Adrian Marshall Szendel

Adrian Marshall Szendel is a seasoned business attorney and litigator with over two decades of experience representing clients in high-stakes litigation and business transactions. As the founder and principal of Szendel PLLC, he is dedicated to providing New York businesses with high-quality, personalized legal services. His practice focuses on business law, dispute resolution, and complex litigation, serving clients across technology, insurance, financial services, real estate, and consulting industries. Adrian is committed to helping businesses achieve their objectives while upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

Adrian earned his Juris Doctor cum laude from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 2003. During law school, he was an editor of the Case Western Reserve Law Review, a Niagara International Moot Court Team member, and the National Moot Court Team director. He also gained valuable experience as a Judicial Extern for The Honorable Alice M. Batchelder, former U.S. Court of Appeals Chief Judge for the Sixth Circuit. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Toledo, earning a Bachelor of Science magna cum laude in 2000.

Prior to founding Szendel PLLC in 2010, Adrian practiced at a boutique Wall Street law firm, where he gained extensive experience handling complex litigation and business transactions. He has successfully represented Fortune 500 companies, insurance firms, closely held businesses, and startups in state and federal courts, bankruptcy courts, and arbitration forums across the U.S. and internationally. His track record includes precedent-setting victories, multimillion-dollar dispute resolutions, and expertly negotiated business agreements.

Adrian Marshall Szendel is a business attorney licensed to practice in New York, New Jersey, and several U.S. District Courts, including the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. He is an active member of the Denis J. McInerney/NYCLA American Inn of Court and volunteers with the New York County Lawyers’ Association Legal Counseling Project. Known for his strategic legal insight and client-focused approach, Adrian serves as a trusted advisor to businesses facing complex legal and regulatory challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder and Partner, Szendel PLLC
• Barrister, Denis J. McInerney NYCLA American Inns of Court
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, New York County Lawyers’ Association
• Member, New York City Bar Association

Licensed State

• New York
• New Jersey

Education

• Case Western Reserve University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• University of Toledo
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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