Atty. Michael Assael
Michael Assael is a lawyer practicing real estate law, taxation law, landlord and tenant law. Michael received a B.A. degree from George Washington University in 1971, and has been licensed for 48 years.
Landlord and Tenant Law & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 48+ Years Experience
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About Michael Assael at a Glance
Michael Assael is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Michael Assael. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on real estate, tax, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in New York (1978). Educated at St. John's University (J.D., 1977) and George Washington University (B.A., 1971). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Assael
- Michael Assael is a lawyer practicing real estate law, taxation law, landlord and tenant law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from George Washington University in 1971, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Michael practices at Michael Assael in New York, NY
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Michael Assael's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Assael 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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Tax Law in New York
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Michael Assael is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in New York →
Landlord & Tenant in New York
Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.
Michael Assael is one of 22,207 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys 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
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 Michael Assael
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 Assael's practice in the field of real estate, tax, and landlord/tenant.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Assael brings 48+ 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, tax, and landlord/tenant, Michael Assael 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 Assael 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 Assael Handles in New York
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