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44 years | 200 cases
30%-33%
State: New York
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
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Posted by Carl | January 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Lawyer
Mr. Santo handled my injury case with intelligence, understanding and dispatch. I was kept informed on a regular basis as to all matters pertaining to the legal and court aspects of the matter. Where I had questions, he was available to respond with clear, understandable answers. The outcome, witho...
Posted by Monica | January 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Michael Is the Best!
Michael, is competent and completely efficient! He will handle your case with kit gloves. I highly recommend him.
Posted by Joseph | January 25, 2022
A Very Good Lawyer and The Best
I have known Michael Santo for at least 30-35 years during our mutual involvement in the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America. As a National and State Presudent I sought his legal expertise many times, and he offered it always pro-bono. A good man, a very smart man and lawyer, he is one of ...
Posted by Cindy | January 21, 2022
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I’ve know Michael for over 10 years and he’s one of the best attorneys I’ve ever known. He honest, reliable and will always work hard to give you the best possible outcome. If you are in need of an attorney, give Michael a call!!!
Posted by Paul P | January 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney
A professional.
I’m so happy with My lawyer, when we talk on the phone it’s like we’re family/friends. Communication was there from the beginning & he always put my personal needs first. If you’re looking for a lawyer, that can treat you like this, Micheal Santo is the professional for you.
"Michael has had a great relation with our office for years. Anyone working with Mike is in good hands."
"There are good Trial lawyers, there are great Trial lawyers and then there's the "top shelf". If you have an important, serious or complex case that requires the best, Mike is the lawyer you go to. I've been a trial attorney for 33 years, so I know a thing or two about good lawyers, and Mike is one of my secret weapons when I'm searching for a seasoned and successful plaintiff's attorney for myself or my clients, family or friends. If you are fortunate enough to retain Mike, rest assured you now have the "A" team on your side and cannot and will not be out gunned or out classed by anyone for the other side."
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2026
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2026
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2025
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2024
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Client's Choice, Avvo
2023
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Guardian of Columbus, Council of Columbia Associations in Civil Service
2019
Christopher Columbus Award, Italian Charities of America
2018
Member, Lawyers of Distinction
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Lifetime Achievement Award, New York State Order Sons of Italy
2015
Top Lawyer, Who's Who Legal
2015
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Lifetime Achievement Award, New York State Order Sons of Italy
2013
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2008
Top Lawyer, Who's Who Legal
2006
Honoree, Cellini Lodge, Order Sons of Italy
1988
Pre-Eminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell
1980
Urban Fellow, New York City
1977
Academic Achievement Award, New York City
1977
Urban Fellow, New York City
2017 - Present
Of Counsel, Silberstein Awad & Miklos PC
2017 - Present
Owner, Michael A. Santo P.C.
2006 - 2015
Associate, Duffy & Duffy PLLC
1995 - 2015
Village Justice, Village of South Floral Park
1988 - 2007
Associate Trial Attorney, Levine & Grossman
1985 - 1988
Deputy County Attorney, Nassau County Attorney's Office
1981 - 1982
Legal Intern, Brown & Prince
1980 - 1980
Legal Intern, New York County District Attorney's Office
1979 - 1980
Legal Intern, United States Attorney Office
1996 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
1988 - Present
New York State Academy of Trial LawyersMember
1988 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1983 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
1983 - Present
Nassau County Bar AssociationMember
Settled
Settled
2022
Certificate in Art Management, pending
1982
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
MA - Masters
2022
Mediation and Conference before the Mayor and Board Members of the City of Pueblo, CO
2021
City of Chicago Arts Commission
2021
Chicago City Commission on Columbus Day & Statue
2007
Various CLE Presentations with the Nassau County Bar Association
2005
Various CLE Topics, including Bills of Particulars and Discovery
Spanish
Russian
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