Atty. Michael Alan Waldman
Michael Alan Waldman is a lawyer practicing litigation, government, election, campaign and political law and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1982, and has been licensed for 38 years.
Election Campaign and Political Law & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 38+ Years Experience
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About Michael Alan Waldman at a Glance
Michael Alan Waldman is a Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law based in New York, New York. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on securities, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in New York (1988). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1987) and Columbia University (B.A., 1982). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Alan Waldman
- Michael Alan Waldman is a lawyer practicing litigation, government, election, campaign and political law and 2 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1982, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Michael practices in New York, NY
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Michael Alan Waldman's Areas of Legal Practice
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Securities Law in New York
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Civil Litigation in New York
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Government & Administrative Law 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 Alan Waldman
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 Alan Waldman's practice in the field of securities, litigation, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Alan Waldman brings 38+ 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 securities, litigation, and government, Michael Alan Waldman 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 Alan Waldman 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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