Michael Anthony Santo

PRO

Michael Anthony Santo

also known as Santo Law Group

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 43 years

Medical malpractice Lawyer at Bellmore, NY
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

3047 lee place, Bellmore, NY

Virtual Consultation Available

About Michael

Biography

We're here to help...all clients who have been injured as a result of MEDICAL MALPRACTICE, GENERAL PERSONAL INJURY or NURSING HOME Claims. Call for a free consultation. Be satisfied in knowing that our years of experience in these fields will provide you with the comfort and professionalism.

We're here to help. Having more than 35 years of practice, and the passion to help people in dire need, we are confident that you will approve of our dedication to you as a client.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Medical Malpractice 55%

We provide legal representation for Victims of Medical Malpractice in the general New York City Metropolitan area, and including upstate New York and parts of New Jersey. This includes birth and other brain injuries.

55%
Personal Injury 30%

We represent injured parties who have suffered from general personal injury accidents including: car, work, home, product liability, premises, construction, municipal, and others.

44 years | 200 cases

30%
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 15%

We provide legal representation for Victims of NURSING HOME NEGLIGENCE in the general New York City Metropolitan area, and including upstate New York and parts of New Jersey.

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

30%-33%

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2026 2025 2024
...
+ 2
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 42 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1983

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 42 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1983

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 43 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1982

Active

No misconduct found

Location

MICHAEL SANTO

3047 lee place, Bellmore, NY, 11710

santolawgroup.com/about/

Michael Anthony Santo's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

110 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 19 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Lawrence | December 28, 2023 | Health Care

Excellent and honest individual....

Mr Santos guided me through a Hippa violaton regarding my health care provider... I would definitely recommend him due to his professionalism and honesty

Posted by Scott | December 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Accident Investigation involving a hit and run

Mike is very caring and professional. The hit and run accident I was involved in had left me with many questions. I found by speaking with Mike regarding my accident that his service would be the right person for this situation that really knows what he is doing. He will make sure you understand an...d even follow up with you. I am truly so thankful!

Posted by Josh | October 05, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Tenacious and experienced fighter for clients justice

I was referred to Mike Santos via mutual colleagues. I needed help dealing with my auto insurance covering a vehicle accident claim where they were investigating and verbally trying to deny coverage based on social media posts. Mike was consultative and immediately sprung into action with lette...rs and calls to the insurance company. He was able to deal with their team based obstacles and fought to escalate within the company to have them properly consider all of the evidence. Meanwhile he was in direct contact with me every step of the way, always picked up my calls and above all else always had next steps to move forward. With Mike’s help I was able to have the insurance company cover the claim 100% and without further delay. I would whole heartedly recommend Mike’s services for anything related to insurance coverage as he will always seek justice for his clients.

Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2022 | Medical Malpractice

VERY knowledgeable and thorough in his review during consultation.

I spoke to Mr. Michael Santo today regarding a medical malpractice/ wrongful death matter and he was one of the most professional and helpful lawyers I have spoken to out of many. For starters, he listens VERY well and offered me phenomenal opinions and thoughts on my legal issues . He asks the right... questions to get the gist of a case very quickly and throughly . Mr. Santo was incredibly patient and welcoming to all of my questions regarding medical malpractice wrongful death cases . Truly, he is class A in his knowledge and he’s a straight shooter for sure ! I was VERY impressed with him.

Posted by SHARON | March 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Medical Malpractice

Attorney Michael Santo

As a physician, I highly recommend Michael Santo in the field of medical malpractice and personal injury law. I have had the pleasure of working with him in both types of cases over the years: he is greatly skilled and knowledgeable in both areas of law. In addition, his willingness to spend time wit...h his clients and wonderful disposition, makes him a pleasure to work with!!!

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Michael Anthony Santo's Lawyer Endorsements

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Thomas Reilly

Medical malpractice lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael has had a great relation with our office for years. Anyone working with Mike is in good hands."

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Anthony Grande

Medical malpractice lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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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James Leung

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

1996 - Present

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

1988 - Present

New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers

Member

1988 - Present

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1983 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

1983 - Present

Nassau County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Rivera v. USA et al

Settled

Rivera v. USA et al

Settled

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Education

2022

New York University

Certificate in Art Management, pending

1982

New England School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus

MA - Masters

Speaking Engagements

2022

City sponsored mediation with local groups

Mediation and Conference before the Mayor and Board Members of the City of Pueblo, CO

2021

Expert Testimony as to Italian Heritage Columbus Day

City of Chicago Arts Commission

2021

Commission Testimony

Chicago City Commission on Columbus Day & Statue

2007

Discovery; Expert Testimony; etc.

Various CLE Presentations with the Nassau County Bar Association

2005

New York State Bar Association CLE Programs

Various CLE Topics, including Bills of Particulars and Discovery

Languages

Spanish

Russian

Activity

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