Szendel, PLLC

Prior to founding Szendel PLLC, I gained substantial experience litigating multi-million dollar disputes on behalf of large corporations in state, federal district and bankruptcy courts around the nation. I also gained considerable experience in alternative dispute resolution having served clients in domestic and international arbitrations throughout the United States as well as in Japan.

The most rewarding and formative aspect of my prior work experience was the opportunity to go head-to-head with adversaries from some of the largest, most prestigious law firms in the United States on numerous occasions. In doing so I achieved precedent-setting victories on summary judgment on behalf of clients in state and federal court litigation and negotiated numerous complex settlements. I also helped to facilitate major corporate transactions through careful drafting and negotiation of complex agreements.

My clients at Szendel PLLC receive the benefit of this training and experience at an exceptional value.

I grew up in a working class family where I learned the value of hard work, resourcefulness and dedication. I bring this to my practice every day, and my clients get the benefit. My upbringing was also in an entrepreneurial environment and I have witnessed first-hand the people close to me face and overcome the business and financial obstacles that my clients face now. This experience enables me to better relate to my clients, to understand their objectives, and ultimately craft the best strategy to achieve their goals.

I am committed to upholding several core values upon which I founded my firm, Szendel PLLC. I encourage you to read more about Szendel PLLC's Mission to learn about these values, which represent my strengths and commitment to my clients.

In working with clients, I take the time and put forth the extra effort to genuinely understand your business and objective and to get to know you on a personal level. My interpersonal communication with clients enables me to share in their passion and better serve them as their attorney. I can always be easily reached by my clients in emergency situations and always promptly return phone calls and emails.

The bankruptcy process can be complex and each individual case contains different facts and requires a different analysis. Providing the best service possible to a client requires meticulous attention to detail. This is where my experience in handling large and sophisticated matters on behalf of major corporations benefits my individual and small business Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy clients. I view each of my bankruptcy matters as deserving of the same level of attention and dedication as the cases I handled on behalf of Fortune 500 companies.

When litigation is necessary, you can count on me to be a tenacious litigator, shrewd negotiator and all around zealous advocate in pursuing your goals. In any given matter I work with clients to understand their objectives in order to determine the best strategy to implement to achieve those objectives, and keep them informed throughout the process.

I enjoy playing guitar, kayaking, fishing, reading, exploring all the great food and entertainment options New York City offers and spending time with family.