Atty. Murray Shactman
Murray Shactman is a lawyer practicing landlord & tenant. Murray received a B.A. degree from Queens College of the City University of New York in 1970, and has been licensed for 41 years.
Landlord Tenant Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 41+ Years Experience
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About Murray Shactman at a Glance
Murray Shactman is a landlord/tenant attorney based in New York, New York. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in New York (1985), U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern District of New York (1985), and New Jersey (1996). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1984) and Queens College of the City University of New York (B.A., 1970). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Murray Shactman
- Murray Shactman is a lawyer practicing landlord & tenant
- Murray received a B.A. degree from Queens College of the City University of New York in 1970, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Murray practices in New York, NY
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Murray Shactman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Murray Shactman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Landlord & Tenant in New York
Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.
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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
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in New York Choose Murray Shactman
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 Murray Shactman's practice in the field of landlord/tenant.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Murray Shactman brings 41+ 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 York, U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern District of New York, and New Jersey, Murray Shactman can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Landlord/Tenant Practice
Concentrating on landlord/tenant means Murray Shactman'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 Murray Shactman 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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