Atty. Michael C. Hefter
Michael Hefter is a trial lawyer with decades of experience leading clients through complex jury and bench trials in federal and state courts. He brings bold solutions and tenacity to clients facing complicated disputes.
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Michael C. Hefter is a litigation attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Alston & Bird LLP. Educated at Emory University (J.D., 1991). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Hefter is a trial lawyer with decades of experience leading clients through complex jury and bench trials in federal and state courts
- He brings bold solutions and tenacity to clients facing complicated disputes
- Michael is a nationally recognized litigator and trial lawyer with extensive legal knowledge who brings a cutting-edge approach to high-profile and sensitive matters and bet-the-company litigation in cases involving every aspect of corporate and transactional disputes
- Michael handles high-stakes litigation for his clients’ most complex and important disputes and has been a part of teams that deliver landmark legal decisions
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 andnue, 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.
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