Atty. Michael C. Fahey
Michael C. Fahey is a lawyer practicing family law.
Family Law Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 54+ Years Experience
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About Michael C. Fahey at a Glance
Michael C. Fahey is a Dist. Council 37 Mun. Employees Legal Servs. Plan based in New York, New York. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on family law. Admitted to practice in New York (1972). Educated at Rutgers University (J.D., 1971) and Brown University (A.B., 1967). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael C. Fahey
- Michael C. Fahey is a lawyer practicing family law
- Michael received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1967, and has been licensed for 54 years
- Michael practices in New York, NY
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Michael C. Fahey's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael C. Fahey handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Family 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
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 C. Fahey
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 C. Fahey's practice in the field of family law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael C. Fahey brings 54+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Family Law Practice
Concentrating on family law means Michael C. Fahey's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Michael C. Fahey attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael C. Fahey Handles in New York
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