Michael Levine is, without a doubt, the prime example of a “Go-Getter”. In his nearly 30 years of practice, Michael has never stopped chasing after perfection, and his reputation and record are a shining reflection of this. If you’re looking for an attorney who is the rare combination of experienced, hard-charging, tactical, spirited, and unfailingly caring, you’ve found him.
At RGLZ we sometimes wonder how Michael finds the time and energy to do everything he does. He lectures often on his areas of expertise before the bar associations of Suffolk and New York State, serves on the Grievance and Judicial Screening committees for those bar associations, writes articles for legal journals, serves as the President of the more than 4000 member strong New York State Trial Lawyers’ Association, is Mayor of his home town of Old Field, NY, hosts the radio show “Redefining Personal Injury” on 103.9 LI News Radio, and still finds time to be an active part of the Long Island motorcycle community as Motorcycle Mike Esq.
This is all on top of a thriving practice here at RGLZ, where Michael handles litigation in numerous types of personal injury cases including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability accidents, construction accidents, and railroad and subway accidents, among others. He is also a friend of labor unions, taking cases for the Transport Workers Union and other large unions in New York.
Despite this nearly insane workload, Michael Levine is also well reknowned as a true friend to his clients. He prides himself on providing round-the-clock access for his clients, regularly taking their calls personally at all hours of the day. This is backed up by the fact that, in his entire career, Michael Levine has never had a grievance filed against him, and many of his clients remain friends to this day. There simply aren’t many attorneys out there who can make a claim like that. Despite Michael’s dedication to improving both himself and his profession as a whole, his clients always come first, and his priorities are always simple.
"In my time as a personal injury attorney, I’ve seen almost all there is to see. A large part of my life is coming into other people’s lives in what is likely their worst moments; and it’s tough. It hurts to see people in these situations. But at the same time it’s what drives me. I know that I can make a difference for these people. And if, at the end of my time with them, I can see them smile, and feel just that little bit better… That’s what I do all of this for.”
Michael Levine is someone you can count on to get the job done, no matter what. He is a man of endless drive, ambition, and compassion. A man who will never stop trying to improve himself, his profession, and the lives of the people around him. And someone who simply doesn’t understand the concept of doing things “half-way”.
Michael S. Levine has been practicing law for almost 3 decades, following his 1985 admission to a number of state and federal bars, including the bars of New York and New Jersey; the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey; and the U.S. District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. He graduated from Hobart College in 1979, where he was a Dean's List student and captain of the tennis team. Michael earned his J.D. from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University in 1983. He belongs to both the New York State Bar Association and the Suffolk County Bar Association, where he serves on the Grievance Committee and Judicial Screening Committee; the American Association of Justice; and serves as President of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA).
Based upon a peer review, Michael has been recognized as one of New York's Preeminent Lawyers in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register every year since 2005. He has also, since 2010, been recognized as one of the top attorneys in the New York metro area, and as a Super Lawyer by New York Magazine. In 2013 Michael was honored as the “Man of the Year” of United Cerebral Palsy of Suffolk County, and inducted into his high school’s Athletic Hall of Fame.
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Languages spoken
Spanish, English
RGLZ Personal Injury Law, LLP.
1355 Motor Parkway
Islandia, NY, 11749-5227
Website
Rappaport, Glass, Levine & Zullo LLP
570 Lexington Avenue
Suite 1600, 16th Floor
New York, NY, 10022
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 1985 | 07/11/2019 |
Legal answers | 10 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2018 |
New York Metro Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2018 |
Super Lawyer | New York Super Lawyers | 2017 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2017 |
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Super Lawyer | New York Super Lawyers | 2016 |
AV Preeminent | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2016 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | New York Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Super Lawyer | New York Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Pro Bono Attorney of the Month | Suffolk County Pro Bono Foundation | 2004 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | RGLZ Personal Injury Law | 1990 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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New York State Trial Lawyers Association | President | 2014 - Present |
New York State Trial Lawyers Association | Board of Directors | 2000 - Present |
New York State Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Suffolk County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Association of Trial Lawyers of America | Member | N/A |
New York State Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
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Publication name | Title | Date |
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National Jury Verdict Reporter | $5,750,000 Gross Verdict | 2018 |
RGLZ Report | Lavern's Law | 2017 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1983 |
Hobart College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1979 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Handling Labor Law Claims | Construction Accidents | 2016 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Woman Struck by City Bus | $4,500,000 Settlement |
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Thomas Valet, Medical malpractice Attorney on Jun 11, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker
Michael Levine is someone you can count on to get the job done, no matter what. He is a man of endless drive, ambition, and compassion. A man who will never stop trying to improve himself, his profession, and the lives of the people around him.
Michael Glass, Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney on Feb 14, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker
Michael is respected by both his clients and colleagues, including myself. He is, without a doubt, the prime example of a “Go-Getter”. In his nearly 30 years of practice, Michael has never stopped chasing after perfection, and his reputation and record are a shining reflection of this.
Somair Alam, General practice Attorney on Feb 13, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A top-notch litigation attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Kelly Rau, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 8, 2017
Relationship: Other
Michael Levine is someone you can count on to get the job done. He will take your call at all hours of the day to make sure of it. His clients always come first no matter what and many of them remain friends with Mr. Levine.
Charles Bonfante, Car accident Attorney on Feb 14, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
It is without reservation that I endorse this lawyer. MIke Levine is a lawyer's lawyer. In my 15 years of practicing, I can count on one hand the lawyers that possess Mr. Levine's skill set. Knowledgeable, thorough, passionate, sincere and aggressive, he has the whole package. To speak with Mike is to know instantly that you are in the presence of someone that believes in his clients' plight and will fight hard to obtain justice for them. In a profession over populated with mere practitioners, Mr. Levine stands out as an advocate and champion of those fortunate to be represented by him & his firm. Simply put, the guy is the real deal!!!
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