Michael B. Sloan

Partner
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation

Michael Sloan is a Partner in the firm’s Commercial Litigation Group. Mr. Sloan provides advice to and represents clients in a broad range of industries with respect to litigation and dispute resolution matters. He also represents clients in proceedings involving federal, state, and local governments.

Education

J.D., Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (Cum Laude/Arts & Entertainment Law Journal)

B.A., Yale University

Admissions

State of New York

Second Circuit Court of Appeals

Third Circuit Court of Appeals

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

State of Connecticut

Southern District of New York

Eastern District of New York

District of Connecticut

Prior Experience

Gregory P. Joseph Law Offices LLC, n/k/a Joseph Hage Aaronson LLC (Associate) 2008 – 2011

Shipman & Goodwin LLP (Associate) 2005 – 2008

Representative Matters

Represented former business partners in litigation concerning numerous real estate investments.

Represented commercial landlord in disputes concerning leases along Madison Avenue retail corridor.

Represented real estate private equity fund in state court suits against municipality regarding development of subdivision.

Represented international hospitality group in federal employment class actions.

Represented personal guarantor in litigation concerning default on loan for development of shopping, dining, office, and entertainment center.

Involvement

Member, Federal Bar Council Inn of Court

Speaking Engagements

Presentations with Federal Bar Council Inn of Court on recent noteworthy Second Circuit decisions (January 2017), LGBTQ issues after U.S. Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges (December 2015), and the history of the Magna Carta (January 2015)