Past Clients

Student-athlete indicted for rape in Durham, North Carolina, in the "Duke Lacrosse Case." Michael's defense team obtained dismissal of all charges, without a trial, and their efforts led to the North Carolina State Attorney General's declaration that their client was "innocent" and "a crime had not occurred." Thereafter, Michael and his team presented evidence against the Durham District Attorney to the North Carolina authorities, who disbarred and jailed him for withholding evidence.

Attorney at Wall Street firm charged by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") for involvement in a multi-million dollar insider trading scheme. A negotiated plea resulted in a no jail-home detention sentence.

Chiropractor charged with sexual abuse of patient by the Suffolk County District Attorney. Michael obtained an acquittal at trial by producing taped conversations that proved the accusations against his client were part of an extortion scheme.
Distributor sued by competitor in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York for alleged restraint of trade and antitrust violations.  Michael's  pre-trial motion to dismiss the case was granted by the court.

Mother under investigation into alleged abuse and neglect of her children by the New York City Administration for Children's Services. Michael's efforts resulted in charges not being filed.

Student indicted by the Manhattan District Attorney for attempted robbery. After an exhaustive private investigation by Michael which revealed serious credibility issues of the sole accusing witness, he obtained a complete dismissal.

Former high-ranking NYPD police official in corruption investigation by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Michael's client was not charged.

College student charged with sexual abuse of a teenage girl by the Office of the Prosecutor for Morris County, N.J. Michael replaced defense counsel and, together with his new investigative team, developed evidence and witness testimony that cast serious doubt on the credibility of the accuser and the manner in which the police conducted the investigation leading to his client''s indictment. After he presented this evidence to the prosecution, the indictment was dismissed on their motion.

Construction executive indicted by the Manhattan District Attorney for felony fraudulent billing of customers facing a prison sentence. Michael secured a plea bargain whereby his client plead guilty to a misdemeanor with no jail or probation but only payment of a fine.

CEO arrested for diversion of corporate assets. The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York agreed to dismiss the charges after Michael demonstrated that his client was, in fact, acting in good faith to preserve the assets.

Student charged with sexual abuse of his ex-girlfriend by the Brooklyn District Attorney, and facing a 25 year maximum prison sentence. Michael presented expert psycho-pharmaceutical testimony that proved the ex-girlfriend had secretly given his client a mixture of illegal drugs that acted as a "trigger" for his conduct. As a result, Michael's client was permitted to plead guilty to a non-sexual offense and received probation.

Company which lost UN contracts due to bribery of UN officials by a competitor.  Michael was brought in to assist counsel.  Within one year of filing the complaint in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, they obtained a favorable financial settlement for their client, without motion practice or trial.

Mother charged by the Nassau County District Attorney with endangerment and neglect of her daughter.  Michael demonstrated that the alleged conduct was an aberration, in an otherwise caring and nurturing parent, and the charge was dismissed on Michael''s motion, with the consent of the prosecution.

Business owner under investigation by the Staten Island District Attorney for fraudulent billing of a New York City agency for transportation services. Michael negotiated a corporate plea with payment of fine and no criminal charges against his client or employees.

Stock promoter charged with paying kickbacks to brokers by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Michael secured a plea deal with probation for his client. Thereafter, Michael successfully fought efforts by the SEC to impose on his client a lifetime ban on participation in penny stocks and negotiated a five year ban to run concurrently with his probation.

Husband charged with murdering his wife by the Nassau County District Attorney, and facing life imprisonment. Michael negotiated a manslaughter plea with a 5 year jail sentence, by demonstrating, with expert psychiatric testimony, that his client's actions were the result of "extreme emotional disturbance."

Executive and his spouse charged by the IRS with failing to declare income. Michael''s investigation revealed that his clients were victims of identity fraud and the IRS withdrew its charges.

Army veteran charged by the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York with illegally transporting U.S. currency to a foreign country and facing a multi-year jail sentence. Michael obtained a sentence for him of one year's probation.

Widow and daughter of deceased attorney alleged to have conducted a fraudulent scheme using his clients' funds in grand jury investigation by the Nassau County District Attorney. Michael's clients were found to have engaged in no wrongdoing; been unaware of any alleged scheme and no charges were filed against them.

Student convicted of narcotics distribution. At a post-trial court hearing, Michael convinced the trial judge to throw out the jury's guilty verdict by presenting evidence that witnesses had committed perjury during the trial. Thereafter, Michael persuaded the Suffolk County District Attorney to dismiss the indictment.

Businessman charged with running an illegal internet gambling operation by the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. Michael negotiated a no-jail plea disposition for his client.

Research company whose industry studies were misappropriated by a competitor.  Michael successfully tried the case, in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, obtained a verdict awarding damages to his client and an injunction against the competitor to cease its unlawful activity.

Student at Pennsylvania medical school facing imminent prevention of graduation and loss of his diploma, due to allegation of stalking by a faculty member.  Michael developed evidence that cast doubt on the professor''s credibility to the extent that the university relented and his client was able to graduate, with his class, and receive his diploma.

Physician charged with child neglect and abuse by New York State and Nassau County Child Protective Services. Michael presented evidence which resulted in the withdrawal of the charges.

Student arrested for rape of his ex-girlfriend. Michael obtained a pre-trial dismissal by locating, and then presenting to prosecutors in the New York City Family Court, witnesses to whom the ex-girlfriend admitted the sexual contact with his client was, in fact, consensual.

Stockbroker in investigation into securities fraud by the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey. Michael's client was not indicted.

Managing partner of investment fund in investigation into stock market manipulation by the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the SEC. After producing documents and successfully representing his client at a deposition, no criminal or civil charges were filed.

CEO in joint investigation into criminal tax fraud by the Tax Division of the United States Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, both of whom declined prosecution.

Former New York State official in investigation by the New York State Attorney General, facing obstruction of justice and perjury charges.  Michael replaced existing counsel, and, thereafter, persuaded prosecutors not to charge his client.

Real estate broker in investigation into corporate land sale kickbacks by the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey. Michael convinced prosecutors not to seek his client's indictment.

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