
Jen Deitch Lavie, Consumer Attorney in New York
Over 24 years of legal practice · focused on Consumer, Entertainment, and General
Partner, Business & Transactions, Advertising, Marketing & MediaatManatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
New, NY
Practicing consumer in New York since 2002.
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Jen Deitch Lavie is a partner, business & transactions, advertising, marketing & media based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Consumer, Entertainment, and General. Jen has over 24 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP.
- Based in
- New York, NY
- Experience
- over 24 years
- Known for
- Consumer · Entertainment · General
- Handles Consumer, Entertainment, and General matters from New York, NY.
- Over 24 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Jen Deitch Lavie: Jen Deitch Lavie is a partner, business & transactions, advertising, marketing & media based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Consumer, Entertainment, and General. Jen has over 24 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP.
Areas of practice
Jen's practice areas in New York
Jen concentrates on consumer, entertainment, general, and international. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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General
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Consumer cases in New York
Jen takes consumer matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jen agrees to represent you.
Entertainment cases in New York
Jen takes entertainment matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jen agrees to represent you.
General cases in New York
Jen takes general matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jen agrees to represent you.
International cases in New York
Jen takes international matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jen agrees to represent you.
Biography
Jen Deitch Lavie, consumer attorney serving New York
Jen Deitch Lavie is a partner, business & transactions, advertising, marketing & media based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Consumer, Entertainment, and General. Jen has over 24 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP. Jen works from New York and takes on consumer matters across the region.
Jen Deitch Lavie is a lawyer practicing marketing, international law, advertising, marketing & media and 4 other areas of law. Jen received a B.A. degree from George Washington University in 1996, and has been licensed for 24 years. Jen practices at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP in New York, NY.
How Jen handles consumer matters
Jen Deitch Lavie is a lawyer practicing marketing, international law, advertising, marketing & media and 4 other areas of law. Jen received a B.A. degree from George Washington University in 1996, and has been licensed for 24 years. Jen practices at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP in New York, NY.
Who Jen represents
Jen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for consumer, entertainment, and general matters across New York.
Credentials
Credentials — where Jen studied and practices
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
J.D. · 2001
George Washington University
B.A. · 1996
Jurisdictions
Jen's state bar admissions
New Jersey
2002 · ACTIVE
New York
2002 · ACTIVE
Jen studied at J.D. in Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and B.A. in George Washington University.
Law school and academic background
Jen completed J.D. in Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and B.A. in George Washington University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jen runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Jen's professional memberships and bar associations
Membership Activities Admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey
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Locations
Jen Deitch Lavie's office in New York
Jen's primary office is at 7 Times Square, New York, NY, 10036. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Jen Deitch Lavie — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new consumer attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Jen charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jen's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jen will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a consumer attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many consumer matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jen
Jen discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in consumer practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every consumer matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jen confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Jen's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many consumer practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Jen Deitch Lavie
How much does it cost to hire Jen for a consumer case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jen offer a free consultation?
Jen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jen's office. Some consumer attorneys offer free consults — check Jen's current terms during booking.
How long do consumer cases in New York typically take?
Simple consumer matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jen take my case if I'm outside New York?
Jen is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jen will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Jen?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jen accepting new consumer clients right now?
Jen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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