Michael A Austin

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Michael A Austin

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Litigation Lawyer at Midland Park, NJ
Practice Areas: Litigation, Business, Commercial ... +7 more

666 Godwin Avenue, Suite 320, Midland Park, NJ

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About Michael

Biography

Michael Austin, a New Jersey native, has been practicing law for more than a decade with a concentration in business transactions, commercial real estate and litigation. Michael brings a diverse leg...

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Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Business 10%

Michael counsels closely held businesses in transactions, acquisitions, sales, contract matters, regulatory issues, and day to day legal concerns. He serves as trusted general counsel to many of his long time business clients.

18 years

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Commercial Real Estate 10%

Michael counsels clients on commercial real estate transactions including purchase, sales, leasing, development, land use, and financing.

18 years

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Debt Collection 10%

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Debt Settlement 10%

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Employment and Labor 10%

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Estate Planning 10%

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Guardianship 10%

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Litigation 10%

Michael's litigation experience is broad. The focus of his litigation practice involves commercial disputes, real estate litigation, and estate contests. His clients are counseled to make informed decisions and manage risk and achieve results.

18 years

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Real Estate 10%

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Trusts 10%

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Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019 2018 2017

Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 19 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Conte Clayton & Austin, P.A.

666 Godwin Avenue, Suite 320, Midland Park, NJ, 07432

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Michael A Austin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

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Posted by C & J | January 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Kindness and professionalism.

Mike is a Textbook professional. He is an expert in his areas of practice and approaches everything with diligence and most importantly, kindness and compassion. Needing a lawyer is more often than not…a little nerve wracking. Not because of the lawyer you’re hiring, but because of the situation ...requiring it. My wife and I never felt anything but at ease while working with Mike and his team.

Posted by Tom | April 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Commercial closing

Mr. Austin was retained to handle our commercial property closing. this was zoned industrial, and as everyone knows with commercial it is not like basic real estate it has moving parts with many different factors and contingencies. we had to deal with sellers and their multiple business partners with... different views, environmental, lengthy process to sign contracts.Mr. Austin New went to wait for their response and when to send proper time of the essence letters. He is very knowledgeable, he and his office staff are very responsive and reassuring. We completed the closing with additional follow ups and he continued to provide us with information for further beneficial steps to increase value. He was fair and a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend. I witnessed what a poor attorney looked liked on the other side, missing information, always on vacation, weeks of lag response time, we spent more time sending update request then getting down to the matter at hand. This is why I was so pleased working with Mr. Austin.

Posted by anonymous | April 6, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mike is smart, friendly and always comes through

I have worked with Mike for 13 years. When I had a fire 13 years ago and the condo President and board refused to sign their insurance company’s payment authorization over a $1,000 over assessment by their appraiser, he came through for me and i finally was able to rebuild my condo. He has always b...een there for me when I needed legal advise. I can always call or text him and he will get back to me. He is also very intelligent, and very knowledgeable about many things. When i needed to revise my will he suggested his partner, Meryl as she specializes in estates. Recently, when i needed an elderly abuse lawyer for my brother in Florida, he helped me find a lawyer there. He also helped me with my recent purchase of a new condo. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Mary | February 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Concise, Professional, Smart

I have worked with Mike on a few projects including the sale of a business and master service agreement negotiation. He was responsive, knowledgeable, and articulate in his approach.

Posted by Steven | December 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

1st home purchase fast and easy

Michael’s firm represented me as a 1st time home buyer. He and his team made the entire process fast and easy with excellent communication, guidance and correspondence. Highly recommended!!!

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Michael A Austin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Jurista

Litigation lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mike was opposing counsel in a case I was involved in and I can tell you that he is a great litigator. I would certainly work with him anytime."

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John Conte

Litigation lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Great organizational skills and excellent communication skills with clients. Very bright attorney."

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Samildre Perez

Real estate lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is highly respected in the community."

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Brian Shea

Litigation lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Bahgat

Business lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've known Mike personally and professionally for several years now, and throughout that time I've found him to be an incredibly competent lawyer, with a strong work ethic. Because Mike is also very personable, if I were a client I would feel comfortable working with him."

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Andrew Bolson

Litigation lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the opportunity to work with Michael as an attorney with Rubenstein Meyerson Fox Mancinelli Conte & Bern in Montvale, New Jersey. I consider Michael a mentor and a gifted lawyer. Whether it be a litigation matter, a real estate deal or a corporate transaction, Michael was always committed to making sure his clients obtained the best results possible."

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John Kemenczy

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Andrew Bolson

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Neel Shah

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Bergen's Top Lawyers - Commercial Litigation, 201 Magazine

2013

Bergen's Top Lawyers- Commercial Litigation, 201 Magazine

2013

Bergen's Top Lawyers- Zoning, Planning and Land Use, 201 Magazine

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Member, Conte Clayton & Austin, P.A.

Associations

2017 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association- Leadership Academy

Fellow

2016 - 2016

New Jersey Business and Industry Association

Young Professionals Network- Committee Leader

2011 - 2017

New Jersey State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Executive Committee Member

Education

2006

Seton Hall University School of Law

JD

2002

Penn State University

B.S.

Speaking Engagements

2017

NJSBA Young Lawyers Symposium

Business Transactions for Young Attorneys

2016

NJ State Bar Association Annual Conference

Depositions 101

2015

Top Gun School for Subacute Nurses

Employment Law

2014

Young Lawyers Symposium

Depositions

2014

NJICLE Seminar

Privacy Law for Business Clients

2013

Professional Development Seminar

Commercial Real Estate

2012

RealSource Round Table Series

Residential Real Estate Contracts

2011

Realsource Roundtable Series

Consumer Fraud for Realtors

Languages

English

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