
Michael I Lubin, Appellate Attorney in Hackensack, New Jersey
Over 54 years of legal practice · focused on Appellate, Business, and Contracts · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
MemberatMichael I. Lubin, Attorney at Law, LLC
Hackensack, NJ
Practicing appellate in Hackensack since 1972.
- 54+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Michael I Lubin is a member based in Hackensack, NJ. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Contracts. Michael has over 54 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Michael I. Lubin, Attorney at Law, LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Hackensack, NJ
- Experience
- over 54 years
- Known for
- Appellate · Business · Contracts
- Handles Appellate, Business, and Contracts matters from Hackensack, NJ.
- Over 54 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Michael I Lubin: Michael I Lubin is a member based in Hackensack, NJ. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Contracts. Michael has over 54 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Michael I. Lubin, Attorney at Law, LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Michael's practice areas in Hackensack
Michael concentrates on appellate, business, contracts, estate litigation, and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Michael handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Appellate
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Contracts
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Estate Litigation
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General
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Litigation
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Personal Injury
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POA
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Probate
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Real Estate
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Wrongful Death
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Zoning
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Breach of Contract
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Elder Law
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Appellate cases in Hackensack, New Jersey
Michael takes appellate matters in Hackensack, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
Business cases in Hackensack, New Jersey
Michael takes business matters in Hackensack, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
Contracts cases in Hackensack, New Jersey
Michael takes contracts matters in Hackensack, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
Estate Litigation cases in Hackensack, New Jersey
Michael takes estate litigation matters in Hackensack, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
General cases in Hackensack, New Jersey
Michael takes general matters in Hackensack, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
Biography
Michael I Lubin, appellate attorney serving Hackensack
Michael I Lubin is a member based in Hackensack, NJ. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Contracts. Michael has over 54 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Michael I. Lubin, Attorney at Law, LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review. Michael works from Hackensack, New Jersey and takes on appellate matters across the region.
Michael I Lubin is a lawyer practicing probate and estates, probate, contracts and 16 other areas of law. Michael received a A.B. degree from Rutgers College in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years. Michael practices at Michael I. Lubin, Attorney at Law, LLC in Hackensack, NJ.
Working with Michael on a appellate matter
Michael I Lubin is a lawyer practicing probate and estates, probate, contracts and 16 other areas of law. Michael received a A.B. degree from Rutgers College in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years. Michael practices at Michael I. Lubin, Attorney at Law, LLC in Hackensack, NJ.
Clients Michael works with
Michael reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, business, and contracts matters in Hackensack and the surrounding New Jersey area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Michael studied and practices
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - Newark
J.D. · 1972
Rutgers College
A.B. · 1969
Jurisdictions
Michael's state bar admissions
New York
1983 · ACTIVE
U.S. Supreme Court
1978 · ACTIVE
New Jersey
1972 · ACTIVE
Michael studied at J.D. in Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - Newark and A.B. in Rutgers College.
Law school and academic background
Michael completed J.D. in Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - Newark and A.B. in Rutgers College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Michael runs in New Jersey is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Michael's legal honors and published work
Michael has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Michael's professional memberships and bar associations
of the Litigation Counsel of America, a national invitation-only, trial lawyers honorary society limited to 3500 lawyers across the United States and Canada. This recognition is held by less that 1/2 of 1% of all lawyers in North America. Has been appoint
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Guardian for incapacitated persons
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Special Discovery Master, to assist the Court in resolving discovery disputes in a complex, class-action case, Special Counsel to an incapacitated person to bring legal actions to recover monies which were fraudulently taken from her
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Special Mount Laurel Master to assist the Court in resolving a dispute involving the development of property
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and Administrator of a crime victim's estate. Teaching Experience Has served as an adjunct professor, Rutgers University, Bureau of Government Research teaching land use law and procedure to municipal officials
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Has lectured for the New Jersey Institute of Continuing Education (NJICLE) in conducting seminars for attorneys on Appellate Practice and Land Use
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Has lectured for the National Business Institute in conducting seminars for attorneys on Wrongful Death cases, Personal Injury Settlements and Land Use
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As member and co-chairman of the Bergen County Bar Association General Equity Committee, has conducted seminars on corporate dissolutions, contested foreclosure actions and will contests
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As a master in the Morris Pashman American Inns of Court for Bergen County, has conducted seminars and workshops on trial practice and procedure Public Service and pro bono Has served as designated counsel with the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender
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Represented a national spokesperson for a multi-level marketing company in a lawsuit involving termination of her services and achieved a high, six figure settlement
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Represented a woman whose sister had committed undue influence in getting their mother to execute a will in the sister's favor and negotiated a settlement resulting in an equal distribution of the estate assets
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Represented two brothers in a suit against another brother who had wrongfully induced their mother to execute a deed in his favor to a valuable family owned marina business and property
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Represented a national news anchor/journalist in a case involving a breach of real estate contract and obtained a settlement enforcing the contract
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Represented an internationally known television personality in a case involving a threatened encroachment by a high rise apartment building on his family residence and negotiated a settlement involving a downsizing of the building Represented a young woma
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Represented a burn victim in a case involving a defectively designed barbecue grill, which resulted in a settlement in the amount of $250,000. Represented a property owner who challenged the illegal expansion of a corporate headquarters facility by a majo
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Served as a Court appointed administrator of a complex estate where the decedent had been a murder victim and resolved issues between the decedent's heirs
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Represented the niece of an incapacitated woman in a contested guardianship proceeding and, during the trial, succeeded in obtaining a major national bank to serve as her fiduciary in the place of two individuals who had made risky investments at signific
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Locations
Michael I Lubin's office in Hackensack
Michael's primary office is at 19 Main Street, Court Plaza East, Hackensack, NJ, 07601. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Michael I. Lubin, Attorney at Law, LLC
19 Main Street, Court Plaza East
Hackensack, NJ 07601
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Client reviews of Michael I Lubin — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
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How to hire Michael I Lubin — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Michael usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Michael charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael'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; Michael will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Hackensack, New Jersey
A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate 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 Michael
Michael discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every appellate 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. Michael confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Michael's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Michael I Lubin
How much does it cost to hire Michael for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Michael walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Michael offer a free consultation?
Michael charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Michael's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in New Jersey typically take?
Simple appellate 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. Michael gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Michael take my case if I'm outside Hackensack?
Michael is licensed in New Jersey. Matters governed by New Jersey law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Michael 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 Michael?
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. Michael will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Michael accepting new appellate clients right now?
Michael's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Appellate attorneys serving Hackensack, Trenton and Newark in New Jersey
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