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Michael C. Barrows

Michael C. Barrows

Barrows Levy PLLC
  • Divorce, Family Law, Domestic Violence ...
  • New York
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Biography

Michael C. Barrows is a seasoned attorney who specializes in all areas of matrimonial law, from trial to appellate levels. His practice has a strong focus on complex contested divorce litigation. Mr. Barrows is equally adept in representing clients in uncontested divorce matters, divorce mediation, and the negotiation of separation and pre-nuptial agreements.

In addition to his matrimonial law practice, Mr. Barrows has extensive experience as a trial attorney and appellate advocate, successfully handling complex civil, criminal, and commercial cases on behalf of clients across New York City, including Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, and Nassau and Suffolk Counties in Long Island.

Mr. Barrows’ commercial litigation experience covers both state and federal matters, including breach of contract, shareholder disputes, fraud and fraudulent inducement, mismanagement, theft, unlawful transfer of assets, breach of fiduciary duty, employer/employee disputes, and commercial collections. His expertise in commercial litigation is particularly noteworthy.

Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Video Conferencing
  • Zoom
  • Microsoft Teams
Fees
  • Free Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New York
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2nd Circuit
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District Court, Washington D.C.
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U.S. District Court, Eastern, Southern & Western Districts of New York
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Attorney / Partner
Barrows Levy PLLC
- Current
Owner
EsqSocial Corporation
- Current
Owner
Barrows Law P.C.
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Managing Partner
Barrows & Tehrani, PLLC.
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Solo Practitioner
Michael C. Barrows, Esq.
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Associate Attorney
Blau & Barrows
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Education
Brooklyn Law School
J.D. (2003) | Law
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State University of New York - Binghamton
B.A. (2000) | Philosophy, Politics & Law
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Awards
AV Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Services
Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence Selected: 2018 - 2023
Client Champion SILVER
Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Services
2022
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2015 - 2023
Avvo 10.0 Superb Rating
Avvo.com
2022
Lead Counsel Verified in Divorce & Family Law
LawInfo
Since 2013
Top Attorney Award For Divorce & Family Law in Nassau, Suffolk & New York Counties
Attorney.com
Top Attorney Award 2019-2022
Top Contributor
Avvo
2013
Client's Choice
Avvo
Professional Associations
New York State Bar Association
Member
Current
Activities: Civil Practice Law and Rules Committee
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American Bar Association
Member
Current
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New York City Bar Association
Member
Current
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New York County Lawyers' Association
Volunteer Lawyer
Current
Activities: 2010
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New York State Bar  # 4235818
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
How Do I Navigate Child Custody During the Holiday Season?
The legal blog of Barrows Levy PLLC
Speaking Engagements
Notice of Discontinuance vs. Motion of Discontinuance - The Demise of a Statutory Right, New York Attorney Networking and Referral Group
Websites & Blogs
Website
Barrows Levy PLLC Website
Blog
Barrows Levy PLLC Blog
Videos
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Barrows Levy PLLC
Nassau County Office
100 Quentin Roosevelt Blvd.
Suite 208
Garden City, NY 11530
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Barrows Levy PLLC
Suffolk County Office
538 Broad Hollow Road
Suite 315
Melville, NY 11747
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