Atty. Michael E Greene
Michael E. Greene focuses his practice on commercial litigation.
Construction & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 51+ Years Experience
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About Michael E Greene at a Glance
Michael E Greene is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Leech Tishman. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on family law, business, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1975), New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (1977), Florida (1979), and Massachusetts (2010). Educated at St. Mary'S University of San Antonio J.D. (—) and Old Dominion University B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael E Greene
- Michael E. Greene focuses his practice on commercial litigation
- Michael has extensive experience in construction litigation and has counseled companies ranging from developers involved in multi-million dollar projects to sub-subcontractors
- He has acted as general counsel to companies, assisting them from the bidding process through to final project closeout, while handling litigation matters arising in connection with underlying agreement and change orders
- Michael also represents closely-held corporations on a variety of commercial matters, including the buying and selling of closely-held corporations
- He has extensive trial experience in the Federal and State courts, as well as arbitrations and mediations
- Michael has successfully obtained million-dollar judgments on behalf of his clients and has also successfully defended million-dollar claims commenced against his clients, obtaining a number of defendants’ verdicts in their favor
- Michael has extensive experience in all areas of Family Law
- Specifically, he works on matters involving high-end income couples, valuation of businesses, and equitable distribution of marital assets
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Michael E Greene's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael E Greene handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Family Law in New York
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Civil Litigation in New York
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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 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Michael E Greene
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael E Greene's practice in the field of family law, business, litigation, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael E Greene brings 51+ 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 District of Columbia, New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of, and Florida, Michael E Greene can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering family law, business, and litigation, Michael E Greene 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
A New York-based practice means Michael E Greene 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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Common Legal Issues Michael E Greene Handles in New York
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