$ 300-400 per hour
Michael Martin Zaitz
also known as Michael Zaitz
About Michael
Biography
Sometimes what's needed is outside-the-box thinking and an unconventional approach. Responsiveness to our clients' needs is our first priority.
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Licensed in New York for 36 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Guararra & Zaitz, LLP
1185 Avenue of the Americas., 18th Floor, New York, NY, 10036
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Posted by Susan | July 03, 2012 | Contracts & Agreements
If you are seeking a sharp lawyer who is also wise.....
Michael Zaitz is a thorough and impressive lawyer who provides service on many levels: wise counsel, knowledge without arrogance, fair fees, advocacy, an ethical approach to the law, an ability to marry the smallest fact with a big picture overview of a legal question. His legal experise is eclectic...
Michael Martin Zaitz's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I've worked alongside this lawyer and known him for 25 years - there is not a brighter, more honest and ethical lawyer that I know. I would highly recommend him on any litigation matter"
"I am really impressed by Mike, because he thinks of both the big and little picture. He skillfully deals with the difficult legal issues while making sure that his client is well served in a cost-effective manner."
"I highly endorse and recommend Mike. I have worked with Mike on a number of litigation matters and his advice and counsel is always practical and spot-on. In addition, Mike's has provided me with a "litigator's perspective" on several form contracts I used as an in-house attorney and his recommendations were extremely helpful. I would not hesitate to use Mike in the future."
"I endorse this lawyer. mike is a very smart and dogged litigator. he will leave no stone unturned, particularly in representing a client in a document intensive cases. His strong analytical and writing skills are especially valuable in getting to the heart of complex cases."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is an excellent litigator whom I have known for 7 years."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is an outstanding lawyer with keen intellectual abilities. He also has a great deal of experience in dealing with complex litigaiton matters."
Daniel Young
Litigation lawyer
Joseph Grassi
Litigation lawyer
Michael Guararra
Lawsuits and disputes lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Partner, Guararra & Zaitz LLP
1998 - 2003
Of Counsel, Vinson & Elkins
1988 - 1998
Associate, Huber Lawrence & Abell
Associations
2005 - Present
Association of the Bar of the City of New York Legal Referral ServicePanel Member
Sample of Legal Cases
New York Islanders Hockey Club, L.P. v. Jacobs
Judgment rendered in favor of client.
Game Changer LLC v. Cornerstone Advisory, LLC
Award against limited liability company and individual member under alter ego theory.
New York Islanders Hockey Club, L.P. v. Havoc Distribution, Inc.
Judgement rendered in favor of client.
Boston Tea Company LLC v. Southern Sun Teas, Ltd.
Settlement wherein client was paid 90% of amount alleged in its counterclaims.
Education
1988
Boston University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
State University of New York, Binghamton
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How Do i Get my Partner out of my LLC, who owns 10% and I own 78%?
17 Jul 2014
Q&A
How do I fight a subpoena?
07 Jul 2014
Q&A
AM I REQUIRED TO GARNISH THE WAGES OF A 1099 SUBCONTRACTOR?
27 Jun 2014