Atty. Paul D. Sarkozi

Atty. Paul D. Sarkozi

Paul Sarkozi is Chair of Tannenbaum Helpern's Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice and a member of the firm’s Management Committee. Recognized by Super Lawyers in the New York Times since 2012 as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in the New York Metro area, Paul is a savvy litigator and negotiator who focuses on results for his clients.

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About Paul D. Sarkozi at a glance

Paul D. Sarkozi is a business and litigation attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Tannenbaum Helpern. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at Harvard University (JD) and Yale University (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Paul Sarkozi is Chair of Tannenbaum Helpern's Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice and a member of the firm’s Management Committee
  • Recognized by Super Lawyers in the New York Times since 2012 as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in the New York Metro area, Paul is a savvy litigator and negotiator who focuses on results for his clients
  • Equally adept in federal and state court, Paul has nonetheless developed a particularly strong reputation in New York's Commercial Division, the branch of the NY Court system that handles complex business disputes
  • Paul is regularly selected by his peers and the judiciary to serve in leadership positions involving commercial litigation in New York
  • Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman selected Paul to serve on the Statewide Commercial Division Advisory Council
  • Chief Judge Janet DiFiore appointed Paul to her Statewide Alternative Dispute Resolution Advisory Committee, for which he serves as Chair of the Commercial Subcommittee
  • Paul also recently served as Chair of the State Bar's Commercial and Federal Litigation Section, which regularly addresses critical issue affecting business litigation in both NY State and Federal courts
  • A versatile advocate, Paul is called on by business entities and senior executives in a broad range of industries to counsel them on the best ways to prosecute, defend and resolve their disputes
  • He has represented hedge funds, private equity firms, broker-dealers real estate developers, global media and public relations firms, clothing designers and importers, international technology companies and even foreign country
  • Paul has handled disputes involving complex commercial contracts, trade secrets, restrictive covenants, business breakups, enforceability of arbitration awards and claims of breach of fiduciary duty, unfair competition, trademark and copyright infringement, fraud and veil piercing
  • Paul has recently been called upon to advise and represent companies pursuing and protecting investments in the evolving cannabis and CBD oil industries
  • To that end, Paul serves as a member of the NYSBA Cannabis Law Committee
  • Finally, Paul is an experienced, smart and effective negotiator
  • His knowledge and skill in this area have been recognized by Columbia Law School, where he has been appointed a Lecturer-in-Law to teach a Negotiation seminar
  • Paul also serves on the roster of mediators for the Commercial Division in New York County

Practice Areas Explained

Paul D. Sarkozi's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul D. Sarkozi handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paul D. Sarkozi

Where is Paul D. Sarkozi's law office located?
Paul D. Sarkozi's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Tannenbaum Helpern. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul D. Sarkozi handle?
Paul D. Sarkozi focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Paul D. Sarkozi go to law school?
Paul D. Sarkozi earned their education at (JD); (BA).
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What awards or recognition has Paul D. Sarkozi received?
Paul D. Sarkozi's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration; Best Lawyers in America — Cannabis Law; Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants.

Practice Areas

Education

JD
Harvard University
- In Progress
BA
Yale University
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Cannabis Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mediation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Schneps Media
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Manhattan Power List (2024)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 100 New York Metro
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — (2012-2024)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — New York Metro Area, Business Litigation; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Cannabis Law (2006-2024)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Rating
- 2026

Bar Admissions

New York, New York State Bar Association

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