Michael A. Markowitz - Profile

Many of my clientele consist of individuals managing prominent businesses. Typically, they require a tailored approach that is not readily available in a large legal firm. I actively listen to their needs, provide various options, and strive to establish realistic expectations. I firmly believe that success hinges on the proper execution following an informed decision by the client. Noteworthy cases include: Hill v. Estate of Avnet, 13 Misc.3d 1210(A), 824 N.Y.S.2d 754 (Successful defense against partners' claim on deceased client's estate), Archdeacon v. Town of Oyster Bay, 12 Misc.3d 438, 813 N.Y.S.2d 289 (Reversal of town's decision in Article 78 case), Glazer v. AA Premier Realty, Ltd., 294 F.Supp.2d 296 (Judgment secured under 9 USC§10(b) for securities fraud), Gehm v. New York Life Ins. Co., 992 F. Supp. 209 (ERISA claim removal under All Writs Act), Lamm v. Stevenson, 276 A.D.2d 531, 716 N.Y.S.2d 576 (Adverse Possession claim overturned by 2nd Dep't. 2000), Novis v. Benes, 268 A.D.2d 464, 701 N.Y.S.2d 914 (2nd Dep't. 2000), Shawmut Bank, N.A. v. Lapidus, 209 A.D.2d 684, 619 N.Y.S.2d 946 (2nd Dep't 1994). My legal practice in New York focuses on corporate transactions, contract disputes, real estate transactions, property litigation, eviction proceedings, wills and probate litigation, ERISA and insurance disputes, construction and commercial litigation.