Kevin M Elford, Entertainment Attorney in Staten Island, New York
Over 46 years of legal practice · focused on Entertainment, Personal Injury, and Real Estate
Staten Island, NY
Practicing entertainment in Staten Island since 1980.
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Kevin M Elford is an attorney based in Staten Island, NY. The practice focuses on Entertainment, Personal Injury, and Real Estate. Kevin has over 46 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Staten Island, NY
- Experience
- over 46 years
- Known for
- Entertainment · Personal Injury · Real Estate
- Handles Entertainment, Personal Injury, and Real Estate matters from Staten Island, NY.
- Over 46 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Kevin M Elford: Kevin M Elford is an attorney based in Staten Island, NY. The practice focuses on Entertainment, Personal Injury, and Real Estate. Kevin has over 46 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Kevin M Elford
Kevin concentrates on entertainment, personal injury, real estate, and ssd. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kevin handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Entertainment
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Personal Injury
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Real Estate
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SSD
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Entertainment cases in Staten Island, New York
Kevin takes entertainment matters in Staten Island, 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 Kevin agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Staten Island, New York
Kevin takes personal injury matters in Staten Island, 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 Kevin agrees to represent you.
Real Estate cases in Staten Island, New York
Kevin takes real estate matters in Staten Island, 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 Kevin agrees to represent you.
SSD cases in Staten Island, New York
Kevin takes ssd matters in Staten Island, 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 Kevin agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Kevin M Elford — Over 46 years of New York entertainment experience
Kevin M Elford is an attorney based in Staten Island, NY. The practice focuses on Entertainment, Personal Injury, and Real Estate. Kevin has over 46 years of legal experience.
Kevin M Elford is a lawyer practicing personal injury, social security disability, entertainment and 2 other areas of law. Kevin received a B.S. degree from St. Johns University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years. Kevin practices in Staten Island, NY.
Kevin's approach to entertainment cases
Kevin M Elford is a lawyer practicing personal injury, social security disability, entertainment and 2 other areas of law. Kevin received a B.S. degree from St. Johns University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years. Kevin practices in Staten Island, NY.
Clients Kevin works with
Kevin reviews new inquiries case-by-case for entertainment, personal injury, and real estate matters in Staten Island and the surrounding New York area.
Credentials
Kevin M Elford's legal education and bar admissions
St. Johns University
J.D. · 1979
St. Johns University
B.S. · 1976
Jurisdictions
Kevin's state bar admissions
New Jersey
1981 · ACTIVE
New York
1980 · ACTIVE
Kevin studied at J.D. in St. Johns University and B.S. in St. Johns University.
Law school and academic background
Kevin completed J.D. in St. Johns University and B.S. in St. Johns University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kevin runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Kevin M Elford's office in Staten Island
Kevin's primary office is at 18 Richmond Ter, Staten Island, NY, 10301-1935. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Kevin M Elford — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new entertainment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kevin usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kevin charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kevin'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; Kevin will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a entertainment attorney in Staten Island, New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many entertainment 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 Kevin
Kevin discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in entertainment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every entertainment 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. Kevin confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kevin's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many entertainment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kevin M Elford
How much does it cost to hire Kevin for a entertainment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kevin walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kevin offer a free consultation?
Kevin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kevin's office. Some entertainment attorneys offer free consults — check Kevin's current terms during booking.
How long do entertainment cases in New York typically take?
Simple entertainment 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. Kevin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kevin take my case if I'm outside Staten Island?
Kevin 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 — Kevin 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 Kevin?
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. Kevin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kevin accepting new entertainment clients right now?
Kevin'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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