Atty. Michael Jay Student
Michael Jay Student is a lawyer practicing licensing, corporate banking law, emerging companies & venture capital and 7 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Hobart College, and has been licensed for 44 years.
Corporate Banking Law & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 44+ Years Experience
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About Michael Jay Student at a Glance
Michael Jay Student is a Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Sullivan & Worcester LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, m&a, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (1982). Educated at Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 1981) and Hobart College B.A. cum laude Hobart College B.A. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York State Bar Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Jay Student
- Michael Jay Student is a lawyer practicing licensing, corporate banking law, emerging companies & venture capital and 7 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Hobart College, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Michael practices at Sullivan & Worcester LLP in New York, NY
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Michael Jay Student's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Jay Student handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Employment Law in New York
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Intellectual Property in New York
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Michael Jay Student is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in New York →
Mergers & Acquisitions in New York
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Employment Contracts 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 Jay Student
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 Jay Student's practice in the field of employment, business, ip, m&a, and employment contracts.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Jay Student brings 44+ 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 employment, business, and ip, Michael Jay Student 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 Jay Student 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 Jay Student Handles in New York
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