Atty. Michael A Smith
Michael A Smith is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, general practice, real estate. Michael received a B.A. degree from Binghamton University, and has been licensed for 20 years.
General Practice & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 20+ Years Experience
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About Michael A Smith at a Glance
Michael A Smith is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Herrick, Feinstein LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on real estate and zoning. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2006) and New York (2009). Educated at Washington University School of Law J.D. (—) and Binghamton University B.A. (—). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael A Smith
- Michael A Smith is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, general practice, real estate
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Binghamton University, and has been licensed for 20 years
- Michael practices at Herrick, Feinstein LLP in New York, NY
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Michael A Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael A Smith 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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Land Use & Zoning 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 Michael A Smith
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 Michael A Smith's practice in the field of real estate and zoning.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael A Smith brings 20+ 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 Jersey and New York, Michael A Smith can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate and zoning, Michael A Smith 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 Michael A Smith 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 Michael A Smith Handles in New York
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