Atty. Michael E. Getnick
Finalist, 2011 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award, Trial Lawyers for Public Justice. Finalist, 2004 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award, Trial Lawyers for Public Justice.
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About Michael E. Getnick at a glance
Michael E. Getnick is an Of Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Getnick Law. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1970) and U.S. District Court, Northern and Western Districts of New York and U.S. Supreme Court (1970). Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1969) and Pennsylvania State University (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Finalist, 2011 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award, Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
- Finalist, 2004 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award, Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
- Former Member since 1974 and President, 1981-1984, Board of Directors of the Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York
- Chairman and Legal Counsel of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Town of Kirkland, 1978—
- Member, Fifth Judicial District Pro Bono Action Committee
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Michael E. Getnick's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael E. Getnick handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Michael E. Getnick is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael E. Getnick is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael E. Getnick is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Michael E. Getnick is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in New York →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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 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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