Michael E. Feinstein

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Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Michael Feinstein has three decades of broad and varied experience in virtually all aspects of real estate litigation from commencement through trial. He is also an appellate advocate, having briefed and argued numerous appeals in the New York State courts.

Concentrations

•Lease and other contract disputes
•Purchase and sale disputes
•Brokerage commission disputes
•Partnership disputes
•Mortgage foreclosure actions
•Distressed debt matters
•Condo/coop disputes

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Peer Review Rating “AV” Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New York Metro Super Lawyers, 2020-2025
•Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023
•Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers, 'Law Firm of the Year: Litigation - Real Estate,' 2022

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Areas of Practice (4)

  • Real Estate Operations
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Litigation
  • Appeals & Legal Issues

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
State University of New York at Stony Brook, B.A., 1984
Law School Attended:
Hofstra University School of Law, J.D., with distinction; Member, Hofstra Law Review, 1990
Year of First Admission:
1991
Admission:
New York; U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York; U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Memberships:

Professional & Community Involvement

•Member, New York State Bar Association, Real Property Law Section
•Member, Association of the Bar of the City of New York

Reported Cases:
• In re Metropolitan Transit Authority (Fulton Street Transit Center): Appellate Division affirmed Supreme Court's condemnation award in favor of our client of over $35 million, and also affirmed the award of attorneys' fees and expenses based on fact that the condemnation award was so far in excess of the MTA's initial offer of just compensation.
(Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department, New York - Decided: 7/21/11)
ISLN:
901125390

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (12 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0

  • Communication

    4.6/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 07/05/12 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/11/12 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/11/12 in Complex Litigation

    skilled, experienced litigator.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/10/12 in Real Estate

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/10/12 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate/Assistant General Counsel on 06/04/12 in Litigation

    Michael has represented my Bank in a number of matters through the years. He has always demonstrated the highest ethical and professional qualities. He is an excellent attorney, very knowledgable and with great judgment. I would recommend Michael to... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 06/01/12 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/01/12 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/20/09 in Litigation

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 06/01/12 in Real Estate Litigation

    Mike is a smart and tenacious lawyer. He is better than the people he works for.

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