Atty. Michael James Sharp
Michael James Sharp is a lawyer practicing securities, litigation. Michael received a M.B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1981, and has been licensed for 33 years.
Litigation & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 33+ Years Experience
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About Michael James Sharp at a Glance
Michael James Sharp is a Jefferies Group, Inc. based in New York, New York. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on securities and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1993). Educated at University of Georgia School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Cornell University (M.B.A. Finance, 1981). Active member of Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York State and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael James Sharp
- Michael James Sharp is a lawyer practicing securities, litigation
- Michael received a M.B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1981, and has been licensed for 33 years
- Michael practices in New York, NY
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Michael James Sharp's Areas of Legal Practice
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Securities Law in New York
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Civil Litigation in New York
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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 James Sharp
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 James Sharp's practice in the field of securities and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael James Sharp brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering securities and litigation, Michael James Sharp 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 James Sharp 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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