Michael Manoussos

Michael Manoussos

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Queens, NYC, NY
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Slip and Fall Accident ... +3 more

80-02 Kew Gardens Rd., Ste. 901, Queens, NYC, NY

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Car Accident 25%

34 years

25%
Personal Injury 25%

Personal injury claims and litigation. All accidents and all injuries. Representing consumers, workers and accident victims in State and Federal Courts. If you have been wronged, harmed or injured, call us now at 718-454-8888 for a free consultation.

34 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 33 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1993

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Michael Manoussos & Co PLLC

80-02 Kew Gardens Rd., Ste. 901, Queens, NYC, NY, 11415-3616

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Michael Manoussos's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Compassion

Posted by L & A | July 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Best Personal Injury Attorney

We highly recommend Michael Manoussos & Co PLLC as personal injury attorneys. As a fellow lawyer, I had exceptionally high expectations when I turned to Michael Manoussos for assistance with our personal injury case, and I can confidently say he surpassed every one of them. Michael and his team are u...nparalleled in their field, combining deep legal expertise with a genuine commitment to their clients' well-being. From our initial consultation, where they meticulously reviewed our case, provided an honest assessment and outlined a strategic plan, to the final resolution, Michael impressed me with his professionalism, attention to detail, and unwavering dedication, while keeping us updated every step of the way. As a result, they secured a settlement that not only met but far exceeded our expectations. Their ability to exceed the expectations of a fellow lawyer speaks volumes about their proficiency and commitment to excellence (and patience!). Their paralegal, Ryan, was meticulous in organizing our case and keeping us informed and deserves special mention. We are immensely grateful for their tireless and exceptional representation and would enthusiastically recommend them to anyone in need of outstanding legal services.

Posted by anonymous | July 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

I question the 10 out of 10 rating

He was referred to me by the Queens Bar Association. He broke down the retainer into 3 phases which each had a ceiling of maximum out of pocket expense. I paid for the 1st phase at $1500 which was the negotiating phase but he never asked for additional money to enter into the next phase into the ver...y end( after 2 months) after the damage was caused. Both in correspondence and in phone conversations he threatened the landlord with litigation if he did not remedy the damages , however, never followed through with an actual lawsuit. It was empty threats, more like bluffs that weakened my position with the landlord. When negotiating with the landlord was falling apart, he told me to hold back rent in a commercial lease which was clearly prohibited per the lease. He held the rent in his escrow account which the landlord did not give consent for and this further worsened my relationship with landlord. Overall I felt I was misled, I didn't appreciate his arrogance, his lack of regard and concern for my well-being. Instead of trying to help my situation he worsened it.

Michael Manoussos

Replied last July 12, 2016

We're sorry the client feels this way. After a year, the client writes this review! As a Bar referral, we extended a very significant fee courtesy. We discussed extensively the options and strategies. We engaged in numerous personal meetings, telephone conferences and voluminous emails (even after hours and on weekends), expounding the relevant legal principles and strategies. The client also approved of everything. We optimized a cost-effective and aggressive strategy to help the client get out of his predicament (as his situation had been exhausted and legal assistance from other prior lawyers had proved unwilling and futile) and to get him some redress for his complaints against his commercial landlord - which worked precisely! We got results. We treated the client specially and we worked long and hard to get him the results he sought from the landlord. But a year after our retention had terminated, the client writes this review. Whatever happened during that year obviously has nothing to do with us. To add insult to injury, the client after writing this stated that he would delete this review if we paid him $1,500. We stand by our work and principles.

Posted by LOUIS M | July 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

michael manoussos

Very happy Michael represented me. He is the best of the best. Michael and his firm really and truly fight for you, and take great care of you. Michael knows his law inside and out, and is an amazing litigator. he knows what the insurance company is going to do before they do it. He obtained the ...maximum amount for me in my settlement. I would tell anyone involved in any accident to go right to MM,

Posted by Anthony | March 03, 2015 | Foreclosure

Michael Manoussos, an excellent attorney.

Michael and his associates handled my case against a very large bank/mortgage company. The bank refused to work with me in modifying my mortgage, however they never gave a valid reason for the denial. Although they proceeded with the foreclosure, we countered with our own litigation against them. Th...rough a long process, Michael negotiated a favorable outcome for me and my family. Michael always kept me calm and made me feel confident there was going to be a favorable outcome to the case. He is very caring, knowledgeable, and highly skilled. I thank him for his excellent service and the friendship he showed me during the entire process. I highly recommend him for your legal needs.

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Michael Manoussos's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alan Reitzfeld

Litigation lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Excellent opposing counsel on a litigated personal injury matter. Very honest, knowledgeable, trustworthy, and reasonable. We worked together to reach an early settlement of the case."

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Andrew Harakas

Aviation lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michael is an excellent lawyer and is very professional. He is extremely knowledgeable about the field of aviation law/litigation. Most important, he is a great trial lawyer that I fully trust."

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Thomas Alfano

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer Mr. Manoussos and is a highly competent, aggressive, personal-injury expert.He zealously represents his clients and maximizes their settlements. He has earned my highest rating, 10."

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Mario Cometti

Litigation lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. I found his AVVO responses to be well informed. Respected attorney in his community."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2016

Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2015

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

Distinguished University Alumni Award, Stony Brook University

2006

Certificate of Merit, Assembly of the State of New York

1998

Distinguished Alumnus Award, Stony Brook University

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Arbitrator, New York City Civil Court

1997 - Present

Managing Member, Manoussos & Company PLLC

1995 - 1999

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Law & Politics,, Stony Brook University

1992 - 1993

Law Clerk to Chief Judge, District Court, Plymouth, Wayne County, MI

Associations

2018 - Present

Queens County Bar Association

Grievance Committee

2016 - Present

Hellenic Lawyers Association

Member

2016 - Present

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2016 - Present

Queens County Bar Association

Judiciary Committee

2015 - Present

Brooklyn Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Nassau County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Suffolk County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Albany County Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Queens County Bar Association

Member

2002 - 2006

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Director

Education

2005

Columbia University Graduate School of Business

Certificate

2002

Harvard Law School

Certificate

2000

Harvard Law School

Certificate

1993

Michigan State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

State University of New York, Stony Brook

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Queens County Bar Association CLE

Questioning the Defendant in A Premises Liability Case

2016

Nassau County Bar Association

Speakers Bureau, NCBA

N/A

Stony Brook University Convocation Address

University Convocation

Publications

1996

New York Times In Defense of the Defense of Marriage Act

1993

New York Times High Court Nominations Were Always Political

Languages

English

Spanish

Greek

Activity

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