Atty. Michael A. Santo
Michael is admitted to practice law in the states of New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts, and has concentrated his practice in the field of general personal injury and medical malpractice claims representing injured parties in New York since 1983. He is admitted to practice in various Federal Courts in NY, NJ and has practiced in other State and Federal Courts on an ad hoc basis.
Medical Malpractice & More Attorney · Serving Bellmore, NY · 44+ Years Experience
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About Michael A. Santo at a Glance
Michael A. Santo is a Member based in Bellmore, New York, practicing at Santo Law Group. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, and nursing home. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1982), New York (1983), and New Jersey (1983). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D. Book, 1982) and C.W. Post College, Long Island University (B.S. Masters, 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Bellmore, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael A. Santo
- Michael is admitted to practice law in the states of New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts, and has concentrated his practice in the field of general personal injury and medical malpractice claims representing injured parties in New York since 1983
- He is admitted to practice in various Federal Courts in NY, NJ and has practiced in other State and Federal Courts on an ad hoc basis
- Michael started as an attorney in a small Garden City firm in 1982 and moved on to be a Deputy County Attorney, Nassau County, where he practiced in the State and Federal Courts defending the County of Nassau on liability and federal civil rights claims
- He was trial counsel to two prominent firms in Nassau County from 1988 to 2017, and is currently in his own solo practice where he continues to attend to cases in the same concentration, along with other varied interests including some international art projects, private corporate advisory roles, and is also pursuing an interest in acting
- Michael graduated from New England Law | Boston, where he was the Managing Editor of the school’s journal
- He holds a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice and served in various intern positions in federal and state entities in both civil and criminal settings
- Michael has maintained a strong dedication to community organizations and pro bono matters over the years, including the representation of indigent clients in Family Court, Supreme Court, Appellate Court and in administrative proceedings
- His volunteer work includes working in the court system, the local bar association, for the fraternal Order of the Sons & Daughters of Italy, as well as regular seasonal volunteer work directly distributing toys, family gifts and financial assistance to needy families on Long Island and in The Bronx
- Michael has received various community honors and awards, as well as accolades from his peers and legal groups, including: • Super Lawyers • Martindale Hubbell: Pre-Eminent Lawyers & 5.0/5.0 Ethics Designation • Expert Network: Distinguished Lawyer • The National Trial Lawyers • New York Times, New York City Metro Area, Top Attorney • Global Directory of Who’s Who Michael continues to practice law full time dedicating his efforts to represent injured parties
- Awards • Academic Achievement Award, 1977. • Selected as a New York City Urban Fellow: 1980 – 1981. • Honoree, Cellini Lodge, New York State Sons of Italy in America. • Honoree, New York State Commission for Social Justice, 2007. • Honoree, H.E.V.N. (Help Eliminate Violence Now), 2012. • Selected to “SUPER LAWYERS” 2013 to present. • Selected as “Top Attorney” in the New York City “Metro Area” by the New York Times • Rated by Martindale-Hubbell: Pre-eminent: 5.0/5.0, 1988 to present. • Rated as “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” The National Trial Lawyers • Rated as “Top Lawyer” by the Global Directory of “Who’s Who” • Included in The Global Directory of Who’s Who, honoring executives and professionals Pro Bono Matters • Assisted a disabled man to vacate a substantial and improper matrimonial support judgement in Superior Court, Newark, New Jersey, as well as moving to and obtaining a visitation Order that was otherwise not provided. • Defended a Certified Public Accountant sued in malpractice overcome a valid and substantial claim due to the defense of the statute of limitations, which was then a cutting edge argument was presented to and won at the Appellate level: Booth v Kriegel, 36 AD3d 312 (1st Department 2006)(article on case appeared as feature report on front page of New York Law Journal twice: involving the trial and appellate level decisions)
- Decision later became the law in NYS. • Prepared, argued and/or submitted several Amicus Curiae briefs on behalf of the New York State Magistrates Association with regard to various issues involving the Justice Court system or its Justices
- One involving wage reductions during the term of a Village Justice
- another involved the dismissal policy of a Town Justice. • Represented a Baptist Church in the Bronx relative to a personal injury suit brought against them in Supreme Court, Bronx County. • Represented a Town Justice concerning an administrative trial in Syracuse by The State Commission on Judicial Conduct and presented his defense before the 11-member Commission body • Represented the New York State Order Sons of Italy Foundation and the Cellini Lodge Foundation in a Nassau County Surrogate Court proceeding to afford them tax exempt status in a Will that named their “non” tax exempt entities as distributes • Represented the Executive Board of the Order Sons of Italy in America in the US ED Courts concerning a civil forfeiture proceeding as to property in Suffolk County Associations • New York State Bar Association • New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers • New Jersey State Bar Association • Association of Trial Lawyers of America • New York State Trial Lawyers Association • Nassau County Bar Association • New York State Magistrates Association
Practice Areas Explained
Michael A. Santo's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael A. Santo handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Bellmore.
Medical Malpractice in Bellmore
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 in Bellmore
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.
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Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect in Bellmore
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Bellmore
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 Bellmore 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.
Bellmore Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Bellmore-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 Bellmore Choose Michael A. Santo
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. Santo's practice in the field of medical malpractice, personal injury, and nursing home.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael A. Santo brings 44+ 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 Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey, Michael A. Santo can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, personal injury, and nursing home, Michael A. Santo can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Bellmore
A Bellmore-based practice means Michael A. Santo 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. Santo Handles in Bellmore
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