Atty. Michael Benjamin Sonsteng
Michael Benjamin Sonsteng is a lawyer practicing class actions, drug and medical device litigation, contracts & agreements and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from St.
Class Actions & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 25+ Years Experience
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About Michael Benjamin Sonsteng at a Glance
Michael Benjamin Sonsteng is a contracts, class action, litigation, and international attorney based in New York, New York. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (2001). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 2001) and St. Olaf College (B.A., 1997). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Benjamin Sonsteng
- Michael Benjamin Sonsteng is a lawyer practicing class actions, drug and medical device litigation, contracts & agreements and 2 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from St. Olaf College in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
- Michael practices in New York, NY
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Michael Benjamin Sonsteng's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Benjamin Sonsteng handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Contracts in New York
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Class Action in New York
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Civil Litigation in New York
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International Law in New York
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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 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 Benjamin Sonsteng
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 Benjamin Sonsteng's practice in the field of contracts, class action, litigation, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Benjamin Sonsteng brings 25+ 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 contracts, class action, and litigation, Michael Benjamin Sonsteng 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 Benjamin Sonsteng 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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