Malcolm S. Taub LLP, is a general practice law firm committed to providing the highest quality legal service in the most cost-effective manner. We serve our clients by providing practical, business-oriented responses to their needs that are both personal and timely. We strive to promote a close rapport between our firm and our clients.
Malcolm S. Taub LLP has particular expertise in five practice areas: Commercial & Business Litigation; Corporate & Securities; Matrimonial and Family Law; Art Law; and Real Estate Law. By combining the expertise of our attorneys within the firm, we can provide an interdisciplinary approach that increases efficiencies and allows us to respond quickly to the individual needs of our clients.
Art Law
Malcolm S. Taub LLP has vast experience in both Art Transactions and Art Litigation Malcolm S. Taub LLP has represented dealers, purchasers and artists in all types of art transactions. Malcolm S. Taub LLP has successfully handled some of the largest and most high profile art fraud cases in recent history. Recently, Malcolm S. Taub LLP obtained the dismissal of a $66 Million lawsuit brought against a dealer who was alleged to having sold over 500 alleged forged artworks. Additionally, Malcolm S. Taub LLP obtained the dismissal of a $6.4 Million lawsuit which alleged that the dealer misrepresented the value of over 100 artworks in connection with their sale.
Matrimonial and Family Law
Malcolm S. Taub LLP has in-depth experience in the Matrimonial and Family Law practice area. We represent husbands and wives in all family matters. We handle all issues of marriage and divorce, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, child custody, rights of the spouse, children and parents, as well as a wide variety of issues surrounding family property issues, such as equitable distribution of marital property. Malcolm S. Taub is regarded as one of the best divorce lawyers in New York, having represented many celebrity and high-profile clients. Recently, Malcolm S. Taub LLP obtained a multimillion dollar settlement for the wife of a famous New York professional athlete. Additionally, Malcolm S. Taub LLP recently represented a successful husband, with assets in excess of $30 million, obtain a favorable settlement, which protected his business interests. Malcolm S. Taub LLP has also helped the wife of a world famous restaurateur obtain a judgment of over $22 Million. Malcolm S. Taub has appeared as part of a panel of celebrity divorce lawyers on the Late Show With David Letterman. Malcolm S. Taub has also acted as an expert on family law issues in New York for Cosmopolitan Magazine. Recently, Malcolm appeared on Lawline, a television show, where he discussed the benefits of a “prenup”.
Corporate & Securities Law
Our corporate and securities practice focuses primarily on small and mid-size companies engaged in a wide range of businesses. We
have extensive experience in a variety of matters critical to closely-held corporations and business executives. Our general corporate practice includes advising clients in connection with a wide variety of business matters, such as the formation and structure of businesses, finding creative ways to bring small businesses “public”, stockholder agreements, employment and non-competition agreements, mergers and acquisitions, stock purchase and assets purchase transactions, as well as bank and institutional loan transactions. We have established a reputation for creative, high-quality and responsive service representing clients in private placements. Malcolm S. Taub LLP has acted as a principal consultant for the New York Stock Exchange in Market Surveillance Department, as well as providing consultation services for the Stock Exchange of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Real Estate Law
Malcolm S. Taub LLP represents clients in a broad array of real estate transactions throughout New York and the United States.
Malcolm S. Taub LLP has special expertise in real estate financing transactions. Our representation spans from major landlords and tenants in major leasing activities, to individuals and families in the purchase and sale of single-family homes, condominiums and cooperative apartments.
We have experience with all types of transfers of interests in real property, including fee and leasehold interests in commercial properties, master lease and sale-leaseback transactions, tax-free exchanges, and the real estate component of corporate asset sales and purchases.
Commercial & Business Litigation
Malcolm S. Taub LLP has diversified experience in all phases of litigation from initial investigations through trials and appeals, including those to the United States Supreme Court. We represent clients before federal and state trial and appellate courts, bankruptcy courts, administrative and regulatory agencies and arbitration panels throughout the country.
Our firm has represented clients in complex litigation involving claims of breach of contract, partnership and corporate disputes and dissolutions, Bankruptcy Court litigation, breach of fiduciary duty, negotiable instrument actions, securities fraud, class and private actions, derivative actions, and human rights violations under domestic and international law.
We have significant experience in counseling individuals and small businesses on tax compliance issues. In particular, we help clients with respect to late payment, delinquent filing and other issues raised by a failure to timely file and pay taxes.
Having acquired a sensitivity for civil and criminal litigation and business negotiation, Malcolm S. Taub LLP also counsels clients on alternate dispute resolution and litigation avoidance.