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Michael E Catania
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Biography
Mr. Catania has concentrated his practice in the areas of Construction Law, Commercial litigation, municipal defense and general litigation. He serves a number of clients in both the construction and renewable energy industry, including construction management firms, builders, engineers and architects, as well as project owners and municipalities. Mr. Catania has also been admitted in Massachusetts, New Jersey and Connecticut so as to better serve his clients in those jurisdictions.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Construction and Development
30%
20 years | 200 cases
Commercial Real Estate
25%
19 years | 300 cases
Litigation
25%
20 years | 1,000 cases
Contracts and Agreements
20%
20 years | 300 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 360-375 per hour
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 18 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 19 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Connecticut for 17 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in North Carolina for 19 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 19 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Catania, Mahon, Milligram, & Rider, PLLC
One Corwin Court, Newburgh, NY, 12550
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Posted by William | March 03, 2011
Review of Mike Catania
Mike is a thoughtful and diligent attorney who provides great counsel, who communicates clearly and with confidence.
Posted by Vincent | March 02, 2011
Review of Mike Catania
Mr. Catania is an outstanding attorney. I have used his services and find him to be intelligent, thorough, and effective communicator. He makes his clients feel comfortable through difficult circumstances because of his demeanor and confidence.
Michael E Catania's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is a diligent, hard working attorney who is dedicated to and strives to achieve the best results possible for his clients. He is a vigorous adversary who fights to insure that his clients interests are protected and afforded the best representation"
"I endorse this lawyer.I have known and have had dealings wth Mr. Catania since he was a student of mine.He is a personable, reliable, efficient and very capable attorney."
"Michael is the consummate professional. An experienced and hardworking litigator that fights hard for his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, orange county chamber of commerce
2006
Justinian Society, Albany Law School
2005
Liens and Judgment's Award of Excellence, Robert Bowmar, J.D.
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Partner, Catania, Mahon, Milligram & Rider, PLLC
2008 - 2013
Associate, Catania, Mahon, Milligram, & Rider, PLLC
2006 - 2008
Associate, The Rose Law Firm, PLLC
2004 - 2004
Law Clerk, Orange County Supreme Court
Associations
2013 - Present
Certified Construction and Risk and Insurancespecialist
2008 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
New York State Bar Associationmember
2006 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Justinian SocietyMember
2006 - 2009
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Viserto v. Mechanicstown
Defense Verdict
Borquist v. Hyde Park Central School District
No Cause
taxi cab co v city
Dismissal
GC v. Developer
verdict for Plaintiff
Beth Ropshitz v Schwartz
case dismissed
GC v. FS
Secured entire contract amount from debtor
Cerniglia v The Church of the Holy Name of Mary, et al
Successfully established Defendants’ easement rights through appeal to Second Department
Education
2006
Albany Law School of Union University
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
University of Delaware
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2013
Find Law
Incorporation by Reference
2012
CCA Newsletter
Understanding Payment Bonds
2010
TCLMM Newsletter
Pouring the Foundation for an Enforceable Indemnification Clause
2009
TCLMM Newsletter
Construction Law Update
2008
Tarshis Catania, et al Newsletter
DON'T GET SQUEEZED: Your Rights Under NY's Lemon Law
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
How can I draft a legally binding residual income/commission agreement with my company for any new business I bring in?
27 Feb 2014
Q&A
Can your contractor file a lein against your property based on oral contract but no prices were discussed?
07 Dec 2012
Q&A
How to remove a neighbor off a shared well easement agreement after 50 yrs for non compliance (fixing) & well contamination
16 May 2011
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Pigs Get Fed and Hogs Get Slaughtered: Willful Exaggeration Under New York’s Lien Law
05 Aug 2013
Legal Guide
Dangers of AIA 401 Incorporation Clause
22 Mar 2013
Legal Guide
Understanding Payment bonds
25 Oct 2012