Alexander Paykin, Esq.
Admissions
Supreme Court of the United States
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of New York
All New York State Courts
AIFC Commercial Court & Arbitration (Kazakhstan)
Education
J.D., Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
B.S., State University of New York
Current Committees
Committee on Technology and the Legal Profession (NYSBA), Chair
Committee on Law Practice and Court Rules (NYSBA)
Committee on Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR) (NYSBA)
Committee on Law, Youth and Citizenship (NYSBA)
Law Practice Management Committee (NYSBA)
Legal Technology Resource Committee (ABA LP)
Technology & Resource Center Committee (ABA GPSolo)
Current Boards
Commack-Kings Park Charitable Fund, 501c3
Commack-Kings Park Rotary Club
Memberships
American Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
Federal Bar Association
Russian American Bar Association (NY Chapter)
National Lawyers Guild
Phi Alpha Delta
Mensa
Commack-Kings Park Rotary Club
Languages: English, Russian
Biography
Since emigrating from Russia in 1989, Mr. Paykin has lived in multiple countries, owned multiple successful businesses in the financial and IT worlds, and now acts as Managing Director and sole owner of The Law Office of Alexander Paykin, P.C., while also overseeing a technology and finance consultancy catering to law firms and other professionals, a real estate brokerage and a real estate holding company. His diverse life experiences have helped him to understand different mentalities, cultures, and points of view, making him an effective advocate for many complex issues. Mr. Paykin’s firm is modeled as a high-tech client-centered law firm, focusing on delivering efficient services in litigation and complex transactions relating to business/commerce, finance, and real estate.
Mr. Paykin regularly teaches continuing legal education (CLE) courses to fellow attorneys, on behalf of the American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, and other attorney associations and groups. He has been repeatedly published in the New York State Bar Association Journal, on topics ranging from mutual insurer demutualization and the definition of policyholder for demutualization payout purposes, to artificial intelligence in the practice of modern law.
Mr. Paykin knows and understands the value of hard work and prioritizes giving back to his community whenever he can. He sits on three 501(c)(3) non-profit boards, including a veterans’ needs charity called General Needs, a domestic violence shelter network called Brighter Tomorrows where he serves as Secretary of the Board and a community improvement charity known as the Commack-Kings Park Charitable Fund where he previously served two terms as President of the Board and is now still serving on the Board. Mr. Paykin is also a former president of his Rotary Club and is a Paul Harris Fellow, a Paul Harris Society Member and an active Major Donor to the Rotary Foundation. His firm is a major donor to General Needs.
Publications
Paykin, Alexander, (2024, Oct 10), The Untapped Data Goldmine: IoT Devices in Due Diligence and Discovery - NYSBA Commercial and Federal Litigation Section Newsletter
Paykin, Alexander, (2024, Sep 14), A Comprehensive Practical Guide to Help Lawyers Tame AI (ABA)
Paykin, Alexander, (2024, Sep 12), A Lawyer's Guide to the Internet of Things in Real Estate, Commercial Transactions, and Litigation (ABA)
Paykin, Alexander, (2024, Aug 16) A Tik-Tok Ban? The First Amendment Implications Should Not Be Underestimated – New York State bar Association Journal (NYSBA)
The Business Judgment Rule: Protecting Corporate, Cooperative & Condominium Boards from Liability
Paykin, Alexander (2024, Mar 15), Practical & Reasonable Use of AI in Small Law Firms. Law Practice Today (ABA)
Paykin, Alexander (2024, Jan 15), Navigating Modern Communication Tools as a Lawyer. Law Practice Today (ABA)
Paykin, Alexander (2023, Oct 16). Communications Overload: Protecting Attorney-Client Privilege With Today’s Communications Tools. New York State Bar Association Journal (NYSBA)
Paykin, Alexander (2023, Jun 19). Artificial Intelligence and the Practice of Law in the 21st Century. New York State Bar Association Journal (NYSBA)
Paykin, Alexander (2021). TECHREPORT 2021: Practice Management. Law Technology Today (ABA)
Paykin, Alexander (2021, Feb 1). MLMIC’s Demutualization & the Resulting Litigation. New York State Bar Association Journal (NYSBA)
Paykin, Alexander (2020). TECHREPORT 2020: Practice Management. Law Technology Today (ABA)
Paykin, Alexander (2019, Nov 6). TECHREPORT 2019: Practice Management. Law Technology Today (ABA)
Paykin, Alexander (2018, Feb 5). A Small Law Firm Guide to Accepting Credit Cards. Law Technology Today (ABA)
Paykin, Alexander (2018, Jan 24). eDocs: True Authenticity. Law Technology Today (ABA)
Paykin, Alexander (2017, Dec 14). Digital Postage – Convenience or a Waste of Money? Law Technology Today (ABA)
Paykin, Alexander (2017, Feb 2). Fax Machine v. eFax for Lawyers. Law Technology Today (ABA)
Paykin, Alexander (2017, Feb 2). The Telephone of Today. Law Technology Today (ABA)
“Short Sale Expert Weighs In” by Coy, Peter (2008, June 12) Bloomberg
Paykin, Alexander (2008, May 28). Foreclosure Alternatives and Common Pitfalls – The Loss Mitigation and Short Sale Disaster - A Guide.
Honors & Awards
Ranking & Ratings
"AV Preeminent "(Top) Rating – Martindale-Hubbell
SuperLawyer – SuperLawyers (Last four years in a row)
“Superb” 10.0 (Top) Ranking – Avvo
"Client Champion – Platinum" – Martindale-Hubbell
Rising Star in Commercial Litigation Award – SuperLawyers (named 4 times before being named a SuperLawyer)
Client’s Choice Award – Avvo
Most Recent Awards
2024
"Best Lawyer in Manhattan" – BestOfNewYorkCity.com
“Best Real Estate Attorney in Manhattan” – BestOfNewYorkCity.com
New York's Complex Transaction Lawyer of the Year – Acquisition International
“Best Real Estate Attorney in Queens” – Bestof.Qns.com
“Best Real Estate Attorney on Long Island” – BestOfLongIsland.com
Named one of "America's Best Lawyers" - Americasbestlawyers.org
2023
New York's Complex Transaction Lawyer of the Year – Acquisition International
“Best Real Estate Attorney in Manhattan” –BestOfNewYorkCity.com
"Best Real Estate Attorney in Queens” – Bestof.Qns.com
“Best Real Estate Attorney on Long Island” – BestOfLongIsland.com
2022
“Best Real Estate Attorney in Manhattan” –BestOfNewYorkCity.com
“Best Real Estate Attorney on Long Island” – BestOfLongIsland.com
2021
“Best Real Estate Attorney in Manhattan” –BestOfNewYorkCity.com
Speaking & Teaching Engagements
Continuously
CLE - Bridging the Gap for Newly Admitted Attorneys – NYSBA (Teaching regularly on various technology topics at least 3-6 times per year since 2019)
2024
CLE - IoT for Lawyers: Unlocking the Potential of Connected Devices in Legal Practice (NYSBA)
CLE - New Perspectives: Using AI to Expand Your Horizons and Reduce Personal Bias (NYSBA)
Podcast – Power Up Your Practice - Adapting to Change and Remote Work: How to Run a Law Firm from Anywhere with Ruby Powers.
Recurring Podcast – All Things Business and the Law - Price of Business with Kevin Price
Podcast - The Tech Savvy Lawyer with Michael Eisenberg
CLE - Microsoft Word: Key Skills & Tips for Lawyers - Beverly Hills Bar Association, Virtual Seminar
CLE - Optimizing Technology in Your Practice – NYSBA, Virtual Seminar
Estate Planning Conference - Generative AI in Practice - Idaho State Bar, Boise, Idaho
NAELA Annual Conference - Embrace AI Technology: Use of ChatGPT – Boston, MA
CLE – Artificial Intelligence in Drafting and Writing (AI Series - Part 2) – NYSBA
CLE – Advanced Online Reputation Management (ORM) For Attorneys & Clients – NYSBA
CLE - Artificial Intelligence in Document Review (AI Series - Part 1) – NYSBA
CLE – Overview & Capabilities of Generative AI – Pennsylvania Bar Institute, Harrisburg, PA
CLE - Introduction to Online Reputation Management (ORM) For Attorneys & Clients – NYSBA
CLE – Interactive Workshop on AI in Trusts & Estates Law – National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Boston, MA
CLE – Interactive Workshop on AI in the Practice of Law – American Arbitration Association, New York, NY
CLE – Advanced Workshop on MS Word – Richmond Co. Bar Association
CLE - Ethical Use of Law Office Technology – ABA TechShow
CLE – 60 Tech Tips in 60 Minutes – ABA TechShow
CLE - Optimizing Your Firm with Free and Low Cost Solutions – ABA TechShow
CLE - Using AI and Technology to Enhance our Practice and Improve Services – NYSBA Annual Meeting, Elder Law and Special Needs Section, New York, NY, January 16, 2024
2023
Podcast, Real Estate Law & PropTech
CLE - Cookies (Not the Kind You Eat): Introduction to Online Cookies – What Lawyers Need to Know – NYSBA
CLE - Technology Repair: Confidentiality and Security Risks – NYSBA
CLE - Skills and Tips in Cloud Storage – What Is Cloud Storage? Precautions for Lawyers – NYSBA
CLE - The Digital Mailroom, Electronic Faxes and the Pros & Cons of Paper Mail Alternatives – NYSBA
CLE - Technology and Your Law Firm: Key Tech Skills for Lawyers – NYSBA
CLE - Cybersecurity Concerns for Lawyers – NYSBA
2022
2021
CLE - Adobe Acrobat: The Features & Tools A Lawyer Should Know & Use – NYSBA
CLE - Microsoft Word: The Features & Tools a Lawyer Should Know & Use – NYSBA
CLE - Finding the Balance: Data Security, Privilege, Disclosure & Malpractice Liability in the Age of the Clouds – NYSBA
CLE - 2021 Tech Summit, Multiple Technology & Law Related Topics/Courses – NYSBA
CLE - Gizmos and Gadgets: Equipment and Devices to Make Your Practice More Productive – NYSBA
2020
CLE - Apple Vs. Android: What Works Best In Your Law Practice – NYSBA
CLE - Leveraging Your Firm Technology for Social Distancing and Accessibility – ABA
CLE - Leveraging Technology for Law Office Efficiency - 2019 National Academy of Continuing Legal Education – Video CLE On Demand
2019
CLE - Leveraging Technology for Law Office and Commercial Collection Agency Efficiency - 2019 Commercial Collection Agencies of America, Annual Conference
Public Relations – Rotary International District 7255 Business Skills Seminar
CLE - Leveraging Technology for Law Office Efficiency - 2019 GLSA Annual Spring Conference
2018
CLE - Intensive, Interactive Practical Workshop to Evaluate, Choose, and Measure Technology to Improve Your Firm’s Bottom Line - 2018 Joint Spring Meeting of ABA GPSolo, and GLSA
2017
CLE - Leveraging Technology for Law Office Efficiency - 2017 Joint Spring Meeting of ABA GPSolo, and GLSA
2008
Short Sales & Loan Modifications Explained – Managing Your Mortgage with Keith Kelly, Washington DC based Radio Program (Multiple Appearances)