Michael Louis Barbiero

Michael Louis Barbiero is a highly regarded litigator and trial lawyer focusing on litigation, particularly in personal injury cases involving wrongful death and catastrophic injury, alongside a diverse array of complex municipal matters. He currently holds the position of Solicitor to the Montgomery County Controller.

Born in Bristol, Pennsylvania, in lower Bucks County, Michael was instilled with the values of hard work and education by his parents. His mother taught at Pennsbury for 40 years, while his father, an immigrant from Calabria, Italy, worked as a laborer and roofer. Michael's background combines real-world and legal experience, making him a valuable advocate for his clients.

Before pursuing a legal career, Michael worked with troubled teens in Philadelphia, an experience that motivated him to study law. He completed a two-year clerkship with President Judge Alex Bonavitacola of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. Following this, he defended businesses, insurance companies, and municipalities, arguing cases before the Delaware Supreme Court and Federal Courts on zoning and land use statutes. This experience provides him with a comprehensive understanding of how insurance companies and municipalities manage legal matters.

Michael has co-authored the "Library of Pennsylvania Personal Injury Forms," a resource relied upon by lawyers across Pennsylvania. Over his 20-year career, he has secured multiple seven-figure verdicts and settlements, including being recognized in the 2011 PA Top Jury Verdicts by the Legal Intelligencer.