How much does it cost to hire Avery for a legal case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Avery walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Avery offer a free consultation?

Avery charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Avery's office. Some legal attorneys offer free consults — check Avery's current terms during booking.

How long do legal cases in New York typically take?

Simple legal matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Avery gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Avery take my case if I'm outside New York?

Avery is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Avery will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Avery?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Avery will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Avery accepting new legal clients right now?

Avery's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Avery Halfon — Licensed Attorney

Over 10 years of legal practice

PartneratLieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein, LLP

New, NY

Practicing law in New York since 2016.

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Avery Halfon is a partner based in New York, NY. Avery has over 10 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein, LLP.

Based in: New York, NY
Experience: over 10 years
Known for: legal services

Over 10 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Biography

Avery Halfon, legal attorney serving New York

Avery Halfon is a partner based in New York, NY. Avery has over 10 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein, LLP. Avery works from New York and takes on legal matters across the region.

Avery Halfon is a partner in Lieff Cabraser’s New York office. Avery represents plaintiffs in some of the country’s largest complex litigation, challenging-and changing-harmful industry practices. He has worked with lead counsel on mass torts and class actions seeking accountability for the opioid epidemic, poisonous water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, toxic hair relaxer products, defective vehicles and other products, a California oil spill, financial manipulation, consumer fraud, sexual abuse, discrimination, and more. These cases have won billions for injured parties.

Avery is a member of the Associate Board of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, and was a member of Law360’s 2023 and 2021 Consumer Protection Editorial Advisory Board. In 2025, he was selected by Lawdragon as one of the 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers in America, and he has been selected as a Rising Star for the New York Metro Area by Super Lawyers from 2021-2024.

Prior to joining Lieff Cabraser, Avery served as a Law Clerk to Judge Jane B. Stranch of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Prior to his clerkship, Avery worked as a fellow at Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll, PLLC on litigation related to the opioid crisis, climate change, discrimination, human rights, and pension rights.

Avery graduated from Harvard Law School cum laude, where he served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Harvard Law & Policy Review, a Team Leader for the Harvard Defenders, and a member of the Alien Tort Statute litigation team with Harvard’s International Human Rights Clinic. During law school Avery worked for Senator Charles E. Schumer on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, EarthRights International, and the New York State Attorney General’s Public Integrity Bureau.

Publications & Presentations

•Speaker, “2025 Annual Update - Product Liability,” New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers Annual Update Series, October 2025
•Speaker, “Loopholes to Liability: Outsmarting Corporate Evasion Tactics,” New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers CLE Webinar, July 2025
•Speaker, “Discovery Disputes: How to End the Meet and Confer,” HarrisMartin MDL Conference: Depo-Provera and Current MDL Cases, January 2025
•Faculty, “Preparing For, Taking, and Defending Depositions of Class Representatives,” Strafford CLE Webinar, October 2023
•Speaker, “Tricks are for Kids: The Dark Side of Children’s Gaming Apps,” Harvard Plaintiffs’ Law Association (HPLA), March 2023

Honors & Awards

•“Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers in America,” Lawdragon, 2025, 2026
•“Rising Star for New York Metro Area,” Super Lawyers, 2021-2025

In the News

•February 17, 2026
30 Lieff Cabraser Attorneys Recognized as Lawdragon “500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers” for 2026
•October 30, 2025
21 Lieff Cabraser Attorneys Selected as 2025 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
•October 15, 2025
Avery Halfon to Lead New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers CLE on the Latest in NY Product Liability Law
•July 16, 2025
Avery Halfon to Lead New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers CLE Webinar on Closing Corporate Loopholes in Tort Liability
•February 28, 2025
33 Lieff Cabraser Attorneys Recognized as Lawdragon “500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers” for 2025

Who Avery represents

Avery reviews new inquiries case-by-case across a general legal practice across New York.

Credentials

Credentials — where Avery studied and practices

Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA
J.D. · 2015
Editor-in-Chief, Harvard Law & Policy Review Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA
B.A. International · 2010

Jurisdictions

Avery's state bar admissions

U.S. District Court,
2021 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2019 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2018 · ACTIVE
District of Columbia
2017 · ACTIVE
New York
2016 · ACTIVE

Avery studied at J.D. in Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA and B.A. International in Editor-in-Chief, Harvard Law & Policy Review Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA.

Law school and academic background

Avery completed J.D. in Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA and B.A. International in Editor-in-Chief, Harvard Law & Policy Review Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Avery runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Avery's professional memberships and bar associations

Professional Associations •American Association of Justice •Associate Board Member, New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers •Law360 Editorial Advisory Board, Consumer Protection, 2021, 2023
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Locations

Avery Halfon's office in New York

Avery's primary office is at 250 Hudson Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY, 10013. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein, LLP

250 Hudson Street, 8th Floor

New York, NY 10013

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Hiring guide

How to hire Avery Halfon — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new legal attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Avery usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Avery charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Avery's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Avery will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a legal attorney in New York

A short list to run through before you commit: How many legal matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Avery

Avery discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in legal practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every legal matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Avery confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Avery's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many legal practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Avery Halfon

How much does it cost to hire Avery for a legal case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Avery walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Avery offer a free consultation?
Avery charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Avery's office. Some legal attorneys offer free consults — check Avery's current terms during booking.
How long do legal cases in New York typically take?
Simple legal matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Avery gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Avery take my case if I'm outside New York?
Avery is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Avery will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Avery?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Avery will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Avery accepting new legal clients right now?
Avery's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.