Atty. May Orenstein
May Orenstein is a lawyer practicing business, securities, litigation & arbitration and 2 other areas of law. May received a A.B. degree from Barnard College, NY in 1978, and has been licensed for 42 years.
Business & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 42+ Years Experience
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About May Orenstein at a Glance
May Orenstein is a Partner: Litigation & Arbitration based in New York, New York, practicing at Brown Rudnick LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, securities, and adr. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York Second Circuit Cour (1984). Educated at New York University Law School (J.D., 1983) and Barnard College, NY (A.B., 1978). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About May Orenstein
- May Orenstein is a lawyer practicing business, securities, litigation & arbitration and 2 other areas of law
- May received a A.B. degree from Barnard College, NY in 1978, and has been licensed for 42 years
- May practices at Brown Rudnick LLP in New York, NY
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May Orenstein's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases May Orenstein 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.
May Orenstein is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →
Securities Law in New York
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Mediation & Arbitration in New York
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
May Orenstein is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in New York →
Jurisdictional Context
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
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose May Orenstein
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 May Orenstein's practice in the field of business, real estate, securities, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
May Orenstein brings 42+ 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 business, real estate, and securities, May Orenstein 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 May Orenstein attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues May Orenstein Handles in New York
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