Education & Nys Bar Admission
Michael W. Goldstein earned his undergraduate degree summa cum laude in 1975 with a major in economics and a concentration in accounting. Upon completion of his undergraduate studies, he was awarded a three year graduate fellowship. He attended law school full-time while also teaching accounting to college students. In 1978, he earned a Juris Doctor degree from Brooklyn Law School. He is admitted to practice law in all courts of the State of New York and in the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of the State of New York.
Experience
Michael W. Goldstein is a well seasoned New York lawyer with extensive experience since 1979. His legal and economic backgrounds complement each other. This invaluable combination is evident in the comprehensive and insightful way he approaches various legal matters, including real estate, commercial transactions, business and personal contracts, commercial litigation, wills, trusts and estates.
Aggressive Legal Representation
Michael W. Goldstein carefully and comprehensively negotiates each business or commercial matter, and precisely drafts important legal documents, in order to achieve maximum protection of each client=s rights. Each litigated matter is aggressively investigated and relentlessly pursued, in order to achieve the best results for you. Michael W. Goldstein’s clients appreciate his down-to-earth style, and the personal attention they receive. Under his tough professional exterior lies a kind and compassionate man, with whom clients easily feel comfortable and relaxed.
Teamwork
Michael W. Goldstein and his staff work as a team with our clients. Each case or legal matter is aggressively and conscientiously pursued by a well seasoned New York lawyer who is committed to achieving the best result. Michael W. Goldstein’s vast experience, insightful judgment, and well honed legal skills are invaluable tools that help achieve this goal. When you retain our firm to represent you, Michael W. Goldstein and his support staff will work their hardest to provide the best legal representation.
Result Oriented
Michael W. Goldstein has earned the respect of other lawyers, including his adversaries. His commercial negotiating and contract drafting skills serve his clients well by clearly defining each parties= legal rights and responsibilities. Potential controversies are often avoided entirely, as a result of the comprehensive contracts he negotiates and drafts for his clients.
When representing a party in a commercial lawsuit, Michael W. Goldstein=s pre-trial litigation skills, coupled with thorough preparation, often make the merits of his client’s case evident to the adversary, long before the trial begins. Therefore, many of his litigated cases are successfully resolved before trial.
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Time Limitations
There are strict time limitations that apply to New York lawsuits, including accidental injury lawsuits, commercial litigation, real estate litigation, and other types of New York litigation. The statute of limitations (time limit for commencing litigation) varies depending on the type of case, and in some instances, depending on the defendant being sued. Furthermore, many types of claims and lawsuits also have other time limitations (in addition to the statute of limitations), such as time limitations for filing a Notice of Claim, Notice of Intention to Make Claim, and other important documents.
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Time Limitations
There are strict time limitations that apply to New York lawsuits, including commercial litigation. The statute of limitations (time limit for commencing litigation) varies depending on the type of case, and in some instances, depending on the defendant being sued.
General Disclaimer
The information contained in this website is not intended to constitute legal advice, nor to create an attorney-client relationship or lawyer-client relationship. We recommend that you discuss your business law matter or case with a NY business lawyer or New York commercial attorney promptly.
Visiting our website, submitting any information via questionnaire or email, or discussing your legal matter or case with us does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship with our law firm can only be established with the signing of a written retainer agreement prepared by our law firm.
This website is not intended to solicit clients for commercial law, commercial litigation, contracts or any other legal matter outside of New York State. However, we do represent businesses and individuals outside of New York State, who are engaged in a New York State commercial transaction, or commercial litigation in the courts of New York State, or a dispute that may be arbitrated or mediated in a New York State Alternative Dispute Resolution forum.
New York Business Lawyer Disclaimer
The New York contracts, business law, and commercial litigation information contained in this website is not intended to constitute legal advice, nor to create an attorney-client relationship or lawyer-client relationship. We recommend that you discuss your NY business law, commercial law, contract law, or commercial litigation matter with a NY business law firm, or New York business attorney promptly.
Most commercial litigation cases that we handle are accepted on an hourly fee basis. In the event that we accept a commercial litigation case on a contingency fee basis, under New York law, in the event there is no recovery in a contingency fee case, the client is responsible for the expenses of the litigation, including court costs and disbursements.
We are proud of our record of successfully representing clients in various commercial transactions and business law matters, as well as NY commercial litigation. Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome with respect to any future case or legal matter.
We are New York commercial litigation, business and contracts Lawyers and Attorneys New York, representing clients throughout New York State, including New York City, Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island, Nassau County, Suffolk County, Westchester County, Rockland County and upstate New York.
Law Offices of Michael W. Goldstein is a New York business and commercial transactions law firm, also representing clients in commercial litigation throughout New York State.
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