Atty. Michael Connolly
Michael Connolly is a lawyer practicing corporate, corporate governance, emerging companies and 5 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Bennington College, and has been licensed for 40 years.
Corporate & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 40+ Years Experience
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About Michael Connolly at a Glance
Michael Connolly is a Partner & Co-Chair, Corporate based in New York, New York, practicing at Morrison Cohen LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, insurance, and international. Admitted to practice in New York (1986). Educated at Columbia University School of Law J.D. (—) and Bennington College B.A. (—). Active member of 1 •Board Member, and Member of the Executive and Audit Committees, of the Board of Trustees of The Athenian School,Danville, California. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Connolly
- Michael Connolly is a lawyer practicing corporate, corporate governance, emerging companies and 5 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Bennington College, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Michael practices at Morrison Cohen LLP in New York, NY
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Michael Connolly's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Connolly 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
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in New York
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Securities Law in New York
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Insurance Law in New York
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International 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 Connolly
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 Connolly's practice in the field of business, m&a, securities, insurance, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Connolly brings 40+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, m&a, and securities, Michael Connolly 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 Connolly attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael Connolly Handles in New York
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