Michael J. Willett

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Trinity College, Hartford, B.S., 1975
Law School Attended:
St. John's University Law School, J.D., 1984
Year of First Admission:
1985
Admission:
1985, New York
ISLN:
902752359

Areas of Practice (11)

  • Asbestos and Toxic Torts
  • Automotive Product Liability
  • Business & Commercial Litigation
  • Casualty & Insurance Defense
  • Defense of Nursing Homes & Managed Care
  • Employment Law
  • Industrial, Construction & Workplace
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Medical Malpractice Defense
  • Product Liability Defense
  • Trucking Litigation

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (12 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0
  • Communication

    4.8/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/29/18 in Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/01/15 in Appellate Practice

    Mr. Willett is an appellate practitioner of the first order. He regularly argues complex appeals in the appellate courts, including New York's highest court. He should receive the highest rating.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/25/15 in Defense Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 01/19/15 in Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/09/15 in Appellate Practice

    A truly outstanding appellate lawyer. His writing is concise and persuasive.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 01/09/15 in Trial Practice

    Have known Michael Willett for over 20 years. He is an extraordinary lawyer and a wonderful gentleman.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 01/09/15 in Civil Appeals

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 01/09/15 in Civil Litigation

    Michael is an outstanding lawyer. Intelligent, reasonable, practical and entirely trustworthy. He has my enthusiastic recommendation.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/09/15 in Appellate Practice

    Mike is the preeminent appellate attorney I the Buffalo area. He is also great guy and respected by all. I have never heard anyone say anything bad about Mike. He is, in my view, the best lawyer at one of most highly regarded firms in western New Yor... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 11/18/14 in Appellate Practice

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Michael J. Willett: Special Counsel at Gibson, McAskill & Crosby, LLP
  • Buffalo, NY
    69 Delaware Avenue, Suite 900
    Buffalo, NY 14202