Atty. Michael A. Berlin
Michael A. Berlin focuses his practice on financial and insurance regulatory investigations, white collar defense, consumer fraud defense, Medicaid fraud investigations, government affairs, and general litigation matters.
Government Law & Policy & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 29+ Years Experience
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About Michael A. Berlin at a Glance
Michael A. Berlin is a Shareholder based in New York, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, white collar, litigation, government, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1997) and New York U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Southe (1997). Educated at University of Michigan (B.A., 1991) and New York University School of Law J.D. 1996 Staff Editor New York University School of Law J.D. Review of Law and Social Change (—). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael A. Berlin
- Michael A. Berlin focuses his practice on financial and insurance regulatory investigations, white collar defense, consumer fraud defense, Medicaid fraud investigations, government affairs, and general litigation matters
- In addition, Michael is Co-Chair of Greenberg Traurig’s State Attorneys General Practice
- Michael, in addition to his work before numerous state and federal authorities, has wide-ranging experience in front of both the New York Attorney General's office and Attorney Generals’ offices nationwide in both investigations by individual offices and multi-state matters
- Michael regularly appears before the New York State Department of Financial Services and other states Insurance and Banking Departments in both regulatory and investigatory matters
- Michael also represents numerous health care providers in both federal and state fraud investigations
- He conducts internal investigations and represents a wide array of corporations and individuals in complex challenges to government actions
- Michael served former New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo as Deputy Attorney General for Economic Justice and as Special Counsel to the Attorney General
- As Deputy Attorney General, Michael supervised the office’s five economic bureaus: Investor Protection, Consumer Frauds, Antitrust, Internet and Real Estate Finance
- In that capacity, he was responsible for strategic settlement, investigatory and litigation decisions, and also coordinated the office’s work on numerous matters with other state and federal authorities including the New York State Department of Insurance, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division
- Prior to joining the firm, Michael was an associate with the New York-based boutique firm Morvillo, Abramowitz, Grand, Iason & Silverberg, where he focused on complex securities litigation and white-collar criminal defense
- He served as counsel to the House of Representative’s Committee on Education and the Workforce in its investigation of the 1996 Teamster’s election
- Concentrations •Regulatory investigations •Government affairs •Litigation •Medicaid fraud investigations •White collar criminal defense •Insurance regulatory matters •Securities investigations and litigation •Consumer frauds •Antitrust The attorney is providing legal services through and affiliated with Greenberg Traurig, LLP, a New York Limited Liability Partnership
- Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome
- Judicial Clerkships •Hon
- Zita L. Weinshienk, U.S
- District Court for the District of Colorado, 1999-2000 Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Team Member, City & State, 'Top 50 NYC Lobbyists,' 2021 •Team Member, Best Lawyers in America, 'Top Listed - Government Relations,' 2018 •Team Member, U.S
- News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Environmental Law, 2016 •Team Member, a U.S
- News - Best Lawyers 'Government Relations Law Firm of the Year,' 2014 •Recipient, 'Outstanding Performance,' New York State Attorney General’s Award, 2007 •Recipient, 'Outstanding Assistant Attorney General,' Louis J. Lefkowitz Memorial Award, 2006
Practice Areas Explained
Michael A. Berlin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael A. Berlin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Business & Corporate Law in New York
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White Collar Crimes in New York
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Civil Litigation in New York
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Government & Administrative Law in New York
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Insurance Law in New York
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Michael A. Berlin
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael A. Berlin's practice in the field of business, white collar, litigation, government, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael A. Berlin brings 29+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Jersey and New York U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Southe, Michael A. Berlin can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, white collar, and litigation, Michael A. Berlin can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Michael A. Berlin attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael A. Berlin Handles in New York
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