Atty. Michael W. Appelbaum
Michael W. Appelbaum is a lawyer practicing collective bargaining, negotiations, contract administration and 8 other areas of law.
Collective Bargaining & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 66+ Years Experience
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About Michael W. Appelbaum at a Glance
Michael W. Appelbaum is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Grant & Appelbaum, P.C.. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Their practice focuses on discrimination, trusts, contracts, family law, and business. Admitted to practice in New York (1960). Educated at Columbia University (LL.B., 1959) and Cornell University (B.S.I.L.R., 1956). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association (Member, Labor Law and Family Law Committees) New York State Womens Bar Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael W. Appelbaum
- Michael W. Appelbaum is a lawyer practicing collective bargaining, negotiations, contract administration and 8 other areas of law
- Michael W. received a degree from Cornell University in 1956, and has been licensed for 66 years
- Michael W. practices at Grant & Appelbaum, P.C. in New York, NY
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Michael W. Appelbaum's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael W. Appelbaum handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Workplace Discrimination in New York
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Trusts in New York
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Contracts in New York
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Family Law in New York
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Business & Corporate Law in New York
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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 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 W. Appelbaum
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 W. Appelbaum's practice in the field of discrimination, trusts, contracts, family law, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael W. Appelbaum brings 66+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering discrimination, trusts, and contracts, Michael W. Appelbaum 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 W. Appelbaum 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 W. Appelbaum Handles in New York
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