Atty. Michael J. Cozza
Michael J. Cozza is a lawyer practicing bar association continuing legal education programs.
Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Programs Attorney · Serving White Plains, NY · 47+ Years Experience
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About Michael J. Cozza at a Glance
Michael J. Cozza is a Partner based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Wilson, Bave, Conboy, Cozza & Couzens, P.C.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on education. Admitted to practice in New York (1979), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1979), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1979). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1978) and Iona College (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Westchester County and New York State Bar Associations. Serves clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael J. Cozza
- Michael J. Cozza is a lawyer practicing bar association continuing legal education programs
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Iona College in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Michael practices at Wilson, Bave, Conboy, Cozza & Couzens, P.C. in White Plains, NY
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Michael J. Cozza's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. Cozza handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in White Plains.
Education Law in White Plains
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in White Plains
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 White Plains 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.
White Plains Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a White Plains-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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Why Clients in White Plains Choose Michael J. Cozza
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 J. Cozza's practice in the field of education.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael J. Cozza brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Michael J. Cozza can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Education Practice
Concentrating on education means Michael J. Cozza's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in White Plains
A White Plains-based practice means Michael J. Cozza 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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