Atty. Stephen B. Tiger
Stephen B. Tiger is a firm believer in doing whatever is necessary to secure the best possible recoveries for his clients. "I take a lot of pride in helping people," he says. "I do my best for them and try to make a change for what's right." After receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration degree at Hofstra University in 1987, Tiger worked in the field of finance for several years before realizing that he wanted to practice law.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving New Hyde Park, NY · 31+ Years Experience
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About Stephen B. Tiger at a Glance
Stephen B. Tiger is a Partner based in New Hyde Park, New York, practicing at Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and real estate. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York (1995). Educated at Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center J.D. (—) and Hofstra University (B.A., 1987). Serves clients in New Hyde Park, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen B. Tiger
- Stephen B. Tiger is a firm believer in doing whatever is necessary to secure the best possible recoveries for his clients. "I take a lot of pride in helping people," he says. "I do my best for them and try to make a change for what's right
- After receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration degree at Hofstra University in 1987, Tiger worked in the field of finance for several years before realizing that he wanted to practice law
- He enrolled at Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center and got his J.D. there in 1995
- Tiger clerked for two criminal court judges and began his legal career handling criminal defense cases, but then began to move into the area of plaintiff's personal injury law, which he prefers
- He practiced solo and also in a small partnership before joining Cohen & Jaffe in 2011
- Tiger's practice concentrates almost exclusively on plaintiff-side civil litigation. "I represent injured persons," he says. "I attempt to get them fairly compensated, usually from big insurance companies or other big corporate entities that have harmed them through negligence
- His efforts have resulted in numerous sizeable outcomes for his clients, including $3 million for an injured motorcyclist, $1.45 million for a child who suffered a head injury in a motor vehicle accident, $1.8 million for an automobile passenger who suffered spinal injuries in an accident, and $875,000 for a passenger whose injured knee required multiple surgical procedures
- Usually, the defendants in these cases are reluctant to admit fault, but Tiger has years of experience in knowing how to deal with them. "I'm appalled that the insurance carriers have managed to negatively influence the public's perception of injured parties going for recovery," he says. "I really don't like to take what the insurance companies do lying down, so I'm happy to fight with them for the people
- Tiger is particularly known for his relentlessness in the discovery process
- Often, defendants are dishonest, and do not exchange documents that they are lawfully required to
- Only through Tiger's persistence and perseverance are these materials uncovered, often leading to favorable results, even in circumstances that at first glance seem unfavorable to injured clients
- PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS • New York State Trial Lawyers, Member, 2001 - Present PAST EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS • Law Office of Stephen B. Tiger, Solo Practitioner, 1996 - 1998 • Tiger & Daguanno, LLP, Partner, 1998 - 2011
Practice Areas Explained
Stephen B. Tiger's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen B. Tiger handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New Hyde Park.
Personal Injury in New Hyde Park
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Criminal Defense in New Hyde Park
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Family Law in New Hyde Park
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Real Estate Law in New Hyde Park
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in New Hyde Park
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 New Hyde Park 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.
New Hyde Park Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New Hyde Park-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New Hyde Park Choose Stephen B. Tiger
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 Stephen B. Tiger's practice in the field of personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stephen B. Tiger brings 31+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, criminal defense, and family law, Stephen B. Tiger can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New Hyde Park
A New Hyde Park-based practice means Stephen B. Tiger 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 Stephen B. Tiger Handles in New Hyde Park
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