Atty. Michael Reifenstein

Atty. Michael Reifenstein

Michael Reifenstein is a lawyer. Michael received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1972, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Rochester Rochester 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About Michael Reifenstein at a glance

Michael Reifenstein is a Member based in Rochester, New York, practicing at Michael Reifenstein. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in New York (1978) and U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (1978). Educated at Vermont Law School (J.D., 1977) and State University of New York at Stony Brook (B.A., 1972). Active member of Monroe County Bar Association. Serands clients in Rochester, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Reifenstein is a lawyer
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1972, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Michael practices at Michael Reifenstein in Rochester, NY

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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 Rochester 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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Michael Reifenstein has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
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Education

J.D.
Vermont Law School
- 1977
B.A.
State University of New York at Stony Brook
- 1972

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
Admitted: 1978

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