawyer!
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Chat withState: New Jersey
Acquired: 1986
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1994
State: New York
Acquired: 1984
527 Old Country Rd, Plainview, NY, 11803-4922
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Posted by Irene | October 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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....
Posted by Maria | February 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by June | September 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney
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
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.
"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."
"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."
"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"
"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."
"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!"
"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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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1994.
Admonition issued in NJ, 1994
updated on 12/11/2014An 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.
2011
Small Business Person of the Year, Nassau County Council of Chambers
1997 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Elan Wurtzel, P.C.
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1983
Law--JD
English
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