Atty. Michael Edward Norton

Atty. Michael Edward Norton

Michael Edward Norton is a lawyer practicing appeals, commercial, commercial bankruptcy and 1 other area of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years.

New York New York 50 yrs experience 50 year
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About Michael Edward Norton at a glance

Michael Edward Norton is an Of Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Hand Baldachin Amburgey LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1976), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1976), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1976), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit and U.S. Court of Federal Claims, U.S. Court of Appeals, First (1980). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1975) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 1972). Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York American Bar Association Federal Bar Council New York State Trial Lawyers Association New York County Lawyers Association American Bankruptcy Institute. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Edward Norton is a lawyer practicing appeals, commercial, commercial bankruptcy and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Michael practices at Hand Baldachin Amburgey LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Edward Norton's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 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 Edward Norton

Where is Michael Edward Norton's law office located?
Michael Edward Norton's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Hand Baldachin Amburgey LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Edward Norton handle?
Michael Edward Norton focuses on business, bankruptcy, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael Edward Norton practiced law?
Michael Edward Norton has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Michael Edward Norton go to law school?
Michael Edward Norton earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Michael Edward Norton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1975
B.A.
University of California, Berkeley
- 1972

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit and U.S. Court of Federal Claims, U.S. Court of Appeals, First
Admitted: 1980

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