Atty. Michael A. Bottar

Atty. Michael A. Bottar

Adjunct Professor, Syracuse University College of Law (2010-present); Listed, The Best Lawyers In America; Listed, AV Preeminent; Listed, Upstate New York Super Lawyers; Listed, National Trial Lawyers "Top 40 Under 40"; Listed, American Society of Legal Advocates "Top 40 Under 40"; Listed, National Association of Personal Injury Attorneys "Top 10 Under 40"; Listed, National Trial Lawyers "Top 100"; Author, Survey of New York Law: Civil Practice, Syracuse Law Review, -- Syr.L.Rev. -- (2015); Author, Survey of New York Law: Civil Practice, Syracuse Law Review, 64 Syr.L.Rev. 601 (2014); Author, S

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Profile Summary

About Michael A. Bottar at a glance

Michael A. Bottar is a Member based in Fayetteville, New York, practicing at Bottar Law, PLLC. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, tbi/sci, and construction. Admitted to practice in New York (2004) and United States District Court, Northern, Southern and Western Districts of New York (2004). Educated at Syracuse University College of Law (J.D., 2003) and Colgate University (B.A., 2000). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers New York State Bar Association Onondaga County Bar Association New York Federal Court Bar Association American Association for Justice. Serands clients in Fayetteville, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Adjunct Professor, Syracuse University College of Law (2010-present)
  • Listed, The Best Lawyers In America
  • Listed, AV Preeminent
  • Listed, Upstate New York Super Lawyers
  • Listed, National Trial Lawyers "Top 40 Under 40"
  • Listed, American Society of Legal Advocates "Top 40 Under 40"
  • Listed, National Association of Personal Injury Attorneys "Top 10 Under 40"
  • Listed, National Trial Lawyers "Top 100"
  • Author, Survey of New York Law: Civil Practice, Syracuse Law Review, -- Syr.L.Rev. -- (2015)
  • Author, Survey of New York Law: Civil Practice, Syracuse Law Review, 64 Syr.L.Rev. 601 (2014)
  • Author, Survey of New York Law: Civil Practice, Syracuse Law Review, 63 Syr.L.Rev. 593 (2013)
  • Author, Survey of New York Law: Civil Practice, Syracuse Law Review, 62 Syr.L.Rev. 571 (2012)
  • Co-Author, Survey of New York Law: Civil Practice, Syracuse Law Review, 61 Syr.L.Rev. 631 (2011)

Author

  • Note, Robbing Peter To Pay Paul: Medicaid Liens, Supplemental Needs Trusts And Personal Injury Recoveries On Behalf Of Infants In New York State Following the Gold Decision, 53 Syr
  • L. Rev. 175 (2003)
  • Order of the Coif
  • Order of Barristers
  • Justinian Honorary Law Society
  • Executive Editor, Syracuse Law Review (2002-2003)

Practice Areas Explained

Michael A. Bottar's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael A. Bottar handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Michael A. Bottar is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →

Product Liability

Michael A. Bottar is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New York →

Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

Michael A. Bottar is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in New York →

Construction Accidents

Michael A. Bottar is one of 4,144 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in New York →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Fayetteville 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael A. Bottar

Where is Michael A. Bottar's law office located?
Michael A. Bottar's law practice is located in Fayetteville, New York. The firm is Bottar Law, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael A. Bottar handle?
Michael A. Bottar focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, tbi/sci, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael A. Bottar practiced law?
Michael A. Bottar has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Michael A. Bottar go to law school?
Michael A. Bottar earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A., 2000).
How can I contact Michael A. Bottar for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael A. Bottar received?
Michael A. Bottar's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Syracuse University College of Law
- 2003
B.A.
Colgate University
- 2000

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2004
United States District Court, Northern, Southern and Western Districts of New York
Admitted: 2004

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