Steven Altman

Steven Altman: Attorney with Steven Altman, Esq.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Platinum Client Champion
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Biography

Among innumerable others, Mr. Altman’s professional accomplishments include:

● Resolving a $10 million oceanfront construction fire loss for a Wainscot, NY custom home builder, and turning it into more than $13 million in new business from well-known restaurateur

● Lead trial counsel successfully prosecuted to collected judgment an action against Network Solutions founder Emmet McHenry brought by former merger and acquisitions player Dennis Levine based on $200 million financing secured for NetCom Solutions

● Lead trial counsel in action against Michael Jackson for fees earned in connection with securing refinancing for his then $272 million bank debt, which settled on morning of first day of trial

● Lead trial counsel in settled action against company owned and controlled by prominent Dominican Hazoury family and Deutsche Bank and others arising out of thwarted real estate development

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Areas of Practice (10)

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law and Litigation
  • Contracts
  • Employment Law
  • Entertainment Law
  • Sports Law
  • Matrimonial Law
  • Securities Litigation
  • Business Formation
  • Business Planning

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Boston University, B.S.B.A., 1983
Law School Attended:
New York Law School, J.D., 1986
Year of First Admission:
1987
Admission:
1987, New York
Memberships:

New York City Bar Association

Birth Information:
Far Rockaway, New York, October 2, 1961
ISLN:
909464804
Hobbies & interests:

Founder “Homework Matters!” MS 22 Bronx, NY (2009-present) Provide positive role modeling to inspire underprivileged students to reach their highest potential; to date introduced more than 900 students to potential career paths not otherwise attainable


Group Facilitator Long Island Teen Institute (2012-present) Head small group workshops on teen leadership at weekend retreats for high school students


Member Forward Thinkers Junto (2013-present) Modeled after Benjamin Franklin’s Iron Apron Club. Discuss and debate questions of morals, politics and natural philosophy, and exchange knowledge of business affairs.


Avid motorcycle rider, hot yoga practitioner, tennis player and golfer.

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
Available
Other Information
Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (13 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/21/18 in Commercial Law

    Steven Altman is a very effective attorney and advisor. He brings legal expertise and business acumen to both commercial transactions and litigation proceedings. His advice takes into account the leverage, costs, common sense and timing concerns of... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 01/20/22 in Commercial Litigation

    Steven is a highly skilled and very capable attorney. I have known and worked with him for decades and recommend him without reservation.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/14/18 in Commercial Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/04/18 in Litigation

    It is without reservation that I recommend Steven Altman.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 08/21/18 in Commercial Litigation

    Very smart, astute and excellent lawyer

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other on 08/14/18 in Commercial Litigation

    Steve was co-counsel representing a different party in a litigation and was particularly helpful in developing our position and ultimately settling

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 08/08/18 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/05/18 in Commercial Litigation

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 08/21/18 in Litigation

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 08/21/18 in Commercial Litigation

    Mr. Altman is a winner. He has common sense and the instincts to find a way to win cases.

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Lawyers Client Review
5.0/5.0 (19 reviews)
Platinum Client Champion

He's the most attentive and caring attorney i have ever used. His knowledge and willingness to go to bat for his clients is unsurpassed. i have and will recommend him to everyone i know!

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Contact Information:

917-814-4991  Phone

646-349-3387  Fax

www.commercialtriallawyer.com

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