Atty. Michael J. Carro
With over three decades of legal experience, Mike Carro is a seasoned litigator who has honed his expertise in general liability defense. Mike also has defended cases involving labor law, personal injury, construction accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, and toxic torts.
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Michael J. Carro is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at London Fischer LLP. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, and environmental. Educated at Pace University School of Law (J.D. Thomas, 1987) and Queen's College - City University of New York (B.A., 1983). Active member of Memberships •N, Y, and S. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- With over three decades of legal experience, Mike Carro is a seasoned litigator who has honed his expertise in general liability defense
- Mike also has defended cases involving labor law, personal injury, construction accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, and toxic torts
- Mike is dedicated to guiding his clients through every facet of litigation from the outset of discovery to the culmination of trials and appeals
- Recognized as a standout professional in his field, Mike earned prestigious acknowledgments from “Strathmore’s Who’s Who” and “International Top 100 Magazine” in 2013-2014
- Prior to joining London Fischer in 1999, Mike practiced at Schwartz & Greenberg, another New York insurance defense firm that also handled Life, Health and Disability Insurance cases
- Mike's journey into the legal world began when he was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1988
- He holds a JD from Pace University School of Law and is a graduate of Queens College of the City University of New York
- A lifelong learner, Mike continues to be an active member of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity and is a former member of the New York County Lawyers Association
- But Mike's life extends beyond the courtroom
- His heart lies with his family, and he relishes quality time spent with them
- He coaches his granddaughter's soccer team and serves on the Board of the Plainedge Soccer Club
- He also holds a Brown Belt in Shotokan, a martial art he's passionately practiced for over 30 years
- Representative Cases •In a 2023 personal injury lawsuit, Mike successfully defeated a motion seeking liability under New York's Scaffold Law by demonstrating that the plaintiff bore responsibility for his own injuries by choosing not to use safer methods for performing the work
- News & Insights May 18, 2010 Summary Judgment Granted Based On Failure To Prove Recoverable Damage
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Michael J. Carro's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. Carro handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
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Michael J. Carro is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New York →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Michael J. Carro is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 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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