Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 28+ Years Experience
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About Michael J. Rafa at a Glance
Michael J. Rafa is an OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. based in New York, New York. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in California (1998) and New York (2004). Educated at University of San Francisco School of Law J.D. University of the South J.D. (—) and Carnegie Mellon University B.S. (—). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael J. Rafa
- Michael J. Rafa is a lawyer
- Michael J. received a B.S. degree from Carnegie Mellon University, and has been licensed for 28 years
- Michael J. practices in New York, NY
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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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Michael J. Rafa
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 J. Rafa's practice.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael J. Rafa brings 28+ 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 California and New York, Michael J. Rafa can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Michael J. Rafa 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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