Dickstein Shapiro Adds Business Lawyers

(New York, NY) — Dickstein Shapiro LLP is pleased to announce the continued strategic expansion of its business litigation capabilities in New York with the arrival of Partner Jeffrey Mitchell and Counsel Don Abraham. The pair’s arrival follows that of a bankruptcy group in 2011 and a corporate/private equity group in 2010, and augments the firm’s strong Business Litigation Practice.

“Jeff is a top-tier commercial litigator whose experience enhances our capability and focus upon complex litigation disputes,” said Howard Graff, managing partner of Dickstein Shapiro’s New York area offices and co-leader of the firm’s national Business Litigation Practice. “His practice aligns very well with the firm’s business-focused vision, deepens our bench, and reinforces the services we offer to our clients.”

“Dickstein Shapiro is well-known for its litigation depth, specialization, client support, professionalism, and quality,” said Mr. Mitchell. “It’s the right size, with a national platform, and record of success that is an ideal match for our clients and practice.”

Mr. Mitchell, a commercial litigator for more than 30 years, represents securities firms, accounting firms, fund managers, financial consultants, real estate developers and brokers, publishers, manufacturers, luxury retailers, and family-owned businesses. He also has extensive experience in the jewelry and financial services industries, and has mediated and/or arbitrated many disputes before the New York Stock Exchange and the National Association of Securities Dealers (now FINRA) on behalf of  major broker-dealer/investment banks, as well as before the American Arbitration Association and JAMS. Mr. Mitchell joins Dickstein Shapiro from the New York office of Gibbons P.C., a top regional firm headquartered in New York, where he served as a partner. He received his J.D., cum laude, from University of Miami School of Law and his A.B., cum laude, from Temple University.

Mr. Abraham’s practice focuses on business and commercial litigation. He has extensive experience in handling diverse and complex disputes and represents brokers, fund managers, insurance brokers and agents, real estate brokers and agents, hi-tech companies, construction contractors, retailers, manufacturers, and various managers, corporate officers, and professionals in complex commercial cases. He also join Dickstein Shapiro from Gibbons P.C., where he worked alongside Mr. Mitchell on many significant cases. Mr. Abraham received his J.D., cum laude, from New York Law School.

With more than 200 litigators supported by dozens of corporate, regulatory, and government relations professionals, Dickstein Shapiro provides smart litigation that achieves results. With scores of high profile clients, high stakes cases, and precedent-setting wins, our litigators are in the spotlight and making national headlines, including coverage in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, national television news stations, and other major media outlets.

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