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Steven M. Rabinowitz

Steven M. Rabinowitz joined Pryor Cashman in 1987, after serving as an Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan and, subsequently, as general counsel to one of the largest real estate development companies in New York. During his nearly twenty years with the firm, he has developed a broad-based practice, applying his litigation, negotiation and conflict resolution skills to everything from complex business disputes and labor/management conflicts, to criminal defense and divorce. As a family  lawyer, Steven enjoys a reputation for bringing civility and dignity to an often stressful process. Yet he is also known for his abilities as a trial attorney – first honed during over thirty trials as a prosecutor – that he brings to bear in matrimonial, criminal defense and business matters.  

Mediation Experience

A highly-trained mediator as well, Steven Rabinowitz mediates both business and interpersonal conflicts, helping companies and individuals resolve their disputes without litigation.

• Steve completed the Harvard University Program on Negotiation in 1996 and the Advanced Mediation program of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York in 1998
• NY Supreme Court/Commercial Division,Court-appointed Mediator 
• US Postal Service, EEO Mediator  (2000-01)

Previous Positions

• New York County District Attorney's Office, Assistant District Attorney (1983-86)

Teaching Positions

• Columbia University School of Law, Instructor of Legal Writing  (2007)
• Seton Hall University Law School, Adjunct Professor - New York Practice  (2000-01)
• Columbia University School of Law, Profession of Law (Legal Ethics), Instructor 

Professional Affiliations

• Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Member, Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee (1999-2002), Juvenile Justice Committee (1996-99)