Michael Darin Leess

Michael Darin Leess

4.7
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 10 years

Real estate Lawyer at Rochester, NY
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Litigation, Family ... +3 more

45 Exchange Blvd 3F, Rochester, NY

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 200-275 per hour

Contingency

20%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 10 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2016

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Pheterson Spatorico, LLP

45 Exchange Blvd 3F, Rochester, NY, 14614-2005

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Michael Darin Leess's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Janice | June 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Residential

Smooth closing for sale and purchase

Michael made both the sale of my townhouse and the purchase of my new house simple and stress free. I highly recommend for any real estate transaction you need.

Posted by Steven | April 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Residential

Excellent Attorney

My wife and I hired Mike and his firm to handle the purchase of our first home. He was incredibly professional throughout the representation and provided a worry-free experience for us. He ensured that everything went smoothly for the closing - coordinating with our real estate agent, bank, and mor...tgage lender. I would absolutely use him again for legal representation and highly recommend him to others seeking a straight forward and knowledgable attorney.

Posted by Bill | March 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Real estate closing

We engaged Michael to handle a closing with a very tight timeline since our regular attorney was out of town. He was very efficient and got the closing done despite the complexity of dealing with an out of town seller.

Posted by Elaine | March 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Residential

Real Estate Lawyer

Michael helped me close on the sale of my house. Everything went smoothly and he kept me updated every step of the way.

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Kamran Hashmi

General practice lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michael is a fantastic lawyer. I have had the pleasure of working with Michael on a number of litigation matters, and I can confidently state that his case analysis skills and strategic mind are a great asset to any client's case. To top it all off, Michael really cares about his clients and he excels in client communication. You are in good hands with Michael and I recommend him without reservation."

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Kyle Rockershousen

Litigation lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Friend

"Mike and I attended law school together, and worked together at the Indiana Community Legal Clinic. Mike is a smart and compassionate guy, and is someone I often go to for both legal and non-legal advice."

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Jordan Couch

Unknown lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Friend

"In addition to being a hard working, dedicated, and caring attorney, Mike is really cool. Every lawyers says they care, Mike's actions prove it. And then in his spare time he picks up a bass and plays in rock bands. I have known Mike since law school and had the pleasure of working on various projects with him. If you are looking for an attorney I cannot recommend him highly enough."

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Honors

2015

Julia Lamber Student Clinician Award, Indiana Univ. Maurer School of Law

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Associate, Pheterson Spatorico, LLP

Associations

2016 - Present

Pittsford Chamber of Commerce

Board Member

2015 - Present

Monroe County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Gropp v. Slyck

Petition Against Client Dismissed, Judge Found No Basis for Change in Support Arrangement

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Education

2015

Indiana Univ. Maurer School of Law

J.D.

2011

Syracuse University

B.S.

Speaking Engagements

2017

Tips for Homebuyers

Attorney Processes in Residential Real Estate

Publications

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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