Atty. Mel Paul Barkan

Atty. Mel Paul Barkan

Mel Paul Barkan is a lawyer practicing commercial, business, consumer protection and 3 other areas of law. Mel received a B.A. degree from Carnegie Institute of Technology and New York University in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years.

New York New York 58 yrs experience 58 year
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Profile Summary

About Mel Paul Barkan at a glance

Mel Paul Barkan is a Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, consumer, and adr. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. Court of International Trade (1968) and U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Third and Federal Circuits (1968). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1968) and Carnegie Institute of Technology and New York University (B.A., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State Bar Association (Member: CPLR Committee Commercial and Federal Litigation Section) Federal Bar Council. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mel Paul Barkan is a lawyer practicing commercial, business, consumer protection and 3 other areas of law
  • Mel received a B.A. degree from Carnegie Institute of Technology and New York University in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • Mel practices at Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Mel Paul Barkan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mel Paul Barkan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Consumer Protection

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Mediation & Arbitration

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mel Paul Barkan

Where is Mel Paul Barkan's law office located?
Mel Paul Barkan's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mel Paul Barkan handle?
Mel Paul Barkan focuses on trusts, business, consumer, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Mel Paul Barkan practiced law?
Mel Paul Barkan has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did Mel Paul Barkan go to law school?
Mel Paul Barkan earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (B.A., 1965).
How can I contact Mel Paul Barkan for a consultation?
You can contact Mel Paul Barkan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Mel Paul Barkan received?
Mel Paul Barkan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
New York University
- 1968
B.A.
Carnegie Institute of Technology and New York University
- 1965

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. Court of International Trade
Admitted: 1968
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Third and Federal Circuits
Admitted: 1968

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