Morici and Morici LLP

The firm focuses on all aspects of:

• Real estate law
• General business and corporate law
• Litigation and general practice matters

Morici and Morici LLP provides full-service legal counsel in an efficient, personalized and cost-effective manner throughout the New York metropolitan area, representing corporations, partnerships, joint ventures, developers, lending institutions, professional organizations, individuals, union members and some of the wealthiest and most prominent families in New York City.

The firm and its attorneys are licensed in:

• New York
• New Jersey
• Pennsylvania
• Connecticut

Office locations and contact details

Manhattan office (primary New York office)

• Address: One Grand Central Place, Suite 3410, New York, NY 10165
• Phone: (212) 687-6050
• Fax: (212) 401-4790

Garden City office (Long Island)

• Address: 1399 Franklin Avenue, Suite 202, Garden City, NY 11530
• Phone: (516) 873-1902
• Fax: (516) 873-3948

Brooklyn office

• Address: 262 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
• Phone: (718) 946-0111

Connecticut office

• Address: 1540 Post Road, Darien, CT 06820

How to get in touch

• Call any of the office phone numbers listed above.
• Use the contact form or email links provided on the firm's website contact page.

Office hours and specific appointment times are not listed on the website; callers should contact the firm directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

Types of clients

• Startups and emerging companies
• Small and mid-sized businesses
• Established corporate clients
• Developers and real estate enterprises
• Companies in healthcare, hospitality, leisure and fitness, technology, software, finance and retail
• Franchisees and chain operations (including restaurant and fitness franchises)

Key services

Formation and structure

• Small business and startup formation and planning
• Choice of entity and corporate governance
• Preparation of shareholder, operating and partnership agreements

Transactions and growth

• Purchases and sales of businesses
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Joint ventures between developers and private equity funds
• Restructuring and leveraged buyouts
• Due diligence for acquisitions and investments

Contracts and ongoing operations

• Drafting and negotiation of a wide range of commercial contracts, including:
• Asset Purchase Agreements and Stock Purchase Agreements
• Master Service Agreements and Statements of Work
• Employment and severance agreements
• Commercial and retail leases related to business operations
• Vendor, services and confidentiality agreements
• Assistance with day-to-day operational and corporate legal needs

The firm aims to deliver high-quality corporate legal services at competitive fees, with a particular focus on helping startup and growth-stage companies position themselves for long-term success.

Specific pricing, retainer structures and timelines are not listed on the website and must be confirmed directly with the firm.

General Practice, Estates and Union Plans

In addition to its primary real estate, corporate and litigation practices, Morici and Morici LLP provides a range of general practice and estate-related legal services and has long-standing relationships with union legal plans.

General practice areas

The firm offers services in the following areas:

• Criminal matters
• DWI
• Matrimonial and family-related matters
• Adoptions
• Landlord and tenant matters
• Name changes
• Civil lawsuits and other general civil matters

Wills, trusts, estates and elder-related matters

• Estate planning, including preparation of wills, trust instruments and related documents
• Estate and tax planning
• Estate and trust administration
• Representation of clients in Surrogate's Court
• Wills, trusts and estates work generally
• Elder law, probate and administration matters (including through attorneys associated with the firm whose practices focus on these areas)
• Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy documents

Union legal plans

• The firm has represented union members in both prepaid and fee-for-services legal plans since 1985.
• Union members and their families may be eligible for discounted legal fees under certain plans.
• The firm is dedicated to providing each union member with personal attention and working toward satisfactory results.

The website does not list specific plan details, eligibility criteria, fee schedules or covered services for individual union plans. Union members should contact the firm directly or consult their union benefits materials to confirm what is covered and how billing works for their particular plan.

Litigation and Personal Injury Practice

Morici and Morici LLP has a strong Litigation Group that represents both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of disputes, with a significant focus on personal injury and wrongful death matters.

Types of litigation handled

Personal injury and wrongful death

• Medical malpractice and surgical errors
• Nursing home and nursing care abuse or neglect
• Premises liability, including slip and fall accidents
• Defective products and products liability matters
• Workplace and construction accidents
• Motor vehicle accidents
• Prescription drug product liability
• Lead paint exposure

Commercial and other civil litigation

• Commercial and business disputes
• Construction-related litigation
• Insurance-related disputes and coverage issues
• Environmental and toxic tort matters
• General civil lawsuits

Defense work

• Representation of insurance companies and governmental agencies as defense counsel on a variety of matters, including:
• General liability
• Construction law and labor law claims
• Motor vehicle cases

Union members and workers' compensation

• The firm represents union members in personal injury and related matters.
• Through of-counsel relationships, the firm provides guidance on workers' compensation issues for injured workers, including education about their rights and speaking at union meetings.

Specific results, settlement amounts and outcomes are not guaranteed for any case and are not published as firm promises. Each matter is evaluated on its own facts, and callers should speak directly with the firm to discuss their situation.

• Morici and Morici LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Law student programs

The firm offers a variety of opportunities for law students, including:

• Summer Associate positions
• Fall/Spring externships
• Internships

Law students receive training and mentoring and have the opportunity to explore various areas of the firm's practice across its offices. Many law students who have participated in these programs have later been offered full-time positions with the firm.

How to inquire about careers

• Candidates and law students interested in opportunities with the firm are directed on the website to contact the Managing Partner, Michael D. Morici Sr.
• The website does not list a specific email address or application portal for careers; applicants should reach out using the firm's general contact information (such as the main office phone numbers or contact form) and address their inquiry to the Managing Partner.

Current openings and application details are not listed on the website and must be confirmed directly with the firm at the time of inquiry.

• Michael D. Morici (Managing Partner)

Focuses on corporate law, commercial and residential real estate transactions, and corporate and individual estate planning. Handles matters such as bank refinances and purchases, closings, business planning, contract negotiation and corporate transactions. Oversees day-to-day operations of the firm and is responsible for recruitment and professional and client development.

• Robert Morici (Partner, Chair of Litigation Group)

Heads the Litigation Group, representing plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury and wrongful death actions and other litigation. Handles matters including medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, premises liability, products liability, workplace and construction accidents, motor vehicle accidents and related claims, and oversees the firm's insurance and governmental defense work.

• Michael D. Morici, Jr. (Partner, Chair of Real Estate and Corporate Groups)

Leads the Manhattan office and focuses on commercial and high-end residential real estate transactions, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions and a wide range of corporate transactions.

Other partners and attorneys

The firm's team includes:

• Partners and senior attorneys handling real estate, corporate and litigation matters, including high-value commercial and residential transactions and complex disputes.
• Attorneys concentrating on personal injury litigation and trial work, including noteworthy verdicts and settlements in New York.
• Associates focusing on real estate transactions, corporate work and estate and Surrogate's Court matters.
• Of-counsel attorneys providing additional depth in areas such as estate planning, elder law and workers' compensation.

Detailed biographies, education, bar admissions and individual practice descriptions for each attorney (including additional partners, associates and of-counsel lawyers) are available on the firm's website and can be consulted for more specific background on particular lawyers.

Callers who wish to work with or inquire about a particular attorney should mention that attorney's name when contacting the firm so staff can route the inquiry appropriately.

Types of clients

• Corporations and partnerships
• Joint ventures and developers
• Lending institutions
• Professional organizations
• High-net-worth individuals and families

Types of matters handled

• Acquisition and disposition of commercial and residential properties
• Purchases and sales of homes, townhouses and apartments
• Residential and commercial closings
• Leasing of commercial and residential properties
• Financing and refinancing (including bank refinances and purchase financing)
• Development of new corporate, warehouse, storage, commercial, office, retail and large residential properties
• Contract negotiation, drafting and due diligence for real estate transactions
• Coordination of settlement and closing services

Additional capabilities

• The firm has an affiliation with a title abstract company, which adds value and efficiency to real estate transactions.
• Attorneys in the group regularly handle high-value and complex transactions, including high-end residential purchases and large commercial and development projects in New York City and surrounding areas.

For specific questions about whether a particular type of real estate matter can be handled, callers should describe their situation and the firm can confirm based on current capacity and attorney availability.

Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess.