Practice areas
Complex commercial litigation, serious personal injuries, intellectual property and appeals.
38 years, 1,760 cases
32 years
28 years
23 years
Languages spoken
Ukrainian, Polish, Russian
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY | Currently registered | 1983 | 02/28/2021 |
| Legal answers | 30 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Who's Who in American Law | Marquis Who's Who in American Law | 2017 |
| Life Member | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2016 |
| Attorney Appreciation & Achievement Award | Bay Ridge Jewish Center | 2016 |
| Life Member | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2014 |
| Life Member | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2013 |
| Life Member | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Who's Who in Executives, Professionals & Entrepreneurs | Cambridge Who's Who | 2010 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Founding Member | Michael Konopka & Associates, P.C. | 1987 - Present |
| General Counsel | August Artists, Unlimited | 1985 - 1988 |
| Associate | Davidoff Malito & Hutcher, LLP | 1982 - 1985 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Association for Justice | Member | 2017 - Present |
| New York Civil Liberties Union | 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 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Consumer Advocate | What to Do When You are Served with a Summons & Complaint | 2000 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| National Institute for Trial Advocacy | Diploma in Trial Advocacy Skills | 1998 |
| New York Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1982 |
| Wayne State University | Bachelor of Philosphy | 1979 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Court TV | The Menendez Brothers Trial - Court Commentator | 1996 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Grinshpun v. Borokhovich et al., Supreme Court, New York County | Favorable settlement in the amount of 1.1 million dollars prior to jury selection |
| Rennert v. S.M.R. Holding Corp., et al., Supreme Court, New York County | After extended hearing before Court appointed referee, successfully defeated minority shareholder's lawsuit alleging corporate waste and mismanagement. |
| Yan v. Tan, Supreme Court, Kings County | After bench trial, verdict in favor of my client of resulting in a judgment in excess of $400,000 |
| Ng v. Rangoon, Supreme Court, New York County | $1,00,000 settlement on eve of trial (full amount of insurance coverage). |
| Peng v. Willets Point Asphalt Corp., Supreme Court, Queens County | Mediated settlement in the amount of $440,000. |
| Jeranek v. Gritzer, 51 Misc.3d 1201(A) (Supreme Court, Kings County, 2016) | Action was dismissed in its entirety |
|---|---|
| Cannariato v. Cannariato, 136 A.D.3d 627 (2d Dept. 2016) | The Appellate Division affirmed the lower court's finding in favor of my client, holding that the alleged fraud victim was precluded from establishing that she lacked knowledge from which she could have discovered alleged fraud with reasonable diligence. |
| Washington Realty Owners LLC v. 260 Washington Street LLC, 105 A.D.3d 675 (1st Dept. 2013) | Ruling in favor of my client, the Appellate Division reversed the lower court and held that seller's summary judgment motion was procedurally defective. |
| Pransky v. Eisner, No. CV 08-601 (E.D.N.Y. Sept. 14, 2011) | Monetary judgment in favor or client |
| 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” |
| Berkowitz v. Vivad, Inc., 61 A.D.3d 625, 876 N.Y.S.2d 500 (2d Dept. 2009) | Appellate Division reversed lower court's award of summary judgment against my clients. |
| 4440 Equities Inc., v. Dhinsa, 52 A.D.3d 654 (2d Dept. 2008) | Appellate Division reversed lower court's decision and found in favor of my client. |
| Yang. v. 75 Rockefeller Cafe Corp., 50 A.D.3d 320 (1st Dept. 2008) | The Appellate Division affirmed the lower court's findings in favor of my client. |
| Cavender v. Wyeth Pharm., 48 A.D.3d 396, 397, 849 N.Y.S.2d 796, 797 (2d Dept. 2008) | Secured reversal from the Appellate Division of lower court decision that had dismissed my client's case. |
| 349 Amsterdam Ave. Corp. v. Good Sports Ltd. P'ship, 16 Misc. 3d 1108(A), 847 N.Y.S.2d 899 (Sup. Ct. 2007) | The court found in favor of my client and dismissed the case in its entirety. |
| Casaregola v. Farhouh, 1 A.D.3d 306 (2d Dept. 2003) | Appellate Division held that the trial court erred in denying my client's application to set aside the jury verdict as against the weight of the evidence. |
| Laing v. Cantor, 280 A.D.2d 519 (2d Dept. 2001) | Appellate Division affirmed the lower court's decision dismissing all claims against my client. |
| Good Sports v. Llorente, 280 A.D.2d 261 (1st Dept 2001) | Favorable Decision |
| 1602 Avenue Y Inc. v. Markowitz, 274 A.D.2d 506 (2d Dept. 2000) | Appellate Division held that owners waived their right to terminate my client's leases based upon an alleged failure to replace underground storage tanks. |
| Chong v. Zhou | Jury verdict in favor of client in the amount of $1,625,000. |
| State of New York v. Markowitz, 273 A.D.2d 637, 710 N.Y.S.2d 407 (3rd Dept 2000) | Successfully reversed and set aside jury verdict against client in excess of 11 million dollars |
| Akhtar v. Cavalieri, 255 A.D.2d 275 (2d Dept. 1998) | Appellate Division agreed that the default judgment obtained against my client should be vacated |
| Pulitzer v. Pulitzer, 134 A.D.2d 84 (1st Dept. 2008) | Appellate Division found in favor of my client, holding that cooperative apartment lived she lived in was not marital property. |
| Barbone v. Ciccone p/k/a "Madonna" | Favorable settlement in favor of my client. |
| Cooper v. Callabrese Real Estate | Jury verdict in favor of client in excess of $500,000. |
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Paul Scollan, Litigation Attorney on Feb 23, 2014
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, Litigation Attorney on Feb 21, 2014
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.
Leslie Farber, Litigation Attorney on Jan 25, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with and consulted with Michael Konopka on a few matters. He is extremely diligent and bright with attention to every detail. I also have observed him give careful attention to his clients.
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