Atty. Michael L. Winston

Atty. Michael L. Winston

Michael L. Winston is a lawyer practicing advertising, litigation, employment & labor.

New York New York 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael L. Winston at a glance

Michael L. Winston is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Cohen, Weiss and Simon LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (1986). Educated at Rutgers University Law School (J.D., 1985) and Grinnell College (B.A., 1976). Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael L. Winston is a lawyer practicing advertising, litigation, employment & labor
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Grinnell College in 1976, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Michael practices at Cohen, Weiss and Simon LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Michael L. Winston's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Litigation

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 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 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

Common questions about Michael L. Winston

Where is Michael L. Winston's law office located?
Michael L. Winston's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Cohen, Weiss and Simon LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael L. Winston handle?
Michael L. Winston focuses on employment, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael L. Winston practiced law?
Michael L. Winston has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Michael L. Winston go to law school?
Michael L. Winston earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Michael L. Winston for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Rutgers University Law School
- 1985
B.A.
Grinnell College
- 1976

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of
Admitted: 1986

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