Jonathan S Follender

Jonathan S Follender

4.9
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 41 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Arkville, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, Personal Injury ... +3 more

PO Box 511, Arkville, NY

About Jonathan

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Contracts and Agreements 20%

Contract Disputes

39 years | 300 cases

20%
Criminal Defense 20%

All areas, DWI, Pistol Permits, DEC offenses, felonies, misdemeanors & jury trials

39 years | 700 cases

20%
Personal Injury 20%

Automobile, Motorcycle, Construction, Slip and Fall, Medical and Hospital negligence

34 years | 150 cases

20%
Real Estate 20%

Real Property Disputes

34 years | 250 cases

20%
Civil Rights 10%

section 1983 violations

27 years | 25 cases

10%
Federal Crime 10%

Narcotics, Interstate Offenses, Parole Violations

30 years | 80 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 41 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1985

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 41 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1984

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Jonathan Follender

PO Box 511, Arkville, NY, 12406

Jonathan Follender

42838 State Highway 28, Pob 511, Arkville, NY, 12406

Jonathan S. Follender, PC

42838 State Highway 28, POBox 511, Arkville, NY, 12406

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Jonathan S Follender's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

36 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Keith | January 18, 2023 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Initial Consultation After Referral

Our attorney was unable to continue a civil litigation case due to health reasons and his law office recommended that we contact Mr. Follender to carry on with our legal action. I called Mr. Follender’s office and he returned the call within an hour. Jonathan listened intently to our situation and t...hen offered several different scenarios to pursue, timelines for each and estimated cost(s) to achieve our goals. He spent more than 90 minutes on the phone with me and I was truly impressed with Jonathan’s insight, knowledge, organizational skills and professionalism. I would highly recommend Mr. Follender to anyone looking to pursue a civil litigation matter.

Posted by anonymous | May 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

An attorney with Intregrity (rare indeed)

My opening statement: If you need an honest attorney who will not stop fighting for you, Jonathan is your man. Due to many factors beyond our control; death of opposing atty., judge retires in middle of case, four judges recuse themselves, and many roadblocks along the way, Jonathan never devia...ted from our goals. If you want an attorney who tells you the truth and is open minded about hearing the truth no matter how painful it may be, Jonathan will work with you. Our case was a very demanding nine years in duration. His billing was very fair and transparent. If you want an attorney that will work hard for you, then be prepared to work hard for him. You will never know when he puts on the hat of the opposing attorney. This is to prepare you for the that possible day when you may be deposed or take the stand to testify. Jonathan's demeanor is very friendly but do not expect to become friends, it interferes with professional objectives. You can become friends after the case is concluded. You can always count on Jonathan to present all the alternatives all the time. The course thru the legal maze is expertly analyzed, choices are presented, a best course is selected. You will never be in the dark. If your case is lengthy, as mine was, be prepared to become a para-legal for your own edification. Be prepared to become extremely organized so that you can quickly retrieve critical documents without going crazy. I have nothing but praise for Jonathan, he can be frustrating but for his own good reasons. My closing statement: If you need an attorney with integrity who will not stop fighting for you, Jonathan is your man.

Posted by Joseph | September 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business

Impressive attorney--Jonathan Follender

I have retained many attorneys over the years for both personal and business purposes and must say that no individual law or law firm has provided legal services as comprehensive, detailed, accessible, and honest as Mr. Follender. His ability to quickly grasp the essence of a potential case is impres...sive; his ability to focus with granular precision is impressive; his ability to fight fairly and win with dignity is impressive. I have hired and consulted with Mr. Follender a number of times. I have also consulted with and hired partners at major law firms. Without question, Mr. Follender's demeanor, terms, and outcomes have proven to reap more favorable results. I am happy to provide more detail, but I will leave you with this: As a litigator, as a straight shooter, and as a lawyer who listens intently, thinks critically, and acts with efficiency and conviction, Jonathan Follender can't be beat. At least that's been my experience with him.

Posted by anonymous | December 07, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Representation re: traffic ticket and citation r/t unlawful possession

Mr. Follender represented my daughter in r/t two tickets issued in relation to a car accident she was in. We hired him to insure that the court appearance would go smoothly and not " go worse than we anticipated". The end result was much better than we ever anticipated. The traffic violation was red...uced to a violation that did not put points on her license. Mr Follender was professional in his interactions with us and with the court. He answered all our questions thoroughly and was very helpful. We are very happy with the service he provided and his fee was reasonable. We highly recommend this attorney and would also recommend at the least consulting a lawyer before any appearance in court for even a traffic offense.

Posted by anonymous | November 04, 2014 | Debt Collection

Pleased With Outcome

I had a customer that would not pay. The bill was a significant loss to my Accounts Receivable. Jonathan was extremely helpful during the time that it took for the case to go to court. He kept me well informed. His positive attitude was contagious. I felt confident that he would get the job don...e, and he did.

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Jonathan S Follender's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hollie Jaffe

Litigation lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Follender worked with our office on the litigation side of a real estate matter. He was knowledgable, professional, and got things done in a timely manner. He cared about our client. I do not hesitate to recommend him."

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Fernando Bernheim

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1994

Admission to Bar, State of Israel

1984

Rutgers Law Review, Rutgers Law School-Newark

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Attorney, Jonathan Follender, PC, Arkville, New York

1993 - 1994

Legal Intern, State Of Israel Ministry Of Justice

1991 - 1993

Attorney, Kalb, Friedman, Siegelbaum

1988 - 1991

Assistant Prosecutor, Hudson County Prosecutor's Office, New Jersey

1984 - 1988

Assistant Prosecutor, Bergen County Prosecutor's Office, New Jersey

Associations

2014 - Present

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

Member

2005 - Present

New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers

Member

2005 - Present

Federal Criminal Justice Assignment Panel

Member

2000 - Present

New York State Magistrates Association

Member

1996 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

M & C Bros. v. Torum, 101 A.D.3d 1329 (Third Dept. 2012)

Appellate Division affirmed the judgment

Young v. Williams, 47 A.D.3d 1084 (Third Dept. 2008)

We represented Respondent against appeal which sought to overturn lower court decision that a promise to adopt a child as contract consideration is unenforceable as a matter of law. The appeal was denied.

Lewis v. DiDonna, 294 A.D.2d 799 (Third Dept. 2002)

Settled

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Education

1984

Rutgers University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

University of Pennsylvania

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2008

Timber Theft in New York Timber Theft

Languages

Hebrew

Activity

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