Michael Profita, Business Attorney in Paramus, New Jersey
Over 49 years of legal practice · focused on Business, General, and Litigation · 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Contract PartneratDeCotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP
Paramus, NJ
Practicing business in Paramus since 1977.
- 49+
- Years practicing
- 4.4 ★
- 1 client review
- 8
- Bar admissions
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Michael Profita is a contract partner based in Paramus, NJ. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Litigation. Michael has over 49 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at DeCotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Paramus, NJ
- Experience
- over 49 years
- Known for
- Business · General · Litigation
- Handles Business, General, and Litigation matters from Paramus, NJ.
- Over 49 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About Michael Profita: Michael Profita is a contract partner based in Paramus, NJ. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Litigation. Michael has over 49 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at DeCotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Michael Profita
Michael concentrates on business, general, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Michael handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Business cases in Paramus, New Jersey
Michael takes business matters in Paramus, New Jersey. 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.
General cases in Paramus, New Jersey
Michael takes general matters in Paramus, New Jersey. 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.
Litigation cases in Paramus, New Jersey
Michael takes litigation matters in Paramus, New Jersey. 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 Profita — Over 49 years of New Jersey business experience
Michael Profita is a contract partner based in Paramus, NJ. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Litigation. Michael has over 49 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at DeCotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Mr. Profita has enjoyed a distinguished legal career since graduating from Drake University with a B.A. in Economics and Management, Seton Hall School of Law, and later New York University with an LL.M in Taxation. He represents primarily aggressive closely-held companies, high net worth individuals, entrepreneurs, as well as service professionals.
His focus, like that of DeCotiis, has been to provide highly specialized corporate, business, transactional real estate and commercial litigation services. Mr. Profita - like DeCotiis - prides himself on providing services on par with regional and multinational firms, but in a cost efficient and effective manner as his clients are more than ever focused on the bottom line.
Mr. Profita has personally attended to numerous mergers and acquisitions of a diverse range of businesses with high transactional values. As an attorney with an LL.M degree in Taxation, he has been able to assist his clients with tax planning to maximize profits and minimize exposure under the complicated U.S. tax code. The DeCotiis Finance and Banking departments will now complement his corporate counseling services to ensure clients have access to the full range of legal advice and guidance, which both start-up and mature companies need in a more-than-ever competitive international business world.
Mr. Profita has also assisted his clients in New York and New Jersey with the restructure of their businesses for long term succession planning, in conjunction with their overall estate and income tax planning, as well as administration of trusts and estates. Mr. Profita handles litigation of probate matters and informal and litigated resolution of disputes among owners of equity interests in closely-held entities. Mr. Profita has provided counsel and advice on these issues throughout his 35 plus years as an attorney with a specialty in Tax Matters. Mr. Profita's partnership will continue to enhance the status of DeCotiis in the region as the go-to full-service corporate law firm it has been for almost half of a century.
Michael's approach to business cases
Michael Profita is a partner at DeCotiis. In 2015 Michael Profita merged his boutique corporate counseling firm Profita & Associates, LLC with DeCotiis. Mr. Profita has enjoyed a distinguished legal career since graduating from Drake University with a B.A. in Economics and Management, Seton Hall School of Law, and later New York University with an LL.M in Taxation. He represents primarily…
The kind of cases Michael takes
Michael reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, general, and litigation matters in Paramus and the surrounding New Jersey area.
Credentials
Michael Profita's legal education and bar admissions
Seton Hall University
J.D. · 1977
Drake University
B.A. · 1974
Jurisdictions
Michael's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court
2010 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
2010 · ACTIVE
United States Court
2001 · ACTIVE
New York
1983 · ACTIVE
U.S. Tax Court
1981 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
1978 · ACTIVE
New Jersey
1978 · ACTIVE
Alabama
1977 · ACTIVE
Michael studied at J.D. in Seton Hall University and B.A. in Drake University.
Law school and academic background
Michael completed J.D. in Seton Hall University and B.A. in Drake University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Michael runs in New Jersey is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Michael Profita
Michael has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Affiliations
Michael's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional Associations •Alabama State Bar Association •New Jersey State Bar Association •American Bar Association
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Locations
Michael Profita's office in Paramus
Michael's primary office is at 61 South Paramus Road, Suite 250, Paramus, NJ, 07652-1236. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
DeCotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP
61 South Paramus Road, Suite 250
Paramus, NJ 07652-1236
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Client reviews of Michael Profita — 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Michael. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing business attorneys in Paramus.
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How to hire Michael Profita — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business 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 business attorney in Paramus, New Jersey
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business 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 business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Michael Profita
How much does it cost to hire Michael for a business 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 business attorneys offer free consults — check Michael's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in New Jersey typically take?
Simple business 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 Paramus?
Michael is licensed in New Jersey. Matters governed by New Jersey 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 business 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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