Practice areas: Bankruptcy, Business & Corporate, Creditor Debtor Rights; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 2013
Education: New York Law School
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2026 Attorney Mike Dal Lago founded Dal Lago Law with offices in Naples and Fort Myers, Florida, with a mission to provide custom-tailored, cutting-edge solutions to businesses and individuals across Southwest Florida. Using his vast experience and knowledge, Mr. Dal Lago provides his business clients from varied sectors with customized and comprehensive options to achieve their goals at every stage of a business’s lifecycle, from formation and corporate governance to growth and maintenance. In the unfortunate event of financial distress, he assists clients with bankruptcy issues, using Chapter 11 and Subchapter V of the Bankruptcy Code, or Chapter 7 liquidation, creditors’ rights and business law matters. Assuring his clients receive the highest level of care and advocacy while navigating their challenging and stressful situations, he conveys the complexities of bankruptcy law to them clearly and logically so they can make informed decisions about their financial future.
Mr. Dal Lago is certified by the bars of Florida, New York and New Jersey. He represents his clients before the U.S. District Courts for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey.
In addition to being named a Florida SuperLawyer, Mr. Dal Lago has consistently been recognized in Florida Trend’s prestigious Legal Elite list, and is an AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest rating an attorney can receive for their professional ethics and legal ability by their peers and judiciary. He is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, the American Bar Association, the Collier County Bar Association and the Southwest Florida Bankruptcy Professionals Association.
An avid supporter of philanthropic causes in the Southwest Florida community, Mr. Dal Lago is the former President of the Southwest Florida Bankruptcy Professionals Association, and has served on the Boards of The Village School of Naples and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast. Mike was a member of the Leadership Collier Class of 2015 and a volunteer for Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida. He is also the former president of the Naples Toastmasters Club.
Practice areas
Bankruptcy: Business, Business/Corporate, Creditor Debtor Rights: BusinessFocus areas
Bankruptcy Law, Business Formation and Planning, Business Organizations, Collections, Debt Discharge, Foreclosure, Limited Liability Companies, Loan Modifications
- 60% Bankruptcy: Business
- 20% Business/Corporate
- 20% Creditor Debtor Rights: Business
First Admitted: 2001, New York
Professional Webpage: https://dallagolaw.com/our-bankruptcy-attorneys/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Member American Bar Association
- Board Certified Business Bankruptcy Attorney , 2023
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of New Jersey
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of New York
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
- State of New Jersey
- State of New York
- State of Florida
- Member Southwest Florida Bankruptcy Professionals Association
- Member Collier County Bar Association
- Member American Bankruptcy Institute
- President of the Southwest Florida Bankruptcy Professionals Association, 2018
Pro bono / Community Service
- Former Board Member of The Village School of Naples
- Former President of the Naples Toastmasters Club
- Former Volunteer for Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida
- Member of the Leadership Collier Class of 2015
- Former Board Member of Big Brothers Big Sisters
Honors
- Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine, 2021
- Top Lawyers, Naples Illustrated Magazine, 2021
- AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®, 2021
- Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine, 2020
- Top Lawyers, Naples Illustrated Magazine, 2020
- Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine, 2019
- AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®, 2018
- Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine, 2018
- Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine, 2017
- Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine, 2016
Educational Background
- Northeastern University, B.A. 1995
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- LLC Interests in Bankruptcy, Adverse Witness, Vol. 122, September 2013
- Good news for distressed small businesses, Vol 187, February 2020
- Limited Liability Company Revisions, Co-Authored With Jeanne L. Seewald, Esq., Adverse Witness Vol. 127, February 2014
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Mike excels at providing clear, concise, common sense advice with the client's best interests in mind.”
“Renowned as an expert in Chapter 11 bankruptcy.”
“Mike has excellent knowledge of the law and fantastic communication skills which enable him effectively and efficiently advice clients about the often complicated world of bankruptcy and craft creative solutions to difficult problems.”
“Mike Dal Lago is my go-to person for bankruptcy-related issues and referrals. He is knowledgeable, efficient, responsive and always professional.”
“Mr. Dal Lago is the preeminent bankruptcy attorney in Naples, Florida.”
Office location for Mike Dal Lago
999 Vanderbilt Beach Rd
Suite 200
Naples, FL 34108
Phone: 239-571-6877
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2026
