Michael J. Catalfimo represents a diverse group of businesses and individuals in complex civil litigation and transactional matters involving Real Property Law, Creditors Rights, Business Law, Family Law, Trusts and Estates Law, Municipal Law, and Health Care Law. He is a Managing Director and the Chief Operating Officer of the Albany, New York law firm of Carter, Conboy, Case, Blackmore, Maloney & Laird, P.C.
Mr. Catalfimo received his Juris Doctor Degree (Magna Cum Laude) from Boston College Law School in 1985, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif National Legal Honor Society and received the Lewis F. Powell, Jr. Medal For Excellence in Advocacy and Outstanding Trial Advocacy. He earned his undergraduate degree (Bachelor of Arts with All College Honors) in Government from Skidmore College in 1982. While at Skidmore, he was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society and the Periclean Honor Society.
Mr. Catalfimo is admitted to the Bars of the State, Federal and Bankruptcy Courts of New York and Massachusetts. He is an active member of numerous professional associations, including the American and New York State Bar Associations, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the American Bankruptcy Institute, the American Legal and Financial Network and the Business Litigation Practice Group of the American Law Firm Association.
Mr. Catalfimo is the current Chairman of the Board of Directors of the American Legal and Financial Network, the largest network of mortgage loan servicing attorneys and professionals in the country. He is also the past president of both the Washington County Bar Association and the Federation of Bar Associations of the Fourth Judicial District, and is a former adjunct professor of business law at Skidmore College.
Practice areas
Representation of lenders and servicers in the perfection and enforcement of their contract and lien rights and remedies.
33 years
Representation of employers, employees, owners, lenders and vendors in the litigation and resolution of commercial claims and disputes.
33 years
Representation of individuals in the plannning and administration of their estates.
36 years
Representation of individuals and businesses in transactions and lawsuits involving the purchase, sale, financing, development and use of residential and commercial real estate.
36 years
Representation of individuals and businesses with real property, contract, tax, commercial, health care and regulatory legal matters.
36 years
Provision of neutral and impartial assistance to parties desiring to achieve a resolution of their dispute without litigation.
23 years
Representation of individuals in matters of divorce, custody, support and alimony
36 years
Representation of municipalities in all matters of municipal governance, including finance, legislation, public safety and code enforcement
35 years
Rowlands, LeBrou & Griesmer, PLLC
480 Broadway
Suite 250
Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
Capital District ADR, LLC
20 Corporate Woods Blvd
Albany, NY, 12211
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 1986 | 12/09/2020 |
MA | Active | 1985 | 12/02/2020 |
Legal answers | 60 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Lewis F. Powell, Jr. Medal for Excellence in Advocacy | American College of Trial Lawyers, Mock Trial Competition | 1985 |
Elected to Membership | Order of the Coif National Legal Honor Society | 1985 |
Elected to Membership | Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society | 1982 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Rowlands, LeBrou & Griesmer, PLLC | 2020 - Present |
Shareholder and Director | Carter, Conboy, Case, Blackmore, Maloney and Laird, P.C. | 2006 - Present |
Partner | Catalfimo & Catalfimo, LLP | 1993 - 2006 |
Adjunct Professor, Business Law | Skidmore College | 1991 - 1992 |
Partner | Catalfimo & Bulger | 1988 - 1993 |
Associate | Law Offices of James A. Catalfimo | 1986 - 1988 |
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Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Capital District ADR, LLC | Mediator | 2013 - Present |
Washington County Bar Association | Chairman, Continuing Legal Education Committee | 2012 - Present |
American Legal and Financial Network | Member, Board of Directors | 2011 - Present |
American Legal and Financial Network | Member | 2006 - Present |
ALFA International - The Global Legal Network | Member, Business Litigation Steering Committee | 2006 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 1986 - Present |
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New York State Bar Association | Member | 1986 - Present |
Washington County Bar Association | Past President | 1986 - Present |
New York State Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
American Bankruptcy Institute | Member | N/A |
American Legal and Financial Network | Past Chairman, Board of Directors | 2012 - 2018 |
Federation of Bar Associations, Fourth Judicial District | Past-President | 2007 - 2009 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Law Practice Today (ABA) | Pressing Issues Facing Law Firm Leaders - A Roundtable Discussion | 2012 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Foreclosure: Step-By-Step Through The Procedures | 2011 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Advanced Foreclosure Issues and Foreclosure Ethics | 2011 |
Boundary Issues: Resolving Client Conflicts (N.B.I.) | Dealing With Unwritten Title Transfers | 2011 |
NYSLTA CLE Program Materials | New York Residential Mortgage Foreclosure | 2010 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Real Property Foreclosure: A Step-by Step Workshop | 2009 |
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Lorman Education Services publication | Foreclosure and Repossession | 2009 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Foreclosure: An In-Depth Walk Through | 2009 |
Lorman Education Services publication | Motion Practice, References, Judgment & Sale in Residential Foreclosures & Repossessions | 2008 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Boston College Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1985 |
Skidmore College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1982 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Title Law: A - Z | Drafting Documents To Cure Defects; Quiet Title Actions | 2016 |
2016 Civil Supervisors Training Program | Collection Counsel's Perspective on Sheriffs' Civil Divisions | 2016 |
New York Foreclosures and Workouts Program | The Foreclosure Process | 2015 |
Title Law From Start To Finish | Best Practices For Curing Title Problems | 2015 |
ANSWERS 2015 | Legal Ethics For the Foreclosure Attorney | 2015 |
Collection Law From Start to Finish | The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act; Filing The Lawsuit - Developing Definitive Strategies | 2015 |
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Law Firm Management Practice Group Annual Meeting | Successfully Managing the Multi-Generational Law Firm | 2015 |
FDCPA and Collecting the Judgment | FDCPA - What You Need To Know | 2014 |
FDCPA and Collecting the Judgment | Other Consumer Protections | 2014 |
Title Workshop: From Examination to Commitment | Remedies To Resolve Property Line Problems | 2013 |
Boot Camp: Foreclosure and Loan Workout Procedures | Lender Liability Issues | 2013 |
Washington County Bar Association Winter CLE | Ethical Considerations In Real Estate Practice | 2013 |
Winter CLE - 2012 | Recent Developments In Foreclosure Practice | 2012 |
Foreclosure and Bankruptcy Practice | Foreclosure Procedures | 2012 |
Dealing With Troubled Real Estate Loans | How To Deal With Troubled Real Estate Loans | 2012 |
ALFN 10th Annual Leadership Conference - Hot Topics Roundtable | Foreclosure Settlement Conferences and Mediations | 2012 |
Collections: Seeking and Collecting a Judgment | Collection of Out-Of-State Debt | 2012 |
Flagstar Bank ALFN [email protected] Program | Judicial Foreclosure, Loss Mitigation & Mediation Updates | 2011 |
ALFN 9th Annual Conference, Bonita Springs, FL | Ethics in Foreclosure Practice | 2011 |
Advanced Issues in Real Estate Law | Advanced Foreclosure Issues and Foreclosure Ethics | 2011 |
Mastering Foreclosure | Loss Mitigation | 2011 |
Boundary Issues: Resolving Client Conflicts | Dealing With Unwritten Title Transfers | 2011 |
Foreclosure: Step-By-Step Through The Procedures | Mortgage Foreclosure | 2011 |
Continuing Legal Education Program | New York Residential Mortgage Foreclosure | 2010 |
Real Property Foreclosure: A Step-By-Step Workshop | Mortgage Foreclosure | 2009 |
“Foreclosure: An In-Depth Walk Through" | Mortgage Foreclosure | 2009 |
Foreclosure and Repossession | Foreclosure and Repossession | 2009 |
Residential Foreclosure and Repossession in New York | Mortgage Foreclosure | 2008 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Menorah Home & Hosp. for Aged & Infirm v. Jelks, et al | Appeal granted; decision below reversed |
Nelson v. Lundy, 298 A.D.2d 689 (3rd Dept. 2002) | Plaintiff's complaint dismissed. |
Reeve v. General Accident Insurance Company of NY | Defendant's motion for summary judgment denied. |
Crepeau v. Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Cambridge | Proceeding dismissed. |
Sassone v. Town of Queensbury | Partial summary judgment granted to plaintiff. |
Holcomb v. Holcomb | Trial court awards affirmed & made retroactive |
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Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. v. Lewis, 280 A.D.2d 642 (2nd Dept. 2001) | Judgment of Foreclosure granted to Plaintiff |
Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. v. Lewis, 280 A.D.2d 642 (2nd Dept. 2001) | Judgment of Foreclosure granted to Plaintiff |
Reeve v. General Accident Insurance Company of NY, 239 A.D.2d 759 (3rd Dept. 1997) | Defendant's motion for summary judgment denied. |
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I endorse this lawyer.
Donald Mcphee, Lawsuits and disputes Attorney on Feb 23, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work. Michael is an extremely well informed attorney, hard working, and professional in his dealings with both clients and other attorneys. He demonstrates a keen attention to detail and is creative in his arguments. This all contributes to the many successes he has enjoyed and his client base. I have enjoyed working with Michael on several occassions and would recommend him in the future.