Atty. Michael J Motelson

Atty. Michael J Motelson

Michael J Motelson is a lawyer practicing real estate, litigation. Michael received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Staten Island Staten Island 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About Michael J Motelson at a glance

Michael J Motelson is a Principal based in Staten Island, New York, practicing at Law Offices of Michael J. Motelson. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on real estate and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1992) and New York (1993). Educated at Washington College of Law (J.D., 1992) and State University of New York at Albany (B.S., 1989). Serands clients in Staten Island, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael J Motelson is a lawyer practicing real estate, litigation
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Michael practices at Law Offices of Michael J. Motelson in Staten Island, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Michael J Motelson's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Staten Island 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

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Where is Michael J Motelson's law office located?
Michael J Motelson's law practice is located in Staten Island, New York. The firm is Law Offices of Michael J. Motelson. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael J Motelson handle?
Michael J Motelson focuses on real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael J Motelson practiced law?
Michael J Motelson has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Michael J Motelson go to law school?
Michael J Motelson earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.S., 1989).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Washington College of Law
- 1992
B.S.
State University of New York at Albany
- 1989

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1992
New York
Admitted: 1993

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