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Practice Areas
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 Evelyn S. | January 29, 2022 | Medical Malpractice
Exceptional attorney
I have known Mike Santo for several years now. I met him years ago when we were attorneys on opposite sides of the table. I was impressed at how vigorously he advocated for his clients and genuinely cared about obtaining the best results for them. He did not stop until he was able to secure a succ...
Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2022
President National Columbus Education Foundation
Mike Santo, is a dedicated and extremely competent attorney who I would gladly recommend to anyway seeking the services of an attorney with great experience. I know through personal experience that Mike Santo is someone of great integrity and knowledge.
Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2022 | Landlord & Tenant
Mrs.
Was extremely helpful and very forthcoming with any information I needed. Called him to inquire about my legal rights with my new tenant
Posted by Joseph | January 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Director of STEMB Carle place schools. Retired
Michael Santo is extremely conscientious, diligent, and hard-working. One of the few lawyers that puts in the time to ensure that the cases that he works on are completely researched. This comes along with consulting any other institutions that may be able to offer available help. No stone goes untu...
Posted by John | January 20, 2022
Chairman, NYS Commission of Social Justice
Mike Santo has been spot on all issues. His professionalism and legal expertise has help us over the years.
"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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