Atty. Michael P. Graff
Author: "Condominium Liens: Which Come First," The Queens Bar Journal, 1992. Co-Author: Report on Proposed New York Court Rule Regarding Interrogatories, Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Committee on State Courts of Superior Jurisdiction, October 29, 2004; "The Art of Pleading - State Courts," Course Materials and Presenter, New York City Bar C.L.E., January 2008 and 2009.
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About Michael P. Graff at a glance
Michael P. Graff is a Principal based in New York, New York, practicing at Michael P. Graff. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Admitted to practice in New York (1961) and Florida U.S. District Court, Southern (Trial Bar), Middle and Northern Districts of Florida U.S. Dis (1983). Educated at Brooklyn Law School LL.B. (—) and Michigan State University B.S. Basic and Advanced Certified Mediation Training and Apprenticeship (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Y, C, and Civil Court Association of Arbitrators Association for Conflict Resolution/Greater New York. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Author
"Condominium Liens: Which Come First," The Queens Bar Journal, 1992
Co-Author
- Report on Proposed New York Court Rule Regarding Interrogatories, Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Committee on State Courts of Superior Jurisdiction, October 29, 2004
- "The Art of Pleading - State Courts," Course Materials and Presenter, New York City Bar C.L.E., January 2008 and 2009
Panel Member
NYC Contract Dispute Resolution Board
Arbitrator
- Civil Court of the City of New York
- Mediator, Commercial Divisions of Supreme Courts, New York and Queens Counties
- Mediator and Arbitrator, Joint Committee on Fee Disputes and Conciliation
- Safe Horizon Mediator of Civil Court and Community Disputes
Formerly Partner
- Kurzman, Karelsen & Frank, LLP
- Moore, Berson, Lifflander, Eisenberg & Mewhinney
- Becker, Goldstein & Graff
- Safe Horizon Mediation Program
- Mediator for Federal District court for the Southern District of New York, Commercial Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
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 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.
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