Atty. Michelle L. Risavi

Atty. Michelle L. Risavi

Michelle L. Risavi is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, lawsuits & disputes, employee benefits and 1 other area of law.

Cortland Cortland 13 yrs experience 13 year
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Profile Summary

About Michelle L. Risavi at a glance

Michelle L. Risavi is a employment, workers comp, and litigation attorney based in Cortland, New York. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in New York (2013) and North Carolina (2020). Educated at Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center (J.D., 2012) and Le Moyne College (B.S., 2004). Serands clients in Cortland, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michelle L. Risavi is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, lawsuits & disputes, employee benefits and 1 other area of law
  • Michelle received a B.S. degree from Le Moyne College in 2004, and has been licensed for 13 years
  • Michelle practices in Cortland, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Michelle L. Risavi's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Michelle L. Risavi is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in New York →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Cortland 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

Common questions about Michelle L. Risavi

Where is Michelle L. Risavi's law office located?
Michelle L. Risavi's law practice is located in Cortland, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michelle L. Risavi handle?
Michelle L. Risavi focuses on employment, workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michelle L. Risavi practiced law?
Michelle L. Risavi has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Michelle L. Risavi go to law school?
Michelle L. Risavi earned their education at (J.D., 2012); (B.S., 2004).
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Education

J.D.
Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center
- 2012
B.S.
Le Moyne College
- 2004

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2013
North Carolina
Admitted: 2020

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