Atty. Brian J. Markowitz
Brian J. Markowitz practices in the area of commercial litigation with a concentration in construction law.
Appellate Practice & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 25+ Years Experience
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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
- 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 Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian J. Markowitz handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in New York
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Commercial Real Estate in New York
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Construction Law in New York
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Estate & Trust Litigation in New York
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Brian J. Markowitz
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Brian J. Markowitz's practice in the field of business, real estate, commercial re, construction, and estate litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Brian J. Markowitz brings 25+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, New Jersey, and New York, Brian J. Markowitz can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and commercial re, Brian J. Markowitz can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Brian J. Markowitz attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Brian J. Markowitz Handles in New York
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