Michael Buscemi

Practice areas

Insurance Coverage, Business Litigation, Construction Litigation: Business

Focus areas

Bad Faith Insurance, Construction Defects, Insurance

Michael Buscemi, an attorney, holds a partnership position at Buscemi Hallett LLP, a law firm located in San Diego, California. With two decades of legal practice under his belt, Mr. Buscemi is highly regarded as a skilled litigator. He dedicates his expertise to safeguarding the rights and interests of a diverse clientele, both local and national, spanning across Southern California and the entire country. His legal acumen shines particularly in addressing urgent legal complexities within various domains, including:

• Litigation within the construction industry
• Legal disputes involving insurance coverage
• Complex civil litigation matters
• Litigation pertaining to business affairs

As an attorney of considerable repute on a national scale, Mr. Buscemi has achieved remarkable successes while representing his clients in both state and federal courts. Throughout his career, he has garnered recognition for his assertive trial strategies and unwavering determination. He consistently strives to secure the most favorable outcomes possible for his clients’ unique circumstances. A devoted advocate, Mr. Buscemi takes pride in offering individualized attention to all his clients, coupled with effective and economically viable solutions.

Graduating from the University of San Diego in 1996, Mr. Buscemi pursued his legal education at the University of San Diego School of Law. In 1999, he obtained his Juris Doctor degree and was honored with admission into the Honors Program of the U.S. Department of Justice. The State Bar of California granted him the authorization to practice law in 2000. He is also licensed to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Southern and Central Districts of California. Additionally, he has served as a pro hac vice counsel in Oregon and New Mexico.

Actively engaged within the legal community, Mr. Buscemi is a distinguished member of The State Bar of California, the San Diego County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the San Diego Defense Lawyers, and the Association of Business Trial Lawyers. He holds the role of a barrister with the Enright Inn of Court, where he delivered a seminar on the prosecution of international war crimes. Beyond his legal pursuits, Mr. Buscemi extends his support to the local community through his involvement with Big Brothers of San Diego County.