Atty. Simon M. Edelstein
Mr. Edelstein’s practice over the past twenty years has concentrated in large part on the negotiation and structuring of trade and investment transactions in the countries of the former Soviet Union.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Birmingham, MI · 49+ Years Experience
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About Simon M. Edelstein at a Glance
Simon M. Edelstein is an Attorney based in Birmingham, Michigan, practicing at Berry Moorman Professional Corporation. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on employment, immigration, business, litigation, and international. Admitted to practice in Russia (1977), Michigan (1995), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (2002). Educated at Tashkent State University Law School (J.D. Wayne, 1977) and Tashkent State Polytechnical University (M.S., 1972). Active member of AILA, Oakland County Bar Association State Bar of Michigan American Immigration Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Birmingham, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Simon M. Edelstein
- Mr. Edelstein’s practice over the past twenty years has concentrated in large part on the negotiation and structuring of trade and investment transactions in the countries of the former Soviet Union
- Mr. Edelstein advises clients investing in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States
- He provides advice on a wide range of commercial, corporate, finance, tax, securities, antitrust, currency control, labor laws and other issues of concern to investors, including acquisitions, joint ventures and privatization
- Mr. Edelstein also represents Russian and other foreign companies doing business in the United States and advises them on developing corporate structures, on regulatory and general business and commercial matters
- In his immigration practice, Mr. Edelstein represents individuals, closely held and family business, corporations and other institutions in deportation, asylum and naturalization matters, as well as in family-based immigration matters
- Particularly, he assists in applying for H-1B, H-2B, E, F, J, K, L-1A and B visa applications, as well as Labor Certification and green card applications
- Mr. Edelstein also assists clients in obtaining professional non-immigrant employment-based visas and in obtaining permanent resident status.Mr
- Edelstein is the author of Foreign Investment in Russia, Wayne State University
- Taxation of Foreign Corporations in Russia, Wayne State University
- An Introduction to Russian Labor Legislation, Wayne State University
Co-Author
- Enforcing Russian Commercial Obligations and Resolving Commercial Disputes in Russia, in Issues for Investment in Today’s Russia, International Law Section, State Bar of Michigan
- Mr. Edelstein is a member of the Board of the Russian-American Institute of Industrial Management, a Detroit, Michigan based non-profit organization aimed at developing and facilitating investment and commerce between the U.S. and Russia
- Mr. Edelstein is fluent in Russian, Ukrainian and Uzbek
Practice Areas Explained
Simon M. Edelstein's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Simon M. Edelstein handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Birmingham.
Employment Law in Birmingham
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Immigration Law in Birmingham
Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
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Business & Corporate Law in Birmingham
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Birmingham
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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International Law in Birmingham
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Birmingham
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Birmingham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Birmingham Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Birmingham-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Birmingham Choose Simon M. Edelstein
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 M. Edelstein's practice in the field of employment, immigration, business, litigation, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Simon M. Edelstein brings 49+ 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 Russia, Michigan, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, Simon M. Edelstein can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, immigration, and business, Simon M. Edelstein can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Birmingham
A Birmingham-based practice means Simon M. Edelstein attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Simon M. Edelstein Handles in Birmingham
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