Michael E. Pressman

Top rated Personal Injury attorney in New York, New York

Law Offices of Michael E. Pressman
Michael E. Pressman
Law Offices of Michael E. Pressman

Practice areas: Personal Injury, Insurance Coverage, Products Liability; view more

Licensed in New York since: 1977

Education: Rutgers School of Law - Newark

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2013 - 2025

Law Offices of Michael E. Pressman

125 Maiden Lane
17th Floor
New York, NY 10038 Visit website

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Attorney Michael E. Pressman is the principal and senior partner at the Law Offices of Michael E Pressman in New York, New York. In this prestigious role, he meticulously manages and supervises all facets of the firm’s operations. Focusing on personal injury and insurance defense litigation, he brings an extensive background in trial proceedings for various personal injury matters. His proficiency encompasses a wide range of cases, from construction accidents and premises liability to automotive collisions and product liability claims.

After obtaining his B.A. with high honors in international relations and government from Clark University in 1972, Mr. Pressman earned his J.D. from Rutgers University-Newark School of Law in 1976. While at law school, he was honored with the Dean's Award for his academic excellence. Additionally, he holds legal licenses in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey and has been granted admission to practice before the United States Supreme Court.

In addition to his legal acumen, Mr. Pressman is the chairman of the board of directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. He is also part of the New York State Judicial Selection Committee, which appoints judges in New York City for Bronx and Kings counties. Furthermore, he's involved with the Defense Research Institute (DRI).

As an accomplished speaker, Mr. Pressman serves as the chair and presenter for the Harlan Fiske Stone Award. He also shares his knowledge by giving lectures for organizations such as the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the New York State Insurance Association and the New York State Bar Association.

Practice areas

Personal Injury - General: Defense, Insurance Coverage, Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff

Focus areas

Animal Bites, Assault, Bad Faith Insurance, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Dram Shop Laws, Insurance, Insurance Defense, Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Defects, Personal Injury - Defense, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Pharmaceutical, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death

  • 80% Personal Injury - General: Defense
  • 10% Insurance Coverage
  • 10% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff

First Admitted: 1976, Pennsylvania

Professional Webpage: http://mepressman.com/michael-e-pressman/

Bar/Professional Activity:
  • New York State Bar
  • New Jersey Bar
  • Pennsylvania Bar
  • Federal Court, Eastern District
  • Federal Court, Southern District
  • United States Supreme Court
  • Member of Council on Litigation Management
  • Chairman of the Board of Directors and past President of the Association of Trial Lawyers of the City of New York.
  • New York State Judicial Selection - Committee for Appointment of Supreme and Civil Court Judges for the City of New York, County of Bronx and the City of New York, Kings County.
  • Chair Person and Presenter of the Harlan Fiske Stone Award
  • Member of Defense Research Institute (D.R.I.)
  • Lecturer for the New York State Trial Lawyers Association.
  • Lecturer for the New York State Insurance Association.
  • Lecturer for the New York State Bar Association.
Honors/Awards:
  • Trial Lawyers Division‑Federation of Jewish
  • Philanthropies Lawyer of the Year Award
  • Defense Counsel of the Year‑Institute of Jewish Humanities
Educational Background:
  • Clark University, Worcester, Massachusetts - B.A. in International Relations and Government, High Honors, Phi Beta Kappa, June 1972

Office location for Michael E. Pressman

125 Maiden Lane
17th Floor
New York, NY 10038

Phone: 212-235-7336

Selections

13 Years Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2013 - 2025

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