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Steven Lewis Kessler

MemberatLaw Offices of Steven L. Kessler

Harrison New, NY

Practicing general in Harrison since 1978.

48+
Years practicing
5.0 ★
1 client review
10
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Steven Lewis Kessler is a member based in Harrison, NY. The practice focuses on General. Steven has over 48 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Law Offices of Steven L. Kessler. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in
Harrison, NY
Experience
over 48 years
Known for
General
  • Handles General matters from Harrison, NY.
  • Over 48 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with AV Preeminent.

About Steven Lewis Kessler: Steven Lewis Kessler is a member based in Harrison, NY. The practice focuses on General. Steven has over 48 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Law Offices of Steven L. Kessler. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Areas of practice

Practice focus

Steven Lewis Kessler represents clients in Harrison, New York across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About Steven Lewis Kessler

Steven Lewis Kessler is a lawyer practicing asset forfeiture cases of national significance. Steven received a A.B. degree from Cornell University in 1978, and has been licensed for 48 years. Steven practices at Law Offices of Steven L. Kessler in Harrison, NY.

Credentials

Education

  • Cornell University

    J.D. · 1982

  • Cornell University

    A.B. · 1978

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

  • U.S. District Court,

    2013 · ACTIVE

  • Connecticut

    2008 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. Court of Appeal

    2003 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. Court of Appeal

    2000 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. District Court,

    1997 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. Supreme Court

    1990 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. Court of Appeal

    1984 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. District Court,

    1983 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. District Court,

    1983 · ACTIVE

  • New York

    1978 · ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • AV Preeminent

Affiliations

Professional memberships

  • of the New York Bar Foundation. Kessler served as a member of the Civil Courts Committee of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York and served for three years as a member of the Board of Directors of the Bronx County Bar Association. Kessler is

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  • Mortar Board National Honor Society for service, leadership and academic excellence

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  • Aleph Samach/Raven & Serpent Junior Honor Society. Author: "Civil and Criminal Forfeiture: Federal and State Practice," West Group, 1993

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  • "New York Criminal and Civil Forfeitures," Gould, 1999

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  • Real Estate Titles , 2d ed., Chapter 14, "Civil and Criminal Forfeiture," New York State Bar Association, 1998

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  • "Asset Forfeiture: Home and Abroad," 4 ILSA J. of International & Comparative Law 385, Spring 1998

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  • "For Want of a Nail: Forfeiture and the Bill of Rights," 39 N.Y.L.S. L.Rev. 205, Winter, 1994

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  • "And a Little Child Shall Lead Them: New York's Organized Crime Control Act of 1986," 64 St. John's L.Rev. 797, Fall 1990

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  • "Quo Vadis? Assessing New York's Civil Forfeiture Law," 4 Touro L.Rev. 253, Spring 1988. Author and Revisions Editor: Weinstein, Korn & Miller, "New York Civil Practice," Matthew Bender & Co., 1988, 1992, 1993, 1994, 2001: Article 3, Jurisdiction

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  • Article 13, Actions by the State

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  • Article 13-A, Civil Forfeiture

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  • Article 13-B, Civil RICO

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  • Article 22, Stay, Motions, Orders and Mandates

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  • Article 72, Recovery of Penalty or Forfeiture

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  • Article 77, Express Trust

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  • Article 81, Costs. Co-Author: Chapter 12, "Legal Issues," HIV/AIDS: A Guide to Primary Care Management , 4th ed., B. Saunders Co., 1998. Editor, One On One , General Practice Section, New York State Bar Association, 1989-2001. Assistant District Attorney,

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  • New York State Bar Association (Delegate, House of Delegates, 1994-1998

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  • 1999-

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  • Chair, General Practice Section, 1999-2001

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  • Chair, Special Committee on Solo and Small Firm Practitioners, 1997-2000

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  • Member, 1988-2001

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  • Chair, 1995-1996 and Co-Chair, 1992-1995, Special Committee on Aids and the Law)

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  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member: Lawyers Assistance Strike Force, 1995—

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  • Vice Chair, Forfeiture Abuse Task Force, 1994-)

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  • New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Treasurer, 2000-)

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Locations

Office locations

Main office

Law Offices of Steven L. Kessler

500 Mamaroneck Ave., Ste. 320

Harrison, NY 10528

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Client feedback

What clients say about Steven Lewis Kessler

5.0

1 client review

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Common questions

  • What areas of law does Steven Lewis Kessler practice?

    Steven Lewis Kessler focuses on General.

  • Where is Steven Lewis Kessler located?

    Steven Lewis Kessler primarily serves clients in Harrison, New York, with an office at 500 Mamaroneck Ave., Ste. 320.

  • How experienced is Steven Lewis Kessler?

    Steven Lewis Kessler has 48 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1978.

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