Atty. Michael David Nicholson
Michael David Nicholson is a lawyer practicing antitrust / trade law, litigation, construction / development. Michael received a B.S.C.E. degree from Northwestern University in 1961, and has been licensed for 55 years.
Antitrust & Trade Law & More Attorney · Serving Garden City, NY · 55+ Years Experience
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About Michael David Nicholson at a Glance
Michael David Nicholson is a Member based in Garden City, New York, practicing at Corner, Finn, Nicholson & Charles. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1971), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1979), Illinois (1981), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1990). Educated at St. John's University School of Law (J.D., 1970) and Northwestern University (B.S.C.E., 1961). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Garden City, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael David Nicholson
- Michael David Nicholson is a lawyer practicing antitrust / trade law, litigation, construction / development
- Michael received a B.S.C.E. degree from Northwestern University in 1961, and has been licensed for 55 years
- Michael practices at Corner, Finn, Nicholson & Charles in Garden City, NY
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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 Garden City 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.
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Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael David Nicholson brings 55+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, and Illinois, Michael David Nicholson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Litigation Practice
Concentrating on litigation means Michael David Nicholson's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Garden City
A Garden City-based practice means Michael David Nicholson 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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