Mike is Special Counsel to the Firm. With over 15 years of experience, he brings his vast experience in litigating in state and federal courts at the trial and appellate levels. He often works with clients that have complex issues by using adaptive and creative strategies to achieve favorable results.
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
- The Best Lawyers in America® 2025
- SuperLawyers® New York Metro Edition
- Rising Stars; 2017-2022
- New York Metro Super Lawyers; 2023
Professional Associations
- Dutchess County Bar Association
- Federalist Society
- Westchester Columbian Lawyers’ Association
- Putnam County Bar Association
Presentations + Publications
“Navigating NY’s Pioneering Environmental Justice Law: Implications and Predictions“
New York Law Journal
Co-Author
August 19, 2024
“From Big Sky to the Big Apple: How Environmental Constitutionalism Could Shape New York Dockets“
New York Law Journal
Author
November 10, 2023
“Love Thy Neighbor: Current Case Law and Strategy for Litigating Adverse Possession Claims, Easement Claims, and Other Neighbor Disputes”
Dutchess County Bar Association
Panelist
September 21, 2023
“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
Matters + Case Studies
Landmark Victory: Defending Reputations Against Defamatory Billboards in Dutchess County
Successful Retrieval of $8 Million in Site Development Bonds
Community Service
- Surfrider Foundation, Legal Issues Team Member; 2009-present
- Pace Women’s Justice Center, Domestic Violence Clinic; 2005-2006
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