About Michael

Michael is an experienced attorney who owns a New York City based, boutique law firm which specializes in commercial litigation, creditor bankruptcy and PACA Trust. His work has successfully recovered millions of dollars in assets for clients ranging from billion-dollar banks to small business owners. Michael is "of counsel" with a large national law firm that consists of approximately 700 attorney’s and over 30 offices nationwide. Additionally, Michael is a trustee for a multi-million dollar healthcare and pension fund.

In federal court, Michael works with clients pursuing the statutory provisions of the Perishable Agricultural Culture Commodities Act (PACA).

Michael set a court precedent in the Eastern District of New York, where a judge issued a slip opinion in response to the court’s agreement with Michael’s memorandum of law defining the court’s jurisdiction. This decision was upheld on appeal by the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Michael is admitted to practice in the State of New York, Eastern District of New York, Southern District of New York, and United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit,

In law school, Michael was a judicial intern for The Honorable John M. Czygier, Jr., Suffolk County Surrogate’s Court. Michael has been published in the New York Law Journal Estate of Brice Edward Lambert, New York Law Journal, October 2014 (contribution to drafting acknowledged by the Suffolk County Surrogate's Court).

Michael has appeared as both a legal and political analyst on local and national television and talk radio programs. Michael has authored columns on a variety of topics over the years, including immigration, and public policy, and has worked with both political candidates and political organizations throughout the United States.

Prior to practicing law, Michael was employed in the mortgage industry, gaining significant management experience. He managed millions of dollars of loans, employees, branch offices, and handled regulatory monitoring with the NY Department of Financial Services. Michael handled compliance and auditing matters in dealings with the New York Department of Financial Services.

Michael spent time abroad while earning his M.A. in International Relations with an additional Graduate Certification in International Law and Diplomacy. He’s been an active member of the Federalist Society since law school, holding roles as a law school chapter president and a regional coordinator. Michael is also a member of multiple Italian American Lawyers associations.