Atty. Michael John Kanaley, Jr

Atty. Michael John Kanaley, Jr

Michael John Kanaley, Jr is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, labor law, commercial litigation. Michael received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years.

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About Michael John Kanaley, Jr at a glance

Michael John Kanaley, Jr is a employment, business, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Buffalo, New York. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in New York (1984) and U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (1985). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (J.D., 1983) and State University of New York at Buffalo (B.A. State, 1979). Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael John Kanaley, Jr is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, labor law, commercial litigation
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Michael practices in Buffalo, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Michael John Kanaley, Jr's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 Buffalo 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 John Kanaley, Jr

Where is Michael John Kanaley, Jr's law office located?
Michael John Kanaley, Jr's law practice is located in Buffalo, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael John Kanaley, Jr handle?
Michael John Kanaley, Jr focuses on employment, business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael John Kanaley, Jr practiced law?
Michael John Kanaley, Jr has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Michael John Kanaley, Jr go to law school?
Michael John Kanaley, Jr earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A. State, 1979).
How can I contact Michael John Kanaley, Jr for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1983
B.A. State
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1979

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
Admitted: 1985

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