Matthew S. Seidner
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Garden City, NY
Garden City, NY 11530
- Family Law
Attorney Matthew S. Seidner is the founder of the Law Offices of Seidner & Associates, PC, in Garden City, New York. Mr. Seidner practices family law which includes matrimonial and elder law, representing clients in Garden City and throughout Long Island including Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens.
Mr. Seidner earned a bachelor’s degree from The State University of New York’s Stony Brook University and went on to graduate from Yeshiva University Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Before founding his own practice, he gained experience at prominent law firms in New York. He has been licensed to practice law in New York since 2003.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Seidner has received significant recognition for his accomplishments in the legal profession. He has an AV Preeminent* rating from the peer review organization Martindale-Hubbell and has the top rating on many lawyer review sites such as www.avvo.com.
Mr. Seidner is active outside of his law practice. He has taught continuing legal education for Lawline, an online continuing legal education provider, and previously served as Trustee for the Village of Munsey Park. He enjoys giving back to his community and contributes to various charities, including Project Violet. Passionate about sharing his legal knowledge, he has also authored articles that have appeared in the Nassau County Bar Association’s Nassau Lawyer newspaper and the American Bar Association’s Law Practice magazine.
Mr. Seidner belongs to several professional legal associations, including the American Bar Association and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. He is also active in the Nassau County Bar Association, serving on the organization’s Conciliation, Elder Law and Matrimonial Law committees.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
- 100%Family Law
Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Prenuptial Agreements, Marital Property, Same Sex Family Law, Father's Rights
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About Matthew Seidner
Admitted: 2003, New York
Professional Webpage: http://seidnerlaw.com/about-us/attorneys/matthew-s-seidner-e...
Honors/Awards:
- Best New York Lawyer, The Global Directory of Who's Who, 2015
- Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates, 2015
- Client's Choice Award, AVVO, 2013
- Top Lawyer of New York Metro, Top Lawyers of New York Metro, 2018
- 10 Best Lawyers Under 40, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2015
- Client's Choice Award, AVVO, 2015
- AV Preeminent, Martindale Hubble, 2018
- SuperLawyers, 2017
- Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel, 2015
- Clients Choice Award, AVVO, 2014
- AV Preeminent, Martindale Hubble, 2017
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Part 36 Fiduciary, Nassau County Supreme Court, 2014
- Steering Committee for The Part 36 Panel for Article 81 Guardianships
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Member, American Bar Association, 2003
- The Part 36 Panel for Article 81 Guardianships
- Nassau County Bar Association, Matrimonial Law Committee, 2010
- Lawline, 2013
- Nassau County Bar Association, Elder Law Section, 2010
- Member, The Steering Committee for the Nassau County Family Court
- Member, Nassau County Bar Association, 2005
- Lead Counsel Rated, 2013
- Law and Procedure Steering Committee for Nassau Family Court, 2012
- New York State Bar Association, 2002
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association, 2014
- Nassau County Bar Association, Conciliation Committee
- Memebr, National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, 2013
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Trustee, Village of Munsey Park, Manhasset, Zoning Board of Appeals
- Incorporated Village of Munsey Park, Member of Zoning Board of Appeals, 2009
- Hosted charity event for Project Violet, 2015
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- The Law Practice Magazine of The American Bar Association
- The Nassau Lawyer of the Nassau County Bar Association
- Speaker, Medicaid Planning, Asset Protection, 2014
- Tough Market Conditions Force Law School Changes, The Law Practice Magazine of the American Bar Association, 2015
- Continuing Legal Education for LawLine
- Speaker, Medicaid Planning for Elder Clients, Medicaid Planning, 2013
- Who is a "Parent" These Days, Nassau County Lawyer, 2017
Verdicts/Settlements:
- Patel v Patel - Victory after Trial, 2014
- D'Alia v Barone, 2014
- Sanders v Ballek, 2014
- Sookdeo v Ramjohn, 2013
- Walcott v Danville, 2014
- Department of Social Services v Gaglione - Dismissed neglect petition in favor of mother, 2014
Videos:
- Medicaid Planning, 2014
Educational Background:
- State University of New York at Stony Brook, B.A.
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Last Updated: 3/25/2020