Atty. Michael E Stern
Michael E Stern is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, commercial insurance, insurance bad faith and 9 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years.
Admiralty and Maritime Law & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 35+ Years Experience
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About Michael E Stern at a Glance
Michael E Stern is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Rubin, Fiorella, Friedman & Mercante LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on contracts, wrongful death, business, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1991), New York (1992), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1992), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1994). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 1991) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Association of the Bar of the City of New York Maritime Law Association of the United States. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael E Stern
- Michael E Stern is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, commercial insurance, insurance bad faith and 9 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Michael practices at Rubin, Fiorella, Friedman & Mercante LLP in New York, NY
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Michael E Stern's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael E Stern handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Contracts in New York
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Wrongful Death in New York
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Business & Corporate Law in New York
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Insurance Law in New York
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Mediation & Arbitration 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 Stern
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 Stern's practice in the field of contracts, wrongful death, business, insurance, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael E Stern brings 35+ 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 Jersey, New York, and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, Michael E Stern can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, wrongful death, and business, Michael E Stern 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 Stern 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 Stern Handles in New York
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