Steven Altman - Experienced Lawyer in New York

With over 30 years of legal experience, Steven Altman has handled a wide range of commercial cases with precision and efficiency, from complex matters to smaller issues. He is well-versed in dispute resolution and excels at devising cost-effective strategies to address business challenges. As a seasoned business attorney with an extensive network, he is known for connecting clients with the right resources, whether it involves securing financing or structuring transactions. Some of Mr. Altman's notable achievements include:- Resolving a significant oceanfront construction fire loss for a custom home builder in Wainscot, NY, resulting in over $13 million in new business from a prominent restaurateur- Serving as lead trial counsel in successfully pursuing a judgment against Network Solutions founder Emmet McHenry in a case brought by Dennis Levine, a key player in mergers and acquisitions, involving $200 million in financing for NetCom Solutions- Acting as lead trial counsel in a case against Michael Jackson over fees related to securing refinancing for his $272 million bank debt, which settled on the first day of trial- Leading the legal team in a settled action against a company owned by the well-known Dominican Hazoury family, Deutsche Bank, and others, stemming from a thwarted real estate development venturePhilanthropic Involvement:Founder of "Homework Matters!" at MS 22 in Bronx, NY, aimed at inspiring underprivileged students to explore diverse career paths; has introduced over 900 students to new opportunitiesFacilitator at Long Island Teen Institute, conducting workshops on teen leadership at weekend retreats for high school studentsMember of Forward Thinkers Junto, a group inspired by Benjamin Franklin's Iron Apron Club, dedicated to fostering innovative thinking and collaboration