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About
Steven N. Mogel
For the five year period immediately prior to opening his own practice, Steven worked for a well-regarded local law firm, concentrating in the areas of civil litigation and appeals, municipal law, zoning and planning, corporate and business law, commercial and residential real estate, probate and administration proceedings, estate planning, trusts, and wills, collections, and family and matrimonial law.
Steven N. Mogel earned his Juris Doctor degree from Fordham University School of Law in Manhattan in 2001, where he was a member of the Fordham International Law Journal, the recipient of the Archibald R. Murray Public Service Award and the Public Service Student Award, and was chairman of the Death Penalty Project.
Steven is a 1992 graduate of the State University of New York at Oneonta where he graduated magna cum laude, was ranked First in his major, received the Excellence in Philosophy Award and was the first recipient of the Ninash Foundation Scholarship.
He is a member of the New York Bar, and is a member of the Federal Bar in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.
Steven previously worked as an attorney for the City of New York’s Department of Homeless Services, and for the New York Legal Assistance Group LegalHealth® unit, serving the civil legal needs of persons suffering from serious and/or chronic illness.
Membership and Offices:
- President of the Sullivan County Bar Association (2014-2015)
- Vice-President of the Sullivan County Bar Association (2013-2014)
- Treasurer of the Sullivan County Bar Association (2 terms) (2011-2013)
- Secretary of the Sullivan County Bar Association (2 terms) (2009 – 2011)
- Member in good standing of the Sullivan County Chapter of Rotary International (2010 – 2013)
- Board member of, and co-counsel to, the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce (2010 – Present)
- Board member of the Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County (2011 – 2016)
- Vice President of Friends and Advocates for Mental Health, NAMI of Sullivan County (2013 - 2014)
- Member of the Town of Thompson Green Team (2009 – 2011)
- Counsel to the Sullivan County Economic Development Corporation (2011 – 2012)
- U.S. Veterans' Administration Accredited Attorney
- Deputy Town Attorney (Zoning), Town of Mamakating (2014-Present)
- Village of Bloomingburg Attorney (2014-2016)
- Village of Bloomingburg Zoning Board Attorney (2014)
- Village of Bloomingburg Planning Board Attorney (2014)
- Board member of, and co-counsel to, the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce (2010 – 2022)
- Attorney (criminal defense/parole) with Sullivan Legal Aid Panel, Inc. (2018 – Present)
- Counsel at First Appearance (CAFA) Attorney (2020 – 2021)
Testimonials
Steve Mogel is a thorough courteous very knowledgeable attorney if you're looking for a competent lawyer at a critical time look no further Mr Mogel is your man!
Great experience with Steve and his assistant. He was professional, responsive, efficient, organized, clear, and knowledgeable. Used him to help with traffic violation, a rather simple issue, and he handled it with utmost professionalism and things worked exactly as he predicted. Highly recommend.
If you need an Attorney in NY, Steve is your guy. From the moment I talked to him about my Real Estate dealings I knew he had the expertise to hande everything. His staff members are the best. Michelle is the most awesome. Don`t just take my word for it, talk to Steve and see for yourself. He`s the best!