Leonard S. Slavit, founder of Levine & Slavit, PLLC., began his legal career in 1957 and is still practicing law today! Mr. Slavit earned an undergraduate degree from New York University in 1953, and his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1956. He founded the firm along with his father-in-law, Mr. Lewis H. Levine and currently practices law with his son Ira S. Slavit; creating a unique and powerful dynamic of three generations of legal professionals under one roof! Let’s take a closer look at this family affair.

Leonard S. Slavit’s legacy is rooted in hard work and dedication to the practice of law; earning him recognition as one of New York’s leading personal injury attorneys by SuperLawyers, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 list, and The Best Lawyers in America list. As a highly experienced litigator with over 60 years spent successfully litigating complex personal injury cases, Mr. Slavit continues to be an invaluable asset to both the firm and its clients alike!

Mr. Slavit’s son, Ira S. Slavit, has been practicing since 1984 and is licensed to practice law in all courts within New York State as well as the United States District Courts for the Southern District of New York and Eastern Districts of New York. With experience handling matters involving medical malpractice, product liability claims, million dollar construction accidents, premises liability claims and more; Ira has undeniably earned himself a well-deserved reputation among peers as a respected lawyer who tenaciously pursues justice on behalf of those he represents!  In fact, he was named the Nassau County Bar Association 2017 Directors’ Award Honoree, the same association where he is a member of the board of directors.

Levine & Slavit boasts an impressive portfolio spanning over half a century that includes countless successful outcomes for their clients; including countless seven-figure settlements!  With three generations of knowledge coming together it is not a surprise that Levine & Slavit, PLLC provides top-notch legal representation backed by decades worth of experience; there is no doubt that this family affair will continue to seek justice on behalf of those they serve for years to come!

The legacy established by Leonard S. Slavit more than half a century ago lives on through the practice he founded along with his father-in-law Mr. Lewis H. Levine which continues today led by two generations of legal professionals adeptly handling complex litigation matters across multiple areas including medical malpractice, product liability claims, construction accidents, premises liability claims, and more. As we enter 2023, it is clear that this family affair will continue to deliver and ensure justice for their clients for years to come!

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