Atty. Michael R. Hafitz

Atty. Michael R. Hafitz

Michael R. Hafitz is a lawyer practicing entertainment.

New York New York 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Michael R. Hafitz is a entertainment attorney based in New York, New York. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1981), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1982), and New York (1988). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1981) and University of Rochester (B.A., 1977). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael R. Hafitz is a lawyer practicing entertainment
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Rochester in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Michael practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Michael R. Hafitz's Areas of Practice

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

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 andnue, 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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Where is Michael R. Hafitz's law office located?
Michael R. Hafitz's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael R. Hafitz handle?
Michael R. Hafitz focuses on entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael R. Hafitz practiced law?
Michael R. Hafitz has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Michael R. Hafitz go to law school?
Michael R. Hafitz earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1977).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Boston University
- 1981
B.A.
University of Rochester
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1982
New York
Admitted: 1988

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