When Contractors Lack Licenses: Key Lessons for Condos, Co-ops, and HOAs
A recent NYC Civil Court decision (Fortes v. Decorating and...
Michael is a persuasive litigator of 24 years backed by dual-state licensure in Connecticut and New York, offering extensive expertise in commercial litigation. His practice spans most areas of commercial disputes, including governance, contract, securities, business, partnership, and employment matters. Michael is deeply committed to representing client interests, diligently working to analyze case merits, minimize risk, and propel positive resolutions to complex legal challenges. He has a proven history of achieving high-value settlements and verdicts, in addition to providing vigilant defense of his clients.
Michael successfully prosecuted a large disability lawsuit and obtained a favorable settlement against a worldwide social media network for defamation. Notably, he secured a $12 million settlement for Israeli investors in a dispute related to fraudulent transfers out of a partnership and, as lead trial attorney, obtained a $700,000.00 judgment in a partnership dispute related to high-yield debt funds. He also served as Litigation Counsel for GE Capital Retail Bank, supervising and advising on creditor/debtor litigation and matters related to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
He is admitted to practice in Connecticut and New York, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the District of Connecticut, the Southern District of New York, and the Eastern District of New York. He earned his Juris Doctorate from St. John’s University School of Law.
