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Rosenhouse Law Office

Rosenhouse Law Office has locations in both Rochester, New York, and Chicago, Illinois. We advise and represent clients and also consult and work with other law firms on cases ranging from simple to highly complex. We focus on appeals, civil litigation, and real estate.


We can help you if:

  • You are appealing a federal or state court case or the results of an administrative proceeding and need highly experienced legal representation.
  • You are an attorney, perhaps in a small office, who could use assistance on appeals or motions in a complicated and time-consuming case.
  • You need representation in civil litigation, or you are a law firm that needs assistance in a case.
  • You need an experienced real estate lawyer for a residential or commercial transaction.


Our goal is always to provide efficient and effective legal services. For our individual clients, we take the time to thoroughly understand your issues and concerns and to help you meet your challenges directly. When we work with other lawyers, we bring a wealth of experience and in-depth knowledge.


From our offices in Rochester, New York, and Chicago, Illinois, we serve clients in both of these cities and their surrounding areas. Contact the Rosenhouse Law Office today if you need experienced legal assistance with appeals, civil litigation, or real estate.


About Michael A Rosenhouse
5 stars

“I have collaborated with Michael Rosenhouse, Esq., in several substantial, complex commercial litigation matters and am pleased to recommend most highly his services as a 'lawyer’s lawyer.'"

- Manhattan Attorney

5 stars

“I was impressed that you were able to grasp the numerous issues in the case so easily….How you were able to sift through the trial and appellate records and ‘get it’ so quickly amazed me. [My client] was equally impressed and mentioned only regret that we did not bring you into the case earlier.” 

- New York City Litigation Attorney

5 stars

“Your comments are quite welcomed and clarifying. I appreciate your help!”

- Federal Judge Pursuant to Confidential Consultation

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Rochester, NY Office

70 Linden Oaks

Rochester, New York 14625
(585)232-8500


Chicago Office

5 Revere Dr
1 Northbrook Pl Ste 200

Northbrook, IL 60062
(312)579-3640

Email
mrosenhouse@rosenhouselawoffice.com

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Recent Blog Posts

Suit dismissed

August 3, 2021
On June 24, 2021, the firm secured dismissal of a substantial commercial suit against a client of the firm.  By rosenhouselaw | Published August 3, 2021 | Posted in News/developments | Comments Off on Suit dismissed

No judgment, no subpoena

March 23, 2021
For better or worse, handling appeals sometimes leads to handling enforcement issues. In a recent appeal, we won a favorable modification of an order under which a judgment had been entered against the defendant, our client. Thereupon, the plaintiff issued subpoenas for disclosure of information for enforcement purposes, but he took no steps to have the old judgment reduced in accordance with the appellate court decision. Rather, he filed a motion to modify the judgment in his client’s favor on other grounds. But that motion had not been decided.  New York practice allows for the issuance of subpoenas for disclosure of information to enforce a judgment. But the subpoena must specify the date of the judgment, the court in which it was entered, its amount and the amount then due. The plaintiff withdrew the subpoenas after we filed a motion arguing that the the plaintiff had cited no currently effective judgment that could be enforced and could not have done so because the existing judgment had been effectively obviated by the appellate court’s decision. By rosenhouselaw | Published March 23, 2021 | Posted in Litigation | Comments Off on No judgment, no subpoena

Mandamus, Prohibition and Certiorari

February 5, 2021
Mandamus, prohibition and certiorari are extraordinary common law writs that often resemble appeals in that they are based on review of a closed record for error. Under the common law, an application for a writ of mandamus is an action to require a court, board, corporation or person to perform a non-discretionary duty imposed by law. It can be used to command a governmental officer to pay a pension or free a prisoner, for example, or to require a corporate officer to allow inspection of books and records by a minority shareholder or to perform other duties required by statute. A writ of prohibition is one that commands a person or tribunal not to do something which he or she is about to do, and has been used to prevent a tribunal from exceeding its jurisdiction. See Black’s Law Dictionary (8th). Certiorari is a common-law writ issued by a superior to an inferior court or to some other tribunal or officer exercising a judicial function, requiring the certification and return of the record and proceedings so that the record may be revised and corrected in matters of law. See Black’s Law Dictionary (8th). The U.S. Supreme Court uses this writ in reviewing most of its cases. In New York, relief formerly granted under writs of mandamus, prohibition and certiorari is currently available under Article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules. United States Courts of Appeal are empowered by the All Writs Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1651, to issue writs of mandamus. In federal district court practice, Rule 81(b), of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure provides that relief previously available by mandamus may still be obtained by appropriate action or appropriate motion under the practice prescribed by the Rules. Orders and relief in the nature of mandamus are also available in federal practice under various statutes and rules pertaining to agencies, including the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C.A. § 706. By rosenhouselaw | Published February 5, 2021 | Posted in Appeals , History | Comments Off on Mandamus, Prohibition and Certiorari