Atty. Michael A. Starvaggi

Atty. Michael A. Starvaggi

Michael graduated with Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa honors from Fordham University (B.A., 1991) and received his law degree from Fordham Law School (J.D., 1994). He has over twenty-five years of diverse legal experience.

White Plains White Plains 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About Michael A. Starvaggi at a glance

Michael A. Starvaggi is a Partner based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Bleakley Platt & Schmidt LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on discrimination, trusts, employment, zoning, and government. Admitted to practice in New York (1995) and New Jersey New York, Second Judicial Dept Southern District New York Federal Courts Western District (2006). Educated at Fordham Law School (J.D. Dean, 1994) and Fordham University (B.A. Philosophy, 1991). Active member of Memberships • Fordham International Law Journal. Serands clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael graduated with Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa honors from Fordham University (B.A., 1991) and received his law degree from Fordham Law School (J.D., 1994)
  • He has over twenty-five years of diverse legal experience
  • He previously operated a solo law practice in Rockland County
  • His professional career has been highlighted by transactional work at large and small New York City based firms
  • Michael represents over 900 public school administrators on behalf of the Empire State Supervisors and Administrators Association, handling collective bargaining, mediation, and arbitration
  • He practices primarily in the areas of education law, labor law, trusts and estates and general litigation and is part of the firm’s Municipal Law Practice Group
  • PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS • School Board Member and Officer, Albertus Magnus High School, Bardonia, NY (August, 2019 - Present)

Practice Areas Explained

Michael A. Starvaggi's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

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Trusts

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Employment Law

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Land Use & Zoning

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Government & Administrative Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 White Plains 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

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Where is Michael A. Starvaggi's law office located?
Michael A. Starvaggi's law practice is located in White Plains, New York. The firm is Bleakley Platt & Schmidt LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael A. Starvaggi handle?
Michael A. Starvaggi focuses on discrimination, trusts, employment, zoning, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael A. Starvaggi practiced law?
Michael A. Starvaggi has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Michael A. Starvaggi go to law school?
Michael A. Starvaggi earned their education at (J.D. Dean, 1994); (B.A. Philosophy, 1991).
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Education

J.D. Dean
Fordham Law School
- 1994
B.A. Philosophy
Fordham University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1995
New Jersey New York, Second Judicial Dept Southern District New York Federal Courts Western District
Admitted: 2006

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