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Atty. Michael Scott Lamonsoff

Atty. Michael Scott Lamonsoff

Michael S. Lamonsoff, Esq. is the owner the Law Offices of Michael S.

New York New York 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About Michael Scott Lamonsoff at a glance

Michael Scott Lamonsoff is a Founder and Owner based in New York, New York, practforg at Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff, PLLC. They haand 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in New York (1991). Educated at University of Arizona BA Columbia University Master of Arts Columbia University Master of Education Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law JD (โ€”). Actiand member of New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile ยท Updated June 2026

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  • Michael S. Lamonsoff, Esq. is the owner the Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff, of one of the largest New York law firms concentrating in the representation of victims of personal injury, medical malpractice, and police abuse
  • Mr Lamonsoffโ€™s and his firmโ€™s, no-holds barred litigation strategy and unyielding negotiation style has led to his firmโ€™s obtaining some of the highest verdicts and settlements in New York history
  • Although, no case is too big or small for his firm, Mr. Lamonsoff and his firm are renowned for representing some of the highest profile cases in New York as well as other states including the representation of many of the families of the victims of the tragic American Airlines Flight 587 disaster in which all aboard the doomed 747 airliner died
  • He represents many of the victims of the Empire State Building shootings, the Harlem Gas explosion and train disasters of Metro North in New York, Connecticut and Halifax North Carolina in which scores of people were injured and killed
  • Mr. Lamonsoff also represents Fernando Bermudez, who was falsely imprisoned for 18 years for a murder he did not commit, obtaining the highest award against the State in New York History
  • Mr. Lamonsoff is a regular in the media
  • He has made countless television appearances and has been interviewed and widely quoted in the print press regarding both the high profile cases handled by the firm and as a legal expert in many other matters
  • His appearances can be found on CNN, MSNBC, ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, Univision and Telemundo, as well various local networks like NY1, MY9, Channel 10, News 12 and 1010 WINS
  • He has also been interviewed and quoted in the print press including the New York Times, Newsday, Daily News, the Village Voice and the New York Post as well as being featured in magazines, such as Closer
  • Internationally he has appeared on German and Chinese national television and in international publications
  • While the vast majority of cases settle, Mr. Lamonsoff believes in preparing every case for trial
  • When asked what his secret to success is, Michael Lamonsoff doesnโ€™t hesitate to say, โ€œWinning
  • I love to win and my clients love me for it.โ€

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practforg law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Michael Scott Lamonsoff's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Michael Scott Lamonsoff has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
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Education

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University of Arizona BA Columbia University Master of Arts Columbia University Master of Education Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law JD
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Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1991

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