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Bottar Law, PLLC, is a nationally recognized upstate New York law firm that has, since 1983, secured record results for thousands of injured patients, workers, motorists, consumers, and their families.
As a member of central New York's largest plaintiffs-only personal injury law firm, which has earned annual recognition in U.S. News & World Report, and has been featured in Newsweek and TIME, my practice is dedicated to the pursuit medical malpractice, wrongful death, product liability, and complex personal injury actions with a focus on claims involving birth injuries, brain and nerve injuries, surgical errors, biomedical product liability, and governmental negligence.
Over 15 years in private practice, I have received a number of legal honors, including annual recognition in The Best Lawyers In America® (plaintiff's medical malpractice, personal injury and product liability), an AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and listing in Upstate New York Super Lawyers (Top 50 for 2016). I was named 2017 Best Lawyers Product Liability Law Lawyer of the Year, and have been repeatedly named to the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys "Top 10," and the National Trial Lawyers "Top 100" and "Top 40 Under 40." I am a fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America and am a life member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
In addition to my legal practice, I am an adjunct professor at Syracuse University College of Law and author of the "Civil Practice" chapter of the Syracuse Law Review Survey of New York Law. I am a member of the Board of Directors of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, and lecture regularly throughout the State of New York on medical malpractice, injury and trial-related topics.
Nationally recognized NY law firm dedicated to the prosecution & trial of medical malpractice & PI.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
50%
Birth Injury
20%
Defective and Dangerous Products
10%
Personal Injury
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
10%-33%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 21 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
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Michael A. Bottar's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Case settled recently, 2019
Some years ago, my husband and I approached attorney Michael Bottar, of Bottar and Leone, PLLC about taking on our medical malpractice case. We were distraught parents who had recently lost a child. Mike and his team agreed to help us during this fragile time. It took a while for the case to progr...
Posted by Kevin | March 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Mike and his team are the best of the best!
Mike is super knowledgeable and is always on top of the case! One thing that was great for me was that Mike and his team was truly sincere and I could tell that I wasn't just another client he truly cared and fought for me! I couldn't be happier with the outcome. Mike and his team are without a doubt...
Posted by anonymous | August 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Experienced, Knowledgeable, Strategic, and Compassionate
Michael Bottar is an exceptional attorney who is well respected by his opponents and admired by his clients. I hired Michael after a medical error turned my life upside down. As an attorney myself, I had high expectations but Michael exceeded them at every turn. He was on top of everything while t...
Posted by anonymous | October 1, 2013
Review Michael A. Bottar
Not only is Michael very knowledgeable, he genuinely cared about our family. He made a difficult process go smoothly and we had the utmost confidence in him. We trust him completely.
Posted by Anonymous | May 21, 2013
Professional and compassionate attorney
I was a healthy 44 year old man until one day when life changed for ever for my family and I. I was consistent in having physicals and had signs that something was wrong. The lack of diagnosis caused injury that made it so I will never be the same now. When this all started, we decided to call only o...
Michael A. Bottar's Lawyer Endorsements
"I am a criminal defense and federal forfeiture lawyer. When a potential client contacts me with a medical malpractice, birth injury or serious personal injury matter, I make one referral, and one referral only… to Bottar Leone. Mike is a consummate professional with the experience and intelligence to litigate the most complicated medical malpractice issues. I have referred many serious cases to Mike, and, without exception, the clients are thrilled with Mike's representation. I wholeheartedly recommend Mike Bottar and his law firm if you have a medical malpractice or serious personal injury case."
"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I am very pleased to endorse Michael Bottar. Michael is an excellent lawyer. He cares deeply about those he represents and he is always ready to fight for his clients."
"Mike Bottar is a friendly, shrewd and hard-working lawyer. He is worthy of your confidence."
"I have known Michael for some time now and can readily endorse him as a superb lawyer in his fields of practice. He has a keen legal mind and excellent work ethic. I would certainly want him on my side in any case."
H VanHee
Federal crime lawyer
Danielle Fogel
Medical malpractice lawyer
John Cirando
Appeals lawyer
Aaron Ryder
Personal injury lawyer
Michael Spano
Criminal defense lawyer
Michael Rakower
Litigation lawyer
James Ingoglia
Litigation lawyer
Anthony Bottar
Medical malpractice lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Best Lawyer, Medical Malpractice, The Best Lawyers In America
2016
Best Lawyer, Personal Injury, The Best Lawyers In America
2016
Best Lawyer, Product Liability, The Best Lawyers In America
2015
Top 40 Under 40 (New York), American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Top 100 (New York), The National Trial Lawyers
2015
AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review
2015
Top 10 Under 40 (New York), National Association of Personal Injury Attorneys
2015
New York Super Lawyer (Upstate), Thomson Reuters
2015
Best Lawyer, Personal Injury, The Best Lawyers In America
2015
Best Lawyer, Medical Malpractice, The Best Lawyers In America
2014
New York Super Lawyer (Upstate), Thomson Reuters
2014
Top 100 (New York), The National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 10 Under 40 (New York), National Association of Personal Injury Attorneys
2014
Top 40 Under 40 (New York), The National Trial Lawyers
2014
AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review
2014
Top 40 Under 40 (New York), American Society of Legal Advocates
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Top 100 (New York), The National Trial Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2013
Top 40 Under 40 (New York), The National Trial Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Invited member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2012
President's Award, New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
2003
Robert M. Anderson Scholarly Publication Award, Syracuse University College of Law
2003
Robert W. Miller Trial Advoacy Award, Syracuse University College of Law
2003
Moot Court Team Award, Syracuse University College of Law Moot Court Honor Society
2003
Invited Member, The Order of the Barristers, Syracuse Chapter
2003
Invited Member, Order of the Coif, Syracuse University Chapter
2003
Invited member, Justinian Society, Syracuse University Chapter
2002
Best Oral Advocate, 31st Annual MacKenzie Hughes Appellate Advocacy Competition
2002
First Place, 31st Annual MacKenzie Hughes Appellate Advocacy Competition
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Syracuse University College of Law
2007 - Present
Owner, Bottar Law
2006 - 2007
Associate, Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC
2003 - 2006
Associate, White & Case LLP
2002 - 2002
Law Clerk, White & Case LLP
2001 - 2001
Law Clerk, Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC
Associations
2017 - Present
New York State Academy of Trial LawyersRegional Vice President
2012 - Present
New York State Academy of Trial LawyersJudicial Screening Committee
2010 - Present
New York State Academy of Trial LawyersBoard of Directors
2006 - Present
New York State Academy of Trial LawyersMember
2006 - Present
Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Onondaga County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2006 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2003 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2014
Central New York Women's Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Cerebral Palsy Birth Injury
$2,600,000.00
Failure to Diagose Scoliosis
$1,500,000.00
Failure to Diagnose Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
$2,200,000.00
Cerebal Palsy Birth Injury
$3,800,000.00
Prescription Medication Overdose
$600,000
Cerebral Palsy Birth Injury.
$4,500,000.00
Erb's Palsy Birth Injury.
$1,585,000.00
Cerebral Palsy Birth Injury
$4,000,000.00
Failure To Diagnose.
$2,100,000.00
Deeley v. N.L. Industries, Inc. et al
$1,700,000.00
Smith v. Bushallow
Bench Award
Improperly Performed Medical Procedure.
$1,400,000.00.
Education
2003
Syracuse University College of Law
J.D., summa cum laude (rank 4/247)
2000
Colgate University
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2014
New York State Bar Association (CLE Faculty, Syracuse, NY)
Medical Malpractice: Technique, Strategy & Procedure
2013
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers (CLE Faculty, Syracuse, NY)
Making Social Media Your "Friend": Litigating In The Digital Age
2013
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers (CLE Faculty, Rochester, NY)
Making Social Media Your "Friend": Litigating In The Digital Age
2013
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers (CLE Faculty, Buffalo, NY)
Making Social Media Your "Friend": Litigating In The Digital Age
2013
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers (CLE Faculty, Albany, NY)
Making Social Media Your "Friend": Litigating In The Digital Age
2013
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers (CLE Chair & Faculty, Syracuse, NY)
Trial Practice: After The Verdict
2013
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers (CLE Chair & Faculty, Rochester, NY)
Trial Practice: After The Verdict
2013
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers (CLE Chair & Faculty, New York, NY)
Trial Practice: After The Verdict
2013
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers (CLE Chair & Faculty, Hauppague, NY)
Trial Practice: After The Verdict
2013
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers (CLE Chair & Faculty, Albany, NY)
Trial Practice: After The Verdict
2012
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers (CLE Chair & Faculty, Syracuse, NY)
Proving Damages To The Jury
2012
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers (CLE Chair & Faculty, Syracuse, NY)
A Primer On The Federal Tort Claims Act
2012
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers (CLE Chair & Faculty, Rochester, NY)
A Primer on the Federal Tort Claims Act
2012
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers (CLE Chair & Faculty, Plainville, NY)
A Primer on the Federal Tort Claims Act
2012
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers (CLE Chair & Faculty, Plainview, NY)
Proving Damages To The Jury
2012
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers (CLE Chair & Faculty, New York, NY)
Proving Damages To The Jury
2012
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers (CLE Chair & Faculty, New York, NY)
A Primer on the Federal Tort Claims Act
2012
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers (CLE Chair & Faculty, Buffalo, NY)
Proving Damages To The Jury
2012
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers (CLE Chair & Faculty, Buffalo, NY)
A Primer on the Federal Tort Claims Act
2012
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers (CLE Chair & Faculty, Albany, NY)
Proving Damages To The Jury
2012
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers (CLE Chair & Faculty, Albany, NY)
A Primer On The Federal Tort Claims Act
2012
Alumni Showcase
Practice of Law
2011
The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties, Inc., Oneida County Bar Association and Ferre Institute, Inc.
Did You Know Your Genes Are Patented? Emerging Law and Ethics On Genetic Counseling and Testing: What It Can & Cannot Do, and Medical Malpractice Issues
2011
Alumni Showcase
Practice of Law
2010
Alumni Showcase
Practice of Law
2009
Alumni Showcase
Practice of Law
Publications
2015
Syracuse Law Review [ 65 Syr. L. Rev. 667 ]
Michael A. Bottar, Civil Practice, Survery of New York Law
2014
Syracuse Law Review [ 64 Syr. L. Rev. 601 ]
Michael A. Bottar, Civil Practice, Survery of New York Law
2013
Syracuse Law Review [63 Syr. L. Rev. 593]
Michael A. Bottar, Civil Practice, Survery of New York Law
2012
Syracuse Law Review [62 Syr. L. Rev. 571]
Michael A. Bottar, Civil Practice, Survey of New York Law
2012
2012
2011
Syracuse Law Review [61 Syr. L. Rev. 631]
Michael A. Bottar and Kimberly Wolf Price, Civil Practice, Survey of New York Law
2003
Syracuse Law Review [53 Syr. L. Rev. 175]
Robbing Peter to Pay Paul: Medicaid Liens, Supplemental Needs Trusts and Personal Injury Recoveries on Behalf of Infants In New York State Following the Gold Decision
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Syracuse Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog
Articles on Medical Malpractice
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Syracuse Injury Lawyer Blog
Articles on Personal Injury
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New York Birth Injury Lawyer Blog
Articles on New York Birth Injury
Languages
English