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.