New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Howard Fensterman

Mayor De Blasio and Mr. Fensterman
2016 Fundraiser for Mayor Bill De Blasio

In October 2013, Mr. Fensterman hosted a fundraiser for NYC mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio at his Long Island residence, where over ninety Long Island community leaders gathered to show their support for the Democratic nominee. “Bill de Blasio is going to pursue a strategy that will result in a stronger New York City and, in so doing, will add to the vitality of Nassau and Suffolk Counties.” stated Mr. Fensterman.

Howard Fensterman with Bill Deblasio on East River
October 2014. Howard Fensterman speaks with NTC Mayor Bill de Blasio

He also pointed out “What was once considered a sleepy ‘bedroom’ community on the outskirts of Manhattan, Long Islanders now recognized for its dynamic, well-educated talent pool that is vital to New York City, and for its local businesses, large and small, that help make the Greater New York area one of the most vibrant economic engines in the country. Bill de Blasio understands the interrelationship between New York City and Long Island. His policies will benefit New York and Long Island residents.”


Managing Partner Howard Fensterman

Howard Fensterman PortriatHoward Fensterman is the Managing Partner of the law firm of Abrams, Fensterman LLP.  A New York-based firm that has achieved an outstanding reputation for its leadership in both law and its role in community activities. The firm has offices in Lake Success, Brooklyn, White Plains, Albany, and Rochester, NY.

In October 2024, Mr. Fensterman was named in City and State magazine as one of Long Island’s Power 100. In May 2024, Howard was honored by Life’s WORC, which supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism, at the 33rd Annual Geraldo Rivera Golf Classic. Notable journalist Gerald Rivera was also in attendance and received an award.

Howard was co-honoree at the 25th Annual We Care Fund Golf & Tennis Classic, hosted by the Nassau County Bar Association. His firm also sponsors numerous community events. The latest one was a walk for the Alzheimer’s Association on October 1st and 22nd, 2023, in Long Island, New York.

Businesswire.com stated: “Abrams Fensterman, a multi-faceted, full-service law firm, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its sixth office location at 54 State Street in Albany, NY. Partners of the firm, Michael Bass and Richard Thomas will spearhead the growth and development of the office in the State’s capital region. Their focus will be on expanding the Health Law Practice Group and continuing to uphold Abrams Fensterman’s reputation as a premier legal service provider in New York State.”

Howard Fensterman was co-honoree at the 25th Annual We Care Fund Golf & Tennis Classic hosted by the Nassau County Bar Association. Additionally, the firm sponsors numerous community events. The latest one is a walk for the Alzheimer’s Association on October 1st and 22nd, 2023 in Long Island, New York.

In November of 2022, Mr. Fensterman has been named one of the 100 authoritative business people in Long Island. Also in November, Long Island, Newsday published an article by Mr. Fensterman on the subject of New York progressive narratives and the need to focus on more traditional values.

In March of 2021, Mr. Fensterman was named to the Long Island Power Business News Power 25 List.   A designation applied to the 25 most accomplished persons on Long Island. Indeed, it is Howard Fensterman’s accomplished litigation as a noteworthy attorney, but also his achievement as a successful businessman that has ultimately led to this prominence. 

Howard is also a well-known philanthropist and humanitarian who contributes to a large variety of charitable sources.  He provides support to organizations that focus on improving the lives of individuals. He has contributed extensively to charities that are focused on medical research and treatment, as well as finding cures for debilitating diseases.

Education

Howard Fensterman with Partner Jordan Fensterman
Howard Fensterman with Partner Jordan Fensterman

Mr. Fensterman received his J.D. from Georgetown Law Center and has practiced in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Washington DC.

Abrams Fensterman Practice Areas

The firm’s primary practice areas include health law, litigation, estates, and matrimonial law.

Additionally, Abrams Fensterman has attorneys who focus on a vast array of other legal practices, including white-collar criminal law, professional misconduct, corporate law, real estate law, transportation, intellectual property, and guardianship. Mr. Fensterman’s experience covers nearly all of these practice areas, as well as overseeing and being the managing partner of the firm. 

Experience  

Howard’s attorneys are significantly involved in health care law and won a defense verdict for Article 10 Religious Corporation. The firm offers community services, both through law practice and engagement on social media, has won many awards, and has articles published in a variety of media outlets. Some of the more recent ones are listed below.

    • January 2024: Abrams Fensterman Executive Partner & Director of the Mental Health Law Practice, Carolyn Carolyn Wolf was on the front page of the New York Law Journal which regarding additional support by NY Governor Kathy Hocul for mental health.
    • December 2023: Howard wrote an op-ed in LongIslandPress.com about left-wing radical extremism in the Democratic party.
    • October 2023: Howard Fensterman was honored at The Brooklyn Bar Association’s annual dinner.
    • October 2023: Howard was honored at The Brooklyn Bar Association’s Holloween charity event called “Coat Drive, Cocktails and Costumes”.
    • October 2023: Best-selling author Nelson DeMille wrote a book called Blood Lines. A fictional story about federal agents looking for a potential terrorist in Europe. Howard Fensterman is noted in the book as one of his characters.
    • August 2023: Super Lawyers has added Jordan Fensterman to their list of New York’s 2023 super lawyers.  The selection process requires an evaluation of candidates by the Super Lawyers research department. It consists of 12 indicators of professional achievement of which only 5% of the lawyers in the New York area are selected.
    • May 2023: Abrams Fensterman is representing a woman accusing Rudy Giuliani of sexual assault and harassment.
    • March 2023: Jordan Fensterman was interviewed regarding Operation Nightengale’s impact on the nursing community in New York State.
    • March 2023: Howard Fensterman was listed in City & State Magazine’s 2023 Law Power 100, ranked at number 16.
    • April 2022: Howard has been included on City & State Magazine’s 2022 Law Power 100 List, ranked at number 18.
    • March 2021: Mr. Fensterman was listed in Long Island Business News’ Power 25 List which recognizes the most powerful people in Long Island law.