Michael Scott Porter

Michael Scott Porter

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Syracuse, NY
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Car Accidents ... +8 more

100 Madison St # 1500, Syracuse, NY

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$0 first 120 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 28 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1998

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

The Porter Law Group

100 Madison St # 1500, Syracuse, NY, 13202

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Michael Scott Porter's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by Linda | September 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Medical Malpractice

Outstanding

Michael Porter was recommended by one of his colleagues in the community to represent my family in a malpractice/wrongful death case. We were not disappointed! Mike Porter and all of the staff at PNH understood what a difficult time it was. We were treated with the utmost respect and kindness through...out the process. Michael Porter handled the case professionally at all times. He kept me up to date with the case progress, answered questions, and returned telephone calls promptly. We were able to obtain an out of court settlement that allowed my family to stay in our home, educate my daughters, and live extremely comfortably. This was a blessing in a time of significant grief and uncertainty. I highly recommend Michael Porter as an Attorney.

Posted by Debbie | August 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Defective and Dangerous Products

Excellent experience

We were referred to PNH to handle a product liability case involving a loved one. Michael Porter and Eric Nordby were very professional, attentive and caring throughout this long process. They kept us up to date on all happenings of the case and explained everything to us clearly. Whenever we had a ...question or concern it was addressed. Also their staff were very courteous and accommodating. Mike and Eric made us feel they were doing everything possible to fight for a good outcome. We were very happy with how we were treated and how they handled our case.

Posted by CT | August 17, 2018 | Medical Malpractice

HORRIBLE.

This law firm, if you can even call them that has absolutely no integrity. These are NOT people you should entrust with your legal representation. Trust worthiness and integrity are everything in this realm and they lack both. There are many other options in central New York, go with one of those...a...ny of those. I literally only was contacted twice over the span of 8 months!!! Every single time they said they'd get back to me in a couple weeks, I'd have to call them after 3 or 4 weeks only to get usually get ignored. It literally got to be so odd that it seemed like they were running down the clock on my statute of limitations. It really did...I really couldn't understand how someone would have that little integrity and communicate that little in an important situation like that, especially when they knew my statute was running down already. It got to be so sketchy that the only thing I can fathom is that there must be some angle where they knew the surgeon or were affiliated with the defendant some other way and were trying to intentionally mess my case up. This law firm as an absolute joke. The odd lack of communication got so bad that I finally called Mike Porter... I left a thorough message explaining to him what was going on politely and sure enough he couldn't even handle a simple task of a couple minute return phone call! I know that things happen and people get busy but I'll tell you what to only hear from them twice in the better part of eight months is absolutely despicable. I see a pattern here and it's def not a good one. There are a lot of other options out there and lawyers that will treat you with respect and dignity. I'd go on, but it really seems most of it has already been said. I'm not sure about the other partners here, but as they say... birds of a feather, and there are a lot of other horrible reviews out there. These are not the type of people you want to be putting your trust in AND representing you in important matters...the most important matters of your life!

Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2015

Compassionate, Honest, Ethical

From the moment I met Michael Porter, I was treated with respect and compassion. His firm was completely attentive to my case, and kept me fully informed as we moved forward. His insights were accurate, and his suggestions were ethically sound. I recommend him enthusiastically!

Posted by Katherine | January 28, 2015 | Car Accidents

Wonderful attorney

Mr. Porter represented me following a motor vehicle accident. Not only was I pleased with the settlement he obtained for me, but I felt that he really fought for my rights and always had my best interests at heart. He made sure I understood what was happening with my case and involved me. Addition...ally, his staff were very responsive and kind throughout a difficult process. I highly recommend Mr. Porter and his firm to anyone in need of a personal injury or medical malpractice attorney.

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Michael Scott Porter's Lawyer Endorsements

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Colin Leonard

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Exceptional attorney. Excellent judgment and broad experience in all aspects of litigation. I recommend him without qualification."

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Andrew Beakman

Litigation lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is an exceptional litigator and Upstate New York's best trial lawyer whose skill is matched by his compassion and ethics. As someone who has experience in defending a variety of different torts (including managing product liability matters for a publicly traded multinational medical device manufacturer), I can say his aggressive, yet pragmatic, approach to the litigation is incredibly unique and highly effective. No one has taken more verdicts or secured better outcomes for his clients in the past five years in Upstate New York. Perhaps most importantly, Mike is the type of lawyer who you would send a family member to in a difficult time, know he would serve them in a compassionate manner that gives them the best chance of success."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2013

Super Lawyers, Thompson Reuters

2012

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney, Porter Nordby Howe LLP

2006 - 2009

Attorney, Bottar Leone, PLLC

2001 - 2006

Attorney, Hiscock & Barclay, LLP

2000 - 2001

Defense Counsel, United States Army Jag Corps

1998 - 2000

Trial Counsel, United States Army Jag Corps

Associations

2005 - Present

New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers

Member

2000 - Present

Onondaga County Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Medical Malpractice--$1.3 million

$1.3 million settlement at trial

Car Accident--$3.4 million

Jury verdict--$3.4 million

Medical Malpractice--$2 million

$2.0 million

Medical Malpractice--$1.8 million

$1.8 million settlement

Construction Site Accident--$1.2 million

$1.2 million verdict

Medical Malpractice--$17.8 million

$17.8 million settlement at trial

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Education

1997

Syracuse University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Harvard University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

New York State Bar Association, Trial Lawyers Section

Jury Selection

2011

New York State Bar Association

Closing Arguments

2010

New York State Bar Association

Labor Law/Construction Site Accidents

Publications

2023

2013

Syracuse Post Standard Jury Awards Man More Than $3 million

2013

2011

Languages

English

Activity

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