Atty. Michael Swaaley

Atty. Michael Swaaley

Michael Swaaley is a lawyer practicing disability law, civil litigation, wills and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Staten Island Staten Island 46 Years Experience 46 year
Call (917) 997-6758

Profile Summary

About Michael Swaaley at a glance

Michael Swaaley is a Member based in Staten Island, New York, practicing at Michael Swaaley Law. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, real estate, ssd, and hoa. Admitted to practice in New York (1980) and New Jersey (1981). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1979) and Brooklyn College of the City University of New York (B.S., 1976). Serves clients in Staten Island, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Swaaley is a lawyer practicing disability law, civil litigation, wills and 3 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Michael practices at Michael Swaaley Law in Staten Island, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Swaaley's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Trusts

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Michael Swaaley is one of 24,024 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in New York →

HOA & Condominium Law

Michael Swaaley is one of 5,091 hoa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse hoa attorneys in New York →

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 Staten Island 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 venue, 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 Swaaley

Where is Michael Swaaley's law office located?
Michael Swaaley's law practice is located in Staten Island, New York. The firm is Michael Swaaley Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Swaaley handle?
Michael Swaaley focuses on wills, trusts, real estate, ssd, hoa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael Swaaley practiced law?
Michael Swaaley has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Michael Swaaley go to law school?
Michael Swaaley earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.S., 1976).
How can I contact Michael Swaaley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1979
B.S.
Brooklyn College of the City University of New York
- 1976

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1980
New Jersey
Admitted: 1981

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