Atty. Michael V. DeSantis
Michael V. DeSantis has 30 years of litigation and trial experience and achieved an “AV Preeminent Rating”, which is the highest possible rating, in both legal ability and ethical standards, in the defense of general liability, professional liability, directors and officers liability, errors and omissions liability, maritime, construction accidents and disputes, labor law, products liability and commercial litigation.
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Michael V. DeSantis is a Partner based in Woodbury, New York, practicing at Kaufman Dolowich LLP. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, construction, litigation, and education. Educated at Touro College (J.D., 1993) and State University of New York at Binghamton (B.S., 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Memberships •American Bar Association, Trial Tort and Insurance Section, Lawyers' Professional Liability Consortium •New York State Bar Association •Nassau County Bar Association. Serands clients in Woodbury, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael V. DeSantis has 30 years of litigation and trial experience and achieved an “AV Preeminent Rating”, which is the highest possible rating, in both legal ability and ethical standards, in the defense of general liability, professional liability, directors and officers liability, errors and omissions liability, maritime, construction accidents and disputes, labor law, products liability and commercial litigation
- He defends a wide range of clients including attorneys, contractors, vertical transportation, banks, maritime entities, engineers, insurance brokers, financial advisors, title companies, home appraisals, real estate brokers, school districts, and medical professionals sued in malpractice actions as well as contractors, owners and managing agents in premises cases
- Mr. DeSantis also possesses a niche specialty in the defense of vertical transportation, elevator and escalator cases
- Awards •AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
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Michael V. DeSantis's Areas of Practice
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Michael V. DeSantis is one of 4,144 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in New York →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
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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 Woodbury 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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