Russell M. Yankwitt

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Russell M. Yankwitt: Attorney with Yankwitt LLP
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Gold Client Champion
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Biography

Note Editor, Cornell International Law Journal, 1996. Adjunct Assistant Professor of Law, Cardozo Law School, 2004-2009. Assistant U.S. Attorney: Southern District of New York, 2001-2008; Inn of Court; Second Circuit Committee.

Areas of Practice (4)

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Employment Law
  • Federal Civil Litigation
  • Premises Liability Defense

Education & Credentials

Mailing Address:
White Plains, NY 10601
University Attended:
Connecticut College, B.A., magna cum laude
Law School Attended:
Cornell University Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1996
Year of First Admission:
1997
Admission:
2016, United States Supreme Court; 2017, U. S. District Court, District of New Jersey; 2016, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut; 2017, New Jersey; 1997, New York; 1999, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York; 2000, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York; 2003, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit; 2008, U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York; 2011, Pennsylvania; 2012, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania; 2012, Connecticut
Memberships:
Federal Bar Council (Chair, Membership Committee; Founder and Chair, Westchester Committee).
Birth Information:
New York, New York
Reported Cases:
McKoy v. Potter, 2004 U.S. App. LEXIS 6098 (2d Cir. N.Y., Apr. 1, 2004); Brooks Provisions LLC v. 25 Mad Liquidation CPA, P.C., 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 30679, March 21, 2011; Cain v. Simon & Schuster, Inc., 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 92434, July 3, 2012; KDW Restructuring & Liquidation Servs. LLC v. Greenfield, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 81459, June 11, 2012; United States v. Sage, 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 67560; 98 A.F.T.R.2d (RIA) 7448, September 19, 2006; Cohen v. CHLN, Inc., 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 16349; 26 Am. Disabilities Cas. (BNA) 244, February 8, 2012; McAdams v. United States, 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 42575, June 22, 2006; Projects Unlimited, Inc. v. All Tech Elecs., Inc., 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 4636, January 20, 2010; United States ex rel. Anti-Discrimination Ctr. of Metro N.Y., Inc. v. Westchester County, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 69311 (S.D.N.Y., May 17, 2012); Kimya v. United States Customs Serv., 2002 U.S. App. LEXIS 12232, June 18, 2002; United States v. DiPaolo, 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 90980, December 15, 2006; McKoy v. United States Postal Serv., 98 Fed. Appx. 28; 2004 U.S. App. LEXIS 6098, April 1, 2004; Monsalve v. Parks, 2002 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 11110, June 20, 2002; Wright v. Stern, 2004 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 26075 (S.D.N.Y., Dec. 23, 2004); Soffer v. United States, 2002 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 9497; 89 A.F.T.R.2d (RIA) 1868, March 20, 2002; Woods v. Potter, 2003 U.S. App. LEXIS 9634, May 20, 2003; Llanos v. Shell Oil Co., 2008 NY Slip Op 8099; 55 A.D.3d 796; 866 N.Y.S.2d 309; 2008 N.Y. App. Div. LEXIS 7960, October 21, 2008; Gilmartin v. IRS, 174 F. Supp. 2d 117; 2001 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 19790; 2002-1 U.S. Tax Cas. (CCH) P50,120; 88 A.F.T.R.2d (RIA) 7148, November 26, 2001; In re Dana Corp., 379 B.R. 449; 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 86154, November 20, 2007.
ISLN:
913144433

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
$375 - $475/hr
Contingency Fee
33%
Other Information
Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (18 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 03/02/16 in Federal Civil Litigation

    Russ is a tenacious litigator, a brilliant tactician, and a consummate negotiator. Litigants thrive with his counsel.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/02/16 in Commercial Litigation

    Mr. Yankwitt is an outstanding litigator -- one of the best in the region.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/14/16 in Federal Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/10/16 in Commercial Litigation

    I know from personal dealings that Russell is phenomenal lawyer and a phenomenal person. Any client would be lucky to have him as his or her advocate.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/10/16 in Commercial Litigation

    I have worked with Mr. Yankwitt on many diverse cases with varying degrees of complexity in terms of fact patterns and causes of action. He is well liked by his clients who respect both his technical acumen as a lawyer as well as his advocacy skills.... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/09/16 in Commercial Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 03/06/16 in Federal Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 03/06/16 in Employment Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 03/06/16 in Commercial Litigation

    Russell is one of the most ethical and competent attorneys that I know. He has co-counseled with me on a number of matters with excellent results.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/03/16 in Federal Civil Litigation

    Russell is an exceptionally bright, first-class, savvy litigator who places the client's interests first. Russell gets outstanding results at reasonable rates.

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Gold Client Champion

The attorneys at Yankwitt LLP gave me my life back. More than two years ago, I was sued for wrongful death and accused of selling a defective used car to a woman who died in a car accident. In fact,...

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