Michael A. Bottar

Michael A. Bottar: Attorney with Bottar Law, PLLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Adjunct Professor, Syracuse University College of Law (2010-present); Listed, The Best Lawyers In America; Listed, AV Preeminent; Listed, Upstate New York Super Lawyers; Listed, National Trial Lawyers "Top 40 Under 40"; Listed, American Society of Legal Advocates "Top 40 Under 40"; Listed, National Association of Personal Injury Attorneys "Top 10 Under 40"; Listed, National Trial Lawyers "Top 100"; Author, Survey of New York Law: Civil Practice, Syracuse Law Review, -- Syr.L.Rev. -- (2015); Author, Survey of New York Law: Civil Practice, Syracuse Law Review, 64 Syr.L.Rev. 601 (2014); Author, Survey of New York Law: Civil Practice, Syracuse Law Review, 63 Syr.L.Rev. 593 (2013); Author, Survey of New York Law: Civil Practice, Syracuse Law Review, 62 Syr.L.Rev. 571 (2012); Co-Author, Survey of New York Law: Civil Practice, Syracuse Law Review, 61 Syr.L.Rev. 631 (2011); Author: Note, Robbing Peter To Pay Paul: Medicaid Liens, Supplemental Needs Trusts And Personal Injury Recoveries On Behalf Of Infants In New York State Following the Gold Decision, 53 Syr. L. Rev. 175 (2003); Order of the Coif; Order of Barristers; Justinian Honorary Law Society; Executive Editor, Syracuse Law Review (2002-2003).
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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Medical Malpractice
  • Birth Trauma
  • Catastrophic Injury
  • Biomedical Products Liability
  • Construction Accidents

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Colgate University, B.A., 2000
Law School Attended:
Syracuse University College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2003
Year of First Admission:
2004
Admission:
2004, New York; 2004, United States District Court, Northern, Southern and Western Districts of New York
Memberships:
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers; New York State Bar Association; Onondaga County Bar Association; New York Federal Court Bar Association; American Association for Justice.
Birth Information:
Syracuse, New York, 1978
ISLN:
917608306
Hobbies & interests:
Adjunct Professor, Syracuse University College of Law (2010-present); Author, Survey of New York Law: Civil Practice, Syracuse Law Review, -- Syr.L.Rev. -- (2015); Author, Survey of New York Law: Civil Practice, Syracuse Law Review, 64 Syr.L.Rev. 601 (2014); Author, Survey of New York Law: Civil Practice, Syracuse Law Review, 63 Syr.L.Rev. 593 (2013); Author, Survey of New York Law: Civil Practice, Syracuse Law Review, 62 Syr.L.Rev. 571 (2012); Co-Author, Survey of New York Law: Civil Practice, Syracuse Law Review, 61 Syr.L.Rev. 631 (2011); Author: Note, Robbing Peter To Pay Paul: Medicaid Liens, Supplemental Needs Trusts And Personal Injury Recoveries On Behalf Of Infants In New York State Following the Gold Decision, 53 Syr. L. Rev. 175 (2003).

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Fixed Hourly Rates
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Other Information
Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (34 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 02/17/14 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 02/11/14 in Personal Injury

    Defines excellence in his field.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 02/10/14 in Litigation

    All around excellent litigator.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/10/14 in Medical Malpractice

    Michael is an excellent advocate for his clients. He is both civil and ethical throughout the course of litigation.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/10/14 in Medical Malpractice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 02/09/14 in Plaintiffs Personal Injury

    Mike is an outstanding lawyer. he is bright, energetic and honest. He has undertaken to develop and present a number of outstanding CLE presentations for the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers and presented these programs to trial attorneys acr... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 02/09/14 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 10/05/09 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 09/18/09 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 09/18/09 in Negligence

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4.5/5.0 (8 reviews)

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Contact Information:

680-888-4240  Phone

315-422-4621  Fax

www.bottarleone.com

www.bottarlaw.com

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