Atty. Robert Michael Appleton
Robert Michael Appleton is a lawyer practicing litigation, white collar defense & investigations, international law and 4 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years.
International Law & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 37+ Years Experience
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About Robert Michael Appleton at a Glance
Robert Michael Appleton is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Olshan Frome Wolosky Llp. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, litigation, and international. Admitted to practice in Connecticut New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit U.S. District Court, District of Connecti (1989). Educated at Western New England School of Law (J.D., 1989) and Emory University (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Professional •Litigation Counsel of America •National Trial Lawyers Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Michael Appleton
- Robert Michael Appleton is a lawyer practicing litigation, white collar defense & investigations, international law and 4 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Robert practices at Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP in New York, NY
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Robert Michael Appleton's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Michael Appleton handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Criminal Defense in New York
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Federal Crimes in New York
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White Collar Crimes in New York
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Civil Litigation in New York
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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 Robert Michael Appleton
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 Robert Michael Appleton's practice in the field of criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, litigation, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert Michael Appleton brings 37+ 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 criminal defense, federal crimes, and white collar, Robert Michael Appleton 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 Robert Michael Appleton 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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