Attorney and litigator
Former New York State Assistant District Attorney
Meet the team
Jeffrey M. Binder, Esq.
Jeffrey M. Binder is a litigator whose experience spans immigration, general litigation, tax law, criminal defense, personal injury, election law, commercial matters, arbitration, bankruptcy, human rights, governmental relations, and complex cases.
His courtroom experience, public-policy knowledge, and commitment to thoughtful client advocacy inform every negotiation, representation, and legal strategy.
Professional background
About Jeffrey M. Binder
Legal, public-policy, and advocacy experience
Jeffrey M. Binder, Esq., is a litigator who has tried numerous legal matters across a diverse spectrum that includes general litigation, tax law, criminal defense, personal injury, election law, immigration, commercial, arbitration, bankruptcy, human rights, governmental relations, and complex cases.
He has served as legal counselor to political organizations in Westchester and New York City. His experience as a former New York State Assistant District Attorney and his political championing allow him to bring his legal, public policy, and advocacy skills into every negotiation, courtroom, and client representation opportunity.
Litigation and arbitration
Immigration law
Criminal defense
Tax and bankruptcy law
Governmental relations
Human rights matters
Seeing the whole picture
A Comprehensive Approach to Legal Matters
What distinguishes Jeff is not only the depth and breadth of his legal experience, but also the care, compassion, and personal commitment he brings to every client and every matter. He understands that legal problems rarely exist in isolation.
Personal commitment
Client-Centered Representation
Effective representation begins with listening, understanding, and providing thoughtful, practical counsel.
His commitment to his clients extends beyond simply resolving a legal dispute. Jeff believes that effective representation begins with listening, understanding the circumstances confronting each client, and providing thoughtful, practical counsel during some of the most challenging moments in their lives.
Listen
Understand the client’s circumstances and the issues that matter most.
Evaluate
Consider the wider legal, personal, public-policy, and governmental context.
Advocate
Provide practical counsel and pursue a strategy aligned with the client’s needs.
His combination of legal knowledge, courtroom experience, public policy expertise, and government relations experience allows him to advocate effectively for those who need an attorney capable of seeing beyond a single legal issue.
A breadth of experience
Courtroom, Government, and Public-Affairs Experience
Jeff is well respected for his strategic and thoughtful pursuit of his clients’ interests, regarding both long-term goals and immediate crisis resolution.
Strategic Legal Advocacy
Jeff brings courtroom experience, public-policy knowledge, and a practical understanding of government to complex client matters.
Legal and Political Commentary
He has written in-depth articles and op-ed pieces on current legal and political matters in the greater New York City area and is a frequent guest on public-affairs radio and television programs in Westchester and New York City.
Trusted by Community Leaders
His clients have included prominent community leaders, including judges, mayors, town supervisors, and county board members.
Government Service
Jeff was Chief Counsel to former State Senator Roy M. Goodman from Manhattan and has also held the post of Chief of Staff to former New York City Councilman Charles Millard.
New York government affairs
Government Relations and Political Consulting
Experience across Westchester, New York City, and Albany
Jeff is a registered lobbyist for the state of New York and is a managing member of the Strategic Political Group, a political consultancy that provides government affairs representation, campaign advice, and polling for candidates and other political organizations.
Government affairs representation
Campaign advice
Polling and political insight
He is familiar with the detailed laws of the area as well as the optics needed to navigate the ever-changing political scene in Westchester, New York City, and Albany.
Professional credentials
Admissions and Professional Associations
Jeff’s admissions and active professional memberships reflect the breadth of his legal practice and continued engagement with the legal community.
Admitted to Practice
- New York
- New Jersey
- Federal District Court for the Southern District of New York
Active Professional Memberships
- New York State Bar Association
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Westchester County Bar Association
- American Bankruptcy Institute
- National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
- New York Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Service and foundation
Community Leadership and Education
Westchester County Charter Revision Commission
Jeff was previously a member of the Westchester County Charter Revision Commission, where he served as Co-Chairman of the Budget and Finance Focus Group and was a member of the commission’s Steering Committee.
W.P. Housing, Inc.
Jeff currently serves as counsel for and a board member of W.P. Housing, Inc., a not-for-profit affordable housing development company.
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Thoughtful legal representation begins with understanding your circumstances, concerns, and objectives.
Contact E-Z Immigration to discuss your immigration matter, learn about possible next steps, and determine how the team may be able to assist you.