- 36+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Hal S. Shaftel is a shareholder based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Estate Litigation. Hal has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
- Based in
- New York, NY
- Experience
- over 36 years
- Known for
- ADR · Business · Estate Litigation
- Handles ADR, Business, and Estate Litigation matters from New York, NY.
- Over 36 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Hal S. Shaftel: Hal S. Shaftel is a shareholder based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Estate Litigation. Hal has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
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Hal S. Shaftel represents clients in New York across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About Hal S. Shaftel
Hal Shaftel is an experienced trial lawyer who focuses on complex commercial litigation covering a range of areas and business sectors. His experience includes handling jury and bench trials and appeals in court rooms across the country; financial and antitrust regulatory proceedings; and domestic and international arbitrations. He has prevailed in litigations involving securities law and financial regulation, corporate governance, antitrust, joint ventures and partnerships, intellectual property, insurance/reinsurance, real estate and infrastructure, and products liability. He is proud to have represented both long-established and emerging companies and individuals in the financial services and funds, medical and Internet technology, media and content, healthcare, real estate development and consulting industries. Hal’s cases are often featured in the media, including being highlighted on lists of the most important cases of the year. He also regularly lectures and publishes on commercial litigation topics.
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023
•Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Real Estate - Litigation, 2017 and 2022
•Listed, Thomson-Reuters, 'Stand-Out Lawyers,' 2022, 2025-2026
•Listed, Acritas Stars Independently Rated Lawyers, 'Star Lawyers,' 2020-2021
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, International Litigation - Securities Litigation, 2017-2019
•Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Banking & Finance - Litigation, 2017
•Team Member, BTI Power Rankings, 'The 16 Strongest Firms for 'Go-To Outside Counsel' Insurance Work,' 2016
Credentials
Education
Yale Law School J.D. 1989 Senior Editor Yale Law School J.D. Yale Law Journal
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Yale University
B.A. · 1986
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
New York U.S. Distri
1990 · ACTIVE
Affiliations
Professional memberships
Professional & Community Involvement •Member, New York City Bar •Member, New York State Bar Association •Member, American Bar Association
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What areas of law does Hal S. Shaftel practice?
Hal S. Shaftel focuses on ADR, Business, Estate Litigation, Litigation, and M&A.
Where is Hal S. Shaftel located?
Hal S. Shaftel primarily serves clients in New York, with an office at One Vanderbilt Avenue.
How experienced is Hal S. Shaftel?
Hal S. Shaftel has 36 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1990.
Is Hal S. Shaftel a verified attorney?
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