Steven M. Raiser

Founding Partner, Raiser & Kenniff, PC

Steven M. Raiser is nationally recognized for his meticulous and ardent approach to complex litigation. He is a founding member of the law firm of Raiser & Kenniff, PC. Steven has maintained Martindale-Hubbell's AV "Preeminent" Rating, which stands for the pinnacle of professional excellence. This is the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards, according to the attorneys and judges familiar with his practice and reputation.

During his time with Raiser & Kenniff, PC, Steven has become a familiar voice of reason on media outlets such as FOX, CNN, NewsNation, and Court TV, and gained national prominence in his stalwart defense of Daniel Penny, Good Samaritan accused of homicide. In the ensuing trial, Steven, alongside his partner, Thomas Kenniff, secured a historic victory. This landmark acquittal has been characterized by political leaders and media outlets across the country as a turning point for the United States, both culturally and legally. Since this time, he has been called upon to assist in wrongful death and murder cases nationally.

Before building his practice into national prominence, he served as an Assistant District Attorney, securing various convictions in high-profile media cases, including rapper DMX and NY Rangers’ Defenseman Sandis Ozolinshand.

Steven has also served in the United States Army Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps, earning the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal for meritorious service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Army Commendation Medal for exceptional meritorious service during combat operations.

In addition to his criminal and civil litigation work, Steven also handles debt settlement matters on behalf of a nationally recognized business debt settlement company, settling millions of dollars of business debt every year.

Admission Details

• Admitted in 2002, New York
• Admitted to the United States Supreme Court, 2010

Education

• J.D., St. John’s University School of Law
• Albany State University School of Criminal Justice
• MA, Political Science from American Military University

Recognition

• Martindale Hubbel AV Preeminent
• Long Island Herald, Top Lawyers
• Rated Superb by Avvo
• New York State Bar Association’s Award for Excellence in Public Service
• Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal for meritorious service in support in Operation Iraqi Freedom
• Army Commendation Medal for exceptional meritorious service during combat operations

Memberships

• New York, Suffolk, and Criminal Law Sections
• Past-President of the Criminal Courts Bar Association of Nassau County