Business Lawyers in
New York City, NY

Browse business law lawyer profiles in New York City, NY with clear details on practice focus, consultation options, languages, and ways to get in touch.

12 Business lawyers found in New York City

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Alfred Polizzotto III

Attorney

6911 18th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204

Alfred Polizzotto III practices both immigration and business-formation law from the firm's Brooklyn office, individually credited as author/legal reviewer of its business-formation guidance and listed among its immigration attorneys.

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Andrew Goldenberg

Attorney

561 Seventh Ave, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10018

Andrew Goldenberg co-founded Levy Goldenberg LLP and practices business law from its Manhattan office, holding a J.D. from Albany Law School.

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David Kohina

Founding Principal

2102 Avenue Z, Suite 305, Brooklyn, NY 11235

David Kohina practices immigration, real estate, and business law in Brooklyn as founding principal of Kohina Law Firm, PLLC. The immigration practice covers family and employment-based petitions, visas, naturalization, and asylum, while the real estate practice covers residential and commercial transactions and landlord-tenant matters. Kohina was admitted to practice in New York in 2010 and practices in English, Russian, and Hebrew.

English, Russian, Hebrew
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Domenic Romano

Founder & Managing Partner

One Battery Park Plaza, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10004

Domenic Romano practices business law in Manhattan as founder and managing partner of Romano Law PLLC. The practice covers business transactions and disputes, employment matters, and entertainment, media and sports work for commercial and individual clients. Romano was admitted in New York in 1993 and in Ontario, Canada in 1996.

English, Italian, French
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Gary J. Wachtel

Attorney

450 Seventh Avenue, PH Suite, New York, NY 10123-4699

Gary J. Wachtel operates a solo Manhattan practice handling both real estate litigation/brokerage disputes and business litigation/transactions, with nearly 35 years in practice.

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Gregory Stone

Founding Partner

42 Broadway, Suite 1744, New York, NY 10004

Gregory Stone co-founded Fisher Stone, P.C. and practices business law from its Manhattan office, holding a J.D. with a business-law certificate.

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Imke Ratschko

Attorney

11 Broadway, Suite 715, New York, NY 10004

Imke Ratschko advises small businesses and startups on formation and transactions from her Manhattan office, and serves German-speaking clients.

German
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Leo (Leonid) Mikityanskiy

Attorney

2801 Emmons Avenue, Suite 104, Brooklyn, NY 11235

Leo Mikityanskiy practices business law from a Brooklyn office, handling entity formation, contract drafting, and business dispute resolution.

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Natalia A. Sishodia

Managing Partner

600 Third Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10016

Natalia A. Sishodia practices real estate and business law in Manhattan as managing partner of Sishodia PLLC. The real estate practice covers condominium and cooperative purchases and sales, deed transfers, and 1031 tax-deferred exchanges, and the practice also covers related business and estate-planning transactions. Sishodia is admitted to practice in New York and practices in English and Russian.

English, Russian
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Regina Gordon

Attorney

435 Neptune Ave #9D, Brooklyn, NY 11224

Regina Gordon practices small-business law from her Brooklyn office, advising on entity formation, contracts, and business sales, holding a J.D. from Rutgers.

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Richard F. Rozhik

Attorney

2533 Batchelder St, Suite 2C, Brooklyn, NY 11235

Richard F. Rozhik practices business and real estate law in Brooklyn through the Rozhik Law Firm. The practice also covers civil litigation, employment and labor law, and contract law. Rozhik is admitted to practice in the courts of New York City and in the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.

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Steven R. Yuniver

Managing Partner

710 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223

Steven Yuniver is a managing partner of a Brooklyn business-law firm, focusing on commercial litigation and business transactions including mergers and acquisitions.

English, Russian, German, Spanish

Overview

About Business Law in New York City, NY

LegalLumin lists 12 business lawyers with listed offices in one or more New York City boroughs. Profile languages listed on this page include French, German, Hebrew, and Italian.

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Local business process in New York City, NY

NYC licensing and business-tax obligations

New York City's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection licenses more than 45,000 businesses across more than 45 industries. City licensing is separate from New York State business-registration requirements. New York City administers an Unincorporated Business Tax for qualifying unincorporated businesses. It is a city tax and does not replace separate New York State tax obligations. New York City administers a Business Corporation Tax for corporations subject to the city tax. It is separate from New York State corporation-tax obligations.

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Citywide employer and consumer-facing compliance

New York City's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection administers the city's Protected Time Off requirements and publishes current employer guidance on coverage and responsibilities across the city. New York City businesses generally must accept cash for in-person consumer transactions, subject to the exceptions described by the city's cashless-establishment rule.

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NYC business certification and M/WBE resources

New York City's Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise certification program is administered through NYC Small Business Services and NYC Business. It is separate from New York State's MWBE certification program.

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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

Is NYC M/WBE certification the same as New York State's program?

No. NYC's M/WBE certification is a city program administered through NYC Small Business Services and NYC Business. It is separate from New York State's MWBE certification program.

Source: NYC Small Business Services, M/WBE Certification (verified 2026-08-26)

Does NYC impose its own business income taxes in addition to New York State?

Yes. New York City administers city business taxes including the Unincorporated Business Tax and Business Corporation Tax, which are separate from New York State tax obligations. Whether a city tax applies depends on the business and the applicable tax rules.

Source: NYC Department of Finance, Unincorporated Business Tax (verified 2026-08-26)

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)

Does a New York LLC have to publish a notice in the newspaper?

Yes. New York requires a newly formed LLC to publish notice of its formation in two newspapers for six consecutive weeks within 120 days of formation, then file proof of that publication with the Department of State. Failing to do so suspends the LLC's authority to do business in New York.

Source: New York Limited Liability Company Law § 206 (verified 2026-07-03)

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