Abraham (Avi) Borenstein: Legal Luminary and Community Leader

Abraham (Avi) Borenstein, the founder and principal of Borenstein, McConnell & Calpin, P.C., is a distinguished attorney with over 50 years of experience in complex transactional and litigation matters across New York, New Jersey, and the United States. Avi's vast legal expertise encompasses diverse practice areas, earning him a reputation as the go-to lawyer for innovative and unique legal solutions.

Avi's legal journey is marked by significant accomplishments and prestigious roles. He serves as a court-appointed arbitrator in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey and as a commissioner of condemnation matters in the Superior Court of New Jersey. Avi has also provided expert witness testimony in various real estate matters and has been designated special counsel to the Trustee’s office of the Southern District of New York. His ability to navigate complex legal landscapes has led to notable successes, including achieving a $400,000 settlement in a groundbreaking discrimination case in the 1980s and preserving the integrity of a cemetery against local authorities' expansion plans near Newark Airport.

Beyond his legal practice, Avi is a passionate educator and mentor. He has taught continuing legal education courses in New York and New Jersey and served as a judge in the Benjamin Cardozo Law School Entertainment Law Moot Court program. Avi's commitment to education extends to his community involvement, where he has taught 79 bar and bat mitzvah students, including 20 adults who missed the opportunity in their youth. His dedication to Jewish history and the Holocaust is profound, often lecturing on these subjects as the son of a survivor and an American father who fought in World War II.

Avi's contributions to the arts are equally remarkable. He has been involved in numerous Broadway and off-Broadway productions, with six winning TONY awards and two receiving Olivier awards. His passion for theater production reflects his commitment to cultural enrichment.

In his rare free time, Avi serves as the head coach of the basketball program at The Flatbush School in Brooklyn, New York. Over his 25-year coaching career, he has led his teams to multiple championships and continues to be a cherished mentor to his players, maintaining lifelong connections with them. 

Avi's philanthropic efforts are extensive. He has served as counsel to numerous charitable institutions, both secular and religious, and has been recognized for his service to various communities. His involvement in significant legal and community projects, such as negotiating the establishment of an "eruv" for a Jewish community and securing state funding for African-American groups, highlights his dedication to social justice and community well-being.

Abraham (Avi) Borenstein's enduring legacy is defined by his unwavering commitment to legal excellence, community service, and cultural contributions. His dynamic career and diverse achievements continue to inspire and positively impact the New York/New Jersey Metropolitan Area and beyond.

For more information about Avi Borenstein and his work, visit Borenstein, McConnell & Calpin, P.C..