Basic Profile Info
- Name: Michael J. Catalfimo
- Experience: 39 years of experience
- Practice Summary: Business Law, Divorce, Estate Planning ...
- Jurisdictions: Massachusetts, New York
- Website: http://www.rlglawny.com
Education
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Boston College Law School
J.D. (1985) (1982 - 1985)
Honors: Elected to the Order of the Coif National Legal Honor Society -
Skidmore College
B.A. | Government & Music (1979 - 1982)
Honors: Elected to Periclean Honor Society and Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society
Experience
- Partner: Rowlands, LeBrou & Griesmer, PLLC (2020 - Current)
- Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer: Carter, Conboy, Case, Blackmore, Maloney & Laird, P.C. (2011 - 2020)
- Director & Shareholder: Carter, Conboy, Case, Blackmore, Maloney & Laird, P.C. (2006 - 2020)
- Partner: Catalfimo & Catalfimo, LLP (1993 - 2006)
- Partner: Catalfimo & Bulger (1988 - 1993)
- Associate: Law Offices of James A. Catalfimo (1986 - 1988)
Associations
- Saratoga County Bar Association: Member (2017 - Current)
- Washington County Bar Association: Chairman, Continuing Legal Eduction Committee (2012 - Current)
- Americal Legal and Financial Network (ALFN): Member (2007 - Current)
- Federation of Bar Associations, Fourth Judicial District: Officer & Director (2004 - Current)
- American Bankruptcy Institute: Member (2003 - Current)
- New York State Bar Association  # 2036903: Member (1986 - Current)
- American Bar Association: Member (1986 - Current)
- Washington County Bar Association: Member (1986 - Current)
- ALFA International: Business Litigation Practice Group Steering Committee Member (2010 - 2019)
- American Legal and Financial Network (ALFN): Chairman, Board of Directors (2012 - 2018)
- American Legal and Financial Network (ALFN): Director (2011 - 2018)
- Federation of Bar Associations, Fourth Judicial District: President (2007 - 2008)
- Mary McClellan Hospital Board of Directors: Director (1998 - 2003)
- Washington County Bar Association: President (1998 - 1999)
- Skidmore College: Adjunct Professor, Business Law (1991 - 1992)
Jurisdictions
- Massachusetts (Since 1985)
- New York (Since 1986)
- United States District Court, D. Mass. (Since 1996)
- United States District Court, E.D.N.Y. (Since 1998)
- United States District Court, N.D.N.Y. (Since 1986)
- United States District Court, S.D.N.Y. (Since 1994)
- United States District Court, W.D.N.Y. (Since 1995)
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted --Visa and Master Card
- Contingent Fees --Considered in select cases. Please inquire for additional details,
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information --Information provided upon request.
Practice Areas
- Business Law: Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Divorce: Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Estate Planning: Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Real Estate Law: Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Contact Info
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Biography
With a focus on representing a wide range of businesses and individuals, Michael J. Catalfimo handles intricate civil litigation and transactional matters involving Real Estate Law, Debtors Rights, Corporate Law, Family Law, Estate Planning Law, and Local Government Law. He serves as a Partner at the law firm of Rowlands, LeBrou & Griesmer, PLLC. Graduating with a Juris Doctor Degree (with High Honors) from Boston College Law School in 1985, he was chosen for the Order of the Coif National Legal Honor Society and was awarded the Lewis F. Powell, Jr. Medal for Exceptional Advocacy and Distinguished Trial Advocacy. His undergraduate studies in Government at Skidmore College in 1982 earned him a Bachelor of Arts degree with accolades. During his time at Skidmore, he was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society and the Periclean Honor Society. Mr. Catalfimo is licensed to practice law in the State, Federal, and Bankruptcy Courts of New York and Massachusetts. He actively participates in several professional organizations, including the American and New York State Bar Associations, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the American Bankruptcy Institute, and the American Legal and Financial Network. He has previously served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the American Legal and Financial Network, the leading network of mortgage loan servicing attorneys and professionals in the nation. Additionally, he has held the position of president at both the Washington County Bar Association and the Federation of Bar Associations of the Fourth Judicial District. Furthermore, he has experience as a former adjunct professor teaching business law at Skidmore College.