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Mark A. Siesel

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  • Personal Injury, DUI & DWI, Criminal Law...
  • New Jersey, New York
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Lawyer Rating and Reviews
Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
Diane Miceli
Diane Miceli December 13, 2024
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
I have referred cases to Mark and he always treats his clients with dignity. The client has thanked me for such referral. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague
  • Classmate at Law School

I have known Mark for 30 years. He is a remarkable litigator and is a wealth of knowledge of the ever changing law. We have tried cases together and is unbeatable. He cares deeply for his clients and they are forever grateful. I highly recommend him.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Different Client, Same Side of Case

Slip and fall on uneven stones. Plaintiff wanted one million dollars. He claimed herniated discs. We were co-defendants in the case. Jury awarded him a nominal amount.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
May 2014
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Showed that plaintiff was exaggerating claim. In addition proved plaintiff was not looking where he was going.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

When legal question arises, he does comprehensive research to argue his opinion.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Natural ability to see issues that arise at trial and analyze for judge.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Well spoken. Talks to jury in layman terms so there is no confusion.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Mark is aware of the necessity to be ethical as a civil and criminal lawyer.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Civil cases and criminal cases such as DWI.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Drafting
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Trials
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague
  • Classmate at Law School

I attended the same law school as Mark Siesel and maintained a close professional and personal friendship with Mark during the course of my career as an assistant attorney in Westchester County.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • I Represented Them

As a prosecutor my role in the legal process was limited to representing the state in criminal matters. However, I often discussed Mark’s legal matters with him, especially in cases involving unscrupulous attorneys and DWI matters.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
1988 to present.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Mark is a skilled trial attorney. His vast experience and expertise combine to make him a formidable advocate for his clients.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Mark’s legal knowledge comes from his 37 years of experience as well as a conscientious commitment to remaining abreast of any changes in the law.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

As an experienced litigator, Mark’s appraisal of the strength of the cases he handles is second to none. Because of his reputation for honesty, court and opposing council have to come to trust in Mark’s judgment in assessing his cases in a way that results in the most advantageous outcome for his clients.

Communication Skills: Excellent

As an effective litigator , Mark has demonstrated an ability to effectively advocate on behalf of his clients and to forcefully communicate to the court, and his adversaries the strength of his cases. More importantly, because he cares so deeply about the welfare of his clients, he can be counted on to keep his clients well informed throughout every stage of their legal matter.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

I am unaware of any unethical conduct on the part of Mark Siesel. As an attorney specializing in the prosecution of dishonest lawyers, I am in a unique position to appraise Mark’s personal and professional integrity and can state without equivocation that Mark’s integrity is above reproach.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
I would recommend Mark on a wide range of personal injury cases as well as DWI matters.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Arbitration
  • Client Relations
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Litigation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Trials
Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
I have personally observed Mark in court and viewed his interaction in court and outside court with his clients. In addition to being an excellent litigator , Mark has demonstrated to me that he cares deeply about the well-being of his clients in a manner rarely seen in the legal profession.
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes