Atty. Michael Phillip Berkley

Atty. Michael Phillip Berkley

Michael Phillip Berkley is a lawyer practicing construction law, architectural law, construction accidents and 71 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Binghamton in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Hackensack Hackensack 36 yrs experience 36 year
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About Michael Phillip Berkley at a glance

Michael Phillip Berkley is a Member based in Hackensack, New Jersey, practicing at The Law Offices of Michael P. Berkley, P.C.. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on formation, contracts, probate, criminal defense, and employment. Admitted to practice in New York (1990), New Jersey (1990), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1990), and Florida (2016). Educated at Pace University Law School (J.D., 1990) and State University of New York at Binghamton (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in Hackensack, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Phillip Berkley is a lawyer practicing construction law, architectural law, construction accidents and 71 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Binghamton in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Michael practices at The Law Offices of Michael P. Berkley, P.C. in Hackensack, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Phillip Berkley's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Contracts

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Probate

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Criminal Defense

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Employment Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hackensack are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Phillip Berkley

Where is Michael Phillip Berkley's law office located?
Michael Phillip Berkley's law practice is located in Hackensack, New Jersey. The firm is The Law Offices of Michael P. Berkley, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Phillip Berkley handle?
Michael Phillip Berkley focuses on formation, contracts, probate, criminal defense, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Michael Phillip Berkley practiced law?
Michael Phillip Berkley has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Michael Phillip Berkley go to law school?
Michael Phillip Berkley earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact Michael Phillip Berkley for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Architectural Law Construction Accidents Construction Law Adverse Possession Boundary Disputes Breach of Contract Commercial Commercial Arbitration Commercial Bad Faith Commercial Contracts Commercial Crimes Commercial Fraud Commercial Law Commercial Liability Commercial Litigation Commercial Mediation Commercial Torts Commercial Transactions Commercial Transfers Complex Commercial Litigation Construction And Design Law Construction And Surety Law Construction Arbitration Construction Claims Construction Contracts Construction Defects Construction Equipment Liability Construction Finance Construction Insurance Construction Insurance Defense Construction Labor Law Construction Liability Construction Liens Construction Litigation Construction Mediation Construction Safety Construction Workouts Contract Fraud Contract Litigation Contractor Performance Bonds Contractors Liability Contracts Corporate & Incorporation Environmental Construction Law International Commercial Arbitration International Commercial Contracts International Commercial Law International Construction Contracts International Construction Law International Contracts International Sale Of Goods Materialmens Liens Mechanics Liens Public Construction Law Public Works Real Estate Real Estate Acquisitions Real Estate Arbitration Real Estate Contracts Real Estate Development Real Estate Fraud Real Estate Investment Real Estate Litigation Real Estate Partnerships Real Estate Settlements Real Property Roof Industry Liability Sale Of Goods Scaffolding Liability Secured Transactions Structural Work Act Stucco Litigation Uniform Commercial Code Warehousing

Education

J.D.
Pace University Law School
- 1990
B.A.
State University of New York at Binghamton
- 1987

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1990
New Jersey
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1990
Florida
Admitted: 2016

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