Atty. Michael James Waters
Michael James Waters is a lawyer practicing real estate. Michael received a B.S.B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.
Real Estate Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 39+ Years Experience
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About Michael James Waters at a Glance
Michael James Waters is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Wachtel Missry LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on real estate. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1987) and New York (1988). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1987) and Georgetown University (B.S.B.A., 1984). Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael James Waters
- Michael James Waters is a lawyer practicing real estate
- Michael received a B.S.B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Michael practices at Wachtel Missry LLP in New York, NY
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Michael James Waters's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael James Waters handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Real Estate Law in New York
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Michael James Waters
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 Waters's practice in the field of real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael James Waters brings 39+ 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 Connecticut and New York, Michael James Waters can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Real Estate Practice
Concentrating on real estate means Michael James Waters's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Michael James Waters 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 James Waters Handles in New York
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