Atty. Jonathan Scott Margolis
Jonathan Scott Margolis is a lawyer practicing real estate, real estate acquisitions, sales & joint ventures, leasing and 2 other areas of law. Jonathan received a B.A. degree from Columbia College, and has been licensed for 46 years.
Leasing & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 46+ Years Experience
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About Jonathan Scott Margolis at a Glance
Jonathan Scott Margolis is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Morrison Cohen LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on real estate, m&a, and foreclosure. Admitted to practice in New York (1980). Educated at Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 1979) and Columbia College B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jonathan Scott Margolis
- Jonathan Scott Margolis is a lawyer practicing real estate, real estate acquisitions, sales & joint ventures, leasing and 2 other areas of law
- Jonathan received a B.A. degree from Columbia College, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Jonathan practices at Morrison Cohen LLP in New York, NY
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Jonathan Scott Margolis's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan Scott Margolis handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
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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Mergers & Acquisitions in New York
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Foreclosure Defense 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 Jonathan Scott Margolis
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 Jonathan Scott Margolis's practice in the field of real estate, m&a, and foreclosure.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jonathan Scott Margolis brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate, m&a, and foreclosure, Jonathan Scott Margolis 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 Jonathan Scott Margolis 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 Jonathan Scott Margolis Handles in New York
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