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I’m an attorney and the founder of Good Guy Legal. My practice focuses on landlord-tenant matters, estate planning, and complex commercial litigation in New York and New Jersey, including business and partnership disputes.
I represent residential and commercial landlords and tenants in eviction and nonpayment proceedings, rent-stabilization and overcharge matters, and disputes involving repairs, habitability, lease rights, and possession. I also represent individuals and businesses in complex commercial litigation, including contract, partnership, and fiduciary-duty disputes, and advise and represent condominium and homeowners’ association boards and managing agents. My experience includes numerous appearances across New York City’s Civil, Supreme, and Housing Courts—including proceedings involving emergency relief, contempt, and complex motion practice—as well as supporting matters in arbitration, federal court, and appellate court.
My estate-planning practice focuses on wills and trusts. I work closely with clients to understand what they want to accomplish, explain their options and the implications, and help them put a thoughtful and thorough plan in place for their assets and the people they care about.
I take a direct and deliberate approach to representation. I confront issues head-on—whether that means pushing back against unreasonable demands or holding the line in court when a client is being treated unfairly. I care deeply about my clients and the outcomes that affect their properties, businesses, families, and lives.
Clients trust me because I’m genuinely invested in their outcomes, always come prepared, and am unafraid to challenge an adversary—or authority—when warranted. At the same time, I understand that effective representation does not always mean taking the most forceful approach. It requires precision, sound judgment, and tact, as well as the ability to recognize what each matter actually calls for. I choose the approach best suited to each client’s circumstances and goals, whether that means decisive courtroom action, negotiation, careful drafting, or thoughtful planning.
I bring the same discipline and care to every matter, whether it involves a single apartment, a family’s estate plan, a business dispute, or a multimillion-dollar portfolio.
If you need an advocate who is genuinely invested in your outcome, strategic, and committed—I’m here to help.
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Chat withState: New York
Acquired: 2022
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2022
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1723 East 12th Str., 2nd Fl., Brooklyn, NY, 11229
7 Client Reviews
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Posted by Timothy | May 05, 2026 | Hired Attorney
The best!
I had an excellent experience working with this attorney. He was extremely professional, quick to respond, and very thorough in handling my case. The level of service he provided was truly high quality, and his expertise made what could have been a stressful process feel smooth and easy. He took t...
Posted by Michael | May 05, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Fight against a commercial Landlord holding Security Deposit
Michael assisted me in a fight to get my Security Deposit against a commercial landlord that felt he needs to keep his Security Deposit. Michael was timely, accurate with billing and we won. Excellent job by Michael.
Posted by Lev | October 31, 2025
Professional & Intelligent
Michael went above and beyond to ensure that we are taking the right steps in our landlord/tenant legal situation. He took great care and attention when conducting research and provided us with meaningful results. Truly appreciated his efforts and I recommend him to anyone facing these problems.
Posted by Sarah | August 10, 2025
Compassionate and direct
Mr. Gorodetsky is an attorney I consider both understanding and forthright, which I greatly appreciated. For many of us, emotions are high when we have to consult an attorney. It can be daunting and difficult, but Mr. Gorodetsky was empathetic about my situation while remaining candid about my option...
Posted by Timothy | August 09, 2025
Lease Review Consultation
Michael is as caring, tactful, and astute as his biography claims. To give a bit of context to our consultation, Michael and I know each other from patronizing the same business in our neighborhood. When it was time for my partner and I to move into an apartment together, I remembered that Michae...
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2025 - Present
Attorney & Founder, Good Guy Legal LLC
2022 - 2026
Senior Associate — Landlord-Tenant & Commercial Litigation, Harwood Reiff LLC
2021
J.D.
2016
B.S.
English
Russian
Legal Answers
Does a one year term residential lease just expire at the end of must tenant give notice to extend or renew?
03 Aug 2025
In Buffalo Ny if a tenant has a brother who stays at tenant’s apartment for 5-20 days a month should brother pay rent?
23 Jul 2025
Am I legally required to give a 30 day notice of when I plan to move out?
19 Jul 2025