Atty. Michelle M. Greene

Atty. Michelle M. Greene

Michelle Greene is an associate at The Lanier Law Firm. She represents clients in a variety of civil litigation matters, including toxic torts and products liability.

New York New York 9 yrs experience 9 year
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Profile Summary

About Michelle M. Greene at a glance

Michelle M. Greene is a class action, product liability, and environmental attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at The Lanier Law Firm. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association (2017). Educated at Pace University (J.D., 2017) and Florida State University (—). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michelle Greene is an associate at The Lanier Law Firm
  • She represents clients in a variety of civil litigation matters, including toxic torts and products liability
  • Prior to joining The Lanier Law Firm, Ms. Greene worked passionately in representing individuals, communities, and municipalities across the country injured as a result of exposure to toxic chemicals
  • She also represented individuals injured by Aqueous Film-Form Foam (AFFF) and Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in the multi-district litigation
  • Ms. Greene lives in Manhattan and is an active volunteer for local animal shelters and wildlife conservation programs
  • As an outdoor enthusiast, she enjoys hiking, visiting national parks, traveling, and playing sports
  • She is a graduate of Pace University School of Law, a program that is ranked as number one in the country for environmental law according to U.S
  • News & World Report
  • There, she represented the Department of Environmental Protection at the Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings on asbestos issues and served as a legal intern at the United Nations where she was part of the negotiation process for various treaties
  • Michelle also served as the Senior Associate of Pace Environmental Law Review and was President of the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund

Practice Areas Explained

Michelle M. Greene's Areas of Practice

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

Class Action

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Product Liability

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Jurisdictional Context

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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

Common questions about Michelle M. Greene

Where is Michelle M. Greene's law office located?
Michelle M. Greene's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is The Lanier Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michelle M. Greene handle?
Michelle M. Greene focuses on class action, product liability, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michelle M. Greene practiced law?
Michelle M. Greene has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
Where did Michelle M. Greene go to law school?
Michelle M. Greene earned their education at (J.D., 2017); (—).
How can I contact Michelle M. Greene for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michelle M. Greene received?
Michelle M. Greene's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 X - The Next Generation - Plaintiff Litigation, inc. Toxic Torts, Product Liability, 2023-2025.

Education

J.D.
Pace University
- 2017
Florida State University
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 X - The Next Generation - Plaintiff Litigation, inc. Toxic Torts, Product Liability, 2023-2025
- 2026

Bar Admissions

New York, New York State Bar Association
Admitted: 2017

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