Atty. Michael McBride
Michael McBride is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Michael, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025.
Public Finance Law & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 37+ Years Experience
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About Michael McBride at a Glance
Michael McBride is a business and real estate attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Katten. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association (1989) and New York, New York State Bar Association (1990). Educated at Columbia University (—, 1989). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Public Finance Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael McBride
- Michael McBride is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Finance Law and Real Estate Law
- Michael, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Michael McBride's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael McBride handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
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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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
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 McBride
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 McBride's practice in the field of business and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael McBride brings 37+ 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 New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association and New York, New York State Bar Association, Michael McBride can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and real estate, Michael McBride 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 McBride 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 McBride Handles in New York
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