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How to comply with the law and details of lawyers and organisations who can help you locally.

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Complying with the law must be one of your most important considerations and you may need to consult a solicitor to ensure that any legal decisions are made with full knowledge of the Laws that may affect your business.

This section should give you a good overview some of the most important issues. However, commercial law can be complex and we would strongly advise you to contact a local lawyer before committing yourself to any legally binding contracts.

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An interactive step-by-step guide which also includes all of the most important subjects covered with links to useful articles and relevant contacts.

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Michael J. Redenburg, Esq. P.C.
We Will Fight For YouWith more than Fifteen Years of legal experience, Attorney Michael J. Redenburg began his career defending cases for the clients of insurance companies. Initially defending no-fault claims at a Long Island based law firm, he then moved on to a Manhattan based firm where he defended the clients of insurance carriers in auto accident and premises liability matters. It was there that Attorney Redenburg tried his first case, defending the firms insurance companys insured and successfully obtaining a directed verdict on behalf of his client. Subsequently, Michael J. Redenburg, Esq., defended clients facing various criminal charges throughout the five boroughs, successfully trying cases to verdict in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island and the Bronx, honing his trial skills.Michael Redenburg has handled hundreds of auto accident cases throughout the five boroughs; Suffolk County, Nassau County and Westchester, recovering millions of dollars for his clients injured due to the negligence of others. He has also tried numerous civil cases to verdict in the State and Federal Courthouses located in Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan.Along with co-counsel, Michael J. Redenburg successfully represented a class of NY Kmart loss prevention managers who claimed that they had been misclassified as exempt and denied overtime pay. A five hundred thousand ( $500,000.00 ) dollar settlement resulted.Additionally, Michael Redenburg has represented victims of wrongful arrest, stop and frisk and false arrest in lawsuits against The City of New York in federal court, and has successfully represented hundreds of citizens who have been victimized by the NYPD in wrongful arrest & stop and frisk lawsuits. His efforts have led to his clients collectively recovering hundreds of thousands of dollars in compensation.Mr. Redenburg has been recognized by three (3) different organizations which are invitation only and peer reviewed.In 2014 through 2017 Michael Redenburg was named a SuperLawyer, NY Metro Rising Star by Thomson Reuters and no more than 2.5% of lawyers in a state are given this rating. Attorney Redenburg was also named a Top 40 Under 40 attorney by American Society of Legal Advocates (ASLA) in 2014 and 2015 and ASLA limits its membership to less than 1.5% of all licensed lawyers nationwide. Additionally, in 2014 and 2015 Attorney Redenburg was named Top 40 Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers, which is invitation only, based on nomination and peer reviewed.Legal Specialties and CertificationsSuperLawyers NY Metro Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters 2014 2017. No more than 2.5% of lawyers in a state are given this rating.American Society of Legal Advocates (ASLA) Top 40 Under 40 2014 2015. Membership limited to 1.5% of all licensed Lawyers nationwide.The National Trial Lawyers, 2014 Top 40 Under 40 2014 2015. Invitation only based on nomination and peer review.American Academy of Trial Attorneys, Premier 100 Trial Attorneys, 2015.Featured Cases and MattersMarquis D. , Kings County Supreme Court 510459/2022, filed 2022. Settled at NAM Mediation for $900,000. Client struck by Hummer while operating an e-bike in Brooklyn.Stanley W., Westchester Supreme Court 53814/2019, filed 2019. Settled at Supreme Court Settlement Conference for $500,000. Client struck by employee pushing a cart in a big box store.Dawn W., Suffolk County Supreme Court 616774/2018, filed 2018. Client struck by truck, case resolved for both policy limits $510,000.Featured Pro Bono ActivitiesPro Bono representation in self represent plaintiff in E.D.N.Y. Assigned by Court to represent self-represented plaintiff at settlement conference in the Eastern District of New York.EducationTouro Law Center - J.D. - 2006Hofstra University - B.B.A. - 2003Bar AssociationsNew York State Bar AssociationAddress:32 Broadway Suite 412, New York, NY 10004
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