Michael A. Leon

Candidate Information

Email: micon11761@aol.com

Phone: (516) 996-0806

Salary Expectation: 215k - 230k.

Skills: Litigation, Trial Advocacy, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Litigation, Bankruptcy Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, Depositions, Motion Practice, Pleadings, Discovery, Appeals, Arbitration, Regulatory Compliance, SEC Investigations, FINRA Proceedings, Class Actions, Contract Disputes, Corporate Governance, Business Disputes, Employment Law, Restrictive Covenants, Trade Secrets, Negotiation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Courtroom Advocacy, Compliance Consulting, Risk Assessment, Asset Recovery, Shareholder Disputes, Mediation, Contract Drafting, Commercial Real Estate Disputes, Financial Investigations, Due Diligence, Revenue-Sharing Agreements, Fraudulent Transfer Litigation

Current Location: New York, New York 10065

Willing to Relocate?: NA

Relevant Experience: Michael A. Leon is a seasoned litigation attorney with extensive experience in commercial, corporate, and bankruptcy litigation, having led high-stakes trials, arbitrations, and complex disputes. He has handled real estate-related cases, including commercial real estate disputes, corporate governance matters, and financial restructuring, such as the refinancing of Trump Tower, Chicago. His expertise spans pleadings, motion practice, discovery, trial advocacy, and appeals, with a strong track record in regulatory compliance, shareholder disputes, and asset recovery. While his primary focus has been corporate and financial litigation, he possesses courtroom confidence, persuasive legal writing skills, and strategic case management abilities, making him a strong candidate for litigation-focused roles.

Work Authorization: US

Highlights: Extensive Litigation Experience – Lead counsel in complex commercial, corporate, and financial litigation cases, handling trials, arbitrations, and appeals.

Real Estate-Related Litigation – Worked on commercial real estate disputes, corporate governance cases, and financial restructurings at top firms. Notable cases include:

Trump Tower, Chicago (Leech Tishman / Robinson Brog, P.C.) – Handled restructuring of a commercial and construction loan.
In re Tribune Company Fraudulent Conveyance Litigation (Jaspan Schlesinger, LLP) – Involved in real estate-related corporate disputes.
Trial and Courtroom Advocacy – Strong experience in pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and trials. Conducted over 100 depositions and handled cases through trial and appeal.

Regulatory and Compliance Litigation – Represented clients in SEC and FINRA proceedings, including enforcement actions and compliance-related disputes.

High-Profile Clients and Cases – Represented Fortune 100 companies, unions, trustees, shareholders, and corporate boards in high-stakes litigation. Notable cases include:

Rock of Ages (Borg Law, LLP) – Protected proprietary interests in a Broadway production.
Swartz v. Swartz – Recovered assets in a high-value matrimonial dispute.
Strong Legal Writing and Research – Senior Editor of Hofstra Law Review, published legal articles, and has a proven track record of drafting persuasive motions, pleadings, and contracts.

Bar Admissions and Jurisdictions – Licensed in New York, Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, admitted to multiple U.S. District Courts.

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