Atty. Michael Delikat

Atty. Michael Delikat

Michael Delikat is a lawyer practicing employment law & litigation, international arbitration, dispute resolution. Michael received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years.

New York New York 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Delikat at a glance

Michael Delikat is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, adr, and international. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Northern District of (1978). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1977) and Cornell University (B.S., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Delikat is a lawyer practicing employment law & litigation, international arbitration, dispute resolution
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Michael practices at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Delikat's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Michael Delikat is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →

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

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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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 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 Delikat

Where is Michael Delikat's law office located?
Michael Delikat's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Delikat handle?
Michael Delikat focuses on employment, litigation, adr, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael Delikat practiced law?
Michael Delikat has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Michael Delikat go to law school?
Michael Delikat earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.S., 1974).
How can I contact Michael Delikat for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael Delikat received?
Michael Delikat's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1977
B.S.
Cornell University
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Northern District of
Admitted: 1978

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