Michael S. Levine

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Michael S. Levine

also known as Motorcycle Mike Esq

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 41 years

Motorcycle accident Lawyer at Islandia, NY
Practice Areas: Motorcycle Accident, Personal Injury, Car Accidents ... +3 more

1355 Motor Parkway, Islandia, NY

Virtual Consultation Available

About Michael

Biography

Michael Levine is, without a doubt, the prime example of a “Go-Getter”. 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.

RGLZ Personal Injury Law is a firm that has handled many car accident cases with positive outcomes. With offices in Manhattan and on Long Island, our consultations are free, and cases are conducted on a contingency basis, meaning we don’t charge unless we recover.

If you are injured in a motorcycle accident, you need an attorney who understands the hazards that motorcyclists face. As a motorcyclist and an attorney, I am dedicated to providing effective representation to injured motorcyclists in NYC, Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

At RGLZ, we pride ourselves on being able to handle any kind of personal injury case. You can feel confident that, no matter your circumstances, RGLZ has the right attorney for you.

If you or a family member has suffered an injury on another party’s property, you may be entitled to compensation for losses such as medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, long-term care, and other related expenses. Our goal is always to get our clients to a better place.

The New York personal injury lawyers at RGLZ have decades of experience representing truck accident victims. Our law firm handles all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, so you will pay no attorneys’ fees unless we recover compensation for you.

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Motorcycle Accident 30%

30%
Personal Injury 20%

20%
Car Accident 15%

15%
Slip and Fall Accident 15%

15%
Litigation 10%

10%
Trucking Accident 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2016
Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 41 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1985

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

RGLZ Personal Injury Law, LLP.

1355 Motor Parkway, Islandia, NY, 11749-5227

rglzlaw.com/

Rappaport, Glass, Levine & Zullo LLP

733 3rd Avenue, New York, NY, 10022

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Online Presence

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Michael S. Levine's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Posted by Michael | May 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

BEST PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY!

If you were personally injured, you should 100% call RGLZ right this moment and ask for Michael Levine. He is by far the best personal injury attorney you can possibly have, and I can say this because he represented me and fought for me for six whole years to achieve the most optimal outcome for my c...ase. Michael Levine is not only a great attorney, but he is also a great person. He genuinely cares about you and guides you through the entire process from start to finish. I have the utmost respect for him for making sure that I was compensated fully for my injuries, and being kind and compassionate the whole way through. He will answer every phone call and email you send him immediately. I know firsthand how daunting it is to navigate the process of finding the right attorney for you after you’ve experienced something devastating and don’t know where to turn. Turn to Michael Levine. You will be taken care of— guaranteed.

Posted by Patrick | December 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Great advocate for his clients

Simple put, Mike is awesome. He always kept me informed, and cared about what was going on with me. When it was time to go to court, he was totally prepared. He took the time to fully understand what had happened, and prepared a video PowerPoint that was very easy for anyone to understand. I will b...e recommending him to anyone that needs a personal injury lawyer. He is an excellent advocate for his clients. I really can’t say enough about his skill and professionalism. Thank you again Mike.

Posted by Shower Bracken | May 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Car Accident Lawsuit

Michael Levine is a fabulous lawyer. I was in a car accident three years ago and originally had a different lawyer who didn't seem to have a care about my case. I switched to Mr. Levine's law firm and I couldn't have been happier. He is prompt in returning my calls or emails with the exact informatio...n I was looking for. When he says he is sticking to his terms when it comes to the settlement, believe him, he did not budge once and He settled my case with the exact results I was looking for. I would absolutely recommend Michael to anyone that needs an attorney.

Posted by Donna | April 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Decide for yourself.

Mr. Levine took my case, but he didn't believe me. He insisted that I go for a painful invasive IME 62 miles one way from my home (without a reliable car or gas money), had subpoenas sent out for witnesses from the courtroom on the first day of trial, did not try to find or depose the only independe...nt witness who saw the entire accident from the street, did not get the video from my previous attorney (the accident was at Radio City Music Hall) and hired a surgeon I stopped seeing for a $15,000 fee to be an expert witness for me but he testified that my arthritis was to blame for my injuries - even though 2 IME doctors testified for me for less than $4,000 each. Mr. Levine told me the surgeon was a personal friend of his who he had dinner with to discuss my case. He even made me feel bad that I took 2 Oasis loans against my case to pay my house property taxes. I lost the case so badly that I owe the bus company $710 for their bumper even though they weren't even suing me. He did not take into consideration my other lifelong disabilities because he refused to speak to me when I called to tell him about me. PTSD, severe depression that causes frequent uncontrollable crying, ADHD, central auditory processing deficits and cognitive problems from a concussion, in part. When I first met and retained him, I was floored by his kindness but could not stop crying long enough to finish speaking with him. Even though, he made that Christmas better for my family by offering me a check. He was highly recommended by 2 other attorneys and was praised by all I spoke to about retaining him. I think his not understanding the manifestations of my other disabilities caused him to think I was a liar - just like all my school years. This case left me even more depressed than I was and permanently unable to care for myself or my 17A adult sons medically and financially. It literally cost me everything with no way to recover. Accident March 2006, hand surgery 2006, 1st neck surgery March 2007, 2nd neck surgery June 2008, trial March 2014. If you are disabled and choose him, be sure he understands the manifestations of any disabilities you have before you retain him and you will have a great attorney.

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Michael S. Levine's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hui Zeng

Litigation lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Levine is a highly capable attorney committed to providing clients experienced, knowledgeable and aggressive representation. I endorse him without reservation."

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Thomas Valet

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 11

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."

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Michael Glass

Motorcycle accident lawyer | Feb 14

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."

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Somair Alam

Litigation lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A top-notch litigation attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Kelly Rau

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 08

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."

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Charles Bonfante

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 14

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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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

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

2017

Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers

2017

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers

2016

AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers

2004

Pro Bono Attorney of the Month, Suffolk County Pro Bono Foundation

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Managing Partner, RGLZ Personal Injury Law

Associations

2014 - Present

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

President

2000 - Present

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

New York State Bar Association

Member

Suffolk County Bar Association

Member

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Woman Struck by City Bus

$4,500,000 Settlement

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Education

1983

Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Hobart College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Handling Labor Law Claims

Construction Accidents

Publications

2018

National Jury Verdict Reporter $5,750,000 Gross Verdict

2017

RGLZ Report Lavern's Law

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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