Atty. Michael Peter Kessler
Michael Peter Kessler is a lawyer practicing corporate law, business solutions & governance, bankruptcy & debt. Michael received a B.Com. degree from Concordia University in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years.
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Michael Peter Kessler is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Proskauer Rose Llp. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on business and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Texas (1974), District of Columbia (2001), and New York (2002). Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 1973) and Concordia University (B.Com. University, 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Peter Kessler is a lawyer practicing corporate law, business solutions & governance, bankruptcy & debt
- Michael received a B.Com. degree from Concordia University in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Michael practices at Proskauer Rose LLP in New York, NY
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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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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