Atty. Michael H. Bush

Atty. Michael H. Bush

Michael H. Bush is a lawyer practicing personal injury, animal law, admiralty & maritime and 2 other areas of law.

Staten Island Staten Island 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About Michael H. Bush at a glance

Michael H. Bush is an Associate based in Staten Island, New York, practicing at Chelli & Bush. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, animal law, maritime, and aviation. Admitted to practice in New York (1995). Educated at American University, Washington College of Law (JD, 1994) and American University American University (—). Serands clients in Staten Island, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael H. Bush is a lawyer practicing personal injury, animal law, admiralty & maritime and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a degree from American University, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Michael practices at Chelli & Bush in Staten Island, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Michael H. Bush's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

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.

Michael H. Bush is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →

Animal Law

Animal law attorneys for pet custody, veterinary malpractice, animal welfare, and dangerous dog cases.

Michael H. Bush is one of 5,126 animal law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse animal law attorneys in New York →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Michael H. Bush is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in New York →

Aviation Law

Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.

Michael H. Bush is one of 9,225 aviation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse aviation attorneys in New York →

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 Staten Island 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 H. Bush

Where is Michael H. Bush's law office located?
Michael H. Bush's law practice is located in Staten Island, New York. The firm is Chelli & Bush. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael H. Bush handle?
Michael H. Bush focuses on car accidents, personal injury, animal law, maritime, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael H. Bush practiced law?
Michael H. Bush has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Michael H. Bush go to law school?
Michael H. Bush earned their education at (JD, 1994); (—).
How can I contact Michael H. Bush for a consultation?
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Education

JD
American University, Washington College of Law
- 1994
American University American University
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1995

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