Susan Chana Lask
New York's Hottest Legal Commodity is Susan Chana Lask
Susan Chana Lask, Esq. is a nationally recognized litigator with over 35 years of experience in state, federal, and appellate courts, including the United States Supreme Court. Frequently described by the media as “New York’s High Powered, High Profile Lawyer,” she has led precedent-setting litigation in civil rights, consumer protection, foreclosure fraud, and pharmaceutical cases.
Her clients have included former Attorneys General, judges, legislators, and large companies, as well as private individuals facing high-stakes litigation. She has been called upon by the U.S. Department of Justice, the New York Attorney General, and members of Congress to advise on complex legal issues and policy reforms.
Ms. Lask’s high-profile cases include Florence v. Board of Chosen Freeholders (United States Supreme Court, 2012), Christiansen v. Omnicom (2d Cir. 2016), and Makinen v Sanofi-Aventis (United States Southern District NY 2006), litigation that changed the FDA’s labeling of Ambien and other sleep medications. She also pioneered litigation that shut down foreclosure mills nationwide and has led nationwide campaigns against puppy mills for animal rights.
With a reputation for innovative strategy, sharp legal analysis, and unwavering advocacy, Susan Chana Lask continues to shape the law while protecting her clients’ rights.
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Entertainment & Sports Law
- Legal Malpractice
- Civil Rights
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
- Animal & Dog Law
- New York
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- 2nd Circuit
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- 3rd Circuit
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- Eastern District of NY, Federal Court
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- Southern District of NY, Federal Court
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Attorney Litigator
- Law Offices of Susan Chana Lask
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- Before starting my own firm, in the late '80s I worked for the prestigious, high end large law firms of Rivkin, Radler, Dunne & Bayh's Hazardous Waste insurance defense department for nationwide complex litigation, including the Agent Orange defense and creosote spills, and New York City's Kramer, Levin, Nessen,Kamin & Frankel's commercial real estate department, including clients such as the Trump Organization and nationwide multi-million dollar transactions. I am a litigator handling appeals and complex cases, including Divorce, Child Custody, Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Class Actions, and more. My cases include high profile issues and clients. I am an invited Legal Commentator for major networks, including CNN, Fox News, The NY times and so much more. See www.appellate-brief.com for more information.
- Whittier
- Law School
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- Honors: Moot Court Honors Board Trial Advocacy Winner
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- Arcadia University
- M.A. (1983) | Master of Arts in Humanities, concentrating in British & Russian Novels
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- Arcadia University
- B.A. (1982) | Psychology/Sociology
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- New York State Bar # 2286102
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- NJ Appellate Order in Michael Wiseberg Esq. v Susan Chana Lask Imposed Sanctions Against Wiseberg
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New York Assemblyman Katz' Attorney Susan Chana Lask Speaks
On April 25, 2013, Attorney Susan Chana Lask details her finalizing the plea deal for New York State Assemblyman Steven Katz to a dismissal because proof could not be substantiated....
Susan Chana Lask Reps Myla Sinanaj in Kris Humphries Kim Kardashian Divorce
Myla Sinanaj, Kris Humphries' friend, represented by high powered NY lawyer Susan Chana Lask who explains Kim Kardashian's divorce subpoena to Myla for August 20, 2012 is nonsense.
Susan Chana Lask's Strip Search Petition for Cert to the US Supreme Court
New York Attorney Susan Chana Lask speaks with her team at the Stanford Law School Supreme Court Litigation Clinic about her Strip Search Class Action Petition for Writ of Cert...
Foreclosure Mill Fraud Busted by Susan Chana Lask-MERS and mortgage fraud Detailed
Foreclosure Mill Fraud Busted by Attorney Susan Chana Lask, who exposes the bank attorney fraudulent filings. Lask's video takes a complicated issue and simplifies it with actual mortgage filings as...
New York Attorney Susan Chana Lask's Ambien Class Action
http://www.appellate-brief.com In March, 2006, New York attorney Susan Chana Lask was the only attorney brave enough to file a Class Action against Ambien makers to get the FDA's attention to...
- Q. In upstate ny Is it legal for a sheriff to ask me questions over the phone rather than in person?
- A: You called the sheriff and asked him a questions, then he asked you one. You can answer him or decline to answer. Even if he called you, you do not have to answer the questions of a law enforcement officer unless you want to. On the other hand, if an officer stopped you in person for reasons he believes are related to a crime, you have to at least show him your identification but you still do not have to answer any questions unless your rights are read to you first, and that includes your right to have an attorney before you talk.
- Q. I think my attorney's paralegal drafted my will - is that okay?
- A: A paralegal can not draft a will. Only an attorney should draft a will, review it, discuss it with you and finalize it with the appropriate revisions, if any. Now, if the paralegal created an initial draft and the lawyer reviewed it, revised it and finalized it then that is fine. In sum, a lawyer must supervise his non lawyer staff and is always ultimately responsible for any documents produced for you.
- Q. Is my lawyer really representing the cop because he is friends with the department ?
- A: Police Officers can call the officer who is listed on the PBA card. So I do not see anything wrong with the officer who stopped your wife with calling the brother in law.
Next, it cannot be said whether or not the lawyer is representing the other side just because he is friends with the police. That is a loaded question that is impossible to answer. The lawyer is representing your wife. However, if you do not trust him then you should find a lawyer whom you trust. Not having faith in your own lawyer is a good reason to find someone else.
