David S. Zeidman | Long Island Divorce & Bankruptcy Lawyer

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About David

As a Long Island divorce lawyer and bankruptcy lawyer, Mr. Zeidman has been in practice for over 40 years . During this period of time, he has provided basic legal services to the New York community. Thousands of New Yorkers have been successfully assisted with their divorce, bankruptcy, house closing, and other basic legal services, at very very low fees. As a graduate of Brooklyn Law School in 1974 and Baruch College of the City University of New York in 1971 (magna cum laude), Mr. Zeidman embarked on a legal career in which he was a pioneer in legal advertising in the Long Island area. His aim was to create an efficient professional law service for people who needed basic legal services such as divorce and bankruptcy at low costs by advertising directly to the public. Primarily using local media, his message of low cost basic legal services for divorce and bankruptcy is today copied by many in the legal community. For many years, Mr. Zeidman has made his home in Syosset, Long Island with his wife, child, and dog. He is admitted to practice legal services in the United States Supreme Court, the United States Tax Court, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. He is also a member in good standing of the American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association. In addition, Mr. Zeidman is an appointed Court Examiner, Referee, and Arbitrator in the New York State Court System.

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Experience

Owner

David S. Zeidman Attorney at Law

Present

Syosset, NY

Admission

Verified New York

1975

Education

Brooklyn Law School

J.D.

1974

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • American Bar Association Member
    1975 - Present
  • New York State Bar Association Member
    1975 - Present
  • Nassau County Bar Association Member
    1975 - Present
  • Attorney Advisory Cmm USBC EDNY Member
    2003 - 2004
  • Multiple Listing Service of LI Member
    1980 - 1990
  • Association of the Bar of New York City Member
    1975 - 1980
Honors / Awards
  • Guardianship Court Examiner PJ Appellate Division NYS 2nd Dept
    2013-2014
  • Arbitrator Nassau County District Court
    2013-2014
  • Woolman Law Award Baruch College CUNY
    1971
  • Honorary Accounting Fraternity Phi Beta Psi
    1971
  • Honorary Business Fraternity Beta Gamma Signa
    1971
  • Magna Cum Laude Baruch College CUNY
    1971

Notable Work

Publications

Long Island Legal Service Advisor How To Get a NY Divorce Quickly and Cheaply

1995

Questions & Answers

Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.

Over the past years I have represent thousands of people who have gotten a divorce in a very cheap, and very low cost manner. People who had stayed married for 20 or 30 years simply because they could not afford a divorce before they found me.

How did you build a successful practice?

By being a pioneer in advertising my services on Long Island since the 1970's and providing low cost quality services.

What should clients look for in a lawyer?

Experience and low fees.

How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?

Having practiced on Long Island for over 40 years, knowing the people and the practices of this Court is paramount to having a quick successful outcome.

What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?

In a phone consultation, I can get the information I need to tell the client the entire cost of the divorce sought.

What information do you need in a free phone consultation?

I need to know if the parties have agreed to a division of their assets, if any, and if they have agreed to the support, custody and visitation for any children.

What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?

Over the past 40 years I have obtained more divorces on Long Island than any other attorney, more than $35,000 at the cheapest possible price.

What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?

Speaking to the clients after their divorce is completed and knowing that I made their lives much better.

What are your other interests in addition to law?

I am a volunteer for the American Guide Dog Foundation and the American Veterans Dog Foundation.

Are you involved in your community?

I am a volunteer for the American Guide Dog Foundation and the American Veterans Dog Foundation

David S. Zeidman Attorney at Law Highlights

Divorce & Family Law, Consumer Bankruptcy, Residential Real Estate

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