Atty. Stephen A. Malito
Steve Malito is a registered lobbyist and attorney with more than 25 years of experience representing Fortune 500 businesses, technology companies, major film studios, leading universities, social service agencies, statewide trade associations, and clients in the banking, insurance, wine & spirits and transportation sectors. Steve has represented clients in matters before the Governor’s Office, administrative agencies, the Senate, and the Assembly in Albany.
Government Law & Policy & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 29+ Years Experience
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About Stephen A. Malito at a Glance
Stephen A. Malito is a Shareholder based in New York, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on ip and government. Admitted to practice in New York (1997). Educated at Touro College (J.D., 1996) and University of Albany (B.A. Research, 1992). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen A. Malito
- Steve Malito is a registered lobbyist and attorney with more than 25 years of experience representing Fortune 500 businesses, technology companies, major film studios, leading universities, social service agencies, statewide trade associations, and clients in the banking, insurance, wine & spirits and transportation sectors
- Steve has represented clients in matters before the Governor’s Office, administrative agencies, the Senate, and the Assembly in Albany
- He has also regularly represented clients in the City of New York, Long Island and the federal government
- Steve has guided the passage of state laws benefiting his clients and regularly navigates the New York State Budget process on their behalf
- His government relations practice focuses on regulatory compliance and legislative advocacy across multiple industries
- He advises businesses on legislation, licensing, regulatory matters, and interactions with state government agencies
- Before entering private practice, Steve served as an Assistant District Attorney in Queens County under Hon. Richard A. Brown, where he handled felony trials
- Concentrations •Tech •Construction •Wine and spirits •Film and media •Insurance •Home health care Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, City & State •Albany Power 100, 2022-2025 •50 Over 50, 2021 •Recipient, Long Island Council for the Blind, “Business Person Award,” 2015 •Recipient, Mineola Lions, “15-Year Commitment to Lionism,” 2020 •Recipient, Nat Seaman Award, New York State Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired, 2016
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Stephen A. Malito's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen A. Malito handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Intellectual Property in New York
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Government & Administrative Law in New York
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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 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
Choosing a New York-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 New York Choose Stephen A. Malito
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 Stephen A. Malito's practice in the field of ip and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stephen A. Malito brings 29+ 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 ip and government, Stephen A. Malito 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 Stephen A. Malito 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 Stephen A. Malito Handles in New York
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