Howard E. Knispel

Howard E. Knispel has been practicing law since 1989, having graduated from Eisenhower College of World Studies of the Rochester Institute of Technology with a degree in International Politics in 1981 and New York Law School in 1988 with a Doctor of Jurisprudence.

Howard concentrates his practice to Divorce, Family Law, Bankruptcy, Criminal, Traffic and DWI, Real Estate and Wills. Howard has conducted numerous trials, both jury and non-jury. Howard has negotiated and settled hundreds of divorce, custody and support matters.

Howard has helped many people get out from crippling debt to get a fresh start. He has assisted many people experiencing criminal matters help get the possible outcome, including dismissals. As a former traffic prosecutor and Administrative Law Judge, has helped many cut through the tangle that is the traffic court and helped reduce points and save licenses. He has represented both purchasers and sellers of residential properties throughout the New York Metropolitan area.

If there is any legal issue you need assistance with, call Howard E. Knispel, who has the knowledge and experience to assist you.

Bankruptcy

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Elder Law

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Real Estate Law

Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

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New York

Since 1989

County Attorney/Special Prosecutor

Suffolk County Traffic asnd Parking Agency

2012 - 2013

Administrative Law Judge

New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission

1992 - 1994

New York Law School

J.D. (1988)

Eisenhower College of Rochester Institute of Technology

B.A. (1981) | International Politics

Honors: Senior Class President. Editor:

Peer Reviewed

Martindale-Hubbell Lawyers Service

2020

Person of the Year

Smithtown Democratic Committee

2015

Smithtown Sunrise Rotary

Member

2019 - Current

Activities: Hospitality

Suffolk County Matrimonial Bar Association

Member

2019 - Current

Suffolk County Bar Association

Member

1999 - Current

New York State Bar  # 2279156

Member

1989 - Current

Defendant: It’s an open-and-shut case

Newsday

June 8, 2006

Bankruptcy and Debt Settlement, How to Prevent a Financial Meltdown, Huntington, NY

July 11, 2017

Housing Help, Inc.

Q. Are there any circumstances where visitation rights don't end at 18? I was told they end at 21, but I don't believe it.

May 27, 2022

A: Custody and visitation rights end at 18. The court has no jurisdiction over those issues after 18. Child support, however, terminates at 21.

Q. My spouse want to subpoena eBay and Paypal as part or discovery?

May 25, 2022

A: She has a right to subpoena the records and they will likely comply. This will likely be at her expense. How far back depends. Clearly things that are maritalk property are available for appraisal and equitable distribution in a divorce. Talk to your attorney.

Q. When in the process is the non-monied spouse awarded support by the monied spouse for an attorney.

May 25, 2022

A: The nonmonied spouse must make a motion for attorney fees. The court can not address that without a request for it. Talk to a lawyer.