Gonen Kestenbaum, Business Attorney in New York

Gonen concentrates on business, international, international tax, and tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Gonen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Business

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• International Tax

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Gonen's primary office is at Empire State Building, 350 Fifth Avenue, 60th Floor, Suite 6011, New York, NY, 10118-6096. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Gonen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Gonen discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Gonen for a business case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Gonen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Gonen offer a free consultation?

  Gonen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gonen's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Gonen's current terms during booking.

• How long do business cases in New York typically take?

  Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Gonen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Gonen take my case if I'm outside New York?

  Gonen is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Gonen will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Gonen?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Gonen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Gonen accepting new business clients right now?

  Gonen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.