Business Law And Transactions & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 49+ Years Experience
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Thomas M. Pitegoff is a Principal based in New York, New York, practicing at Offit Kurman. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on business, franchise, and international. Admitted to practice in New York (1977). Educated at Syracuse University College of Law (J.D., 1976) and Sarah Lawrence College (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association New York State Bar Association New York City Bar Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas M. Pitegoff
- Mr. Thomas M. Pitegoff is a lawyer practicing business law and transactions, franchise law, hospitality law and 1 other area of law
- Thomas received a B.A. degree from Sarah Lawrence College in 1971, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Thomas practices at Offit Kurman in New York, NY
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Thomas M. Pitegoff's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas M. Pitegoff handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
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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Franchise Law 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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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 Thomas M. Pitegoff
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 Thomas M. Pitegoff's practice in the field of business, franchise, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Thomas M. Pitegoff 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.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, franchise, and international, Thomas M. Pitegoff 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 Thomas M. Pitegoff 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 Thomas M. Pitegoff Handles in New York
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