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Oscar Michelen
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Biography
Welcome to my profile. As an experienced litigator, I have guided numerous individuals and corporations through the legal system. Having handled many high-profile, high-stakes litigation matters, I bring a level of expertise and attention to detail to every case in which I am involved. Being involved in a court case is a stressful situation for clients and I work to ease that stress by providing the confidence that the matter will be handled diligently, discretely and professionally.
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An experienced litigator, I am also an adjunct professor of law at Touro Law School and taught previously as an adjunct at New York Law School. I also serve on a number of non-profit boards including The Long Island Hispanic Bar Association, the Nassau County Legal Aid Society and the Nassau County Bar Association.. I am the managing partner of my firm which is a litigation boutique. We pride ourselves on providing big firm results, ability and experience in a small firm setting. We have litigated successfully against many of the largest firms in the country and on some of the most noteworthy and high profile cases in our area. In addition, as a sideline to my practice I work in the field of wrongful convictions, having exonerated 9 men in 10 cases in the past fifteen years. We have always provided a free initial consultation and personalized attention.
On a personal note, I was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and am fluent in Spanish. I now reside on Long Island with my wife and three sons.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Litigation
50%
40 years
Intellectual Property
25%
33 years
Entertainment
15%
38 years
Civil Rights
10%
22 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 550-650 per hour
Contingency
25%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 39 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 39 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
Cuomo LLC
535 5th Avenue, 25th Floor, New York, NY, 10017
Cuomo LLC
200 Old Country Road, Suite 2 South, Mineola, NY, 11501-4235
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Oscar Michelen's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 18 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Isabel | August 26, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Cyberbullying and Harassment
I contacted Oscar Michelen regarding cyberbullying & harassment I had experienced on Facebook. I was impressed with his perception of my situation from a legal, emotional & human perspective and I found him very adept and knowledgable about the laws concerning social media. He was also very generou...
Posted by Ken | February 1, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Resolved my copyright infringement case
Oscar is a busy lawyer, but he took my small case. Oscar was honest and easy going during consultation. He even offered me a chance to handle it on my own without paying him, but I chose to have him represent me. I ended up paying 3.5% of what was demanded to settle the case. Thank you Oscar Mich...
Posted by Jeffrey | September 14, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Best attorney for defense of infringement of intellectual property
I accidently used a photo on a website and was contacted by a trolling extorting company. He consulted with me and comforted me regarding this situation. From my research on the internet he had the most experience with what to do when presented with the threat of a lawsuit from this company. He gave ...
Posted by anonymous | August 1, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
An excellent attorney
Oscar has been an amazing advocate who has repeatedly helped my through professional responsibility issues and guided me in the right direction each time. He cares, is knowledgeable, and has the bedside manner necessary to work creatively through a situation. I can’t recommend him enough.
Posted by Brian | July 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
First Lawsuit Experience - Oscar Took Care of it Right....
Last year I was contact by a local attorney on the prowl for image copyright infringement. He had come across an image that we had used, in error, in the development of a test website. We tried to make restitution for the infringement as it was an error and there was ZERO traffic to the page. None...
Oscar Michelen's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Oscar Michelen came to Georgia and argued Chan v Elis before the Supreme Court of Georgia and prevailed, overturning the lower courts rulling. He is a brilliant legal mind and you can rest assires he knows his subject matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. A top-notch litigation attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"Oscar is a brilliant, dedicated, and caring attorney."
"Attorney Michelen is a dedicated, highly-skilled lawyer well-respected within the legal community. I fully endorse him."
"Oscar is one of the best attorneys I've met. He is knowledgeable, experienced, accomplished, and caring. He's a courtroom litigator that never gives up. I highly endorse and respect him."
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"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
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"Excellent attorney. Wealth of knowledge."
"I have viewed answers of Mr. Michelen for several months. The answers are consistently accurate, analytic and customized to the needs of the Avvo asker with some very good links. These are exactly the qualities that every client would be looking for when hiring an attorney."
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"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with OM on several cases, and found him to be very knowledgeable, hard working and effective. His office is well organized. I highly recommend this attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Private Sector Servant of Justice, It Can Happen To You
2013
Access to Justice Champion, Nassau County Bar Association
2008
Top Viewed Legal Questions, Avvo
2006
Inclusion in Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Attorneys, Martindale-Hubbell
1998
Whos' Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who
1984
Research Editor, New York Law School Law Review
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Touro Law Center
2010 - Present
Partner, Cuomo LLC
2005 - 2011
Adjunct Professor of Law, New York Law School
1990 - 2010
Partner, Sandback, Birnbaum & Michelen
1985 - 1990
Senior Trial Specialist, Corporation Counsel of The City of New York
Associations
2021 - Present
Nassau County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2020 - Present
Nassau County Legal Aid SocietyBoard of Directors
2019 - Present
The Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation for JusticeAdvisory Board
2018 - Present
Nassau County Bar AssociationMember Judicial Screening Committee
2018 - Present
Nassau County Bar AssociationMember Diversity and Inclusion Committee
2018 - Present
Nassau County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2013 - Present
New York State Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2008 - Present
Alianza DomincanaGeneral Counsel
2004 - Present
Archangel Michael Orthodox ChurchGeneral Counsel
1993 - Present
Nassau County Bar AssociationMember
2023 - 2024
Long Island Hispanic Bar AssociationPresident
2023 - 2024
Long Island Hispanic Bar AssociationPresident
2019 - 2019
Dominican Bar AssociationMember
2006 - 2008
Dominican-American National RoundtableMember
Sample of Legal Cases
David McCallum
Settled
Chan v. Ellis
Case dismissed and protective order vacated
KDR Restaurants
Case settled in client's favor
Marshall v. 426-426 41st Street Associates
Settled for $2.3 Million
Delia v. Big Bad Train
Pending
Thompson v. 76 Corp.
Pending
Martinez v. State
Settled in client's favor
Matter of Vinluan
Successfully obtained a writ of prohibition
Education
1985
New York Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
State University of New York at Buffalo
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2022
Nassau County Bar Association
Color of Law Discrimination in Housing
2021
New York State Bar Association
Government Support for Racial Discrimination in Housing and Finance
2019
Nassau County Bar Association
The First Amendment Jurisprudence of Sonia Sotomayor
2019
Nassau County Bar Association
Cultural Competency for Lawyers
2019
2019
Federal Bar Association
Representing a Victim of Revenge Porn
2019
Federal Bar Association
Intellectual Property Update
2018
Social Media for Lawyers
Website Development for Lawyers
2017
Wrongful Conviction Seminar
False Confessions
2017
NYLS Media Law Society Meeting
Blogging and the First Amendment
2017
Lawline.com
Representing a Victim of Revenge Porn
2017
Cyber Security and Internet Privacy
Cyber Security and Internet Privacy
2016
Monthly Meeting
Networking for Lawyers
2016
Above the Law - Academy For Private Practice Annual Conference
How Podcasting Can Help Build Your Legal Practice
2015
Meeting of the Kings County Criminal Bar Association
The Conviction Review Unit
2014
Writer's Workshop
Writers' Contracts
2014
The David McCallum Case
Wrongful Conviction
2014
Rough Justice
Media and Prisons
2014
Open Line Talk Show
Wrongful Convictions
2014
Domestic Violence Committee -Revenge Porn panel
Revenge Porn
2013
Monthly Meeting of Webtrepreneurs Association
Copyright vs. Trademark
2012
Symposium for First Year Students
Writing and the Law
2011
New York Law School Media Entertainment and Fashion Law Association
Fashion Law Panel
2011
Nassau County Bar Association
Social Host Law
2011
Manhasset Town Hall Meeting
Social Host Law
2011
Law Squad Presentation
Legal Consequences of Drinking in the Home
2010
Student Symposium
Crime & Punishment
2010
Parent Forum
Protecting Your Teenager
2010
Monthly Meeting of Webtrepreneurs
Basics of Intellectual Property
2009
Catch 22? The case of Matter of Vinluan
Symposium on a Groundbreaking Case in Employment and Constitutional Law
2008
Parent Forum
The Social Host Law
2008
Nassau County Legislative Session
The Constitutionality of the Heroin Notification Law
2008
Host of "The Law Squad" Television Program
Various Topics, including DWI, Internet Crime, Civil Liability
2008
Forum on Teen Prescription Drug Abuse
Teen Prescription Drug Abuse
2007
Red Ribbon Awareness Week
Parenting Under the New Social Host Law
Publications
2015
Atticus (NYSACDL)
The Exoneration of David McCallum
2014
New York Law Journal
Man Walks Free After 29 Years
2013
New York Law Journal
Inmate Cannot Clear His Name Without Evidence of Guilty Party
2013
2013
Atticus (NYSACDL)
Puppy Love: Dogs Help Child Victims Testify in Court
2011
New York Law Journal
Nurses Civil Rights Case Moves Forward
2010
NY Daily News
Governor's Aide Subpoenaed
2009
New York Law Journal
Lawyer Cannot Be Prosecuted for Giving Legal Advice
2009
NY Daily News
Shyne to be Released
2009
Los Angeles Times
Controlling illegal use of copyrighted material on the Web
2008
The Attorney of Nassau County
Nassau's Arraignment Practices Need to Change
2005
New York Law Journal
The Unjust Conviction Act
2002
Nassau Lawyer
Defense of A Passenger in A Stolen Car
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is this rape by deception ?
02 Dec 2023
Q&A
How do i know that the email i received from this record label is real?
24 Apr 2023
Q&A
Can I draw and publish for free a copyrighted character?
25 Apr 2023