Atty. Michael D. Blechman
Michael D. Blechman is a lawyer practicing antitrust, litigation, international law.
Antitrust & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 59+ Years Experience
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About Michael D. Blechman at a Glance
Michael D. Blechman is a Special Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on litigation and international. Admitted to practice in New York (1967). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1966) and Free University of Berlin 1962-63 Fulbright Fellowship Free University of Berlin Harvard College (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Former Chair, Harmonization of Laws Project) American Bar Association (Former Chair: Monograph Committee, Antitrust Section Subcommittee on Antitrust and Multinational Enterprises, The Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael D. Blechman
- Michael D. Blechman is a lawyer practicing antitrust, litigation, international law
- Michael received a degree from Free University of Berlin, and has been licensed for 59 years
- Michael practices at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in New York, NY and 1 other location
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Why Clients in New York Choose Michael D. Blechman
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Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael D. Blechman brings 59+ 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 litigation and international, Michael D. Blechman 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
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