New York - Lawyers
Basic Profile Info
- Name: Ira S. Newman
- Experience: 50 years of experience
- Practice Summary: Employment Law, Education Law, Landlord Tenant ...
- Jurisdictions: New York
- Website: http://www.iranewmanlaw.com
Education
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New York University School of Law
J.D. (1969) (1963 - 1966)
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New York University School of Law
LL.M. (1969)
Experience
- : The Law Offices of Ira S. Newman (1988 - Current)
- Arbitrator: Nassau County District Court (2001 - 2010)
- General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President: Bank Leumi Trust Company of New York (1981 - 1990)
- First Assistant Counsel: New York State Banking Department (1973 - 1981)
Associations
- Nassau County Bar Association: member (1993 - Current)
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association: Member (1992 - Current)
- New York State Bar Association # 1135029: Member (1967 - Current)
Jurisdictions
- New York
- 2nd Circuit (Since 2006)
- U.S. Supreme Court
- United District Court Southern District of New York (Since 1975)
- United States District Court for the Northern District of New York (Since 1993)
- United States District Court for the Western District of New York (Since 2000)
Practice Areas
- Employment Law: Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Education Law
- Landlord Tenant: Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
- Appeals & Appellate: Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
- Business Law: Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Arbitration & Mediation: Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Contact Info
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Biography
Individuals, Corporate Entities, Labor & Workplace, Educational Institutions, Civil Liberties, Property Transactions, Property Owners & Renters, Financial Institutions, Risk Mitigation, Regulatory Matters, Dispute Resolution…”OUR CORE LEGAL PRINCIPLES•We are dedicated to delivering top-tier legal representation•We prioritize responsiveness to your unique requirements•We handle legal affairs with proficiency and skill•We approach each legal matter with a wealth of experience•We promptly address and resolve your concerns•We advocate for your interests with vigor and effectiveness•We value and consider your perspectiveFAIR & TRANSPARENT BILLINGIt is crucial for clients to have clear information regarding our billing rates and estimated project timelines from the outset. In suitable cases, we may set a limit on fees ("capping") to ensure that costs do not exceed a specified amount. Our hourly rates are often significantly lower than those of comparable Manhattan firms, reflecting our efficient operations.LOCATIONOur office is situated in Great Neck, NY, within Nassau County, the gateway to Long Island just beyond New York City (home to approximately 2.7 million residents), and a brief 30-minute commute to midtown Manhattan.Toll Free: 800-206-7375Download your complimentary copy of:“DEMYSTIFYING THE LEGAL PROCESS, A Guide for Clients Navigating Attorney Relationships.”Admitted: 1967, New York; 1975, U.S. District Court, Southern District of NY; 1990, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of NY; 1993, U.S. District Court, Northern District of NY; 2000, U.S. District Court, Western District of NY; 2006, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit; 2011, United States Supreme Court. Law School: NYU School of Law (J.D., 1966; LL.M., 1969) College: SUNY Binghamton (B.A., 1963)Member: Nassau County, NY State, & American Bar Associations; NY State Trial Lawyers Association; American Arbitration Association; American Trial Lawyers Association. Biography: Former First Assistant Counsel, NY State Banking Department, 1973-1981. Former General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, & Senior VP, Bank Leumi Trust Company of NY, 1981-1990. Previous Arbitrator: NASD; AAA; NYSE. Arbitrator: Nassau County District Court.