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The Law Office of Mark A. Siesel
  • Personal Injury, DUI & DWI, Criminal Law ...
  • New Jersey, New York
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Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
Brian J. Conway
Brian J. Conway November 24, 2024
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Mark is a first class litigator and an attorney who cares passionately about the welfare of his clients. His integrity is beyond reproach and his reputation in the Westchester Legal community is second to none.
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Jodee MacDonald November 24, 2024
I was impressed with his customer service, communication and professionalism. Mr. Siesel was very honest and informative from the beginning of my case. He explained everything so that I could understand. He never gave me false hope or left me wondering what the next step would be in the case. His knowledge of the laws and the specific situation was a blessing to see. Mr. Siesel was very empathetic and even checked on me when he knew I was struggling. I did not see hope in my case and Mr. Siesel kept me abreast and focused always on the right now. He explained the levels of courts as we went through them all the way to Brooklyn at the appellate court. Mr. Siesel made me feel like at all times I was his one and only case. When I met him, I felt angry, and the process felt like it was like being assaulted again. He literally held my hand through the entire process. He checked on my mental and physical state. I will never forget that on the anniversary of the date of my incident he called me. He made me feel like more than a client. He made me feel like this case was not me versus them and that I was not alone at any time of my case. Mr. Siesel is very impressive in the courtroom, 50H and in depositions. He prepared me for both, and I felt like I was safe with that knowledge before a hearing. I have and will continue to refer Mr. Siesel to my family and friends.
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Biography

My law firm, The Law Office of Mark A. Siesel, is an established firm with offices in White Plains and the Bronx. I have over over 30 years of experience specializing in personal injury and criminal law matters. Further, I will remain personally involved with your case from beginning to end. I zealously represent all of my clients, and, as a result of my advocacy, I have obtained many successful verdicts and settlements.

I am dedicated to providing skillful and effective legal representation to my local community. I have been licensed to practice in both New York and New Jersey since 1987, and I have been a member of the Westchester County Bar Association since 1999. I have also been a member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association since 1990. As such, litigation is a large part of my practice. I will go to trial, if necessary, to pursue the best possible result for your case.

I firmly believe in building and maintaining relationships with my clients. As a client, you can expect me to treat you with honesty and dignity. You can also count on me to respect your needs and objectives. I am committed to communicating frequently with my clients and always keeping my clients current on the status of their cases.

Let me show you why I am a winning attorney. I offer free initial consultations at my White Plains office and have Spanish-speaking personnel available. Call now for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
DUI & DWI
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
White Collar Crime
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Nursing Home Abuse
Additional Practice Areas
  • Administrative Hearings
  • Assaults
  • Burn Injuries
  • Insurance Bad Faith
  • Lemon Law
  • Pedestrian Accidents
  • Police Misconduct
  • Refusal Hearings
  • Slip/Trip and Fall Accidents
Video Conferencing
  • Zoom
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    We accept MasterCard and Visa.
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New Jersey
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New York
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U.S. District Court - Eastern District of New York
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U.S. District Court - Southern District of New York
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U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
The Law Office of Mark A. Siesel
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Personal Injury Law
Mark A. Siesel
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DWI Defense Law
Education
Brooklyn Law School
J.D. | Law
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State University of New York - Stony Brook
B.A. | Political Science
Honors: Internship at Federal Trade Commission: Fall 1981 - January 1982 Dean's List: 1980, 1981
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Professional Associations
Westchester County Bar Association
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American Trial Lawyers Association
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The American Association for Justice
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New York State Trial Lawyers Association
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Publications
Articles & Publications
New York Criminal Defense Articles
Certifications
A.B.C.N.Y.
Article 81-- Mental Hygiene Law
Websites & Blogs
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The Law Office of Mark A. Siesel Injury Website Profile
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Mark Siesel's DWI Defense Website Profile
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New York Criminal Defense Attorney Blog
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Legal Answers
434 Questions Answered
Q. Can I sue for Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress or Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress
A: To begin with, you mentioned that the incident happened years ago. Generally speaking, with some exceptions, personal injury actions (not medical malpractice) commenced against a non-municipal defendant have a three year statute of limitations. Additionally, based upon the fact pattern you described, I do not believe this meets the requirement for either intentional infliction of emotional distress (and intentional acts have a one year statute of limitations), or negligent infliction of emotional distress, as you were not "in the zone of danger", another requirement.
Q. My husband was killed in a car accident deemed his fault. Other driver is suing my insurance company and maybe me
A: If the car was not owned by you and you did not give your late husband permission to operate the vehicle, I see no basis for liability against you personally for this crash. If you are sued, and the auto liability insurance company does not provide a defense to you, you can retain your own private attorney and have that attorney immediately move to dismiss the case against you. However, you may be sued in a representative capacity on his behalf if you are the executor of your late husband's estate. You still do not bear any personal responsibility for this accident unless you were the owner of the vehicle, and even in that situation, only vicariously responsible for his actions. In the latter example, the auto liability carrier will assign counsel to represent you. ... Read More
Q. So I got my car back from body / mechanic shop where they repaired my front left wheel. 1 week later the whole wheel
A: Based upon the facts as you have described them, you would have the basis for a case. Here in New York, in an automobile crash case, you must prove: 1) that the defendant was negligent; 2) that the negligence of the defendant was a "proximate cause" or a substantial factor in causing the crash; and 3) that the injuries that you have sustained as a result of the defendant's negligence meet the "No-Fault threshold" for recoverable injuries in a car crash.

Using your fact pattern again, it would appear that if the wheel came off after the auto repair place had worked on the car, then you would be able to establish that the auto repair place was negligent and that that negligence was a substantial factor in causing the crash. However, in a New York automobile crash case, you must also prove that you meet the "serious injury" standard, meaning that you suffered injuries such as a fracture, a dismemberment, disfigurement, (with a woman, a loss of a fetus), or that you are unable to perform your usual and customary activities for at least 90 of the 180 days following the incident, among other injuries. ... Read More
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The Law Office of Mark A. Siesel
44 Church St
#150
White Plains, NY 10601
Telephone: (914) 428-7386
Fax: (914) 948-2255