Michael Miarmi, Consumer Attorney in New York
Over 20 years of legal practice · focused on Consumer and Securities
PartneratLieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
New, NY
Practicing consumer in New York since 2006.
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Michael Miarmi is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Consumer and Securities. Michael has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein, LLP.
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- New York, NY
- Experience
- over 20 years
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- Consumer · Securities
- Handles Consumer and Securities matters from New York, NY.
- Over 20 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Michael Miarmi: Michael Miarmi is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Consumer and Securities. Michael has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein, LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Michael takes on
Michael concentrates on consumer and securities. Each area below outlines the kind of case Michael handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Consumer cases in New York
Michael takes consumer 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.
Securities cases in New York
Michael takes securities 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
Meet Michael Miarmi — consumer lawyer in New York
Michael Miarmi is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Consumer and Securities. Michael has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein, LLP.
Michael Miarmi is a partner residing in the firm’s New York office. He devotes his practice almost entirely to representing individual and institutional investors in direct or class cases asserting claims under the federal securities laws or state law. Among his current responsibilities, Michael is a member of the team serving as co-lead counsel for the proposed customer class in In re Bank of New York Mellon Corp. Foreign Exchange Transactions Litigation, seeking to recover losses arising from The Bank of New York Mellon’s alleged misconduct in connection with executing foreign exchange (FX) transactions on behalf of its custodial clients.
Michael also serves on the team working as co-lead counsel for the proposed class in Arkansas Teacher Retirement System v. State Street Corp. , arising from State Street’s alleged FX-related misconduct. Michael is also a member of the team serving as co-lead counsel for a proposed class of shareholders asserting claims under the federal securities laws against LINN Energy, LLC and others, based on defendants’ alleged misconduct in overstating key financial metrics, which artificially inflated the price of the subject securities and resulted in significant losses to investors.
Additionally, for the past several years, Michael has played a central role in representing The Charles Schwab Corporation and several of its related entities in litigation arising from alleged fraud by some of the world’s largest financial institutions in setting the London InterBank Offered Rate (LIBOR) . Schwab’s cases are included as part of a large multidistrict litigation pending in the Southern District of New York.
Michael was also a member of the Lieff Cabraser teams that represented Schwab entities, as well as (with other counsel) the New York State Common Retirement Fund and other state pension funds, in securities litigation arising from Bank of America’s acquisition of Merrill Lynch . Michael previously helped represent BlackRock and Nuveen funds in securities litigation arising from the massive fraud at Tyco International Ltd . Those cases settled on terms favorable to Lieff Cabraser’s clients.
Michael has been, and currently is, involved in significant securities cases before the United States Supreme Court. He served as counsel of record on behalf of amicus curiae National Association of Shareholder and Consumer Attorneys (NASCAT) in Erica P. John Fund, Inc. v. Halliburton Co., et al., No. 09-1403, presenting NASCAT’s arguments to the Supreme Court in support of plaintiff regarding the standard for class certification in “fraud-on-the-market” securities cases. The Supreme Court ruled unanimously in plaintiff’s favor. Michael currently is a member of the team representing the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi before the Supreme Court in Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi v. IndyMac MBS, Inc., et al., No. 13-640, in which the Court will address whether the rule set forth in American Pipe & Construction Co. v. Utah applies to suspend the operation of the three-year time period in Section 13 of the Securities Act of 1933 during the pendency of a putative class action.
Published Works
•Co-Author with Steven E. Fineman, “The Basics of Obtaining Class Certification in Securities Fraud Cases: U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies Standard, Rejecting Fifth Circuit’s ‘Loss Causation’ Requirement,” Bloomberg Law Reports, July 5, 2011
Honors & Awards
•“Lawdragon 500 Global Plaintiff Lawyers,” Lawdragon, 2024-2026
•“Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America,” Lawdragon, 2025, 2026
•“Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers in America,” Lawdragon, 2020-2026
•“Rising Star for New York Metro,” Super Lawyers, 2013-2018, 2025
In the News
•April 24, 2026
19 Lieff Cabraser Lawyers Named to the 2026 “Lawdragon 500 Global Plaintiff Lawyers” Guide
•March 27, 2026
Twenty-Three Lieff Cabraser Attorneys Named to Lawdragon’s “500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers” List for 2026
•October 30, 2025
21 Lieff Cabraser Attorneys Selected as 2025 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
•September 8, 2025
Twenty-Seven Lieff Cabraser Partners Named to 2026 “Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America” List
•June 6, 2025
Twenty-Four Lieff Cabraser Attorneys Named to Lawdragon’s “500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers” List for 2025
How Michael handles consumer matters
Michael Miarmi is a partner residing in the firm’s New York office. He devotes his practice almost entirely to representing individual and institutional investors in direct or class cases asserting claims under the federal securities laws or state law. Among his current responsibilities, Michael is a member of the team serving as co-lead counsel for the proposed customer class in In re Bank of…
The kind of cases Michael takes
Michael reviews new inquiries case-by-case for consumer and securities matters across New York.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Fordham University School of Law
J.D. · 2005
Yale University
B.A. · 2000
Jurisdictions
Michael's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
2013 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2012 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2012 · ACTIVE
U.S. Supreme Court
2011 · ACTIVE
New York
2006 · ACTIVE
Michael studied at J.D. in Fordham University School of Law and B.A. in Yale University.
Law school and academic background
Michael completed J.D. in Fordham University School of Law and B.A. in Yale 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
Professional Associations •American Bar Association •Law360 Editorial Advisory Board, Securities, 2018, 2019 •New York State Bar Association •New York State Trial Lawyers Association •Public Justice Foundation
membership
Locations
Michael Miarmi's office in New York
Michael's primary office is at 250 Hudson Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY, 10013. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
250 Hudson Street, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10013
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How to hire Michael Miarmi — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new consumer 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 consumer attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many consumer 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 consumer practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every consumer 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 consumer practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Michael Miarmi
How much does it cost to hire Michael for a consumer 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 consumer attorneys offer free consults — check Michael's current terms during booking.
How long do consumer cases in New York typically take?
Simple consumer 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 consumer 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
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