Atty. Michael S. "Mike" Timpone

Atty. Michael S. "Mike" Timpone

Mike Timpone is a partner in the Corporate Finance and Business Transactions Groups at Seward & Kissel. Mike is the head of the Firm’s Transportation Finance Group, a cross section of attorneys within the Firm from the Corporate Finance, Corporate Securities, Business Transactions, Litigation, Bankruptcy and Tax Departments with expertise on matters of interest to clients in the transportation industry.

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About Michael S. "Mike" Timpone at a glance

Michael S. "Mike" Timpone is a maritime attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 2001). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Admiralty and Maritime Law (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mike Timpone is a partner in the Corporate Finance and Business Transactions Groups at Seward & Kissel
  • Mike is the head of the Firm’s Transportation Finance Group, a cross section of attorneys within the Firm from the Corporate Finance, Corporate Securities, Business Transactions, Litigation, Bankruptcy and Tax Departments with expertise on matters of interest to clients in the transportation industry
  • He devotes a large part of his time to the representation of U.S. and non-U.S. banks and other institutional lenders as well as borrowers in connection with secured loans and other financing transactions, as well as corporations and other business entities as borrowers in these transactions
  • Mike has worked on matters ranging from the formation of joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, asset finance transactions, registered and unregistered securities transactions, to restructurings

Practice Areas Explained

Michael S. "Mike" Timpone's Areas of Practice

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

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Michael S. "Mike" Timpone's law office located?
Michael S. "Mike" Timpone's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Holland & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael S. "Mike" Timpone handle?
Michael S. "Mike" Timpone focuses on maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Michael S. "Mike" Timpone go to law school?
Michael S. "Mike" Timpone earned their education at (J.D., 2001).
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What awards or recognition has Michael S. "Mike" Timpone received?
Michael S. "Mike" Timpone's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Admiralty and Maritime Law.

Education

J.D.
Fordham University
- 2001

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Admiralty and Maritime Law
- 2026

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