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Steven Mandel

New York, NY

Licensed for 41 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Divorce and separation

Language

Spanish English

About

Steven J. Mandel, a co-chair of the New York County Lawyer's Association’s Matrimonial Section, was chosen as “One of the Bad-Ass Divorce Lawyer’s You Wouldn’t Want to See Representing Your Spouse” for good reason. He successfully created the firm that bears his name in 1980, based upon the motto of J.P. Morgan who said, “I don’t want a lawyer to tell me what I can’t do. I hire him to tell me how to do what I want to do.”From the gritty streets of Brooklyn, Steve worked his way through law school as a professional comedian. Steve credits this experience with helping to make him a successful trial attorney. As he explains, "In both fields, the lawyer/performer must be fully prepared, confident, persuasive, engaging, quick-witted and able to relate to his audience. Both arenas are truly Darwinian, where only the strongest survive."Steve went to Adelphi University on a baseball scholarship. Although he received an invitation to try out for the Toronto Blue Jays, Steve decided his competitive spirit and winning attitude would best be served by becoming a tough, yet compassionate, attorney. Always a trailblazer, Steve was a member of the first class at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, from where he graduated in the top of his class, with a Doctor of Law degree (J.D.) in 1979.Recognized as a “Top 100 Lawyer in the United States” by the American Society of Legal Advocates; a “Top Attorney of the Year” by the New York Times Magazine Section; a “Family Law Practitioner of the Year” by New York Magazine; a “Legal Leader” and one of “New York’s Top Rated Lawyers” by ALM; a consummate “Super Lawyer", Steven J. Mandel also received a perfect “10” rating from AVVO for “peer recognition & client satisfaction" and Martindale-Hubbell awarded him their prestigious “AV Preeminent” rating, which is the “highest possible award in both legal ability and ethical standards”.In recognition of his knowledge, experience and integrity, upon the recommendation of a sitting Judge of the New York State Supreme Court, Steve was trained and certified as an Early Neutral Evaluator to assist litigants in resolving complex divorce matters prior to going to trial and serves as a member of the Judiciary Committee of the New York City Bar Association, which assists in the selection of Judges to the bench.A true legal scholar, Steve is a faculty member of the New York College of Matrimonial Trial Attorneys and, as such, teaches continuing legal education programs at bar associations and law schools throughout New York State. He has also co-authored “Strategies for Family Law in New York”, which was published by Thompson Reuters and is available on Amazon.Steve proudly serves on the Advisory Board of the esteemed American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators. In this capacity, he provides information, and conducts seminars for members of the bar, and Judges, to help them better understand the nuances of complex financial matters that may arise in ultra-high net worth divorces.Steve believes that balancing solid and thorough case preparation, with an innovative and flexible approach, brings the greatest opportunity for success. In fact, he has been described as "the Picasso of the legal profession,” because his special creativity is a proven factor in obtaining major settlements and in overcoming obstacles to courtroom victory. As he says with a smile, "If a lawyer only knows the law, the legislature can repeal everything he knows." Steve has a proven ability to keenly assess each client's individual situation, and tailor an approach best suited to a successful outcome. For this reason, he has succeeded in what other lawyers might describe as "the un-winnable case".This all explains why his Martindale-Hubbell “profile rating” was #110 out of 89,473 lawyers in New York State and #937 out of 1,537,898 in the entire country, placing him in the top 99.94 percentile of attorneys nationwide!Even with all this deserved recognition, Steve Mandel still measures his success as an attorney by the number of thoughtful “thank you cards” and “hugs” he receives from his satisfied clients at the conclusion of their case.Steve devotes a great deal of his time and efforts in giving back to the community. Since 1987, he has volunteered his legal skills and services to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. In 2005, the New York City Chapter of the MS Society honored him for his efforts, with a special recognition award on the field before a New York Mets’ game at Shea Stadium, and the National MS Society inducted him into their Volunteer’s Hall of Fame, an honor reserved only for the most respected volunteers in the entire country.This lifetime of achievements explains why people have come to see Steven J. Mandel and The Mandel Law Firm for almost 40 years, when losing for them is not an option.         You should too.

Practices Areas

Child custody

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

Spanish English

Contact

The Mandel Law Firm370 Lexington Avenue.Suite. 505New York, NY, 10017370 Lexington Avenue.Suite. 505Suite. 505New York, NY, 10017

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Catherine
February 28, 2021

The lawyers at Mandel Law firm were very helpful and knowledgeable on everything I asked. I felt confident that everything was going to be ok. It was a difficult divorce and I really appreciate everything they did.

anonymous
April 18, 2019

Great man most importantly, wonderful attorney. Listens analyzes and invited me back with out charging for additional consultation.

Kris
August 17, 2018

I reached out to the Mandel Law Firm in desperation and they were amazing. As hard as it is to get divorced, Steve infused humor and true caring. I felt well taken care of throughout the whole process and had no doubt that I was getting very competent legal counsel. Steve Mandel is a wonderful human being . Thank you!

Susan
April 2, 2013

I hired Steve Mandel and his firm to handle a very complicated interstate and international situation for me. From the very start they were kind and compassionate BEYOND MEASURE. The entire team. From his wife to his partners I was treated like family. I ended up working mostly with Karen and this woman saved my sanity while she went to work FIGHTING for me and the safety of my children. I feel like this firm saved both my children and also myself. They return calls IMMEDIATELY, they answer every question you have, they bill honestly, they talk to you like you are a human and not just a client. I truly can not say enough good things about this firm and their manner in doing business. YOU ARE IN THE BEST HANDS with this firm ! There is NO better.

Arthur
December 12, 2012

I found Mr. Mandel very ethical attorney who was not only representing my case but actively helping during most difficult time of my life. He was exploring all the possible options without aggravating the opposing party, reaching there several times trying to calm the case down. I was even adviced by him how to avoid unnecessary expenses. He was able to deliever much better results than I was expecting. He is very professional and able to aggressively fight for his client if needed. I was very lucky to have him on my case from very beginning. Thank You, Again.

Jeanette
September 13, 2012

Steve is as honorable as he is a great attorney. When fighting for you, he is confident, thorough and delivers results.  Out of the courtroom, he is genuinely a compassionate and thoughtful person, who is whole-heartedly on your side.  I wish we had hired him sooner!

Dawne
September 11, 2012

Steven Mandel and his law firm have helped me and my family with several different matters. His firm was there at the beginning of my relationship with a pre-nup and then with immigration for my husband, and has supported me emotionally and practically with the thoughts of my divorce. They are professional and knowledgable in all areas.

Jenevieve
September 10, 2012

It is with great enthusiasm that I can say without a doubt that Steve Mandel is one of the finest people anyone can ever be lucky enough to have as their attorney. It’s not just his calm reassuring professionalism—it’s his contagious winning attitude. When I first met Steve, I was in the depths of despair feeling scared and vulnerable, but from my very first contact, Steve Mandel made me feel that he was there for me. With all of the thousands of lawyers in New York you will find no one as special, indeed as inspirational as Steve Mandel. I quickly developed a confident winning attitude and it hasn’t left me since. There’s just something about knowing that someone this special is in your corner that keeps you inspired long after your case has been won. His reputation for truth, reliability, and knowledge can not be overstated or surpassed and I am proud to recommend Steve Mandel and his team of professionals, he sincerely means it when he says he is “there for you all ways and always.”

Vincent
September 10, 2012

I have been using The Mandel Law Firm for 3+ years. I have come to know several of the lawyers and staff and interacted with many directly with more than satisfactory results. Steve's broad experience in the legal sense and moreover his sense of what I need to think about and not think about is delivered in a frank and caring manner. Their expertise may be centered on Family Law but beyond that, I've found them more than compitent.

Patricia
September 8, 2012

When I needed someone to help me with my Will, I was referred to Steven Mandel. He helped me with that, charged me a reasonable fee and gained my confidence because I felt he was intelligent and knowledgeable. More than that however, he seemed to be a good Human Being - which is hard to say about many attorneys. Since that first meeting, Mr. Mandel helped me with several other important matters, including successfully representing me in a very difficult and upsetting Age Discrimination lawsuit which I was forced to file against my employer of many years. Through every matter that Mr. Mandel has handled for me, he has acted only with my best interest in mind. As I say in the title of this review, I found him to be completely trustworthy, ethical, fair, extremely intelligent and very knowledgeable of the law. Additionally Mr. Mandel has handled all of my cases in a very expeditious manner, unlike many attorneys who will drag things out for whatever reason they may have to do so. I would recommend The Mandel Law Firm to anyone who is seeking an excellent and honest attorney.

Catherine
February 28, 2021

The lawyers at Mandel Law firm were very helpful and knowledgeable on everything I asked. I felt confident that everything was going to be ok. It was a difficult divorce and I really appreciate everything they did.

anonymous
April 18, 2019

Great man most importantly, wonderful attorney. Listens analyzes and invited me back with out charging for additional consultation.

Kris
August 17, 2018

I reached out to the Mandel Law Firm in desperation and they were amazing. As hard as it is to get divorced, Steve infused humor and true caring. I felt well taken care of throughout the whole process and had no doubt that I was getting very competent legal counsel. Steve Mandel is a wonderful human being . Thank you!

Susan
April 2, 2013

I hired Steve Mandel and his firm to handle a very complicated interstate and international situation for me. From the very start they were kind and compassionate BEYOND MEASURE. The entire team. From his wife to his partners I was treated like family. I ended up working mostly with Karen and this woman saved my sanity while she went to work FIGHTING for me and the safety of my children. I feel like this firm saved both my children and also myself. They return calls IMMEDIATELY, they answer every question you have, they bill honestly, they talk to you like you are a human and not just a client. I truly can not say enough good things about this firm and their manner in doing business. YOU ARE IN THE BEST HANDS with this firm ! There is NO better.

Arthur
December 12, 2012

I found Mr. Mandel very ethical attorney who was not only representing my case but actively helping during most difficult time of my life. He was exploring all the possible options without aggravating the opposing party, reaching there several times trying to calm the case down. I was even adviced by him how to avoid unnecessary expenses. He was able to deliever much better results than I was expecting. He is very professional and able to aggressively fight for his client if needed. I was very lucky to have him on my case from very beginning. Thank You, Again.

Jeanette
September 13, 2012

Steve is as honorable as he is a great attorney. When fighting for you, he is confident, thorough and delivers results.  Out of the courtroom, he is genuinely a compassionate and thoughtful person, who is whole-heartedly on your side.  I wish we had hired him sooner!

Dawne
September 11, 2012

Steven Mandel and his law firm have helped me and my family with several different matters. His firm was there at the beginning of my relationship with a pre-nup and then with immigration for my husband, and has supported me emotionally and practically with the thoughts of my divorce. They are professional and knowledgable in all areas.

Jenevieve
September 10, 2012

It is with great enthusiasm that I can say without a doubt that Steve Mandel is one of the finest people anyone can ever be lucky enough to have as their attorney. It’s not just his calm reassuring professionalism—it’s his contagious winning attitude. When I first met Steve, I was in the depths of despair feeling scared and vulnerable, but from my very first contact, Steve Mandel made me feel that he was there for me. With all of the thousands of lawyers in New York you will find no one as special, indeed as inspirational as Steve Mandel. I quickly developed a confident winning attitude and it hasn’t left me since. There’s just something about knowing that someone this special is in your corner that keeps you inspired long after your case has been won. His reputation for truth, reliability, and knowledge can not be overstated or surpassed and I am proud to recommend Steve Mandel and his team of professionals, he sincerely means it when he says he is “there for you all ways and always.”

Vincent
September 10, 2012

I have been using The Mandel Law Firm for 3+ years. I have come to know several of the lawyers and staff and interacted with many directly with more than satisfactory results. Steve's broad experience in the legal sense and moreover his sense of what I need to think about and not think about is delivered in a frank and caring manner. Their expertise may be centered on Family Law but beyond that, I've found them more than compitent.

Patricia
September 8, 2012

When I needed someone to help me with my Will, I was referred to Steven Mandel. He helped me with that, charged me a reasonable fee and gained my confidence because I felt he was intelligent and knowledgeable. More than that however, he seemed to be a good Human Being - which is hard to say about many attorneys. Since that first meeting, Mr. Mandel helped me with several other important matters, including successfully representing me in a very difficult and upsetting Age Discrimination lawsuit which I was forced to file against my employer of many years. Through every matter that Mr. Mandel has handled for me, he has acted only with my best interest in mind. As I say in the title of this review, I found him to be completely trustworthy, ethical, fair, extremely intelligent and very knowledgeable of the law. Additionally Mr. Mandel has handled all of my cases in a very expeditious manner, unlike many attorneys who will drag things out for whatever reason they may have to do so. I would recommend The Mandel Law Firm to anyone who is seeking an excellent and honest attorney.

Catherine
February 28, 2021

The lawyers at Mandel Law firm were very helpful and knowledgeable on everything I asked. I felt confident that everything was going to be ok. It was a difficult divorce and I really appreciate everything they did.

anonymous
April 18, 2019

Great man most importantly, wonderful attorney. Listens analyzes and invited me back with out charging for additional consultation.

Kris
August 17, 2018

I reached out to the Mandel Law Firm in desperation and they were amazing. As hard as it is to get divorced, Steve infused humor and true caring. I felt well taken care of throughout the whole process and had no doubt that I was getting very competent legal counsel. Steve Mandel is a wonderful human being . Thank you!

Susan
April 2, 2013

I hired Steve Mandel and his firm to handle a very complicated interstate and international situation for me. From the very start they were kind and compassionate BEYOND MEASURE. The entire team. From his wife to his partners I was treated like family. I ended up working mostly with Karen and this woman saved my sanity while she went to work FIGHTING for me and the safety of my children. I feel like this firm saved both my children and also myself. They return calls IMMEDIATELY, they answer every question you have, they bill honestly, they talk to you like you are a human and not just a client. I truly can not say enough good things about this firm and their manner in doing business. YOU ARE IN THE BEST HANDS with this firm ! There is NO better.

Arthur
December 12, 2012

I found Mr. Mandel very ethical attorney who was not only representing my case but actively helping during most difficult time of my life. He was exploring all the possible options without aggravating the opposing party, reaching there several times trying to calm the case down. I was even adviced by him how to avoid unnecessary expenses. He was able to deliever much better results than I was expecting. He is very professional and able to aggressively fight for his client if needed. I was very lucky to have him on my case from very beginning. Thank You, Again.

Jeanette
September 13, 2012

Steve is as honorable as he is a great attorney. When fighting for you, he is confident, thorough and delivers results.  Out of the courtroom, he is genuinely a compassionate and thoughtful person, who is whole-heartedly on your side.  I wish we had hired him sooner!

Dawne
September 11, 2012

Steven Mandel and his law firm have helped me and my family with several different matters. His firm was there at the beginning of my relationship with a pre-nup and then with immigration for my husband, and has supported me emotionally and practically with the thoughts of my divorce. They are professional and knowledgable in all areas.

Jenevieve
September 10, 2012

It is with great enthusiasm that I can say without a doubt that Steve Mandel is one of the finest people anyone can ever be lucky enough to have as their attorney. It’s not just his calm reassuring professionalism—it’s his contagious winning attitude. When I first met Steve, I was in the depths of despair feeling scared and vulnerable, but from my very first contact, Steve Mandel made me feel that he was there for me. With all of the thousands of lawyers in New York you will find no one as special, indeed as inspirational as Steve Mandel. I quickly developed a confident winning attitude and it hasn’t left me since. There’s just something about knowing that someone this special is in your corner that keeps you inspired long after your case has been won. His reputation for truth, reliability, and knowledge can not be overstated or surpassed and I am proud to recommend Steve Mandel and his team of professionals, he sincerely means it when he says he is “there for you all ways and always.”

Vincent
September 10, 2012

I have been using The Mandel Law Firm for 3+ years. I have come to know several of the lawyers and staff and interacted with many directly with more than satisfactory results. Steve's broad experience in the legal sense and moreover his sense of what I need to think about and not think about is delivered in a frank and caring manner. Their expertise may be centered on Family Law but beyond that, I've found them more than compitent.

Patricia
September 8, 2012

When I needed someone to help me with my Will, I was referred to Steven Mandel. He helped me with that, charged me a reasonable fee and gained my confidence because I felt he was intelligent and knowledgeable. More than that however, he seemed to be a good Human Being - which is hard to say about many attorneys. Since that first meeting, Mr. Mandel helped me with several other important matters, including successfully representing me in a very difficult and upsetting Age Discrimination lawsuit which I was forced to file against my employer of many years. Through every matter that Mr. Mandel has handled for me, he has acted only with my best interest in mind. As I say in the title of this review, I found him to be completely trustworthy, ethical, fair, extremely intelligent and very knowledgeable of the law. Additionally Mr. Mandel has handled all of my cases in a very expeditious manner, unlike many attorneys who will drag things out for whatever reason they may have to do so. I would recommend The Mandel Law Firm to anyone who is seeking an excellent and honest attorney.