In addition to private practice, Mike presides as one of the Town of Patterson Justices in Patterson, Putnam County. He also has extensive training and experience in land use & zoning and environmental law which allows him to navigate the complex administrative and regulatory framework at the municipal and agency levels. Mike began his legal career with firms in Westchester County and eventually joined a solo practitioner in Putnam County in 2012 where he developed his practice as a litigator and land use attorney. In 2018, Michael started a solo practice in Putnam County where he continued to practice in the areas of civil litigation, environmental law, and land use & zoning.
Education
- Pace University School of Law, J.D., Certificate in Environmental Law
- LL.M. in Environmental Law
- Colgate University, B.A. in English Literature
Admissions/Courts
- New York
- Connecticut
- Supreme Court of the United States
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut
Awards + Recognitions
- SuperLawyers® New York Metro Edition Rising Stars; 2017-2022
Professional Associations
- Federalist Society
- Westchester Columbian Lawyers’ Association
- Putnam County Bar Association
Presentations + Publications
“Handling Article 78 Proceedings in the Land Use Context: Procedure and Governing Principles”
NYSBA Local and State Government Law Section Fall 2022 Meeting
Panelist
October 14, 2022
Community Service
- Surfrider Foundation, Legal Issues Team Member; 2009-present
- Pace Women’s Justice Center, Domestic Violence Clinic; 2005-2006