Simon M. Edelstein, Business Attorney in Birmingham, Michigan
Over 49 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Employment, and General
AttorneyatBerry Moorman Professional Corporation
Birmingham, MI
Practicing business in Birmingham since 1977.
- 49+
- Years practicing
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Simon M. Edelstein is an attorney based in Birmingham, MI. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Simon has over 49 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Berry Moorman Professional Corporation.
- Based in
- Birmingham, MI
- Experience
- over 49 years
- Known for
- Business · Employment · General
- Handles Business, Employment, and General matters from Birmingham, MI.
- Over 49 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Simon M. Edelstein: Simon M. Edelstein is an attorney based in Birmingham, MI. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Simon has over 49 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Berry Moorman Professional Corporation.
Areas of practice
Simon's practice areas in Birmingham
Simon concentrates on business, employment, general, immigration, and international. Each area below outlines the kind of case Simon handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Business cases in Birmingham, Michigan
Simon takes business matters in Birmingham, Michigan. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Simon agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Birmingham, Michigan
Simon takes employment matters in Birmingham, Michigan. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Simon agrees to represent you.
General cases in Birmingham, Michigan
Simon takes general matters in Birmingham, Michigan. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Simon agrees to represent you.
Immigration cases in Birmingham, Michigan
Simon takes immigration matters in Birmingham, Michigan. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Simon agrees to represent you.
International cases in Birmingham, Michigan
Simon takes international matters in Birmingham, Michigan. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Simon agrees to represent you.
Biography
Simon M. Edelstein, business attorney serving Birmingham
Simon M. Edelstein is an attorney based in Birmingham, MI. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Simon has over 49 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Berry Moorman Professional Corporation. Simon works from Birmingham, Michigan and takes on business matters across the region.
Mr. Edelstein’s practice over the past twenty years has concentrated in large part on the negotiation and structuring of trade and investment transactions in the countries of the former Soviet Union. Mr. Edelstein advises clients investing in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States. He provides advice on a wide range of commercial, corporate, finance, tax, securities, antitrust, currency control, labor laws and other issues of concern to investors, including acquisitions, joint ventures and privatization.
Mr. Edelstein also represents Russian and other foreign companies doing business in the United States and advises them on developing corporate structures, on regulatory and general business and commercial matters. In his immigration practice, Mr. Edelstein represents individuals, closely held and family business, corporations and other institutions in deportation, asylum and naturalization matters, as well as in family-based immigration matters. Particularly, he assists in applying for H-1B, H-2B, E, F, J, K, L-1A and B visa applications, as well as Labor Certification and green card applications. Mr. Edelstein also assists clients in obtaining professional non-immigrant employment-based visas and in obtaining permanent resident status.Mr. Edelstein is the author of Foreign Investment in Russia, Wayne State University; Taxation of Foreign Corporations in Russia, Wayne State University; An Introduction to Russian Labor Legislation, Wayne State University; Co-Author: Enforcing Russian Commercial Obligations and Resolving Commercial Disputes in Russia, in Issues for Investment in Today’s Russia, International Law Section, State Bar of Michigan. Mr. Edelstein is a member of the Board of the Russian-American Institute of Industrial Management, a Detroit, Michigan based non-profit organization aimed at developing and facilitating investment and commerce between the U.S. and Russia. Mr. Edelstein is fluent in Russian, Ukrainian and Uzbek.
Simon's approach to business cases
Mr. Edelstein’s practice over the past twenty years has concentrated in large part on the negotiation and structuring of trade and investment transactions in the countries of the former Soviet Union. Mr. Edelstein advises clients investing in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States. He provides advice on a wide range of commercial, corporate, finance, tax, securities, antitrust,…
The kind of cases Simon takes
Simon reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, employment, and general matters in Birmingham and the surrounding Michigan area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Simon studied and practices
Tashkent State University Law School
J.D. Wayne · 1977
Tashkent State Polytechnical University
M.S. · 1972
Jurisdictions
Simon's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
2002 · ACTIVE
Michigan
1995 · ACTIVE
Russia
1977 · ACTIVE
Simon studied at J.D. Wayne in Tashkent State University Law School and M.S. in Tashkent State Polytechnical University.
Law school and academic background
Simon completed J.D. Wayne in Tashkent State University Law School and M.S. in Tashkent State Polytechnical University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Simon runs in Michigan is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Simon's professional memberships and bar associations
Oakland County Bar Association State Bar of Michigan American Immigration Lawyers Association
AILA · membership
Locations
Simon M. Edelstein's office in Birmingham
Simon's primary office is at 255 East Brown Street, Suite 320, Birmingham, MI, 48009. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Berry Moorman Professional Corporation
255 East Brown Street, Suite 320
Birmingham, MI 48009
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How to hire Simon M. Edelstein — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Simon usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Simon charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Simon'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; Simon will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Birmingham, Michigan
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Simon
Simon discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business 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. Simon confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Simon's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Simon M. Edelstein
How much does it cost to hire Simon for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Simon walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Simon offer a free consultation?
Simon charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Simon's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Simon's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Michigan typically take?
Simple business 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. Simon gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Simon take my case if I'm outside Birmingham?
Simon is licensed in Michigan. Matters governed by Michigan law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Simon 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 Simon?
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. Simon will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Simon accepting new business clients right now?
Simon's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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