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leslie tayne

Hi, I’m Leslie H. Tayne

As a leading New York financial attorney, and the Founder and Managing Director of Tayne Law Group, I’ve practiced in the area of consumer and business debt relief and debt settlement for more than 20 years.

My Story

Throughout my career I’ve valued hard work, perseverance, and establishing trusted relationships. This has led to continued success negotiating with national banks, credit unions, collections agencies, and creditor law firms. One of my core values is to create a supportive environment for the client throughout the process.
  • Graduated Law School

    1996

    Graduated Law School (with a lot of debt!)

  • Became a leader

    2001

    Became a leader in two male-dominated industries, law & finance

  • Raised 3 kids as a single parent

    2007

    Raised 3 kids as a single parent while building my business

  • building my business beyond New York

    2011

    Continued building my business beyond New York

  • an award-winning law firm

    2011-present

    I lead Tayne Law Group, an award-winning law firm, contribute to the media, and am considered a financial expert

An award-winning attorney, Leslie H. Tayne, Esq.

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  • New York Super Lawyer (2015–2022)
  • Top 50 most influential women in business hall of fame
  • Avvo Clients’ Choice Award
  • 16 Leading Lawyers on Long Island
  • Top Legal Eagle
  • Outstanding Women in Law Award

From 2015–2022, Leslie has been continuously recognized as a New York Super Lawyer.

Just give.

As an involved community member, my firm and I give through volunteerism, pro-bono work, and leadership.
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Leadership:

  • Member of the Board of Directors for America’s Vet Dogs (AVD)
  • Member of the Board of Directors for the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind (GDF)
  • Advisory Board Member for NSLS Law Services & Civil Legal Services
  • Member of the Diversity Committee Task Force for GDF & AVD

Service:

  • Pro-bono work for Long Island Against Domestic Violence
  • Counseling and debt relief services for Nassau Suffolk Legal Services
  • Holiday charity & giving events
  • “Puppy Raiser” for future service dogs
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A leader who stands out

My mission has been to build an environment of trust and comfort for my clients that cannot be matched in any other experience with a law firm. I’ve strived to reshape the debt resolution experience and provide a supportive and reliable environment built on trust and results throughout my career.

In the media

In the media

As a highly respected consumer business debt relief, and merchant cash advance attorney, I’m often called upon by the media to comment on various financial topics. I’ve written content for and been interviewed on a variety of national and local news outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fortune, Fox Business News, CNBC, Newsday, The New York Daily News, USA Today, and other major news outlets. Highlights include Cheddar, Yahoo! Finance, and ABC News.

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