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MICHAEL S. HABER HAS BEEN PRACTICING LAW IN NEW YORK FOR MORE THAN 25 YEARS.
His extensive experience in litigation and in estate-related matters makes him a perfect choice to help you with various kinds of cases - probate, administration, trust, and guardianships.
His background includes litigation in virtually every state and federal court - NYS Surrogate's Court, NYS Supreme Court, Appellate Division, NY Court of Appeals, US District Court, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, where he has helped to establish new law.
So he is especially qualified to handle not just estate probate or administration, but also related legal or real estate matters. His experience in many different courts throughout New York makes him familiar with the differing approaches taken by different courts and different judges.
MICHAEL BRINGS A COMMON-SENSE APPROACH TO THE PRACTICE OF LAW.
Words are his tools and his weapons. That awareness aids his oral advocacy in court, where he is known for being extremely well-prepared and for understanding every last detail of his case. It also informs his preparation of legal briefs, an activity in which he not only has vast experience, but one that he is particularly well suited for based on his background before practicing law, as a journalist, public relations specialist, and political aide.
That combination of experience helps him to use two of a lawyer's most essential tools - the ability to write well and to develop a pragmatic strategy. As Michael often says, "Hoping for the best is not a strategy."
When you hire Michael Haber, you get Michael Haber -- not a different attorney or a less experienced associate. Michael will make every court appearance on your behalf and will personally handle your matter on a daily basis. You will be in frequent contact with him, and you'll even have his cell phone number. You can call him whenever there is something important to discuss, even at night or on the weekends. He prides himself on almost always returning calls or responding to emails the same day.
If you have a legal matter that requires strong and effective representation, contact our office for a free consultation. There's never an obligation. You'll meet with, or speak with, Mr. Haber, and you'll know whether he is the right lawyer for you.
He recognizes that a successful attorney-client relationship is based not just on things that can be measured (like experience or cost), but also on other important factors - whether you are comfortable with the particular attorney and feel that the attorney will be someone you can work with effectively. To find out whether Mr. Haber is a good fit for your legal needs, call or contact him and arrange for your free consultation.
Please browse through the pages of this website to learn more about our practice.
And please do download our free 150-page Probate Handbook, an easy-to-understand overview of a myriad of probate-related issues. It provides a wealth of information at your fingertips.
I'm ready to help you with all estate matters -- from wills to probate to contested estates.
I've handled various sorts of civil litigation in both state and federal courts.
If a loved one passed away, I can sensitively handle all probate and estate administration matters.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Probate
50%
27 years
Guardianship
20%
27 years
Litigation
15%
27 years
Estate Planning
10%
27 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 38 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 39 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Licensed in Connecticut for 39 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of MIchael S. Haber
Satellite Office in New Jersey, Middletown, NJ, 07748
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Posted by Diane S. Miller | October 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate
A Client's Opinion
I hired Michael Haber to represent me in a very contentious contested probate proceeding. It was the first and only time I ever hired a lawyer. Michael disproved everything I had ever heard about lawyers. He was approachable, down-to-earth, sensitive, easy to talk to, and often quite funny. And h...
Michael Haber
Replied last March 16, 2022Thank you for your vote of confidence.
Posted by James Padone | October 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Lawyer Recommendation
I had hired Mr. Haber to take on a case of mine and couldn’t have been any more pleased. He was professional, responsive, well organized, and knowledgeable throughout the entire process. I very much commend Michael for his hard work and highly recommend him to anyone and everyone.
Michael Haber
Replied last October 06, 2017Thanks so much for your recommendation. I'm gratified that you were pleased.
Posted by Loretta Madden-Holman | September 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
OUTSTANDING!!
I initially had a consultation and then hired Mr. Haber. He is fabulous! As a medical professional, I have little legal-ese experience. So when I needed help, I did a Google search. What initially attracted me to this practice was his website. He GETS it. I live out of state but needed a NY att...
Michael Haber
Replied last February 20, 2022Thank you so much for your very positive review.
Posted by Marie | September 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Reliable, Caring and Professional
How good Mr. Haber’s quality and talent as a lawyer is clearly demonstrated at his website, which was complimented by the lawyer who worked for me before, too. Michael’s ability to explain things accurately to the point impressed me, and made me realize that was the sign of an experienced legal ...
Michael Haber
Replied last September 15, 2017Thank you for saying so. I truly appreciate your comments.
Posted by anonymous | September 15, 2017
Beneficiary
Michael answered all questions with concise direct answers
Michael Haber
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Michael S. Haber's Lawyer Endorsements
"I had the opportunity to work with Mr. Haber as opposing counsel on an Estate related matter. Mr. Haber is extremely hardworking, knowledgeable, professional, courteous and ethical. Although we were opposing counsel, we were able to professionally and satisfactorily work out all issues on behalf of our clients. I rarely have the opportunity to say that it was a pleasure to work with opposing counsel on such matters. However, in this case it was a pleasure to work with Mr. Haber. I endorse Mr. Haber."
"I endorse Michael. He's experienced and knowledgeable."
"I endorse this lawyer. Experience, patience, and personality - all great skills to have when selecting an attorney."
"I highly endorse Mr. Haber. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I really want all people to contact him for help."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Michael is an excellent Probate and Litigation Lawyer who gets simply the best results for his clients. I endorse him."
"The answers of Mr. Haber are consistently accurate, analytic, and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney. He also demonstrates exception courtesy to fellow attorneys which ultimately will benefit the outcome for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Highly respected in the community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Michael uses his skills to help his clients plan for one of the most vulnerable periods of their lives. He brings expertise, talent and ethics to his practice and assist clients work their way through the estate administration and probate process in a way that provides them peace of mind. He is a credit to the legal profession and I'm proud to endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Talented, tough, and thorough litigator."
"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is well known in his community for his expertise and knowledge of the law. He can help clients during times of family loss to get the estate matters worked out quickly and efficiently."
"I personally endorse Attorney Haber for being an outstanding practitioner in his field and for delivering quality legal work to his clients."
"Michael Haber is a very knowledgeable attorney who has the extraordinary ability of explaining complex legal matters in a simplified manner that is easily understandable. He is an avid AVVO counsel who has devoted a great deal of his time assisting participants & sharing his wealth of knowledge with other AVVO attorneys. I highly recommend him."
"Having read numerous, well-reasoned and easy to understand answers to questions posed by people here at Avvo, I feel I can endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Attorney Haber gives excellent answers on AVVO, has an Excellent rating on AVVO and is a credit to the legal profession."
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Experience
Honors
2020
2020 edition of Who's Who, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
Work Experience
1986 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Michael S. Haber
1985 - 1986
Intern (During Law School), United States District Court, E.D.N.Y.
Associations
1990 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Education
1986
St John's University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
University of Bridgeport
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2005
Practising Law Institute
Seminar on Guardianship Law
Publications
1985
St. John's Law Review
The Survey of New York Practice: "CPLR Art. 9: Statute is to be applied liberally to permit class certification of plaintiff shareholders with substantially similar claims in actions against corporate directors"
Languages
English
Spanish
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