Atty. Michael G. Pomposello

Atty. Michael G. Pomposello

Michael Pomposello has practiced law in New York for fifteen years, and has extensive trial experience, having taken over one hundred cases to verdict. As an Assistant Corporation Counsel from September 1995 until the time he joined Jeffrey Samel & Partners in 2006, he represented the interests of the City New York in numerous matters involving the New York City Police and Fire Departments, Board of Education, Health & Hospitals Corporation, Parks Department, Corrections Department, and Department of Transportation.

New York New York 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael G. Pomposello at a glance

Michael G. Pomposello is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Jeffrey Samel & Partners. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on slip & fall and civil rights. Admitted to practice in New York (1996), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2006), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2006). Educated at Hofstra University School of Law (J.D., 1995) and State University of New York College, Oneonata (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Pomposello has practiced law in New York for fifteen years, and has extensive trial experience, having taken over one hundred cases to verdict
  • As an Assistant Corporation Counsel from September 1995 until the time he joined Jeffrey Samel & Partners in 2006, he represented the interests of the City New York in numerous matters involving the New York City Police and Fire Departments, Board of Education, Health & Hospitals Corporation, Parks Department, Corrections Department, and Department of Transportation
  • He was promoted to the rank of Senior Counsel in the Tort Division of the Corporation Counsel in February 2000, in recognition of his experience and skill
  • He also served as an instructor and judge for the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and as an instructor in the New York City Law Department Tort Division's Trial Training Program
  • Mr. Pomposello joined the firm as a senior trial attorney in 2006, and since that time has successfully handled countless matters on behalf of the firm's clients in a wide variety of personal injury lawsuits
  • He brings with him a wealth of experience, not only in trial practice, but in pre- and post-trial motion practice as well

Practice Areas Explained

Michael G. Pomposello's Areas of Practice

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

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

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Civil Rights

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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 G. Pomposello

Where is Michael G. Pomposello's law office located?
Michael G. Pomposello's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Jeffrey Samel & Partners. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael G. Pomposello handle?
Michael G. Pomposello focuses on slip & fall, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael G. Pomposello practiced law?
Michael G. Pomposello has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Michael G. Pomposello go to law school?
Michael G. Pomposello earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1986).
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Education

J.D.
Hofstra University School of Law
- 1995
B.A.
State University of New York College, Oneonata
- 1986

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2006
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2006

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