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Michael Rikon, CRE
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Michael Rikon has practiced law in New York since he was admitted to the Bar in 1969. Before merging his firm, Michael Rikon, P.C., with Samuel Goldstein and Sons, Mr. Rikon had a successful practice, founded in 1980, that focused on condemnation and real estate law, as well as litigation in the Court of Claims. From 1973 to 1980, Mr. Rikon served as a law clerk to the Honorable Albert A. Blinder of the New York State Court of Claims. Mr. Rikon began his law career as an Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of New York, a position he held from 1969 to 1973, where he was a senior trial attorney in the Condemnation Division.

Mr. Rikon is listed in the Who’s Who in American Law (3rd to current eds), Who’s Who in America, and Who’s Who in the World. He is rated “AV” by Martindale-Hubbell. He is designated as a “Super Lawyer” and “Best Lawyer.”

Mr. Rikon is a frequent lecturer on the Law of Eminent Domain. He is the New York State designated eminent domain attorney for Owners’ Counsel of America.

Mr. Rikon has been active in public and charitable activities. He has served as president of the Village Greens Homeowners’ Association, chairman of the Board of the Arden Heights Jewish Center, and president of the North Shore Republican Club. He has also served on the Zoning Committee of his Community Board.

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Mr. Rikon received his B.S. from the New York Institute of Technology, his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School, and a Masters of Law from New York University Law School. He lives in New York City with his wife Leslie.

Education

Education Brooklyn Law School, J.D.

New York University Law School, LL.M.

New York Institute of Technology, B.S.

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court

Eastern District of New York

Southern District of New York

U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit

U.S. Supreme Court

U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit

Memberships

The Association of the Bar of the City of New York (Member, Condemnation Committee)
Nassau County (Member, Condemnation Committee)
Suffolk County (Member, Condemnation Committee)
New York State Bar Association (Member, Condemnation Committee)

Awards & Appearances