Michael C. Barrows

Top rated Family Law attorney in Garden City, New York

Barrows Levy PLLC
Michael C. Barrows
Barrows Levy PLLC

Practice Areas: Family Law, Estate Planning & Probate, Business Litigation; view more

Licensed in New York since: 2004

Education: Brooklyn Law School

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2015 - 2024
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Barrows Levy PLLC

100 Quentin Roosevelt Blvd
Suite 208
Garden City, NY 11530 Visit website

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Founder and Partner at Barrows Levy PLLC, Michael C. Barrows represents clients in Nassau and Suffolk counties in New York, along with the New York City metropolitan area. An experienced attorney, he focuses on those who need legal help in Family Law, Divorce, Estate Planning, Probate, Trust and Estate Litigation, Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate Litigation and Business Litigation. As a lead counsel-rated attorney, he is rated by Avvo with the highest rating for divorce and family law, and for his high ethical standards and long list of successful results, he holds the highest peer rating possible of AV Preeminent* from Martindale-Hubbell.

Mr. Barrows attended Binghamton University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics and Law in 2000. He then attended law school at Brooklyn Law School, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 2003. Featured in the New York Post and the New York Times, he manages cases at both the appeal and trial level, and has successfully defended and prosecuted commercial, criminal and civil actions.

Admitted to practice in the state of New York and the District of Columbia, Mr. Barrows also takes clients from Staten Island, Queens, the Bronx and Brooklyn. He is also admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit, the United States District Court for the Western District of New York, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

In both federal and state courts, he has experience managing cases regarding commercial collections, employer and employee disputes, breach of fiduciary duty, unlawful transfer of assets, theft, mismanagement, fraud and fraudulent inducement, shareholder disputes and breach of contract. Mr. Barrows also offers divorce mediation, prenuptial agreements and the negotiation of separation.

* AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

Practice areas

Family Law, Estate Planning & Probate, Business Litigation, Criminal Defense, Estate & Trust Litigation, Real Estate: Business, Real Estate: Consumer

Focus areas

Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Criminal Law, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Non-Compete Agreements, Paternity, Power of Attorney, Prenuptial Agreements, Probate & Estate Administration, Trade Secret, Trusts, Will Contests, Wills

  • 30% Family Law
  • 20% Estate Planning & Probate
  • 10% Business Litigation
  • 10% Criminal Defense
  • 10% Estate & Trust Litigation
  • 10% Real Estate: Business
  • 10% Other

First Admitted: 2004, New York

Professional Webpage: https://barrowslevy.com/personnel/michael-barrows/

Bar/Professional Activity:
  • Eastern District of New York
  • Court of Appeals, Second Circuit 
  • District Court, Washington D.C.
  • Western District of New York
  • Southern District of New York
  • New York Bar, 2004
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
  • Designer Limousine Inc v Authority Transp., Inc, 176 A.D.3d 670 (2d Dept 2019), 2019
  • Brembo, S.P.A. v T.A.W. Performance LLC 176 A.D.3d 535 (1st Dept 2019), 2019
  • Galasso, Langione & Botter, LLP v Galasso 2019 NY Slip Op 07769, 2019
  • $850,000.00 settlement against a WISE (World Institute of Scientology Enterprises) affiliate in an action filed with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleging religious discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act..
  • Metzger v. Yuenger Woodworking Corp. et al., 33 A.D.3d 678 (2nd Dept. 2006) – Mr. Barrows wins a reversal of trial court’s dismissal in an action seeking recovery of $1,750,000.00 in damages for constructive fraudulent transfers under New York Debtor Creditor Law 273 and 273-a and actual fraud under New York Debtor and Creditor Law 276., 2006
  • Herman v. Spitz , 2004 WL 2852659 (Civil Court, N.Y. County 2004). Reported in New York Law Journal, "Decision of Interest", on October 29, 2004. Court held that medical evidence is not essential to finding plaintiff liable for defendant's emotional distress, but relevant only to the extent of her damages. Plaintiff's motion to dismiss the defendant's counterclaim was denied.
  • JB Aviation, LLC v. R. Aviation Charter Services, 14 CV 5175 (E.D.N.Y) - Featured on the front page of the New York Law Journal, dated September 18, 2017.  Mr. Barrows defeats motion for summary judgment in connection with oral contract for aircraft broker fee.  Issues of fact exist to warrant a trial., 2017
  • Troccoli v. Zarabi, 57 A.D.3d 931 (2nd Dept., 2008) – Mr. Barrows wins a reversal of trial court’s dismissal of an action against seller for his fraudulent inducement of plaintiff to enter into contract for the purchase of real estate., 2008
  • Ghilduta v. The Trump Corporation et al., (SDNY) – Mr. Barrows defeats defendants’ motion for summary judgment in a “hybrid claim” action brought pursuant to § 301 of the Labor Management Relations Act, alleging employer’s breach of a collective bargaining agreement and a union’s breach of its duty of fair representation.
  • Zahradnikova v. Buhl, 2017 NY Slip Op 31585(U) (NY Sup Ct., NY Cty.  2017) - Mr. Barrows succeeds in pleading case for oral partnership agreement between non married couples. Only the third case reported in New York State on this topic., 2017
  • Katt v. Markov, 121 A.D.3d 542 (1st Dept. 2014) – Mr. Barrows successfully defended appeal by plaintiff. Appellate Division held that agreement for the purchase of plaintiff’s goods by defendant terminated the fiduciary relationship between the parties. Moreover, Appellate Division upheld release of fiduciary by sophisticated principal where evidence established that principal understood that the fiduciary was acting in his own interest and knowingly entered into release., 2014
  • Merchants T & F, Inc v. Drucker, 19 A.D.3d 134 (1st Dept. 2005) – Mr. Barrows successfully argued for a dismissal of a fraudulent conveyance action against his client because of the plaintiff’s willful and contumacious refusal to comply with multiple orders of disclosure. On appeal, the trial court’s order of dismissal was affirmed by the Appellate Division, First Department.   See also Merchants T & F, Inc v. Drucker, 2005
  • Matter of Leah F. v. Efraim F., 2017 NY Slip Op 50933(U) (NY Family Ct., Kings Cty. 2017) - After an 8-day trial, Mr. Barrows succeeds in proving a family offense against one of New York City's wealthiest real estate developers.  Order of Protection obtained in favor of our firm's client. , 2017
Honors/Awards:
  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
  • Avvo Rated 10.0 (Superb)
  • Super Lawyer, 2015-2020
  • Top-Rated Divorce and Family Law Attorney for NYC and Long Island, https://www.attorney.com/divorce-family-law-ny/new_york_county, 2019
Educational Background:
  • B.A. Philosophy, Politics & Law, Binghamton University, 2000

These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.

“Diligent and thorough. Each client is important to him and he provides superior and caring representation. Spends time and attention in what is often a difficult and highly emotional practice area. Creative solutions to complex matters.”

“Competent, professional and a brilliant litigator. He never gives up until the right result.”

“Excellent and conscientious attorney. A super-star!”

“Michael zealously fights for his clients, but is respectful and professional with opposing counsel.”

“Great attorney, great person, wholly dedicated to his clients.”

“Michael is an outstanding trial attorney in complex matrimonial actions. He is diligent and aggressive- just what clients need!”

Office location for Michael C. Barrows

100 Quentin Roosevelt Blvd
Suite 208
Garden City, NY 11530

Phone: 516-953-4121

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10 Years Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2015 - 2024

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