Martin Karlinsky
Martin E. Karlinsky brings nearly four decades of experience in business, commercial, and civil litigation to Omnus Law. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his dedication to trial and appellate advocacy at the highest levels, his sharp attention to client needs, and his commitment to advancing the broader legal and civic community.
Martin's practice spans a wide range of complex disputes, including business torts, contracts, securities and corporate law, trusts and estates, partnership and real estate conflicts, and constitutional litigation. He has represented Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, fiduciaries, nonprofit organizations, and prominent individuals in matters that often involve high stakes and sensitive issues. With more than 160 jury trials, bench trials, arbitrations, and appeals to his name, Martin brings unmatched courtroom and advocacy experience to every client he serves.
His leadership has been equally impactful. As co-founder and managing partner of Camhy Karlinsky & Stein LLP, Martin grew the firm to more than 60 attorneys, establishing it as a respected name in commercial litigation. He later went on to lead Karlinsky LLC, building a boutique practice that reflected his vision for client-focused, strategic representation. Alongside his private practice, Martin has taught trial advocacy for over 30 years, mentoring both law students and practicing attorneys nationwide.
Martin's contributions extend far beyond the courtroom. He has held leadership roles with the Anti-Defamation League, the American Friends of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and the Friends of Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation, among others. His service has been recognized through honors such as an honorary fellowship from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He has also been consistently named a New York Super Lawyer in Business Litigation since 2005 and holds the AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer-review distinction in the profession.
Clients value Martin's ability to combine rigorous legal strategy with clear communication and practical solutions. Whether representing businesses in complex commercial disputes, guiding nonprofits through governance challenges, or assisting families in sensitive trust and estate matters, he approaches every case with integrity, precision, and an unwavering focus on results.
Experience
- Nearly four decades of experience in business, commercial, and civil litigation across federal and state courts nationwide
- Represented clients ranging from financial institutions and fiduciaries to Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and high-profile individuals
- Co-founded and managed a 60-lawyer firm, Camhy Karlinsky & Stein LLP, serving as managing partner for nearly two decades
- Extensive trial and appellate experience with over 160 jury trials, arbitrations, and appeals, plus frequent instructor in trial advocacy
- Leadership roles with the Anti-Defamation League, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and Friends of Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation, combining legal excellence with community impact
Speaking
- Speaker, Trial Advocacy Training Programs, National Institute for Trial Advocacy, 1995 to present
- Lecturer, Trial Advocacy and Litigation Skills, various U.S. law schools and bar associations, 1992 to present
Publications
- Authored, Impairment of Contract in the Absence of Breach, New York Law Journal, October 27, 1994
- Authored, An Outline of the Law Regarding Attorney Escrow Accounts in New York State, Practising Law Institute, 1998
- Co-authored, Amicus Briefs on behalf of the Anti-Defamation League and other national civil rights organizations before the Supreme Court of the United States (various years)
Awards & Recognitions
- Peer Review Rated AV® Preeminent™, Martindale-Hubbell, top performance rating under its peer review system
- Selected as a New York Super Lawyer in Business Litigation, 2005 to present (Top 5% of New York lawyers)
- Awarded Honorary Fellowship, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, June 2009, for service to the University and the community
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