Marcus Monteiro, Esq.

– Attorney –

Biography

Marcus Monteiro, Esq. is a founding member of Monteiro & Fishman LLP. Prior to starting Monteiro & Fishman LLP in 2009, Mr. Monteiro was a litigator at a national law firm in downtown Manhattan.

Since he began practicing in 2002, Mr. Monteiro has successfully litigated hundreds of cases nationwide, including representing clients to verdict at both federal and state trials. He is also experienced in Appellate Court practice and appeared numerous times before the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York. He has represented clients in matters with over 100 billion dollars in potential liability. His notable cases include In re Lead Paint Manufacturers and In re Imperial Tobacco.

Mr. Monteiro recognizes the personal and legal challenges immigrants face and is committed to guiding each client with compassion and understanding, while ensuring they receive the strongest possible defense. Mr. Monteiro also understands that when a client seeks an attorney for an immigration or family law issue, that client must be met with patience, understanding, and a clear outline of what needs to be done to have a successful result. Mr. Monteiro has been recognized as a SUPER LAWYER (top 5% in the State) from 2012 to the present.

Mr. Monteiro brings knowledge and focus acquired through his years on Wall Street, New York, to Main Street, Long Island, along with extra enthusiasm, energy and humor – all qualities that his clients have come to appreciate and rely on.

Education

Marcus Monteiro was born in Queens, New York and attended Wantagh High School. He graduated from Albany University before enrolling in Hofstra Law School.

While a student at Hofstra, Mr. Monteiro was actively involved in trial and appellate practice, and the only student to represent Hofstra Law School in national competitions as a member of a trial team (American Trial Lawyer’s Association competition) and an appellate team (Jessup International Moot Court competition). Also as a student, Mr. Monteiro worked in the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office, specializing in gangs and narcotics offenses.

Bar Admissions

The State of New York, United States District Court – Southern District of New York, United States District Court – Eastern District of New York