Atty. Robert Michael Jaffe
Robert Michael Jaffe is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, entertainment, arbitration. Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1957, and has been licensed for 61 years.
Arbitration & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 61+ Years Experience
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About Robert Michael Jaffe at a Glance
Robert Michael Jaffe is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Ballon Stoll P.C.. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on employment, adr, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (1965), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1967), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1967), and Pennsylvania (1991). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1957) and Columbia Law School J.D. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Michael Jaffe
- Robert Michael Jaffe is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, entertainment, arbitration
- Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1957, and has been licensed for 61 years
- Robert practices at Ballon Stoll P.C. in New York, NY
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Robert Michael Jaffe's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Michael Jaffe handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Employment Law in New York
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Mediation & Arbitration in New York
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Robert Michael Jaffe is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in New York →
Entertainment & Sports Law in New York
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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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 Jaffe
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 Jaffe's practice in the field of employment, adr, and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert Michael Jaffe brings 61+ 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 District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, Robert Michael Jaffe can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, adr, and entertainment, Robert Michael Jaffe 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 Jaffe 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 Robert Michael Jaffe Handles in New York
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