M. Stephen Rasch, Business Attorney in New York
Over 46 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Estate Planning, and General · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratLoeb, Block & Partners LLP
New, NY
Practicing business in New York since 1980.
- 46+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 5
- Bar admissions
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M. Stephen Rasch is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Business, Estate Planning, and General. M. has over 46 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Loeb, Block & Partners LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- New York, NY
- Experience
- over 46 years
- Known for
- Business · Estate Planning · General
- Handles Business, Estate Planning, and General matters from New York, NY.
- Over 46 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About M. Stephen Rasch: M. Stephen Rasch is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Business, Estate Planning, and General. M. has over 46 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Loeb, Block & Partners LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters M. takes on
M. concentrates on business, estate planning, general, international, and tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case M. handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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Business cases in New York
M. takes business matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before M. agrees to represent you.
Estate Planning cases in New York
M. takes estate planning matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before M. agrees to represent you.
General cases in New York
M. takes general matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before M. agrees to represent you.
International cases in New York
M. takes international matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before M. agrees to represent you.
Tax cases in New York
M. takes tax matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before M. agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet M. Stephen Rasch — business lawyer in New York
M. Stephen Rasch is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Business, Estate Planning, and General. M. has over 46 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Loeb, Block & Partners LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Steve has been practicing law since 1979. He has experience in various areas of international business, and has built relationships with prestigious clients over years of dedicated practice.
Steve has diverse experience including representing foreign and U.S. based multinational companies and their shareholders in banking, finance, petrochemicals, travel, real estate, agriculture, and technology. His established relationships allow him the extensive use of tax treaties and a network of professionals in strategic disciplines around the world. He is admitted to practice law in New York State including U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, New Jersey including U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey and the U.S Tax Court.
Steve graduated with an AB in Economics from Rutgers University, he is a CPA and holds a J.D. from Seton Hall Law School.
Working with M. on a business matter
Steve has been practicing law since 1979. He has experience in various areas of international business, and has built relationships with prestigious clients over years of dedicated practice. Steve has diverse experience including representing foreign and U.S. based multinational companies and their shareholders in banking, finance, petrochemicals, travel, real estate, agriculture, and technology.…
Who M. represents
M. reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, estate planning, and general matters across New York.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Seton Hall Law School
J.D. · 1979
Rutgers University
A.B. · 1972
Jurisdictions
M.'s state bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
1987 · ACTIVE
U.S. Tax Court
1981 · ACTIVE
New York
1980 · ACTIVE
New Jersey
1980 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1980 · ACTIVE
M. studied at J.D. in Seton Hall Law School and A.B. in Rutgers University.
Law school and academic background
M. completed J.D. in Seton Hall Law School and A.B. in Rutgers University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice M. runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
M. has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
M.'s professional memberships and bar associations
New York State Bar Association New Jersey State Society of CPA's American Institute of CPA's American Foreign Law Association
membership
Locations
M. Stephen Rasch's office in New York
M.'s primary office is at 505 Park Avenue, 8th Floor, New York, NY, 10022. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Loeb, Block & Partners LLP
505 Park Avenue, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10022
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Client reviews of M. Stephen Rasch — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
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How to hire M. Stephen Rasch — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with M. usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
M. charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain M.'s office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; M. will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for M.
M. 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.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. M. confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
M.'s office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about M. Stephen Rasch
How much does it cost to hire M. for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. M. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does M. offer a free consultation?
M. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain M.'s office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check M.'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. M. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can M. take my case if I'm outside New York?
M. 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 — M. 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 M.?
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. M. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is M. accepting new business clients right now?
M.'s intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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