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MichaelLane

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Overview

Biography

Michael has over 30 years of experience as a litigator. He has tried cases, argued appeals, and represented clients in a wide range of domestic and international disputes involving commercial, securities, intellectual property, insurance, employment, and real estate issues. Michael has conducted international arbitrations for clients in Europe, North America, and South America, and he has acted as an arbitrator with the London Court of International Arbitration.

In addition to his practice, Michael is an adjunct professor at Fordham University School of Law, where he has taught since 1993.

Bar Associations

  • New York State Bar Association
  • New York City Bar Association
Experience

Prior Experience

  • Cullen and Dykman LLP, Partner
  • Anderson Kill
  • Roberts, Sheridan & Kotel, PC, Senior Litigation Partner
  • Hertzog, Calamari & Gleason
  • Cahill Gordon & Reindel
  • Anderson Kill & Olick, PC

Selected Honors

  • Selected to Super Lawyers New York Metro: Business Litigation, 2013–2024
  • New York State Bar Association, Empire State Counsel®, 2024
  • Fordham University School of Law, Adjunct Teacher of the Year, 2017
  • Dave Nee Foundation, David S. Stoner Uncommon Counselor Award, 2011
  • Federal Bar Council, Pro Bono Representation of Family of New York City Firefighter Killed in 9/11 World Trade Center Attacks, 2004
Knowledge

Selected Media

Featured Media

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New York Appellate Court Addresses Application of Breach of Contract Exclusion in Insurance Coverage Dispute

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Website Accessibility Lawsuits: Several "Tester" Plaintiffs—Nathalie Reyes, Aisha Raheel, Simon Isakov, Amanie Riley, and Victor Andrews—Targeting Businesses in Recent Flurry of Lawsuits

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Website Accessibility Lawsuits: Several "Tester" Plaintiffs—Sandra Ford, Z'Leah Liburd, Livingston Bennett, Brandi Major, and Joshua Espinal—Targeting Businesses in Recent Flurry of Lawsuits

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Year-End Focus for 403(b) Plan Sponsors: Two Critical Document Deadlines and Typical Year-End Compliance Review

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Second Circuit Reverses Award of Attorney's Fees in Coverage Dispute Between Liability Insurers

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Federal Court Narrows Scope of Insurers' Privilege Claims in COVID-19 Coverage Litigation