About Michelle Levine

Michelle L. Levine focuses primarily on appellate work in catastrophic personal injury and medical malpractice cases. After over a decade in corporate litigation and advisory work, she transitioned to assist clients through challenging personal circumstances.

She began her career at a major corporate law firm, gaining experience in commercial litigation, international arbitration, and insurance matters across federal and state courts. Her practice included appellate submissions to the U.S. Supreme Court and pro bono work in immigration and housing court. She subsequently worked in the legal department of a leading global bank, preparing litigation reports for senior management and advising on international securities regulations. Her corporate experience developed strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills she applies to client advocacy.

Proven verdicts and settlements at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf

These results are credited to Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf. A result appears under an attorney's own name only when a published source names them as counsel on the case.

A 565-foot crawler crane toppled across a Tribeca street in 2016, killing a young mathematician; the case settled for $272.5 million.

New York County (Manhattan), NY · 2025Wrongful DeathRead the full story →

After a Westchester jury found Metro-North 71% at fault for the 2015 Valhalla grade-crossing disaster, a settlement exceeding $182 million resolved the claims of roughly 30 victims and their families.

Westchester County, NY · 2026Wrongful DeathRead the full story →

A Manhattan jury awarded $85 million to a writer and former New York Times columnist who was severely injured by a double-decker sightseeing bus while lawfully crossing the street.

New York County (Manhattan), NY · 2018Car AccidentsRead the full story →

On September 28, 2017, a Manhattan jury awarded Morgan Wang $71 million against Neil Sexton, the driver who fell asleep at the wheel on state Route 79 in August 2012 on the way to Cornell University. Wang, a passenger, suffered a fractured back and a spinal cord injury. The award was $5 million for past pain and suffering, $6 million for future pain and suffering and $60 million for future medical care.

New York Supreme Court, New York County (Manhattan) · 2017Car AccidentsRead the full story →
$60 millionVerdict

After a routine lumbar epidural steroid injection left a Long Island man permanently paralyzed, Gair Gair Conason won a $60 million verdict for the client of attorney Marijo C. Adimey. It is believed to be the largest medical-malpractice award in Nassau County history.

Nassau County, NY · 2025Medical MalpracticeRead the full story →

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.

Practice areas

Education

Duke Law School
J.D., 2007
Northwestern University
Undergraduate, 2004

Bar admissions & credentials

State Bar of New York, admitted 2008

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Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.