Pankaj Malik

Pankaj Malik is an accomplished attorney and the owner of PM Law PC, a distinguished boutique law firm situated in New York, New York. She welcomes clients from across the New York City metropolitan area, encompassing regions such as Manhattan, Queens, Long Island, Westchester County and Rockland County. With a steadfast commitment to her clients, she has adeptly handled a diverse range of intricate legal issues, including but not limited to:Bankruptcy and reorganization:Chapters 7, 11 and 13, adversarial proceedings, creditors’ rightsEstate planning and probate law:Administration proceedings, will contest proceedings, accounting, wealth preservation and estate planning advisoryImmigration and global mobility practice:Employment visas, global mobility, citizenship, naturalization, green cards, permanent residency, entertainers, and investor visasLitigation and dispute resolution:Commercial disputes, corporate law, employment law and moreEntertainment and media law:International entertainers, live performers, musicians, production companies, movie and television actors, directors, film crews, athletes and modelsMatrimonial and family law:Complex, high-conflict divorce and family matters, including high-asset divorce, asset discovery & location, child custody, international and property division casesReal estate law:Sales and purchases, leasing, financing, and real estate litigation for commercial propertiesCorporate & Business Law:Mergers & acquisition, contract disputes, business arbitrationHailing from India, Ms. Malik exhibits fluency in English and South Asian languages like Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu. With a professional journey spanning over 29 years, she has effectively handled legal disputes in state, federal, surrogates’, bankruptcy and immigration courts, advocating for individuals, immigrants, families, enterprises, staff and notable figures. Throughout her career, she has adeptly assisted numerous small businesses in securing funds, grants and minority certifications from the Small Business Administration (SBA) during the COVID-19 pandemic.In 1989, Ms. Malik completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and government from Hindu College, University of Delhi, in Delhi, India. Subsequently, she earned her Juris Doctor from St. John's University School of Law in New York in 1993. Licensed in both New York and New Jersey, she is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Circuits, the Supreme Court of the United States and the U.S. Tax Court.Ms. Malik is a regular contributor to numerous news channels, where she offers authoritative insights on prevailing immigration policies and regulations. Her analyses are frequently referenced in esteemed publications, including the New York Law Journal, The Daily News and Mother Jones magazine. An upstanding member of the legal community, she has been active in the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants, the Queens County Women’s Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association and the American Immigration Lawyers Association.Furthermore, Ms. Malik holds a "Good" rating on Avvo, a testament to her exemplary professionalism and competence.Pankaj Malik is a debt relief agent. She helps people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.