Atty. Brian J. Markowitz

Atty. Brian J. Markowitz

Brian J. Markowitz practices in the area of commercial litigation with a concentration in construction law.

New York New York 25 Years Experience 25 year
Call (347) 899-9744

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About Brian J. Markowitz at a glance

Brian J. Markowitz is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Goldstein Hall PLLC. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, construction, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey (2001), New Jersey (2001), New York (2002), and U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (2003). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 2001) and State University of New York College at Oneonta (B.A., 1995). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brian J. Markowitz practices in the area of commercial litigation with a concentration in construction law
  • Mr. Markowitz represents owners, developers, construction managers, general contractors and design professionals in construction, real estate, transactional, commercial litigation and professional responsibility/malpractice matters in the federal and state courts of New York and New Jersey and in alternative dispute resolution proceedings
  • He also assists clients in contract drafting and negotiation, and with entering into various license agreements
  • Mr. Markowitz has litigated disputes involving both private and public mechanic's liens, trust fund claims, delay claims, surety bond claims, change orders, defaults, terminations and design defects and has worked with clients to develop strategies to minimize the costs and time of e-discovery preservation and collection
  • Mr. Markowitz was selected as a New York Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine in 2011 and 2012, an award given to only the top 2.5 percent of up-and-coming attorneys in any state
  • He is also the drafter of New York Lien Law Section 44-b, dealing with necessary parties to a public improvement mechanic's lien foreclosure action
  • Mr. Markowitz is a 2001 graduate of Brooklyn Law School and a graduate of the State University of New York at Oneonta
  • Areas of Practice · Commercial Litigation · Construction Law · Appellate Practice Professional Activities · Association of the Bar of the City of New York · Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity Experience · Duane Morris LLP - Associate, 2008-present · Thelen LLP (formerly Brown Raysman Millstein Felder & Steiner LLP, formerly Ross & Cohen LLP) - Associate, 2004-2008 · New York City Law Department - Office of the Corporation Counsel -- Assistant Corporation Counsel, Tax and Bankruptcy Litigation Division, 2003-2004 -- Assistant Corporation Counsel, Commercial and Real Estate Litigation Division, 2001-2003 -- Senior Student Legal Specialist, Commercial and Real Estate Litigation Division, 1998-2001 · New York Paralegal School - Professor, 2002-2004 Honors And Awards · Selected as a New York Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine, 2011 and 2012 Selected Publications · Co-author, "Avoiding Sanctions over Duty to Preserve Evidence," New York Law Journal, April 8, 2010 · Co-author, "Claims for Architect's Failure to Achieve Specific Contractual Results Limited to Three-Year Malpractice Period," New York Real Estate Journal, September 2005

Practice Areas Explained

Brian J. Markowitz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian J. Markowitz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Commercial Real Estate

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Construction Law

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Brian J. Markowitz's law office located?
Brian J. Markowitz's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Goldstein Hall PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian J. Markowitz handle?
Brian J. Markowitz focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, construction, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Brian J. Markowitz practiced law?
Brian J. Markowitz has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Brian J. Markowitz go to law school?
Brian J. Markowitz earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1995).
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What awards or recognition has Brian J. Markowitz received?
Brian J. Markowitz's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 2001
B.A.
State University of New York College at Oneonta
- 1995

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Admitted: 2001
New Jersey
Admitted: 2001
New York
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2003
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Admitted: 2018

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