Atty. Michael Shen

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.

New York New York 47 Years Experience 47 year
Call (844) 560-3301

Profile Summary

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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  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Shen's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Jurisdictional Context

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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Shen

Where is Michael Shen's law office located?
Michael Shen's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Michael Shen & Associates, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Shen handle?
Michael Shen focuses on employment, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael Shen practiced law?
Michael Shen has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Michael Shen go to law school?
Michael Shen earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A. University, 1965).
How can I contact Michael Shen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Rutgers University
- 1979
B.A. University
University of Chicago
- 1965

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1979
New York
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts of New York
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey U.S. Court of Appeals, Second and Third Circuits and U.S
Admitted: 1982

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