$ 300-500 per hour
Lewis S Fischbein
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Licensed in New York for 49 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 45 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
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Lewis S. Fischbein, PC
420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 2440, New York, NY, 10170
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Posted by Katie | December 09, 2013
Lewis is amazing
Lewis is very professional, highly intelligent , honest, hardworking and easy to work with. He takes his time to explain things, keeps me informed and always responds quickly. He will get it done. I would Highly Recommend Lew to you.
Posted by anonymous | May 29, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
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As a former litigator, I can give an unqualified review that Lew did an execllent job of resolving a mater where the other side expressed no interest in doing so. His success was based upon establishing a strong factual foundation and effective communication with the other side. As a result, we wer...
Posted by Art | May 22, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
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Lew Fischbein is an excellent attorney who worked hard on my divorce case. He left nothing to chance, verifying all facts and accusations. I received complete satisfaction in my legal matter. I have known Lew since 1979 and have since worked with him on many volunteer projects outside his practice...
Posted by Steve | May 21, 2013 | Employment & Labor
I highly recommend Lew Fischbein
Lew Fishcbein assisted me with negotiating an employment settlement. Besides winning a favorable settlement that exceeded my target amount, he listened to me throughout the process and honored my preference to avoid litigation. I always felt he put my interests first, that I got his undivided atten...
Posted by Michael | May 20, 2013 | Contracts & Agreements
Recommendation for Lew Fischbein
We have used Lew on a few occasions for contract and personnel matters. He is extremely thorough and detail oriented with a fine mind for the law. Lew kept us apprised in a timely manner and presented well in front of our board and partners. Lew is a consummate professional and a pleasure to wor...
Lewis S Fischbein's Lawyer Endorsements
"Lew has the 1, 2 punch of decades of experience and zealous advocacy. He fights hard for his clients, is a tough adversary and a professional in every respect. He's smart, a creative thinker and goes the extra mile to make the best case possible. He also knows the ins and outs of New York practice, allowing him to artfully navigate the complex court system. I would highly recommend him."
"I endorse Lew without qualification. He is an excellent commercial litigator. He was an adversary in a long-running litigated matter, and I had an opportunity deal with him and observe his skill-set over a several year period. Lew is a tenacious adversary and zealous advocate for his client, but deals with opposing counsel in a respectful and professional manner that minimizes unnecessary disputes and promotes dialogue. He is highly knowledgeable of New York state and federal court practice, and is well-respected in the local bar. I would not hesitate to recommend him for any matter, especially complex litigation."
"I worked closely with Lewis on many litigation matters and have been impressed by his careful research, thorough analysis and articulate advocacy. He cares about his clients and zealously works to accomplish a meaningful result for them."
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Experience
Honors
1968
Bodman Scholar, Bodman Foundation
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Of Counsel, Winslett Studnicky McCormick & Bomser, LLP
2001 - Present
Principal, Lewis S. Fischbein, P.C.
1988 - 2001
Partner, Coblence & Warner
1985 - 1986
Adjunct Professor, NYU Stern Business School
1985 - 1988
Partner, Kraver & Parker
Associations
Association of the Bar of the City of New York
New York County Lawyers' Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Nordic Bank v. Trend Group, 619 F. Supp. 542 (S.D.N.Y. 1985)
For auto and equipment lessor, defeated motion to dismiss RICO action against consortium of international banks.
Trend Export Funding Corp. v. Foreign Credit Ins. Ass’n., 670 F. Supp. 480 (S.D.N.Y. 1987)
For broker, defeated summary judgment on $6 million claim against insurer on export credit policies.
Henkind v. Brauser, 1989 WL 54109 (S.D.N.Y. May 17, 1989)
For leasing companies and principal, successfully moved to dismiss $1.1 million RICO claim as time-barred.
First City National Bank v. FDIC, 730 F. Supp. 501 (E.D.N.Y. 1990)
For bank, defeated motion to dismiss RICO action against officers of another bank, borrowers and principals for fraud in securing $2.7 million excess financing.
Prospect Group v. Kirby, 1992 WL 400732 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 23, 1992)
For seller, obtained partial summary judgment on liability against co-seller in contract dispute arising from $170 million sale of stock.
Briarpatch v. Geisler Roberdeau, 2000 WL 235284 (S.D.N.Y. March 1, 2000), aff’d in rel. part, 373 F.3d 296 (2d Cir. 2004)
For producer of film “The Thin Red Line,” defeated motion to remand $1.5 million fraud and breach of fiduciary duty action in view of plaintiff’s fraudulent joinder of lead defendant under principles of collateral estoppel.
ATASCO v. Braniff, 819 F.2d 1227 (2d Cir. 1987)
For purchaser of jet aircraft engine, obtained affirmance of summary judgment dismissing claims of chattel mortgagee against subsequent purchasers.
RTA v. Rivero, 184 A.D.2d 397 (1st Dep't 1992)
For Mexican partnership, obtained affirmance of post-trial decision declaring partnership owner of stock of New York corporation where issue of consideration hotly disputed. Stock ownership resulted in standing to bring derivative action.
Licette Music Corp. v. A.A. Records, 196 A.D.2d 467 (1st Dep't 1993)
For music publishing companies, obtained affirmance of $5 million post-trial judgment against record company and chief executive for fraud and breach of contract in concealing royalty payments due under licensing agreements.
Artwear, Inc. v. Hughes, 202 A.D.2d 76 (1st Dep't 1994)
For Andy Warhol estate, obtained dismissal of tort and contract claims arising out of licensing and sublicensing agreements.
In re Kidder Peabody Securities Litigation, 168 F.R.D. 459 (S.D.N.Y. 1996)
For Joseph Jett, compelled production of outside counsel witness interview notes prepared during Kidder Peabody internal investigation of Jett’s trading activities, notwithstanding extensive privilege claims.
Teachers’ Retirement System of Louisiana v. Welch, 244 A.D. 2d 231 (1st Dep't 1997)
For Joseph Jett, obtained affirmance of dismissal of derivative action seeking to impose personal liability upon him and officers and directors of GE based upon Jett’s alleged phantom trading at GE subsidiary Kidder.
CrossMar, Inc. v. PortfolioScope, Inc., 307 A.D.2d 843 (1st Dep't 2003)
For software developer, obtained affirmance of summary judgment that Citibank subsidiary did not have exclusive time-sharing rights under software development agreement and was obligated to deliver latest version of software.
Doe v. Office of Professional Medical Conduct, 81 N.Y.2d 1050 (1993)
For late Dr. Stuart Berger, obtained Court of Appeals ruling mandating confidentiality in physician disciplinary proceedings.
Jett v. Kidder, Peabody, NASD Case No. 94-01696
Obtained dismissal of Kidder Peabody’s claims and return of Joseph Jett’s $5.7 million bonus frozen by Kidder.
Education
1975
New York University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
Columbia College, Columbia University
B.A.
Languages
English