Mitchell M. Bower is an associate in the Commercial Litigation law practice. Mitchell has represented commercial entities in various matters, including business torts, commercial landlord/tenant disputes, construction disputes arising from AIA contracts, mechanic’s liens, and general contract disputes.
Practice Group
- Commercial Litigation Law Practice
Practice Focus
Mitchell began his career as an Assistant Corporation Counsel with the New York City Law Department, where he gained courtroom and trial experience defending the City in torts disputes. He has continued to develop his commercial practice with top firms in the business litigation practice groups. Mitchell has significant experience litigating business and contract disputes at every step from pre-litigation strategy through resolution, in the courtroom or at the settlement table.
Admissions
- New York State
Education
- Brooklyn Law School
- Syracuse University
Representative Matters
Defended owner/developer of multi-building affordable housing project in breach of contract and mechanic’s lien action brought by terminated general contractor and completing surety;
Represented commercial landlord/property owner in ejecting a defaulting commercial tenant and recovering possession of valuable Manhattan real estate;
Defended and secured beneficial pre-trial settlement for non-profit housing developer in complex fraud action brought by multiple plaintiffs across several states;
Defended FDNY in motor vehicle accident action and significantly reduced plaintiff’s damage award by demonstrating substantial exaggerations and inconsistencies in claimed injuries.
Types of Clients I Work With
- Commercial entities, including property owners and developers, general contractors, subcontractors, sureties, corporations, partnerships, and LLCs.