About Michael Levine
Michael S. Levine has dedicated nearly three decades to the legal profession, having been admitted to various state and federal bars since 1985. His admissions include the bars of New York and New Jersey, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the District of New Jersey. Michael's academic journey began at Hobart College, where he graduated in 1979 as a Dean's List student and captain of the tennis team. He then earned his J.D. from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University in 1983.
Michael is an active member of the New York State Bar Association and the Suffolk County Bar Association, contributing to the Grievance and Judicial Screening Committees. Additionally, he is involved with the American Association of Justice and serves as President of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA). His professional excellence has been consistently recognized; he has been listed as one of New York's Preeminent Lawyers in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register each year since 2005.
Since 2010, Michael has been acknowledged as a top attorney in the New York metro area and has been featured as a Super Lawyer by New York Magazine. In 2013, he was honored as the “Man of the Year” by United Cerebral Palsy of Suffolk County and inducted into his high school’s Athletic Hall of Fame.
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Practice Areas
New York Car Accident Laws
Understanding New York's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
3 years
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
pure comparative fault
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$25K/$50K/$10K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
No-Fault
Your own insurance covers injuries
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas of law does Michael S. Levine practice?
Michael S. Levine is a seasoned attorney with admissions to multiple state and federal bars, focusing on legal excellence in New York and New Jersey.
What recognitions has Michael S. Levine received?
Michael has been recognized as one of New York's Preeminent Lawyers by Martindale-Hubbell and as a Super Lawyer by New York Magazine.
What is Michael S. Levine's educational background?
Michael graduated from Hobart College and earned his J.D. from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University.
What leadership roles does Michael S. Levine hold?
He serves as President of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and is involved with various bar association committees.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact Michael Levine for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact Michael for a free case review



