Atty. Hal S. Shaftel
Hal Shaftel is an experienced trial lawyer who focuses on complex commercial litigation covering a range of areas and business sectors. His experience includes handling jury and bench trials and appeals in court rooms across the country; financial and antitrust regulatory proceedings; and domestic and international arbitrations.
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Hal S. Shaftel is a Shareholder based in New York, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, m&a, estate litigation, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Southe (1990). Educated at Yale University (B.A., 1986) and Yale Law School J.D. 1989 Senior Editor Yale Law School J.D. Yale Law Journal (—). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, New York City Bar •Member, New York State Bar Association •Member, American Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Hal Shaftel is an experienced trial lawyer who focuses on complex commercial litigation covering a range of areas and business sectors
- His experience includes handling jury and bench trials and appeals in court rooms across the country
- financial and antitrust regulatory proceedings
- and domestic and international arbitrations
- He has prevailed in litigations involving securities law and financial regulation, corporate governance, antitrust, joint ventures and partnerships, intellectual property, insurance/reinsurance, real estate and infrastructure, and products liability
- He is proud to have represented both long-established and emerging companies and individuals in the financial services and funds, medical and Internet technology, media and content, healthcare, real estate development and consulting industries
- Hal’s cases are often featured in the media, including being highlighted on lists of the most important cases of the year
- He also regularly lectures and publishes on commercial litigation topics
- Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023 •Team Member, U.S
- News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Real Estate - Litigation, 2017 and 2022 •Listed, Thomson-Reuters, 'Stand-Out Lawyers,' 2022, 2025-2026 •Listed, Acritas Stars Independently Rated Lawyers, 'Star Lawyers,' 2020-2021 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, International Litigation - Securities Litigation, 2017-2019 •Team Member, U.S
- News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Banking & Finance - Litigation, 2017 •Team Member, BTI Power Rankings, 'The 16 Strongest Firms for 'Go-To Outside Counsel' Insurance Work,' 2016
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Hal S. Shaftel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Hal S. Shaftel is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →
Hal S. Shaftel is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in New York →
Hal S. Shaftel is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in New York →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 andnue, 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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