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Michael C. Catalanotto
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Michael C. Catalanotto

3.7
18 reviews

62 Lake Avenue South, Suite F, Nesconset, NY 11767

Adoption Law, Appeals, CPS/ACS Matters and 9 more

About Michael C. Catalanotto

Michael Catalanotto received his J.D. from Touro College of Law. In addition to his J.D., Mr. Catalanotto has a background in accounting and holds an M.B.A. from Salisbury University. He received his training as a mediator from Pepperdine University.Michael is also active in a number of professional organizations, including the New York State Bar Association, Suffolk County Bar Association, and the Suffolk Country Matrimonial BarMichael, an active, practicing divorce attorney, believes that mediation is a viable, and often a better, option than court for many divorcing couples. He became a mediator for exactly that reason—to serve divorcing couples in a way that saves them time and money and that lessens the emotional strain that court battles involve.

 

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Family Law
Posted by Rebekah
June 19, 2026
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Don’t waste your time and money. He’s not professional at all. Furthermore, you leave a message at his office, nothing is communicated! Totally unprofessional. What kind of a lawyer are you?! Area of practice for this attorney is “non-responsive”

Child Support
Posted by Rebekah
June 19, 2026
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He’s horrible. He doesn’t even have a game plan to negotiate. Don’t waste your money on this guy. I’ve never heard of an attorney not returning phone calls. Also, you could never get a hold of him because he has a call center relaying the message (supposedly). So, no direct phone number, no direct email. How do you get a hold of an attorney when you’ve been calling for 2 weeks!!! Pissed off customer!!! Get a grip and professional, Michael!

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
November 21, 2025
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Michael is very charismatic at his consultation. Gaslighting customers and does nothing to follow through. He would be a great politician with his EMPTY PROMISES. Horrible waste of money. How he promised to obtain bank records and used his private investigator. At trial, which he does not prep you for, by the way, he crumbled when other party refused to provide bank records. It was embarrassing to watch him and know i paid for that. Save yourself miney and time and pass on this one!

 
Child Custody
Posted by Tracy
June 22, 2022
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Michael failed to litigate effectively. My case quickly deteriorated with his counsel. Because of him I was displaced from my home and agreed to a temporary custody order that is not satisfactory. He suggested I get an order of protection after being the victim of domestic abuse and swiftly recommended I lower it. At the end of our relationship he told me the order of protection was suggested to gain leverage in negotiation but was not about my safety. He also made agreements to the judge on my behalf but never informed me of these agreements leaving me in danger of acting against the judges wishes. Michael rarely kept meetings, rarely responded to emails, never furnished his cell phone number so I could not reach him and even billed me for work he did not do. He left me in the care of his uninformed paralegals.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
August 14, 2010
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law
  • Other 11
    • Adoption Law
    • Appeals
    • CPS/ACS Matters
    • Custody
    • Divorce Mediation
    • Orders of Protection
    • Parental Alienation
    • Prenuptial Agreements
    • Real Estate Law
    • Relocation
    • Separation

Practice Details

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    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    The Law Offices of Michael Catalanotto, PC
  • Additional Links
    http://www.lawyersliny.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2005, Connecticut
    2006, New York
    Memberships
    Suffolk County, New York State and American Bar Associations.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
    Class of 2005
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Salisbury University
    Class of 2001
    B.S.
    Accounting

    Salisbury University
    Class of 2002
    M.B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1978
    Smithtown, New York, September 27, 1978

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    Michael C. Catalanotto was admitted in 2005 to the State of Connecticut.
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    Yes, Michael C. Catalanotto is admitted to practice in Connecticut and New York.
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    Michael C. Catalanotto attended Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center.

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