Atty. Michael R. Dal Lago

Atty. Michael R. Dal Lago

Mike Dal Lago, the founder of Dal Lago Law and a Board Certified Attorney in Business Bankruptcy, has more than 25 years of experience providing customized and comprehensive legal business solutions for businesses in Southwest Florida worth $1.5 million and more. He has consistently been recognized in Florida Trend’s prestigious Legal Elite list, and is an AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest rating an attorney can receive for their professional ethics and legal ability by their peers and judiciary.

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About Michael R. Dal Lago at a glance

Michael R. Dal Lago is a Founder and Managing Partner based in Naples, Florida, practicing at Dal Lago Law. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, creditor rights, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2000), New York (2001), and Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court, Southern District of Fl (2012). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1998) and Northeastern University (B.A., 1995). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bankruptcy Institute American Bar Association Collier County Bar Association Southwest Florida Bankruptcy Professionals Association. Serands clients in Naples, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mike Dal Lago, the founder of Dal Lago Law and a Board Certified Attorney in Business Bankruptcy, has more than 25 years of experience providing customized and comprehensive legal business solutions for businesses in Southwest Florida worth $1.5 million and more
  • He has consistently been recognized in Florida Trend’s prestigious Legal Elite list, and is an AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest rating an attorney can receive for their professional ethics and legal ability by their peers and judiciary
  • Mike is admitted to practice law in Florida, New York and New Jersey
  • With broad experience in an array of industries including consumer retail, healthcare and real estate, Mike has represented mid-market clients in some of the largest and most challenging cases in the nation such as Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc., General Motors, Chrysler, Enron Corp., WorldCom, Inc., General Growth Properties, and Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC, to name a few
  • He employs a holistic multidisciplinary business and legal approach for every stage in the lifecycle of a business– from formation and corporate governance to growth and maintenance
  • In the unfortunate event of financial distress, Mike offers clients value-added expertise and strategies for navigating corporate restructurings and Chapter 11 bankruptcies
  • Prior to founding his law firm in 2012, Mike was a Corporate Bankruptcy Partner at a Cleveland, Ohio based midsize firm in Naples
  • He moved to Naples, Florida from New York City where he began his career working at a prestigious 130+ attorney law firm
  • He practiced there for 13 years, working his way up the ladder from Associate to Bankruptcy Partner
  • Mike began his legal career in 1999 as an Associate at a full service Manhattan-based firm that was founded in 1830
  • Mike has been very involved with the Southwest Florida community and professional organizations since moving to Naples
  • He is on the Board of the Make a Wish Foundation, Southwest Florida and the former President of the Southwest Florida Bankruptcy Professionals Association
  • He has also served on the Boards of The Village School of Naples and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast
  • Mike was a member of the Leadership Collier Class of 2015 and a volunteer for Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida
  • He is also the former president of the Naples Toastmasters Club
  • Mike Dal Lago received his Juris Doctor from New York Law School in 1998
  • He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts
  • Mike was born and raised in New Milford, New Jersey
  • He currently lives in Naples, Florida with his wife and two sons

Community

  • Former Board Member of The Village School of Naples Former Board Member of Big Brothers Big Sisters Member of the Leadership Collier Class of 2015 Past Volunteer for Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida Professional Associations: Member of the American Bankruptcy Institute Member of the American Bar Association Member of the Collier County Bar Association Past President of the Southwest Florida Bankruptcy Professionals Association Awards: AV Preeminent® Florida Trend Legal Elite Serving Naples, Ft
  • Myers, Sarasota and Tampa

Practice Areas Explained

Michael R. Dal Lago's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

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Creditor Rights & Collections

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael R. Dal Lago

Where is Michael R. Dal Lago's law office located?
Michael R. Dal Lago's law practice is located in Naples, Florida. The firm is Dal Lago Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael R. Dal Lago handle?
Michael R. Dal Lago focuses on business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, creditor rights, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Michael R. Dal Lago practiced law?
Michael R. Dal Lago has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Michael R. Dal Lago go to law school?
Michael R. Dal Lago earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Michael R. Dal Lago for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael R. Dal Lago received?
Michael R. Dal Lago's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
New York Law School
- 1998
B.A.
Northeastern University
- 1995

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2000
New York
Admitted: 2001
Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court, Southern District of Fl
Admitted: 2012

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