Atty. Simon Gerson
Simon Gerson is a lawyer practicing business, commercial, commercial & corporate and 4 other areas of law. Simon received a B.A. degree from Long Island University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years.
Business & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 51+ Years Experience
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About Simon Gerson at a Glance
Simon Gerson is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman, P.C.. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in New York (1975), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1975), and U.S. Supreme Court (1979). Educated at St. John's University (J.D., 1974) and Long Island University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York State and American (Member: Section on Corporation, Banking and Business Law, Real Property and Computer Law Forum Committee on Franchising) Bar Associations. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Simon Gerson
- Simon Gerson is a lawyer practicing business, commercial, commercial & corporate and 4 other areas of law
- Simon received a B.A. degree from Long Island University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Simon practices at Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman, P.C. in New York, NY
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Simon Gerson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Simon Gerson 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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Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in New York
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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 Simon Gerson
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 Simon Gerson's practice in the field of employment, business, and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Simon Gerson brings 51+ 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. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Court, Simon Gerson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and real estate, Simon Gerson 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 Simon Gerson 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 Simon Gerson Handles in New York
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