Steven L. Levitt
Top rated Business Litigation attorney in Mineola, New York
Practice Areas:
Business Litigation,
Real Estate,
Business Organizations,
Contracts,
Business & Corporate,
Landlord & Tenant
Education Qualification:
Hofstra University School of Law
Practice Areas:
Business litigation,
Real estate,
Business organizations,
Contracts,
Business & corporate,
Landlord & tenant
129 Front StreetMineola, New York, 11501
First Admitted: 1982, New York
Professional Webpage: https://www.levittlawllp.com/attorneys/steven-l-levitt/
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Zoning Board, Village of Muttontown, New York, 2020
- United States District Court for the District of Colorado
- Second Circuit Court of Appeals
- United States District Court for the District of Connecticut
- Supreme Court of the United States
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- New York State Bar Association
- New York
- United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
- Nassau County Bar Association
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
- Obtained a temporary restraining order, and then a preliminary injunction in Nevada federal court matter Formtec, LLC et al. v. Spherical Industries, Inc. et al., relating to a theft of trade secrets valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars., 2023
- Favorable pre-litigation settlement of dispute between defense technology manufacturer and seller and guarantor of acquired business unit relating to allegations of misrepresentations in stock purchase agreement., 2023
- In the matter of Wolinetz, resolved inter-family dispute concerning various family-owned Manhattan real estate properties., 2023
- In the matter of Crewchief Systems v. Crew Chiefs in Delaware federal court, obtained favorable settlement of a trademark infringement matter., 2023
- In the Southern District of New York matter Cushner v. Jacobs, obtained favorable settlement of a dispute among former business owners., 2023
- Favorable settlement of former client non-payment dispute., 2023
- Favorable pre-litigation settlement of contract dispute between defense technology manufacturer and lessor of training aircraft., 2023
- Confidential JAMS Arbitration $36 million Defense Victory -- After a 2 week arbitration hearing in Boston, received favorable award on behalf of defense technology manufacturer, dismissing 99.8% of claims brought by a former sales representative, which claims totaled in excess of $37.5 million including attorneys' fees., 2023
- Favorable settlement of guardianship proceeding, 2022
- Cushner v. Jacobs (U.S. District Court, Southern District of N.Y.) -- Favorable settlement of contract dispute., 2022
- David H. Berg & Associates v. Weksler (N.Y. Supreme Court, N.Y. County) -- Favorable settlement for the complete dismissal of a claim disputing the disposition of escrow monies., 2022
- Favorable pre-litigation settlement of contract dispute between defense technology manufacturer and global supplier of industrial gases., 2022
- Palmieri v. East Coast Power & Gas LLC et al (U.S. District Court, SDNY) - Favorable settlement of claims and counterclaims in the hundreds of millions of dollars., 2021
- Kitzen v. Pisa Contracting Inc. (N.Y. Supreme Court, Nassau County). Favorable settlement during trial of a multi-million dollar business dissolution proceeding., 2021
- After a 2 week hearing, obtained a $14.3 million arbitration award for the client, the principal of a construction management company, arising from unpaid fees contractually owed by the project owner in connection with construction of a luxury condominium., 2021
- After evidentiary hearings including witness testimony, obtained temporary restraining order, and subsequently, a preliminary injunction, and finally, a favorable settlement in connection with a commercial real estate dispute on behalf of Manhattan luxury hotelier against a celebrity restauranteur tenant., 2020
- L-3 Communications Integrated Systems L.P. against Confidential Customer in connection with aircraft redelivery dispute - Favorable settlement, 2018
- Arbitration over licensing agreement - $49M arbitration award., 2015
- In the Matter of Lockheed Martin Corporation v. L-3 Communications Integrated Systems, L.P. (Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division, Case No.: 1:05-CV-902-CAP March 2010)
- Liapakis v. Sullivan et al. (New York County Index No. 603307/99)
- L-3 Communications Corporation v. OSI Systems, Inc.(Southern District of New York, Case No.: 1-02-cv-9144-PAC, March 2011)
- Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. v. Liapakis (Nassau County Index No. 5786/00)
- Berkun v. Validation Review Associates, Inc., 262 A.D.2d 341, 693 N.Y.S.2d 56 (2d Dept. 1999)
- Kalitta Air, L.L.C. as assignee of American International Airways, Inc. v. Central Texas Airborne Systems Inc. (Northern District of California, Oakland Division, Case No.: 96-cv-2494-CW, November 2011)
- State of New York et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., 308 A.D.2d 57, 763 N.Y.S.2d 32 N.Y. Slip Op. 16262 (1st Dept. 2003)
- In the Matter of Validation Review Associates, Inc., 91 N.Y.2d 840, 690 N.E.2d 487, 667 N.Y.S.2d 678 (1997)
Representative Clients:
- Mercury Systems, Inc.
- Lab Crafters, Inc.
- Montauk Chamber of Commerce
- Thorn Americas, Inc.
- BAE Systems, Inc.
- Eltman, Eltman & Cooper, P.C.
- L-3 Communications Corporation
- Midtown Urological Assoc., P.C.
- Sullivan, Papain, Block, McGrath & Cannavo, P.C.
- Air Distribution Enterprises, Inc.
- East Coast Petroleum, Inc.
- Jovan Photography, Ltd.
- Lockheed Martin Fairchild Corp.
- Rent-a-Center, Inc.
- Westbeth Corp., HDFC, Inc.
- Best Foods Baking Company (A Division of Entenmann's)
- Hollis Park Manor Nursing Home
Transactions:
- As lead counsel, represented the sellers in the multi-million dollar sale of the landmark Maidstone Hotel in East Hampton, New York., 2023
- Mr. Levitt has represented multiple companies in various multi-million dollar transactions, including (1) L-3 Communications Corporation; (2) Davidson Aluminum and Metal Corporation; and (3) D.N.S. Metal Industries, Inc.
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- N/A
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Montauk Chamber of Commerce - pro bono legal representation
- Village of East Hills - prior Legal Committee member
Honors/Awards:
- Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
- Top Legal Eagle for Corporate / Contracts Law , Long Island Pulse Magazine
- Leader in Law, Forbes Magazine
- Phi Beta Kappa honoree, 1978
- Top 10 Legal Eagle, Long Island Pulse Magazine
Educational Background:
- Hofstra University, B.A. in Economics, Phi Beta Kappa, 1978
- Hofstra University School of Law, J.D., 1981
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Nassau County Bar Association - Continuing Legal Education program topic lecturer on buying and selling a law practice
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- Chambers and Partners, Regional Spotlight, Dispute Resolution, 2024
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