Atty. Michael Steven Sommer
Michael Steven Sommer is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, white collar crime, business litigation & counseling and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Wesleyan University in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years.
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Michael Steven Sommer is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, ip, white collar, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of (1988). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1987) and Wesleyan University (B.A. Government, 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Steven Sommer is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, white collar crime, business litigation & counseling and 3 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Wesleyan University in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Michael practices at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation in New York, NY
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 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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