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
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- Court of Appeals for the Armed Services
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- Federal Circuit
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- Federal Court of Claims
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- Federal District Court, Eastern District
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- Federal District Court, Southern District
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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- English: Spoken, Written
- County Attorney/Special Prosecutor
- Suffolk County Traffic asnd Parking Agency
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- Administrative Law Judge
- New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission
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- New York Law School
- J.D. (1988)
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- Eisenhower College of Rochester Institute of Technology
- B.A. (1981) | International Politics
- Honors: Senior Class President. Editor:
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- Peer Reviewed
- Martindale-Hubbell Lawyers Service
- Person of the Year
- Smithtown Democratic Committee
- Smithtown Sunrise Rotary
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- Activities: Hospitality
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- Suffolk County Matrimonial Bar Association
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- Suffolk County Bar Association
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- New York State Bar # 2279156
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- Bankruptcy and Debt Settlement, How to Prevent a Financial Meltdown, Huntington, NY
- Housing Help, Inc.
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Howard E. Knispel, P.C. | Commack NY DWI Attorney
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- Q. What are the steps and effects of declaring bankruptcy on debts in New York?
- A: There are two types of individual bankruptcy filings, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Chapter 7 would get rid of almost all your debts without a payment plan while Chapter 13 is a payment plan over 5 years. You must qualify for a Chapter 7 based on your income. Chapter 13 is necessary if you sare behind on secured debt (mortgage, car loans, etc). You should speak with an attorney to see what would be best for you.
- Q. When to file Chapter 13 to stop foreclosure after 120 days nonpayment?
- A: If you have not been served with a summons for foreclosure you still have some time. Before a mortgage company can sell you property in foreclosure they use start a foreclosure suit. At that point you should start a bankruptcy. But be aware that a Chapter 13 is a payment plan. Assuming you want to stay in your home you will need to pay off your arrears in a Chapter 13 plan, over 5 years. You will also pay your regular mortgage payment outside the plan. You should speak to a bankruptcy attorney to go over your specific situation.
- Q. Do parental rights termination affect child support obligations?
- A: You can not voluntarily terminate your parental rights. Your obligation for child support continues regardless of your relationship with the child, unless you can show parental alienation or emancipation. Termination of parental rights only exists by court order either in an adoption or neglect proceeding.
