Accident & Personal Injury Attorneys

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Who We Are

Michael A. De Vito, Esq.

attorney & counselor at law

Michael began his legal career in 1997. In his early years, he was very fortunate in gaining experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants. In certain cases Michael prosecuted claims on behalf of injured accident victims, and in other cases he defended the individuals and companies being sued for injuring others. For over twenty-nine (29) years, Michael has focused on accident and personal injury litigation.

His cases have ranged from minor injuries to a $1,500,000 recovery for a houseguest injured by a dog which resulted in a severe lower extremity injury; $1,500,000 recovery for the victim of a motor vehicle accident who suffered foot and ankle injuries; $1,500,000 recovery for a construction site worker who injured his lower back on the job; $1,250,000 recovery for a motorist who suffered a neck injury; and, $1,000,000 recovery for a motorcyclist who injured his arm as a result of being struck by a vehicle.

Michael has extensive experience handling a wide range of cases including motor vehicle, motorcycle and construction site accidents, as well as dog attacks, and slip/trip and fall related injuries. To read more about Michael’s recent accomplishments, feel free to visit our “Results” page.

Education

ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor, 1996

Dean's List, 1994 - 1996
Justinian Law Society, Member 1994 - 1995, President 1995 - 1996
Journal of Legal Commentary, Member 1994 - 1995, Editor, 1995 - 1996
Journal of Legal Commentary, "Flirting With Danger: A Fourth Amendment Analysis of Infrared Imaging,” co-authored & published, 1995

 

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
Bachelor of Science, 1993

Major: Finance
Minor: Economics

 

Bar Admissions

New York, 1997
New Jersey, 1997

Activities & Affiliations

Nassau County Bar Association, Member

New York State Bar Association, Member
American Bar Association, Member


certified Paralegal

Education


Bachelor of Science

Major


Paralegal Certificate

Major