Michael C. 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

• 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

“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.”

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

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

“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!”