Atty. Elliot D. Samuelson
Honors: •Best Matrimonial Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America •AV rated, Martindale-Hubbell (the highest rating in legal ethics and professional practice) •Top Matrimonial and Family Law Attorney, New York Super Lawyers •Top Tier Matrimonial Law Firm, US News and World Report Media: •Interviewed on Larry King Live •Appeared on The Sally Jesse Raphael Show Publications: •Author of over 100 professional articles published in national, regional and local matrimonial journals and periodicals. •Past Editor and Editor Emeritus, New York State Bar Association's Family Law Review (1984-present) •The Unmar
Family Law & More Attorney · Serving Garden City, NY · 65+ Years Experience
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About Elliot D. Samuelson at a Glance
Elliot D. Samuelson is a Founding Partner based in Garden City, New York, practicing at Samuelson Hause PLLC. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Their practice focuses on family law. Admitted to practice in New York (1961). Educated at Syracuse University (J.D., 1960) and New York University (B.S., 1955). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Garden City, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Elliot D. Samuelson
Honors
•Best Matrimonial Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America •AV rated, Martindale-Hubbell (the highest rating in legal ethics and professional practice) •Top Matrimonial and Family Law Attorney, New York Super Lawyers •Top Tier Matrimonial Law Firm, US News and World Report Media: •Interviewed on Larry King Live •Appeared on The Sally Jesse Raphael Show Publications: •Author of over 100 professional articles published in national, regional and local matrimonial journals and periodicals. •Past Editor and Editor Emeritus, New York State Bar Association's Family Law Review (1984-present) •The Unmarried Couples Legal Survival Guide, Carol Publishing (1997) •Matrimonial Motion Practice in New York, Lawyers Cooperative Publishing (1993) •Unmarried Couples: A Guide to Your Legal Rights and Obligations, Insight Books (1992) •The Divorce Law Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Matrimonial Practice, Insight Books (1988) •New York Practice Guide, Domestic Relations (co-author), Matthew Bender (1988)
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Elliot D. Samuelson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Elliot D. Samuelson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Garden City.
Family Law in Garden City
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Garden City
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Garden City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Garden City Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Garden City-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Garden City Choose Elliot D. Samuelson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Elliot D. Samuelson's practice in the field of family law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Elliot D. Samuelson brings 65+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Family Law Practice
Concentrating on family law means Elliot D. Samuelson's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Garden City
A Garden City-based practice means Elliot D. Samuelson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Elliot D. Samuelson Handles in Garden City
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