Michael T. Rogers

Practice areas

Construction Litigation: Business, Alternative Dispute Resolution, General Litigation, Business Litigation

Michael T. Rogers, a partner at Wasserman Grubin & Rogers, L.L.P., specializes primarily in construction law and related matters. He is based in New York City and serves clients, both businesses and individuals, across all five boroughs, Nassau and Suffolk counties, and certain parts of New Jersey. With admission to practice in New York since 1987, he also holds licenses to practice in Connecticut and before various federal courts, including the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit.

Mr. Rogers has a broad range of experience representing various stakeholders in construction projects, such as contractors, developers, owners, architects, equipment suppliers, and tradespersons. He has been involved in the drafting and evaluation of contracts involving these parties. In a field where disputes are commonplace, Mr. Rogers has effectively advocated for clients on both the plaintiff and defendant sides, handling court cases, mediations, and arbitration proceedings.

Beyond construction law, Mr. Rogers has managed a diverse portfolio of general commercial litigation cases and engaged in various types of business transactions. His exceptional performance across all practice areas has earned him an AV Preeminent* peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, along with numerous other accolades and recognitions. Mr. Rogers, a native of New York, completed his undergraduate studies at The State University of New York, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1982. He pursued his legal education at St. John’s University School of Law, earning his Juris Doctor degree in 1986.

*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 Rating™ falls into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.