Michael A. Santo

Attorney Michael A. Santo, the driving force behind his Bellmore, New York, law firm, Michael A. Santo, P.C., has carved out a distinguished career as a trial attorney, spanning over 43 years. Based in Nassau County and Long Island, his legal prowess extends throughout the greater New York City area, tackling a range of complex legal issues such as:·       Medical malpractice·       General liability·       Nursing home neglect and abuse·       Catastrophic injury·       Wrongful death claims arising from negligence·       Art brokerageDuring his professional journey, Mr. Santo has achieved substantial financial settlements for clients wronged by others' actions. Renowned for his unwavering dedication, he tirelessly pursues the results his clients desire. Moreover, he extends his generosity by providing free legal services to those in need within his community.Beginning his career in a small Garden City firm in 1982, Mr. Santo later served as a deputy county attorney in Nassau County, defending the county in state and federal courts. From 1988 to 2017, he was trial counsel for two prominent Nassau County firms before establishing his solo practice. Beyond his primary focus, he explores international art projects and private corporate advisory roles and even pursues an interest in acting.Mr. Santo's academic journey began with a magna cum laude master's degree in criminal justice from C. W. Post Center, Long Island University, in 1979, followed by a J.D. from New England School of Law in 1982, where he was the managing editor of the New England Law Review. He is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (1982), New York (1983) and New Jersey (1983), as well as before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern District and Eastern Districts of New York, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, the U.S. Tax Court and the U.S. Supreme Court. Furthermore, he has engaged in practice in various other state and federal courts on an ad hoc basis.An esteemed member of the legal community, Mr. Santo actively participates in organizations such as the New York State Bar Association, the New Jersey State Bar Association, the American Association for Justice and the New York State Magistrates Association. His commitment to community service is evident in his representation of indigent clients across various court settings.Rated “Superb” on Avvo, Mr. Santo is AV Preeminent* peer-review rated through Martindale-Hubbell, named among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the New York State Order Sons of Italy and holds a prestigious spot in Who's Who Legal as a top lawyer.*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.