Atty. Michael Gruber
Mr. Gruber, a partner at Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP, handles workers compensation cases for the firm.
Construction Accidents & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 30+ Years Experience
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About Michael Gruber at a Glance
Michael Gruber is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on workers comp and construction. Admitted to practice in New York (1996). Educated at University of Denver College of Law (J.D., 1995) and Michigan State University (B.A. Public, 1991). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Gruber
- Mr. Gruber, a partner at Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP, handles workers compensation cases for the firm
- He is a graduate of Michigan State University in 1991 and earned his Juris Doctorate degree from The University of Denver College of Law in 1995
- Mr. Gruber has been a workers compensation lawyer since 1996
- In addition to litigating workers compensation claims, he oversees the Workers Compensation Appellate Division practice at the firm and has been successful in numerous appeals to the New York State Appellate Division, Third Department
- Mr. Gruber has been the chairman of the Workers Compensation Committee of the Brooklyn Bar Association since 2012
- In 2018, he was named a Fellow of the College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers
- Mr. Gruber is a member of the Injured Workers Bar Association and the Workers Compensation Alliance, organizations focusing on workers compensation issues in New York
- Mr. Gruber is a Past President and serves on the Board of Directors of the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group, a national organization dedicated to protecting the rights of injured workers
- He regularly lectures on workers compensation law to various labor organizations
- Mr. Gruber was named to the Super Lawyers list in the area of Workers’ Compensation for 2021-2023
- Professional Associations and Memberships • Named to the Super Lawyers list in the area of Workers’ Compensation, 2021-2023 • Brooklyn Bar Association • Injured Workers Bar Association • Workers Compensation Alliance • Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group • College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers
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Michael Gruber's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Gruber handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Workers Compensation in New York
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Construction Accidents 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 Gruber
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 Gruber's practice in the field of workers comp and construction.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Gruber brings 30+ 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 workers comp and construction, Michael Gruber 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 Gruber 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 Gruber Handles in New York
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