About

Michael Stewart Frankel is a highly experienced lawyer in New York, specializing in various areas of civil practice including lead poisoning litigation, vehicular accidents, discrimination, and more.

Michael Stewart Frankel is a prominent lawyer based in New York, with a strong track record of trying and arguing cases before New York trial and appellate courts. He is a pioneer in childhood lead poisoning litigation in New York and has been the lead attorney on many reported cases, including the landmark case Juarez v. Wavecrest Mgt. Team, Ltd. This case established landlords' regulatory liability for childhood lead poisoning under NYC Local Law 1.

In addition to his work in lead poisoning litigation, Michael has also handled cases involving prenatal exposure to lead-based paint, notice of child under Local Law 1, and collateral estoppel effect of DOH lead paint violations. He has successfully obtained millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for his clients.

Michael is the founder of The Frankel Law Office and has been actively practicing law in New York since 1977. He is highly experienced in various areas of civil practice, including vehicular accidents, discrimination, police misconduct, brain injury cases, defective products, elevator accidents, insurance, complex commercial litigation, and nursing home abuse and neglect. He is admitted to practice before the state courts of New York as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.

With his extensive experience and successful track record, Michael Stewart Frankel is a trusted advocate for his clients in a wide range of legal matters.

Legal Issues

Appeals & Appellate

Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

Asbestos & Mesothelioma

Civil Rights

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law

Stockbroker & Investment Fraud

Arbitration & Mediation

Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration

Nursing Home Abuse

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

• Lead Poisoning Litigation
• School Accidents and Negligence
• Truck and Bus Accidents
• Bike Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

Education

Associations

Costs

• Conditional Fees

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