Allen Charles Frankel

Allen Frankel graduated from Benjamin N. Cardozo Law School in 1993. Soon after he passed the bar exams of New York and New Jersey. He has practiced in the fields of environmental law and real estate, business transactional work, civil litigation, criminal defense, asset forfeiture, nuisance abatement, and family law, among others. Mr. Frankel established the Law Offices of Allen Frankel. In 30 years of practice, he has successfully represented clients throughout Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island, Nassau County, Suffolk County, Westchester County, Rockland County and New Jersey in matters related to environmental and real estate law, criminal law, and business transactions.

Mr. Frankel strongly believes that each client deserves individualized attention and thoughtful consideration. He prides himself on identifying issues, creative problem solving and persuasive negotiation.

Allen Frankel has been named a SuperLawyer since 2019 and has a reputation as an ethical, knowledgeable and effective attorney who advocates zealously on behalf of his clients.

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Attorney

Law Office of Allen Frankel

2004 - Current

Practitioner in multiple facets of civil, criminal and administrative matters in federal, state and local forums. Represent individual and corporate clients in transactional, litigation, and general business matters. Experience includes wide array of environmental and real estate matters, S.L.A. and NYC administrative agency issues, matrimonial and family law. Represented scores of clients in federal and state criminal matters.

Principal, Environmental Consultant

GFE LLC

2002 - 2004

Worked with clients to address a wide range of environmental concerns arising out of environmental due diligence and regulatory compliance issues, including hands-on investigations and remediation of contaminated sites for Brownfields Redevelopment. Worked closely with contractors and other consultants to develop appropriate and efficient strategies. Prepared reports and interacted with regulatory agencies.

Associate

Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP

1999 - 2002

Associate in multi-jurisdictional environmental and real estate practice, concerning transactional, property development and environmental management matters, with emphasis on environmental and land use due diligence, investigation, remediation, and enforcement. Represented clients before local and state regulatory agencies in compliance and enforcement proceedings. Counseled and assisted clients with development projects requiring Environmental Quality Review, regulatory and permitting, Brownfields redevelopment, oil spill law, cost recovery, hazardous and solid waste storage, transportation and disposal matters. investigation, abatement and remediation projects. Negotiated and drafted numerous environmental provisions and agreements.

Associate

Shatzkin & Furman LLP

1999 - 2000

Responsible primarily for real estate and environmental matters. Worked closely with environmental consulting firms in the investigation and remediation of environmental conditions. Defended clients in administrative proceedings. Performed commercial and residential real estate transactions from contract to post closing resolution of title objections. Handled litigation and corporate matters.

Deputy Managing Attorney

New York City Police Department

1994 - 1999

Deputy Managing Attorney in Department's Legal Bureau, Civil Enforcement Unit. Responsible for civil litigation and enforcement efforts throughout the Bronx, directly supervised team of attorneys, Supervised and participated in all aspects of civil litigation, from pleadings through trials/settlements. especially related to public nuisance and asset forfeiture. Conducted legal counseling and training to police commanders and officers, developing, implementing, monitoring and reporting of policing strategies in order to combat crime conditions within New York City.

Associate

Shargel & Futerfas

1993 - 1994

Assisted in complex organized crime racketeering trial.

New York Metro Super Lawyer

Super Lawyers

2023

New York Metro Super Lawyer

Super Lawyers

2022

New York Metro Super Lawyer

Super Lawyers

2021

New York Metro Super Lawyer

Super Lawyers

2020

New York Metro Super Lawyer

Super Lawyers

2019

New York State Bar  # 2625697

Member

1994 - Current

New Jersey

New Jersey Courts

ID Number: 56601993

Since 1994

New York

New York State Office of Court Administration

ID Number: 2625697

Since 1994

Q. i have sold my cooperation to someone recently, and i have some people that i had money disputes with in that business

February 29, 2024

A: Note: I am not your lawyer and this is not legal advice. Additional information is needed regarding the natures of the sale of the corporation and the money disputes. For example, generally, a sale of a corporation can be structured for the transfer of the corporate shares, or for sale and purchase of the assets only. Furthermore, transaction documents might provide for the seller to be responsible for some period of time for liabilities (often described as indemnification). Also, the nature of the disputes can determine whether there is personal liability against you. Note that a person can always be sued, but may have defenses such as not being a proper party to the law suit. Try consulting with an attorney to determine how the sale was structured, and to analyze the potential liability claims. ... Read More

Q. How can I get the $13k I have in a closed account that the bank refuses to send to me. Its been over a year.

February 29, 2024

A: Your issue may require a review of the terms and conditions that you agreed to when opening the account.

However, I would also recommend that you conduct a name search of the New York State Comptroller's Office of Unclaimed Funds. https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds. New York State’s Abandoned Property Law requires certain entities such as banks to report and to transfer abandoned money or securities to the New York State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds, which holds the funds until claimed. The funds derive from inactive bank accounts, uncollected insurance policies or refunds, and more. If you find your name, you can make a claim for the return of the funds.