Michael Fanelli, General Attorney in New York
Over 22 years of legal practice
AssociateatWeitz And Luxenberg P C
New, NY
Practicing general in New York since 2004.
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Michael Fanelli is an associate based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on General. Michael has over 22 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Weitz And Luxenberg P C.
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- Handles General matters from New York, NY.
- Over 22 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Michael Fanelli: Michael Fanelli is an associate based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on General. Michael has over 22 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Weitz And Luxenberg P C.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Michael Fanelli
Michael concentrates on general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Michael handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
General cases in New York
Michael takes general matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Michael Fanelli — Over 22 years of New York general experience
Michael Fanelli is an associate based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on General. Michael has over 22 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Weitz And Luxenberg P C.
Michael Fanelli handles cases as a member of our Asbestos Litigation group and carries the designation of associate attorney. In 2011, as co-chair of a lawsuit against Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and Goodyear Canada, he helped hold those two defendants responsible for causing a steamfitter and a heavy-equipment engine mechanic to suffer harm from asbestos exposure (the jury decided the companies should pay the two plaintiffs a combined total of $22 million, making theirs the year’s 86th highest damage award in the U.S.).
More recently, in 2014, Mr. Fanelli played a direct role in securing a hard-won $12.5-million verdict for the deserving families of three New York area workers stricken by mesothelioma - an electrician, a steamfitter, and an insulator who each were exposed to asbestos on the job. The defendants tried every trick in the book to sway the jury to their side, but to no avail against the powerful, well-organized case Mr. Fanelli helped deliver.
Mr. Fanelli has been listed by Super Lawyers magazine as a “Rising Star” among New York’s cadre of elite attorneys. He was listed as a New York Metro Rising Star from 2012 - 2019. Beginning in 2019, to date, he was listed as a New York Metro Super Lawyer.
Mr. Fanelli began the practice of law in 2004 with his admission to the bars of two states - New York and New Jersey - and spent the next five years as a Bronx County, N.Y., assistant district attorney. In that capacity, Mr. Fanelli handled over 500 felony cases.
Mr. Fanelli’s legal skills first took shape at New York Law School, which conferred upon him in 2004 a juris doctor degree, summa cum laude. During his time there, Mr. Fanelli academically distinguished himself by winning the Dean’s Scholarship, being named a John Marshall Harlan Scholar, repeatedly making it onto the Dean’s List (including the special subset list of high honors achievers), and serving on the New York Law School Law Review (first as a staff member and, later, as an associate editor). Entrance to New York Law School followed his 2001 graduation from Fordham University, where he received a bachelor degree in political science along with the recognition of having been named to the dean’s list.
Key Verdicts:
•$22 million (Koczur/McCarthy v. Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co./Goodyear Canada)
•$12.5 million (2014; Estates of Brown, McCloskey, and Terry - Index #190441-12, #190415-12, #190403-12, NY Sup. Court)
•$25 Million (2014; Sweberg/Hackshaw v. Crane Co.)
How Michael handles general matters
Our clients worked their entire lives supporting their families. They looked forward to their Golden Years. Corporate greed and irresponsibility took that away from them. I work tirelessly to ensure that our clients do not have to worry about the financial hardships and burdens that come along with a diagnosis of mesothelioma or lung cancer. Michael Fanelli handles cases as a member of our…
Who Michael represents
Michael reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general matters across New York.
Credentials
Michael Fanelli's legal education and bar admissions
New York Law School
J.D. · 2004
Fordham University
B.A. Political · 2001
Jurisdictions
Michael's state bar admissions
New Jersey U.S. Dist
2004 · ACTIVE
New York
2004 · ACTIVE
Michael studied at J.D. in New York Law School and B.A. Political in Fordham University.
Law school and academic background
Michael completed J.D. in New York Law School and B.A. Political in Fordham University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Michael runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Michael's professional memberships and bar associations
Associations and Licenses •American Association for Justice •New York State Trial Lawyers Assn
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Locations
Michael Fanelli's office in New York
Michael's primary office is at 700 Broadway, New York, NY, 10003. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Michael Fanelli — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Michael usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Michael charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael'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; Michael will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a general attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many general 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 Michael
Michael discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every general 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. Michael confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Michael's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Michael Fanelli
How much does it cost to hire Michael for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Michael walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Michael offer a free consultation?
Michael charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Michael's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in New York typically take?
Simple general 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. Michael gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Michael take my case if I'm outside New York?
Michael 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 — Michael 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 Michael?
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. Michael will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Michael accepting new general clients right now?
Michael's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
General attorneys serving Albany and Brooklyn in New York
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