Michele Cea

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Michele Cea

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 12 years

Corporate and incorporation Lawyer at New York City, NY
Practice Areas: Corporate & Incorporation, Real Estate, Immigration

14 Wall Street, 20th Floor, New York City, NY

Virtual Consultation Available

About Michele

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Corporate and Incorporation 55%

Shareholders Agreements (Corporations) and Operating Agreements (LLCs), Joint-Venture Agreements, Stock Sale & Purchase Agreements, Asset Sale & Purchase Agreements, Mergers, Preferred Stock Agreements and Venture Capital Agreements.

55%
Real Estate 40%

Residential Real Estate: Due-Diligence, Contract Drafting, and Closing activities in connection with sales of condo and co-op units and multi-family homes. Commercial Real Estate: Purchase Agreements, Store and Restaurant Leases Review, RE Financing.

40%
Immigration 5%

Business and Investor Visas ( E-1, E-2, L1A, EB5) ; Extraordinary Ability Visas (O1, EB1); H-1B Specialty Occupation Visas;

5%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2018 2017 2016

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 12 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2013

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Location

Cea Legal P.C.

14 Wall Street, 20th Floor, New York City, NY, 10005

cealegal.com

Online Presence

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Michele Cea's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

28 Client Reviews


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The lawyer is consistently praised for professionalism, knowledge, and effective results across immigration, real estate, and corporate matters. Clients frequently highlight clear communication, responsiveness, and a caring, trustworthy approach, often noting successful outcomes in complex cases.

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Posted by Riccardo | April 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Commercial

Commercial lease

My wife and I have decided to rely on lawyer Michele to support us in the negotiation of a commercial lease in Brooklyn. From the beginning he has proved to be ready and professional in all areas of the business, especially in all the documentation to be presented. Michele was decisive in critical a...nd hard moments in a really difficult lease to close. In the end everything gone right and this lawyer definitely became "our lawyer".

Posted by Pasquale | May 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Restaurant Lease

"I run a few businesses in the food industry in NY. Michele negotiated and drafted the lease for my last venture. He explained me all the risks and made sure I would get everything I asked" Grazie!

Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

O1 Approved

I am a Chinese artist, working with Michele since July 2016. In general the process is pleasant , he worked hard on my case, always keep in touch with me. Will recommend.

Posted by Michela | October 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Professional + Enthusiast = Visa Approved!

I came to know Michele by word of mouth (and this makes already a good review about him). My case was a little desperate in the sense that we needed to find a winner formula for my supporters, but most of everything we needed to act fast. I have contacted Michele just few months before my visa was go...ing to expire and I was a bit panicking. But after meeting with him, I felt I was in good hands. And I was right. What convinced me most about him, it was no only the fact that he was extremely informed and professional (yet very friendly), but the fact that he seemed inspired by my case. He showed passion, interest and a genuine desire to help me. Long story short: case approved successfully. Happy I met him! Thank you Michele!

Posted by Paolo | August 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

EB-1 visa - Green card for extraordinary abilities

Over the years we have consulted and hired different attorneys for different types of working visa. We finally came to ponder an EB-1 visa, and we eventually decided to apply for it. This visa, intended for aliens of extraordinary ability. is the most difficult kind of green card to obtain. We hired ...Michele Cea and we got our visa approved thanks to him. Mr Cea has been, by far, the most skilled and professional lawyer ever encountered by us, with a specific and unparalleled competence in this area. He was able to handle our petition in the best possible way. He is brilliant and passionate, and he has been extremely nice with us. We totally recommend him.

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Michele Cea's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hui Zeng

Real estate lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Graber

Real estate lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michele is dedicated, tenacious and responsive. Any client would be lucky to have him in their corner."

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Vincent Shang

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer for his international corporate and immigration work. He is well versed in domestic and international corporate transactions and immigration issues."

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Giulia Fantacci

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Michele for many years. He is a great attorney, alway very well prepared and very knowledgeable."

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Sarah Edgecomb

Immigration lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michele is an active member of AILA and very engaged in the legal community."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Associations

2015 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - Present

New York City Bar Association

Member

Education

2011

Fordham Law School

LL.M - Master of Laws

2009

Catholic University of Sacred the Heart

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2016

COMMON REAL ESTATE ISSUES FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS

INVESTOR VISAS

Publications

Languages

English

Italian

Activity

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