How much does it cost to hire Brittany for a legal case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Brittany walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Brittany offer a free consultation?

Brittany charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brittany's office. Some legal attorneys offer free consults — check Brittany's current terms during booking.

How long do legal cases in New York typically take?

Simple legal matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Brittany gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Brittany take my case if I'm outside New York?

Brittany is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Brittany will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Brittany?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Brittany will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Brittany accepting new legal clients right now?

Brittany's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Brittany Mitchell Michael — Licensed Attorney

Over 11 years of legal practice

AssociateatPachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP

New, NY

Practicing law in New York since 2015.

11+: Years practicing
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Brittany Mitchell Michael is an associate based in New York, NY. Brittany has over 11 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP.

Based in: New York, NY
Experience: over 11 years
Known for: legal services

Over 11 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Biography

Meet Brittany Mitchell Michael — legal lawyer in New York

Brittany Mitchell Michael is an associate based in New York, NY. Brittany has over 11 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP.

Brittany Michael, resident in the firm’s New York office and licensed in Minnesota, concentrates her practice on representing tort creditors and official committees in mass-tort and child sexual-abuse bankruptcies. Among her many engagements, Brittany was instrumental in representing the official creditors’ committees in dozens of Catholic Church chapter 11 cases such as the Diocese of Rockville Centre, the Archdiocese of San Francisco, and the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Brittany frequently speaks and writes on bankruptcy topics for tort attorneys and tort victims, was one of the American Bankruptcy Institute’s “40 Under 40” among bankruptcy attorneys, and was named an “Attorney of the Year” by Minnesota Lawyer for her work in representing the creditors’ committee in the chapter 11 case of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Brittany holds a bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan University (2007) and a J.D. from University of Minnesota Law School (2015).

Publications

•Expanding the Integration Mandate to Employment: The Push to Apply the Principles of the Olmstead Decision to Disability Employment Services, 30 ABA Journal of Labor & Employment Law 155 (2014)
•Co-author, The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention: Procedures and Summary of Jurisprudence, 38 Human Rights Quarterly 655 (2016)

News

PSZJ’s Representation of the Creditors’ Committee in Roman Catholic Archbishop of San Francisco Case Covered by NBC Bay Area

April 16, 2025

Judge Authorizes Unprecedented Disclosure of Independent Review Board Minutes and Aggregated Claims Data in Roman Catholic Archbishop of San Francisco Case

March 28, 2025

Brittany Michael Is a Guest of the IBA Insolvency Podcast

November 14, 2024

Nine PSZJ Attorneys Named to 2024 New York Metro 'Super Lawyers' List; Three Recognized as 'Rising Stars'

October 24, 2024

Brittany Mitchell Michael and Benjamin Wallen to Participate in the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges’ 2024 Next Generation Program

June 24, 2024

Brittany Michael Named to American Bankruptcy Institute’s 2023 Class of 40 Under 40

October 13, 2023

Events

Accountability & Protection: Child Sexual Abuse Claims in Chapter 11

Child USA Los Angeles, CA
October 27, 2023

The kind of cases Brittany takes

Brittany reviews new inquiries case-by-case across a general legal practice across New York.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

University of Minnesota Law School J.D.
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Wesleyan University B.A.
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Jurisdictions

Brittany's state bar admissions

Minnesota New York
2015 · ACTIVE

Brittany studied at — in University of Minnesota Law School J.D. and — in Wesleyan University B.A..

Law school and academic background

Brittany completed — in University of Minnesota Law School J.D. and — in Wesleyan University B.A.. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Brittany runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Brittany's professional memberships and bar associations

Professional Affiliations •Member, Northeast Investors Cooperative •Treasurer, International Women's Insolvency & Restructuring Conference, Minneapolis chapter
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Locations

Brittany Mitchell Michael's office in New York

Brittany's primary office is at 1700 Broadway, 36th Floor, New York, NY, 10019. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP

1700 Broadway, 36th Floor

New York, NY 10019

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Hiring guide

How to hire Brittany Mitchell Michael — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new legal attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Brittany usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Brittany charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brittany's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Brittany will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a legal attorney in New York

A short list to run through before you commit: How many legal matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Brittany

Brittany discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in legal practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every legal matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Brittany confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Brittany's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many legal practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Brittany Mitchell Michael

How much does it cost to hire Brittany for a legal case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Brittany walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Brittany offer a free consultation?
Brittany charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brittany's office. Some legal attorneys offer free consults — check Brittany's current terms during booking.
How long do legal cases in New York typically take?
Simple legal matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Brittany gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Brittany take my case if I'm outside New York?
Brittany is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Brittany will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Brittany?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Brittany will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Brittany accepting new legal clients right now?
Brittany's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.