Steven M. Riker, Esq.

Steven M. Riker, Esq.: Attorney with Law Office of Steven Riker
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Platinum Client Champion
About Attorney Awards

Biography

Thomson Reuters’ New York Metro Area Super Lawyers, 2021 - present; New York Magazine’s “New York Area's Top Rated Lawyers”, 2016 - present; Martindale-Hubbell "AV-Preeminent" Rating, 2015 - present; Marquis Who's Who in American Law, 2017 - present; Harvard Law School's Berkman Center for Internet and Society, Panel Member, Online Media Legal Network, 2011 - 2014; Yale Club, Lecturer, Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Litigation and Real Estate Topics, 2007; Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Mediator for "mediateArt" Program, 2012 - present; Pace Law Review, Casenote and Comment Editor, 1993-1994; Pace University School of Law, Moot Court Team, Member, 1992-1993; Pace Law School Moot Court Competition, First Place, 1992 - 1993; Pace Law School Ranking Scholar and Dean's List, 1992-1994.

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Areas of Practice (36)

  • Business Law
  • Litigation
  • Real Estate
  • Hospitality Law
  • Hotel and Resort Law
  • Wills and Probate
  • Appellate Practice
  • Arbitration
  • Breach of Contract
  • Business Formation
  • Business Litigation
  • Civil Litigation
  • Civil Practice
  • Collections
  • Commercial Law
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Contracts
  • Corporate Law
  • Elder Law
  • Employment Contracts
  • Estate Litigation
  • Estate Planning
  • General Practice
  • Labor and Employment
  • Mediation
  • Property Law
  • Small Business Law
  • Commercial Landlord and Tenant Law
  • Commercial Leasing
  • Business Transactions
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Buying and Selling of Businesses
  • Closely Held Business Law
  • Limited Liability Company Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Litigation
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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
State University of New York at Stony Brook, B.A., cum laude, 1991; Golden Key Honor Society; New York University, Post-Graduate Professional Legal Education and Training, Conflict and Dispute Resolution; Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society
Law School Attended:
Pace University School of Law, J.D., with honors, 1994
Year of First Admission:
1994
Admission:
1994, Connecticut; 1995, New York; U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York; United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:
Bar Association of the City of New York; New York State Bar Association (Member, Committees on: Real Property; Commercial/Federal Litigation); New York County Lawyers' Association..
Special Agencies:
Justice Department, Executive Office for Immigration Review; Board of Immigration Appeals.
Birth Information:
Brooklyn, New York, June 24, 1969
Reported Cases:
Ayala v. S.S. Fortaleza/Bosco; Besignano & Mascolo; Esqs. v. Heller, 40 AD3d 440, 836 NYS2d 584 (1st Dep't 2007); Staples v. W.J.R. Associates, 2005 U.S. Dist. Lexis 7220 (E.D.N.Y. February 28, 2005); E-Lead Elec. Co. v. Tecnozone Enters., LLC, 2004 U.S. Dist. Lexis 15181 (S.D.N.Y., August 4, 2004); Boat Basin Investors, Inc., v. First Am. Stock Transfer, Inc., No. 03 Civ. 493, 2003 U.S. Dist. Lexis 1838, 2003 WL 282144 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 7, 2003); Good Life Productions v. The Down Town Association, 267 AD2d 153, 699 NYS2d 864 (1st Dep't 1999); Estate of Laurie Lee, NYLJ, September 13, 1999, at p. 29, cols. 2 -3 (Surrogate's Court, New York County); Bonsignore v. DeBove Inc., NYLJ, June 24, 1998, at p. 26, col. 5 (Civil Court, New York County); Vogel v. Lyman, 246 AD2d 422, 668 NYS2d 162 (1st Dep't 1998).
ISLN:
910501659

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (27 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 02/17/15 in Commercial Litigation

    Outstanding attorney capable in many areas, including business litigation,civil litigation, real estate,appellate writing and argument Kind, patient, courteous, considerate,industrious, knowledgeable, extremely intelligent. Goes the extra mile for al... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/17/15 in Civil Litigation

    I have known Mr. Riker for a number of years. He is an excellent and highly capable attorney, especially in the areas of real estate, general corporate/business law, and litigation.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 03/24/15 in Business Law

    Outstanding attorney. Highly competent in Business Law.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 03/08/15 in Civil Litigation

    Steven is a hard-working, knowledgeable, well-spoken attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 03/05/15 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/05/15 in Estate Litigation

    Excellent attorney. Diligent and on top of his cases. A pleasure to deal with. Highly recommend him for a AV rating!!

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 03/03/15 in Immigration and Naturalization

    I have know Steve for many years and he has always handled matters in a professional manner. I highly recommenced his services.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 02/27/15 in Commercial Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 02/24/15 in Trusts and Estates

    Steven is an outstanding attorney with the highest ethical standards. I've known Steven for over ten years, and he consistently demonstrates his superb legal knowledge and uncompromising ethics. I strongly recommend Steven.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/17/15 in Trusts and Estates

    I have worked for years with Mr. Riker and hold him in very high regard based upon his ethics and work product.

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5.0/5.0 (1 review)

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Lawyers Client Review
5.0/5.0 (11 reviews)
Platinum Client Champion

We have utilized Steven Riker's legal services at my company for 10 years now and he is simply top-notch.  We have needed him on a wide range of matters and he always comes through for us.  Always p...

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929-605-2697  Phone

212-994-2146  Fax

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