About Michael
Practice areas
- Litigation: 40%
Complex commercial litigation, serious personal injuries, intellectual property and appeals.
34 years, 1,760 cases
- Spinal cord injury: 20%
- Car accident: 18%
- Wrongful death: 12%
- Entertainment: 10%
Languages spoken
Ukrainian, Polish, Russian, Cantonese, Mandarin
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY | Currently registered | 1983 | 07/11/2016 |
| Legal answers | 29 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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| Life Member | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2016 |
| Life Member | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2014 |
| Life Member | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2013 |
| Life Member | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2012 |
| Member, Who's Who in Executives, Professionals & Entrepreneurs | Cambridge Who's Who | 2010 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Partner | Michael Konopka & Associates, P.C. | 1987 - Present |
| General Counsel | August Artists, Unlimited | 1985 - 1988 |
| Associate | Davidoff Malito & Hutcher, LLP | 1982 - 1985 |
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| American Association for Justice | Member | 2017 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Duke Ellington Center for the Arts | Board of Directors | 2016 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers | Member | 2010 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| American Bar Association | Member | 2001 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New York State Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 1994 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fordham Prep Fathers' Club | Treasurer | 2010 - 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| St Gregory the Great Parish Counsel | Board Member | 2006 - 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Macomb County Symphony Orchestra | Board of Directors | 1997 - 1998 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Rennert v. S.M.R. | Favorable Decision | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Peng v. Willets Point Asphalt Corp., 81 A.D.3d 618, 915 N.Y.S.2d 878 (1st Dept 2011) | Appellate Division held that the Supreme Court erred in determining that “[t]he doctrine known as demand for adequate assurances of future performance” | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| State v. Markowitz, 273 A.D.2d 637, 710 N.Y.S.2d 407 (3rd Dept 2000) | Set aside jury verdict in excess of 11 million dollars | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
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| The Consumer Advocate | What to Do When You are Served with a Summons & Complaint | 2000 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
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| New York Law School | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1982 |
| Wayne State University | Political Science | Bachelor of Philosphy | 1979 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
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| Court TV | The Menendez Brothers Trial - Court Commentator | 1996 |
Attorney endorsements
(3)
Paul Scollan, Energy and utilities Attorney
Relationship: Friend
Michael is a tireless advocate who tenaciously represents his clients in litigation. He prepares his cases well and has no aversion about going to trial if he cannot secure a fair and reasonable settlement for the client. His skills also include the ability to file and effectively argue an appeal. Michael is an experienced and reliable resource who I will continue to use for counsel and referrals.
Bill Lomuscio, Family Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have personally known Michael for thirty years. He is a knowledgeable, effective and talented litigator. He is also one of the most trustworthy individuals I have ever met.
Cost
- Hourly Rates $400-485/hour
- Contingency fees 33%A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.
Cash, Check
Contact
277 Broadway Ste 810
New York, NY, 10007-2025