About Michaels Bersani Kalabanka, P.C.

WE ARE A TOP-RATED FIRM HANDLING SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND MALPRACTICE CASES IN UPSTATE NEW YORK.

Michaels Bersani Kalabanka, P.C.. is a renowned civil-litigation law firm located in Auburn (Cayuga County) New York dedicated almost exclusively to personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice and legal malpractice cases. The Syracuse injury lawyers of Michaels Bersani Kalabanka also accepts general civil litigation cases. The firm has a regional practice extending through Central and Western New York State. Michaels Bersani Kalabanka has consistently received the highest ranking (AV) in the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell directory. This "AV" rating means that judges and other lawyers have rated Michaels Bersani Kalabanka, compared to other firms, very high to preeminent in legal ability, expertise, experience, integrity and overall professional excellence. In addition, all lawyers in our firm have been selected as "Super Lawyers" by Law & Politics Magazine. The Super Lawyer award is bestowed on a lawyer only after an extensive peer review and screening process. The title "Super Lawyer" is given only to those attorneys who are considered to be among the top 5% of all lawyers in the State of New York. Further, Lee Michaels, the firm's senior lawyer, has consistently been listed in "The Best Lawyers in America" since 1985.

The firm traces its roots back to the early 1930's when Lee Michaels' father, George, began his practice of law in the northern part of this county, in the Village of Port Byron. George Michaels, who passed away in 1992, had a distinguished law career, interrupted only by his service with the United States Marine Corps during World War II and by his part-time service for nearly a decade in the New York Assembly. Lee joined his father in 1969.

The firm's philosophy is simple but effective: Provide the very best and most compassionate legal representation to real people, one client at a time. Michaels Bersani Kalabanka believes that the best "lawyer advertising" is a satisfied client.

Besides the high quality of its work, what sets Michaels Bersani Kalabanka apart from other firms is its "team approach" to cases. The lawyers at Michaels Bersani Kalabanka meet regularly to discuss every new case as well as those cases approaching settlement or trial. Together, all lawyers in the firm "brain-storm" all the firm's cases, which in turn leads to creative, powerful case advancement.

Michaels Bersani Kalabanka is the personal injury law firm of choice not only for many clients, but also for many lawyers and law firms. Other attorneys and law firms regularly send their clients to Michaels Bersani Kalabanka for their injury cases. In fact, more than half of Michaels Bersani Kalabanka's cases are referred by lawyers in other firms. What do these lawyers know about Michaels Bersani Kalabanka? They know from experience in referring other clients to Michaels Bersani Kalabanka that the firm's lawyers will provide their clients with personal service and the most effective representation available anywhere. Those clients also recommend Michaels Bersani Kalabanka to their friends, relatives, and neighbors. These votes of confidence mean a lot to Michaels Bersani Kalabanka. They are a testimony of its success and the trust the firm has built with the public and other lawyers.

The attorneys at Michaels Bersani Kalabanka prepare each case as if they were going to try it, even though most cases do settle. Defense firms and insurance companies know Michaels Bersani Kalabanka is prepared to try its cases, which makes them want to settle, and settle for more. Hard work, thorough preparation, fine-tuned trial skills, and years of experience, combine to enable the Michaels Bersani Kalabanka team to provide the best representation possible for its clients.

The Syracuse injury lawyers of Michaels Bersani Kalabanka's success is based on its creative team approach to cases as well as its lawyers' many years of trial and litigation experience, which have allowed them to fine-tune their litigation, trial and negotiation skills. Contact Michaels Bersani Kalabanka to put them on your team. They will keep all information strictly confidential and there is NO CHARGE for a consultation. They take cases on contingency, which means you don't pay any attorney's fees unless they win your case.

 

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Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
April 08, 2020
Hired Attorney Michael Bersani

Mike took care of the details and let me focus on my recovery after my car accident. He always got back to me within 24 hours even on his weekends. He gave honest timetables for when things would happen and fair figures when it came to settlement time.

Transportation
Posted by anonymous
March 08, 2018
Hired Attorney David A. Kalabanka

Extremely knowledgeable and professional. Helped a good kid stay on the right track!

Medical Malpractice
Posted by anonymous
March 02, 2018
Hired Attorney David A. Kalabanka

No one better. Dave is a class act, fair, and very understandable. Will do anything for anyone.

Litigation
Posted by anonymous
March 01, 2018
Hired Law Firm

David Kalabanka is a great attorney and would highly recommend using him for your litigation needs. It was a pleasure working with him. When I reached out to him regarding my situation in the past he was very helpful. He showed he was genuine and caring regarding what I was going through. That gave me the encouragement I needed to know he was the right choice for me. It was a great feeling to know I had him in my corner. David represented me and was able to get the results I was looking for in

 
Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
February 09, 2018
Hired Attorney Michael Bersani

Micahel Bersani represented me after a horrible accident where the defendant was clearly at fault. However, but much proof would be needed to either prove negligence or get me a fair settlement. I admire the amount of background work he did which was instrumental in getting me a very strong settlement. Also, having never been involved in a personal injury lawsuit, Michael was very patient explaining the legal technicalities. You’re in good hands with Michael Bersani.

 
Litigation
Posted by anonymous
August 25, 2017
Hired Attorney Michael Bersani

In a property dispute and a personal injury case, Michael Bersani was the consummate professional: an extremely skilled negotiator, a great communicator, with a keen sense of the possibilities and risks of any decision. Although one case dragged on seven years, Bersani brought us a series of favorable decisions that ended in a final victory at the Federal Appellate court level. We would surely turn to him again if the occasion were to arise and recommend him to others, without reservation.

 
Automobile Accidents
Posted by anonymous
November 02, 2017
Hired Attorney Michael Bersani

I can happily say that Mr. Bersani is above average when it comes to practicing law with a heart. I received twice the amount of compensation from his efforts than promised by a big Rochester firm. I would not hesitate to refer anyone including friends or family to him for legal representation. Wilson Augustave

Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
April 14, 2014
Hired Law Firm

Lee Michaels was just plain mean. He criticized me at every meeting. I fired him at hired another lawyer who was much nicer and much easier to deal with. When I got an award years later Lee Michaels tried to claim it.

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Areas of Law

  • Commercial Law 1
    • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation 2
    • General Civil Trial Practice
    • Trial Practice
  • Personal Injury 3
    • Plaintiff'S Negligence Claims
    • Wrongful Death
    • Accidents
  • Government 1
    • State Government Law
  • Appellate Practice
  • Municipal Law 1
    • Municipal Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Products Liability
  • Labor and Employment 1
    • Labor Law
  • Health Care 1
    • Medical Law
  • Professional Liability 1
    • Professional Malpractice
  • Insurance
  • Other 1
    • Federal Practice

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    Year Established

    1983

  • Representative Clients

    Reference: Fleet Bank, Auburn, N.Y.

    References: Fleet Bank, Auburn, N.Y.; Cayuga Bank, Auburn, N.Y.

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