Practice areas: Business Litigation, Real Estate, Business & Corporate; view more
Licensed in New York since: 1982
Education: Hofstra University School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2013 - 2025 Steven L. Levitt, the founder of the Mineola, New York, law firm of Levitt LLP, has been representing clients for decades in business litigation, transactions and real estate matters. A former executive for a company in the computer industry, he brings a practical approach to his role as a litigator and counselor for corporations, partnerships, and other types of public and private businesses.
Mr. Levitt attended the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, graduating magna cum laude in 1981. He also completed his undergraduate coursework at Hofstra University, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in economics.
While he primarily represents businesses in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens and Kings counties, Mr. Levitt has handled litigation and transactional matters all over the country. He is admitted to practice in New York state courts, the U.S. district courts for the eastern and southern districts of New York, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court.
In his more than 30 years of practice, Mr. Levitt has represented clients in many high-profile cases with millions of dollars at stake. He has also represented various types of professionals as they form, strengthen or dissolve partnerships and other types of organizations.
Active in professional and community organizations, Mr. Levitt is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Nassau County Bar Association. He has served as an adjunct professor at Hofstra University School of Law, on the legal committee for the Village of East Hills, and has volunteered his legal services for the Montauk Chamber of Commerce and Village of Rockville Centre senior center.
Recently, Mr. Levitt was recognized by his alma mater as an inaugural inductee into the Hofstra University School of Law Hall of Fame, recognizing the top 1% of distinguished graduates. Mr. Levitt was also selected to the esteemed panel of Mediation Solutions of NY, founded by A. Gail Prudenti, former Presiding Justice of the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Department.
Practice areas
Business Litigation, Real Estate: Business, Business/CorporateFocus areas
Business Formation and Planning, Business Organizations, Condominiums & Cooperatives, Contracts, Landlord/Tenant, Limited Liability Companies, Non-Compete Agreements, Partnership, Sub-chapter S Corporations, Trade Secret
- 60% Business Litigation
- 20% Real Estate: Business
- 20% Business/Corporate
First Admitted: 1982, New York
Professional Webpage: https://www.levittlawllp.com/attorneys/steven-l-levitt/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Zoning Board, Village of Muttontown, New York, 2020
- United States District Court for the District of Colorado
- Second Circuit Court of Appeals
- United States District Court for the District of Connecticut
- Supreme Court of the United States
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- New York State Bar Association
- New York
- United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
- Nassau County Bar Association
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- In the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon matter of Wolff v. Tomahawk Manufacturing, obtained, as lead counsel, a partial directed verdict for defendant after the close of the plaintiff's case, followed by a unanimous defense jury verdict on all remaining claims, where the plaintiff sought in excess of $175 million., 2025
- Favorable settlement of breach of contract claims and faithless servant counterclaims in the New York State Supreme Court, New York County matter Brand Squared v. Ryse Up Sports Nutrition., 2025
- Favorable settlement of breach of contract claims in the New York State Supreme Court, Nassau County matter of A.D.E. Systems v. Infinity Contracting., 2025
- Favorable settlement of breach of contract claims in the New York State Supreme Court, Nassau County matter of A.D.E. Systems v. Samsung HVAC., 2025
- Favorable settlement with a former co-joint venturer resolving trade secret misappropriation claims and copyright and patent counterclaims in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey matter entitled Broadway Industries v. Cottrell Paper., 2025
- Favorable settlement of trade secret misappropriation claims in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York matter of Mercury Systems v. Leidos., 2024
- Obtained a temporary restraining order, and then a preliminary injunction in Nevada federal court matter Formtec, LLC et al. v. Spherical Industries, Inc. et al., relating to a theft of trade secrets valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars., 2023
- Favorable pre-litigation settlement of dispute between defense technology manufacturer and seller and guarantor of acquired business unit relating to allegations of misrepresentations in stock purchase agreement., 2023
- In the matter of Wolinetz, resolved inter-family dispute concerning various family-owned Manhattan real estate properties., 2023
- In the matter of Crewchief Systems v. Crew Chiefs in Delaware federal court, obtained favorable settlement of a trademark infringement matter., 2023
- In the Southern District of New York matter Cushner v. Jacobs, obtained favorable settlement of a dispute among former business owners., 2023
- Favorable settlement of former client non-payment dispute., 2023
- Favorable pre-litigation settlement of contract dispute between defense technology manufacturer and lessor of training aircraft., 2023
- Confidential JAMS Arbitration $36 million Defense Victory -- After a 2 week arbitration hearing in Boston, received favorable award on behalf of defense technology manufacturer, dismissing 99.8% of claims brought by a former sales representative, which claims totaled in excess of $37.5 million including attorneys' fees., 2023
- Favorable settlement of guardianship proceeding, 2022
- Cushner v. Jacobs (U.S. District Court, Southern District of N.Y.) -- Favorable settlement of contract dispute., 2022
- David H. Berg & Associates v. Weksler (N.Y. Supreme Court, N.Y. County) -- Favorable settlement for the complete dismissal of a claim disputing the disposition of escrow monies., 2022
- Favorable pre-litigation settlement of contract dispute between defense technology manufacturer and global supplier of industrial gases., 2022
- Palmieri v. East Coast Power & Gas LLC et al (U.S. District Court, SDNY) - Favorable settlement of claims and counterclaims in the hundreds of millions of dollars., 2021
- Kitzen v. Pisa Contracting Inc. (N.Y. Supreme Court, Nassau County). Favorable settlement during trial of a multi-million dollar business dissolution proceeding., 2021
- After a 2 week hearing, obtained a $14.3 million arbitration award for the client, the principal of a construction management company, arising from unpaid fees contractually owed by the project owner in connection with construction of a luxury condominium., 2021
- After evidentiary hearings including witness testimony, obtained temporary restraining order, and subsequently, a preliminary injunction, and finally, a favorable settlement in connection with a commercial real estate dispute on behalf of Manhattan luxury hotelier against a celebrity restauranteur tenant., 2020
- L-3 Communications Integrated Systems L.P. against Confidential Customer in connection with aircraft redelivery dispute - Favorable settlement, 2018
- Arbitration over licensing agreement - $49M arbitration award., 2015
- In the Matter of Lockheed Martin Corporation v. L-3 Communications Integrated Systems, L.P. (Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division, Case No.: 1:05-CV-902-CAP March 2010)
- Liapakis v. Sullivan et al. (New York County Index No. 603307/99)
- L-3 Communications Corporation v. OSI Systems, Inc.(Southern District of New York, Case No.: 1-02-cv-9144-PAC, March 2011)
- Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. v. Liapakis (Nassau County Index No. 5786/00)
- Berkun v. Validation Review Associates, Inc., 262 A.D.2d 341, 693 N.Y.S.2d 56 (2d Dept. 1999)
- Kalitta Air, L.L.C. as assignee of American International Airways, Inc. v. Central Texas Airborne Systems Inc. (Northern District of California, Oakland Division, Case No.: 96-cv-2494-CW, November 2011)
- State of New York et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., 308 A.D.2d 57, 763 N.Y.S.2d 32 N.Y. Slip Op. 16262 (1st Dept. 2003)
- In the Matter of Validation Review Associates, Inc., 91 N.Y.2d 840, 690 N.E.2d 487, 667 N.Y.S.2d 678 (1997)
Representative Clients
- Mercury Systems, Inc.
- Lab Crafters, Inc.
- Montauk Chamber of Commerce
- Thorn Americas, Inc.
- BAE Systems, Inc.
- Eltman, Eltman & Cooper, P.C.
- L-3 Communications Corporation
- Midtown Urological Assoc., P.C.
- Sullivan, Papain, Block, McGrath & Cannavo, P.C.
- Air Distribution Enterprises, Inc.
- East Coast Petroleum, Inc.
- Jovan Photography, Ltd.
- Lockheed Martin Fairchild Corp.
- Rent-a-Center, Inc.
- Westbeth Corp., HDFC, Inc.
- Best Foods Baking Company (A Division of Entenmann's)
- Hollis Park Manor Nursing Home
Transactions
- Represented borrower and its affiliates in structuring and closing a $16 million financing with a lending institution, involving complex multi-collateral pledges and security arrangements, 2026
- Represented the purchaser and its affiliates in structuring and completing the buyout of an equal shareholder and membership interest holder across a portfolio of operating businesses and real estate holdings, 2025
- Represented the seller in structuring and completing the buyout of a minority interest holder across a portfolio of family-owned real estate holdings, 2025
- Represented the purchaser in structuring and completing the asset purchases of multiple oil companies, 2025
- Represented two accounting professionals in closing a complex transaction involving multi-party businesses and real estate components, resulting in the acquisition of controlling interests in an accounting firm, 2025
- As lead counsel, represented the sellers in the multi-million dollar sale of the landmark Maidstone Hotel in East Hampton, New York., 2023
- Mr. Levitt has represented multiple companies in various multi-million dollar transactions, including (1) L-3 Communications Corporation; (2) Davidson Aluminum and Metal Corporation; and (3) D.N.S. Metal Industries, Inc.
Special Licenses / Certifications
- N/A
Pro bono / Community Service
- Montauk Chamber of Commerce - pro bono legal representation
- Village of East Hills - prior Legal Committee member
Educational Background
- Hofstra University, B.A. in Economics, Phi Beta Kappa, 1978
- Hofstra University School of Law, J.D., 1981
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Nassau County Bar Association - Continuing Legal Education program topic lecturer on buying and selling a law practice
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Chambers and Partners, Regional Spotlight, Dispute Resolution, 2024
Honors
- Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
- Top Legal Eagle for Corporate / Contracts Law , Long Island Pulse Magazine
- Leader in Law, Forbes Magazine
- Phi Beta Kappa honoree, 1978
- Top 10 Legal Eagle, Long Island Pulse Magazine
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2013 - 2025
