New York - Lawyers
Basic Profile Info
- Name: Andre Castaybert
- Experience: 36 years of experience
- Practice Summary: Business Law, Appeals & Appellate, Arbitration & Mediation ...
- Jurisdictions: New York
- Website: http://www.ac-counsel.com
Education
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New York University School of Law
J.D. (1988) (1985 - 1988)
Honors: Semi Finalist Marden Moot Court Competition -
Columbia University
B.A. (1985) | Political Science/International Politics (1982 - 1985)
Experience
- Owner/Principal Attorney: CASTAYBERT PLLC (2013 - Current)
- Counsel: Trokie Landau LLP (2012 - 2014)
- Counsel: Levi Lubarsky & Feigenbaum LLP (2010 - 2012)
- Counsel: Guzov Ofsink LLC (2008 - 2010)
- Associate Litigation: Proskauer Rose LLP (1988 - 2008)
Associations
- New York State Bar Association: Member (2012 - Current)
- French-American Bar Association: Member (2010 - Current)
- New York City Bar Association: Member (1990 - Current)
Jurisdictions
- New York (Since 1989)
- 2nd Circuit (Since 2005)
- 3rd Circuit (Since 2003)
Fees
- Free Consultation
Practice Areas
- Business Law: Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Appeals & Appellate: Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Arbitration & Mediation: Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
- Stockbroker & Investment Fraud
- Employment Law: Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Insurance Claims: Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
- Insurance Defense
- Intellectual Property
- Landlord Tenant: Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
- Legal Malpractice
- Trademarks: Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
- Communications & Internet Law: Internet Law, Media & Advertising, Telecommunications Law
- Entertainment & Sports Law
- Real Estate Law: Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
- French: Spoken, Written
Contact Info
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Biography
André G. Castaybert is the founder and lead attorney at CASTAYBERT PLLC. With over twenty-five years of experience as a commercial litigator in both trial court and appellate settings, he began his legal career in New York City at the esteemed law firm of Proskauer Rose LLP. During his two-decade tenure there, he handled a diverse range of commercial disputes in Federal courts nationwide, New York State courts, and in domestic and international arbitration proceedings. Prior to establishing CASTAYBERT PLLC, André served as Counsel at various reputable boutique business litigation firms in New York City and Westchester County, where he specialized in delivering cost-efficient business litigation services to high net worth individuals, mid-sized companies, and Fortune 500 corporations. André possesses extensive expertise in all aspects of civil litigation, having successfully managed cases from inception through discovery, trial, and appeal. His litigation portfolio encompasses a broad spectrum of legal areas and industries, and he also offers advisory services in corporate and transactional matters. Financial, Corporate, and Banking Law: André has provided legal representation to high net worth individuals, investors, and financial institutions in a wide array of disputes involving major banks, hedge funds, and broker-dealers. His work includes handling issues related to margin and prime broker agreements, fraud allegations, breach of fiduciary duty claims, bank deposits, money laundering, and indenture compliance. Insurance Recovery: André has advocated for policyholders in cases concerning officer and director liability, commercial property damage claims, employee practices liability disputes, financial guaranty matters, and credit risk insurance issues. Employment Law: André has assisted executives and companies in navigating disputes over non-compete, confidentiality, and non-solicitation agreements. He has also provided strategic guidance to individuals and corporations on employment-related matters.