Menachem Gurman, Business Attorney in New York

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

• Business

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• Real Estate

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Menachem's primary office is at 530 5th Ave., Fl. 23, New York, NY, 10036. 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 Menachem usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Menachem 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 Menachem for a business case?

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

• Does Menachem offer a free consultation?

  Menachem charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Menachem's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Menachem'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. Menachem gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

  Menachem 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 — Menachem 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 Menachem?

  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. Menachem will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Menachem accepting new business clients right now?

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