Atty. Lewis C. Edelstein

Atty. Lewis C. Edelstein

Lewis C. Edelstein is a lawyer practicing divorce, custody and visitation, wills and 18 other areas of law.

Garden City Garden City 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About Lewis C. Edelstein at a glance

Lewis C. Edelstein is a Senior Attorney based in Garden City, New York, practicing at Law Offices Lewis C. Edelstein, Esq.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, trusts, child custody, and probate. Admitted to practice in New York (1974), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1975), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1975), and U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1980). Educated at St. John's University School of Law (J.D., 1973) and State University of New York at Stony Brook (B.A., 1968). Serands clients in Garden City, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Lewis C. Edelstein is a lawyer practicing divorce, custody and visitation, wills and 18 other areas of law
  • Lewis received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Lewis practices at Law Offices Lewis C. Edelstein, Esq. in Garden City, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Lewis C. Edelstein's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lewis C. Edelstein handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Wills

Lewis C. Edelstein is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in New York →

Trusts

Lewis C. Edelstein is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in New York →

Child Custody & Visitation

Lewis C. Edelstein is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in New York →

Probate

Lewis C. Edelstein is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in New York →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Lewis C. Edelstein

Where is Lewis C. Edelstein's law office located?
Lewis C. Edelstein's law practice is located in Garden City, New York. The firm is Law Offices Lewis C. Edelstein, Esq.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lewis C. Edelstein handle?
Lewis C. Edelstein focuses on divorce, wills, trusts, child custody, probate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Lewis C. Edelstein practiced law?
Lewis C. Edelstein has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Lewis C. Edelstein go to law school?
Lewis C. Edelstein earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact Lewis C. Edelstein for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
St. John's University School of Law
- 1973
B.A.
State University of New York at Stony Brook
- 1968

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1980

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