Michael Joseph Alber

Michael Alber is the managing partner of the Alber Firm, P.C. a New York litigation firm concentrating in Matrimonial and Family Law, Criminal Law, and Civil Litigation. He has tried cases in the civil and criminal courts and is often retained as trial counsel for firms throughout New York. Michael has tried cases widely publicized in the media and many of his cases have been reported on by newspapers like the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the New York Post and Newsday. Mr. Alber has developed a reputation for litigating high pressure cases which involve life changing consequences. He has litigated complex business cases as well as divorce cases with hundreds of millions of dollars in assets. He has cross examined psychological experts, to DNA experts, all the way to forensic accountants, and everyone in between.His representation has ranged from representing individuals to corporations. He has represented doctors, lawyers, CEO’s, CFO’s, police officers, teachers, superintendents and nurses, some of whom faced losing their livelihood, their children, or assets. His trial record in the courtroom is exemplary. His previous experience as a prosecutor for the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office allows him to bring a unique perspective to civil litigation matters. His practical approach to resolution or when in Court his penetrating cross-examination of witnesses produces results. Michael has litigated high conflict custody cases as well as equitable distribution cases involving millions of dollars in assets. He has represented clients who many thought had no hope and prevailed against all odds.