Atty. Frederick M. Molod
Federal Court Mediator, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York.
Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 75+ Years Experience
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About Frederick M. Molod at a Glance
Frederick M. Molod is a Partner Emeritus based in New York, New York, practicing at Molod Spitz And Desantis P C. They have 75+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1951. Admitted to practice in New York (1951), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1952), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1952), and U.S. Court of Military Justice and Immigration Court, Circa (1953). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (LL.B. Brooklyn, 1951) and Long Island University (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Bar Association of the City of New York New York County and Bronx County Bar Associations New York State Trial Lawyers Association American Board of Trial Advocates Defense Research Institute and Trial Lawyers Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Frederick M. Molod
- Federal Court Mediator, U.S
- District Court, Southern District of New York
- President, 1993-1994, Chairman, Board of Governors, 1994-1995, Jewish Lawyers Guild
- Member, Federation of Insurance and Corporate Counsel, 1991-2000
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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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in New York Choose Frederick M. Molod
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 Frederick M. Molod's practice.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Frederick M. Molod brings 75+ 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 New York, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, Frederick M. Molod can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Frederick M. Molod 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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