Atty. Michael Shen
Michael Shen is a lawyer practicing employment law, discrimination, civil rights. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1965, and has been licensed for 47 years.
Civil Rights & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 47+ Years Experience
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About Michael Shen at a Glance
Michael Shen is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Michael Shen & Associates, P.C.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on employment and civil rights. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1979), New York (1980), U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts of New York (1980), and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey U.S. Court of Appeals, Second and Third Circuits and U.S (1982). Educated at Rutgers University (J.D., 1979) and University of Chicago (B.A. University, 1965). Active member of New York State Bar Association New York County Lawyers' Association County Bar Association of New York The Association of Trial Lawyers of America National Employees Lawyers Association National Asian Pacific American Bar Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Shen
- Michael Shen is a lawyer practicing employment law, discrimination, civil rights
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1965, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Michael practices at Michael Shen & Associates, P.C. in New York, NY
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Michael Shen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Shen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Employment Law in New York
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Civil Rights in New York
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Michael Shen
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Shen's practice in the field of employment and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Shen brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Jersey, New York, and U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts of New York, Michael Shen can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and civil rights, Michael Shen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Michael Shen attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael Shen Handles in New York
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