Atty. Mitchell E. Menaker
Mitchell E. Menaker is a lawyer practicing project finance, international law, equipment finance and leasing and 3 other areas of law.
Equipment Finance and Leasing & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 50+ Years Experience
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About Mitchell E. Menaker at a Glance
Mitchell E. Menaker is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Shearman & Sterling LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on tax, entertainment, and international. Admitted to practice in New York (1976). Educated at New York University (LL.M. The, 1976) and Brooklyn College of the City University of New York (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mitchell E. Menaker
- Mitchell E. Menaker is a lawyer practicing project finance, international law, equipment finance and leasing and 3 other areas of law
- Mitchell received a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Mitchell practices at Shearman & Sterling LLP in New York, NY
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Mitchell E. Menaker's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mitchell E. Menaker 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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Entertainment & Sports Law in New York
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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International Law in New York
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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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 Mitchell E. Menaker
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 Mitchell E. Menaker's practice in the field of tax, entertainment, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mitchell E. Menaker brings 50+ 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 tax, entertainment, and international, Mitchell E. Menaker 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 Mitchell E. Menaker 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 Mitchell E. Menaker Handles in New York
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