Business Law firms in Manhattan, NY
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About Business Law in Manhattan, NY
LegalLumin lists 6 Business Law lawyers with listed offices in Manhattan, NY. Profile languages listed on this page include French, German, Italian, and Russian.
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Local business process in Manhattan, NY
New York County Commercial Division assignment
New York County's Commercial Division monetary threshold is $500,000, the highest threshold listed in Rule 202.70, exclusive of punitive damages, interest, costs, disbursements, and counsel fees and subject to the rule's case-type requirements and exceptions. A party seeking assignment to the New York County Commercial Division must complete the Commercial Division RJI Addendum and certify that the case meets the division's subject-matter and monetary requirements.
Official sources (2)
- New York State Unified Court System (verified 2026-08-25)
- New York State Unified Court System, New York County Commercial Division (verified 2026-08-25)
Manhattan assumed-name filings
The New York County Clerk's Business Department records business certificates for sole proprietorships and partnerships that have a physical business location in Manhattan. New York County business-certificate filings may be submitted in person or by mail to the County Clerk's Business Department; the filing office is county-specific and is not the same as forming a corporation or LLC with the Department of State.
Official sources (1)
- New York State Unified Court System, New York County Clerk (verified 2026-08-25)
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What to ask before contacting a business lawyer
These questions are general decision support, not legal advice or a ranking of the listed profiles.
Is the matter entity formation or an existing-business transaction?
Formation, governance, financing, purchases, sales, and day-to-day commercial work can require different experience, so identify the current stage and objective.
What contract drafting or review is included?
Confirm which agreements and revisions are in scope, who negotiates them, and whether implementation or follow-up advice is included.
Does the lawyer handle owner, member, or shareholder disputes?
Internal governance disputes differ from ordinary commercial transactions, so ask about experience with the particular entity and conflict type.
Is the lawyer's practice transactional, litigation-focused, or both?
A lawyer who drafts agreements may not handle a lawsuit, and a commercial litigator may not provide ongoing transactional counsel; confirm the expected role.
Could the matter require separate regulatory or tax counsel?
Industry regulation and tax treatment may call for specialist advice outside a general business-law engagement, so ask how that work would be coordinated.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is a Manhattan assumed-name business certificate filed?
A sole proprietor or partnership with a physical business location in Manhattan files its business certificate with the New York County Clerk's Business Department, in person or by mail. Corporations and LLCs use a separate Department of State process.
Source: New York State Unified Court System, New York County Clerk (verified 2026-08-25)
What is the Commercial Division threshold for a Manhattan business dispute?
For New York County, Rule 202.70 lists a $500,000 monetary threshold, excluding punitive damages, interest, costs, disbursements, and counsel fees. The filing must also satisfy the division's commercial subject-matter rules unless an exception applies.
Source: New York State Unified Court System (verified 2026-08-25)
Does a New York LLC need a written operating agreement?
Yes. New York requires the members to adopt a written operating agreement before, when, or within 90 days after filing the articles of organization.
Source: New York Limited Liability Company Law § 417 (verified 2026-08-25)
How long do I have to sue over a breach of contract in New York?
New York generally gives six years to bring a breach-of-contract claim, running from the date of the breach. Some contract types and clauses can shorten this period, so the exact deadline depends on the agreement and facts involved.
Source: New York CPLR § 213 (verified 2026-07-03)
Which New York court handles complex business disputes?
Large or complex business disputes may qualify for a Commercial Division of Supreme Court, but the monetary threshold varies by county. Rule 202.70 lists $500,000 for New York County, $150,000 for Kings County, $100,000 for Queens County, and $75,000 for Bronx County; specified case types do not need to meet a threshold.
Source: New York State Unified Court System (verified 2026-08-25)
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