Victor M. Metsch
- T. 212-907-9763
- F. 212-907-9863
- vmetsch@sgrlaw.com
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About Victor
Victor Metsch's practice was primarily in the area of commercial dispute resolution, including arbitration, mediation, appeals work, and litigation in the Federal, State and Surrogate’s Courts.
He developed extensive experience in the areas of banking, title work, brokerage, construction, architecture and engineering as they apply to the purchase, sale, financing, design, development, construction, renovation and leasing of commercial and residential real properties.
Victor representations included cooperatives, condominiums, banks, institutional lenders, developers, landlords and tenants. His practice was also in the area of employment law and litigation where representations includes both employers and employees. Victor is deeply committed to giving back to the community, dedicating significant time to pro bono work
He served on various committees of the New York City Bar Association such as the Committee on State Courts of Superior Jurisdiction; the Committee on Professional and Judicial Ethics; the Committee on Professional Discipline; the Committee on Professional Responsibility; and the Committee on the Judiciary. He also served on various court committees of the New York State Bar Association.
Victor is active in community affairs, having been a member of the Great Neck Board of Zoning Appeals, counsel to AIPAC in New York City, a trustee, officer and counsel to Temple Beth-El of Great Neck, and a Member of the Democratic Party County Committee in Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester.
Victor's Practice
Recognitions
Celebrate Pro Bono Award, New York County Lawyers Association (2025)
New York State Unified Court System, Office of Justice Initiatives, Award for Outstanding and Dedicated Pro Bono Service (2023)
Pro Bono Attorney of the Year: New York City Bar Association (2021)
Top Rated Lawyer as designated by Martindale-Hubbell® (2021)
The Best Lawyers in America®, Litigation – Real Estate, New York (2021-2023, 2025-2026)
AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated by Martingale-Hubbell®
New York Metro Super Lawyers - ADR (2014)
Credentials
Education
J.D., New York University
B.A., Cornell University
Admissions
- New York
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
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