Atty. Michael Pusateri

Atty. Michael Pusateri

Michael Pusateri defends national and international companies and individuals in state, federal, and administrative tribunals across the country. In the administrative context, Michael has represented the mining and insurance industries in rulemaking proceedings, regulatory challenges, adjudications, and appeals before the Department of Labor and other agencies and Federal Circuit Courts of Appeals.

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About Michael Pusateri at a glance

Michael Pusateri is a Shareholder based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Greenberg Traurig Llp. Their practice focuses on litigation, appellate, entertainment, and agriculture. Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D. Duke, 2008) and Cornell University (B.S., 2005). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Pusateri defends national and international companies and individuals in state, federal, and administrative tribunals across the country
  • In the administrative context, Michael has represented the mining and insurance industries in rulemaking proceedings, regulatory challenges, adjudications, and appeals before the Department of Labor and other agencies and Federal Circuit Courts of Appeals
  • Michael’s diverse civil practice has found him defending corporations and individuals in the food, pharmaceutical, publishing, energy, and financial services sectors against allegations of fraud, unfair competition, unlawful discharge, and defamation, among others
  • His civil practice victories have been featured in leading industry publications including Work Comp Central, Business Insurance, and the Media Law Resource Center
  • He has also advised clients in all stages of criminal and civil investigations-from the issuance of subpoenas through trial and appellate proceedings
  • Representative engagements have involved defending against allegations of wire fraud, money laundering, conspiracy, anti-competitive conduct, and violations of federal election statutes
  • Michael has also advised targets of investigations pursued by various offices of inspectors general including those of the Department of Veteran’s Affairs, the Department of Treasury, and the Department of Justice
  • Many of these highly sensitive matters have been resolved for the clients, often without publicity
  • Michael is a member of the Eleventh Circuit’s Criminal Justice Act panel and has served as an adjunct professor at George Washington University Law School, where he taught legal writing and advocacy to first-year law students
  • Concentrations •Regulatory Investigations •White collar defense Judicial Clerkships •Hon
  • Charlene Edwards Honeywell, U.S
  • District Court for the Middle District of Florida, 2010-2011 Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Washington, D.C
  • Super Lawyers, 'Rising Stars,' 2019-2023

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Pusateri's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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Agricultural Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Pusateri

Where is Michael Pusateri's law office located?
Michael Pusateri's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Greenberg Traurig Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Pusateri handle?
Michael Pusateri focuses on litigation, appellate, entertainment, agriculture. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
Where did Michael Pusateri go to law school?
Michael Pusateri earned their education at (J.D. Duke, 2008); (B.S., 2005).
How can I contact Michael Pusateri for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Duke
Duke University School of Law
- 2008
B.S.
Cornell University
- 2005

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