Atty. Michael A. Katz

Atty. Michael A. Katz

Michael Katz advises private and public company clients, lenders, debtors and creditors in a variety of complex corporate matters, including debt financings, acquisitions and post-bankruptcy restructurings.

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Profile Summary

About Michael A. Katz at a glance

Michael A. Katz is a business attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 2018) and Columbia University (MBA, 2018). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance and Compliance Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

Michael Katz advises private and public company clients, lenders, debtors and creditors in a variety of complex corporate matters, including debt financings, acquisitions and post-bankruptcy restructurings

Practice Areas Explained

Michael A. Katz's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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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 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 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. Katz

Where is Michael A. Katz's law office located?
Michael A. Katz's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael A. Katz handle?
Michael A. Katz focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Michael A. Katz go to law school?
Michael A. Katz earned their education at (J.D., 2018); (MBA, 2018); (BA, 2012).
How can I contact Michael A. Katz for a consultation?
You can contact Michael A. Katz directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Michael A. Katz received?
Michael A. Katz's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance and Compliance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law.

Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 2018
MBA
Columbia University
- 2018
BA
Dartmouth College
- 2012

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance and Compliance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

New York, New York State Bar Association

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