Atty. Michael Ocken Wolfson
Michael Ocken Wolfson is a lawyer practicing health care, transportation, telecommunications. Michael received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years.
Health Care & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 36+ Years Experience
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About Michael Ocken Wolfson at a Glance
Michael Ocken Wolfson is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on health care. Admitted to practice in New York (1990). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1989) and Colgate University (B.A., 1986). Active member of New York State Bar Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Ocken Wolfson
- Michael Ocken Wolfson is a lawyer practicing health care, transportation, telecommunications
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Michael practices at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York, NY and 1 other location
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Michael Ocken Wolfson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Ocken Wolfson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Health Care Law in New York
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing 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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Why Clients in New York Choose Michael Ocken Wolfson
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 Ocken Wolfson's practice in the field of health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Ocken Wolfson brings 36+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Health Care Practice
Concentrating on health care means Michael Ocken Wolfson'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 Ocken Wolfson 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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