Atty. Michael David Kestan

Atty. Michael David Kestan

Michael David Kestan is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, appeals, mediation and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a degree from University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years.

New York New York 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael David Kestan at a glance

Michael David Kestan is a personal injury, business, litigation, adr, and appellate attorney based in New York, New York. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in New York (1990), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1995), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1995). Educated at Seton Hall University (J.D., 1989) and University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa (B.Comm., 1986). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael David Kestan is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, appeals, mediation and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a degree from University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Michael practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Michael David Kestan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael David Kestan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Michael David Kestan is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in New York →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael David Kestan

Where is Michael David Kestan's law office located?
Michael David Kestan's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael David Kestan handle?
Michael David Kestan focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, adr, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael David Kestan practiced law?
Michael David Kestan has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Michael David Kestan go to law school?
Michael David Kestan earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.Comm., 1986).
How can I contact Michael David Kestan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University
- 1989
B.Comm.
University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- 1986

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1995

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