Michael James Prisco

Michael James Prisco is a New York personal injury attorney with 13 years of experience and the founder of MJP Injury Law, with offices in the Bronx and Massapequa serving clients throughout New York City, Nassau County, and Suffolk County.

Mr. Prisco began his career on the defense side, representing insurance carriers in personal injury claims. That background informs his current practice in a way most plaintiff attorneys can't replicate — he understands how the defense values cases, where they look for weaknesses, and what evidence and pressure move cases toward favorable resolution. He now applies that knowledge exclusively on behalf of injured clients.

Notable Result

$3.5 million recovery in a slip-and-fall case involving serious back injuries. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Additional case results, including reported appellate decisions, are available at .

Trial and Appellate Practice

Unlike many plaintiff firms that refer appeals to outside counsel, Mr. Prisco handles his own trial and appellate work in-house. He also serves as appellate counsel for other New York personal injury firms — meaning other plaintiff lawyers hire him to handle their appeals. He has briefed and argued matters before the New York Appellate Division and handles federal matters in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.

Practice Areas

Premises liability and slip and fall; construction accidents under New York Labor Law §240(1) and §241(6); motor vehicle, trucking, and motorcycle accidents; wrongful death; medical malpractice; product liability; and appellate representation.

Bar Admissions

New York State; U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York; U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit; and the Supreme Court of the United States.

Education

St. John's University School of Law, with Moot Court honors.

Professional Memberships

New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA); New York State Bar Association (NYSBA); American Association for Justice (AAJ).
Free consultations are available at both offices. The firm works on a contingency-fee basis — no fee unless there is a recovery.