Michael J. Catalfimo

Michael J. Catalfimo

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 40 years

Foreclosure Lawyer at Saratoga Springs, NY
Practice Areas: Foreclosure, Commercial, Estate Planning ... +5 more

480 Broadway, Suite 250, Saratoga Springs, NY

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Foreclosure 25%

Representation of lenders and servicers in the perfection and enforcement of their contract and lien rights and remedies.

38 years

25%
Commercial Real Estate 20%

Representation of employers, employees, owners, lenders and vendors in the litigation and resolution of commercial claims and disputes.

38 years

20%
Estate Planning 15%

Representation of individuals in the plannning and administration of their estates.

41 years

15%
Real Estate 15%

Representation of individuals and businesses in transactions and lawsuits involving the purchase, sale, financing, development and use of residential and commercial real estate.

41 years

15%
General Practice 10%

Representation of individuals and businesses with real property, contract, tax, commercial, health care and regulatory legal matters.

41 years

10%
Family 5%

Representation of individuals in matters of divorce, custody, support and alimony

41 years

5%
Mediation 5%

Provision of neutral and impartial assistance to parties desiring to achieve a resolution of their dispute without litigation.

28 years

5%
State, Local, and Municipal Law 5%

Representation of municipalities in all matters of municipal governance, including finance, legislation, public safety and code enforcement

40 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 40 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1986

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 40 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Rowlands, LeBrou & Griesmer, PLLC

480 Broadway, Suite 250, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866

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Michael J. Catalfimo's Reviews

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Posted by Julie | February 22, 2010 | Litigation

Highly recommended!

Michael's knowledge of the litigation process and rules of evidence was top-notch! I am very pleased of how he handled my case. He was organized, kept me informed and a pleasure to work with. I am lucky to have met this fantastic lawyer!

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Michael J. Catalfimo's Lawyer Endorsements

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Morghan Richardson

Family lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. His answers to questions on Avvo are practical and thoughtful."

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Alena Shautsova

Commercial real estate lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Donald Mcphee

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Feb 23

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."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

1985

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

1982

Elected to Membership, Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Partner, Rowlands, LeBrou & Griesmer, PLLC

2006 - 2019

Shareholder and Director, Carter, Conboy, Case, Blackmore, Maloney and Laird, P.C.

1993 - 2006

Partner, Catalfimo & Catalfimo, LLP

1991 - 1992

Adjunct Professor, Business Law, Skidmore College

1988 - 1993

Partner, Catalfimo & Bulger

1986 - 1988

Associate, Law Offices of James A. Catalfimo

Associations

2012 - Present

Washington County Bar Association

Chairman, Continuing Legal Education Committee

2006 - Present

American Legal and Financial Network

Member

1986 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

Washington County Bar Association

Past President

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

American Bankruptcy Institute

Member

2013 - 2019

Capital District ADR, LLC

Mediator

2012 - 2018

American Legal and Financial Network

Past Chairman, Board of Directors

2011 - 2019

American Legal and Financial Network

Member, Board of Directors

2007 - 2009

Federation of Bar Associations, Fourth Judicial District

Past-President

2006 - 2019

ALFA International - The Global Legal Network

Member, Business Litigation Steering Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

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.

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.

Holcomb v. Holcomb

Trial court awards affirmed & made retroactive

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Education

1985

Boston College Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Skidmore College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

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

2015

Title Law From Start To Finish

Best Practices For Curing Title Problems

2015

New York Foreclosures and Workouts Program

The Foreclosure Process

2015

Law Firm Management Practice Group Annual Meeting

Successfully Managing the Multi-Generational Law Firm

2015

Collection Law From Start to Finish

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act; Filing The Lawsuit - Developing Definitive Strategies

2015

ANSWERS 2015

Legal Ethics For the Foreclosure Attorney

2014

FDCPA and Collecting the Judgment

Other Consumer Protections

2014

FDCPA and Collecting the Judgment

FDCPA - What You Need To Know

2013

Washington County Bar Association Winter CLE

Ethical Considerations In Real Estate Practice

2013

Title Workshop: From Examination to Commitment

Remedies To Resolve Property Line Problems

2013

Boot Camp: Foreclosure and Loan Workout Procedures

Lender Liability Issues

2012

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

Collections: Seeking and Collecting a Judgment

Collection of Out-Of-State Debt

2012

ALFN 10th Annual Leadership Conference - Hot Topics Roundtable

Foreclosure Settlement Conferences and Mediations

2011

Mastering Foreclosure Loss Mitigation

2011

Foreclosure: Step-By-Step Through The Procedures

Mortgage Foreclosure

2011

Flagstar Bank ALFN TE@CH Program

Judicial Foreclosure, Loss Mitigation & Mediation Updates

2011

Boundary Issues: Resolving Client Conflicts Dealing With Unwritten Title Transfers

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

2010

Continuing Legal Education Program New York Residential Mortgage Foreclosure

2009

“Foreclosure: An In-Depth Walk Through"

Mortgage Foreclosure

2009

Real Property Foreclosure: A Step-By-Step Workshop

Mortgage Foreclosure

2009

Foreclosure and Repossession

Foreclosure and Repossession

2008

Residential Foreclosure and Repossession in New York

Mortgage Foreclosure

Publications

2011

Boundary Issues: Resolving Client Conflicts (N.B.I.) Dealing With Unwritten Title Transfers

2011

National Business Institute Seminar Foreclosure: Step-By-Step Through The Procedures

2011

National Business Institute Seminar Advanced Foreclosure Issues and Foreclosure Ethics

2010

NYSLTA CLE Program Materials New York Residential Mortgage Foreclosure

2009

National Business Institute Seminar Real Property Foreclosure: A Step-by Step Workshop

2009

National Business Institute Seminar Foreclosure: An In-Depth Walk Through

2009

Lorman Education Services publication Foreclosure and Repossession

2008

Lorman Education Services publication Motion Practice, References, Judgment & Sale in Residential Foreclosures & Repossessions

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