Charles Leonard Mitchell, Esquire

Mr. Mitchell has been enjoying the practice of law for over 35 years, providing valued service for an array of clients.  As outside counsel to the New York City Transit Authority, Long Island Rail Road, and Metropolitan Transit Authority he respectively provides representation in labor arbitration, civil rights 1983, where he rapidly settled negotiations contributing to significant savings in fees and litigation expenses, personal injury defense.  In his legal representation for North General Hospital's Human Resource department, Mr. Mitchell successfully represented management in litigation before the National Labor Relations Board, Southern District of New York, the Civil Court of New York County, and in arbitrations with 1199 SEIU. He further revised the employee handbook to introduce a more efficient corporate culture and update legal compliance. On behalf of the Hospital, he engaged in collective bargaining agreements, and executed the implementation of the reduction of force affecting 1000 employees, while negotiating with the three labor unions.

As a General Practicioner, he currently enjoys a brisk business advising clients with Commercial and Transactional Agreements and providing litigation representation in both the Supreme and Appellate Division, 2nd Department.   When it comes to his labor/employee practice Mr. Mitchell enjoys advocating for his clients in defense litigation and has done so in law suits ranging from representing employees against a major airlines, to across the spectrum defending the management for a major investment house. Acting as legal counsel for various aspects of real estate transactions, be it new construction or development projects; constructive trusts litigation; sale of co-op shares or home improvement disputes keeps him abreast of New York City, Administrative Codes and General Obligation laws.  Services in Estate Planning include the ongoing preparation of Living Trusts, Wills,  Living Wills, Irrevocable and Special Needs Trusts, and Powers of Attorney. Assisting families in preserving wealth for future generations, and navigating the complicated maze of probate are areas of special interest and concern.  In any and all instances, Mr. Mitchell and his team have a proven track record of obtaining favorable judgments based upon the ability to take the lead, and articulate matters clearly and concisely.  Whether it is in negotiations, consultation, arbitration or litigation, successful results rests upon his being adept at using skill, diplomacy and tact, to hear the voice of everyone involved.  These attributes are always essential and instrumental in bringing all parties to the table, and devising an agreement where everyone is satisfied; these are the type of results that add value to the service.