Atty. Michael Stuart Farber
Michael Stuart Farber is a lawyer practicing tax, trading and markets. Michael received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years.
Tax & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 32+ Years Experience
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About Michael Stuart Farber at a Glance
Michael Stuart Farber is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on tax. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1994) and New York (1995). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D., 1994) and Rutgers University (B.A., 1991). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Stuart Farber
- Michael Stuart Farber is a lawyer practicing tax, trading and markets
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
- Michael practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY
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Michael Stuart Farber's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Stuart Farber handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Tax Law in New York
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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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 Stuart Farber
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 Stuart Farber's practice in the field of tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Stuart Farber brings 32+ 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 and New York, Michael Stuart Farber can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Tax Practice
Concentrating on tax means Michael Stuart Farber's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Michael Stuart Farber 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 Stuart Farber Handles in New York
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