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About Michael Marando

Michael A. Marando is a trial attorney at Lipsig, Freund & Wisell, PLLC who has helped secure over $350 million in settlements and verdicts. He has been named to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 and is consistently recognized as a Super Lawyer. Michael handles catastrophic injury cases including construction accidents, premises liability, motor vehicle collisions, and defective products. His first major case as an attorney involved a complex products liability lawsuit against a Fortune 500 national home improvement retailer and a global power tool manufacturer, establishing his reputation for aggressive discovery and willingness to take on large corporations.

He has tried cases across the country through Pro Hac Vice admissions. Prior to his legal career, Michael captained the Fordham University Division I Football Team, where he still holds records for most field goals and points scored by a kicker. He trained in Moot Court and Alternative Dispute Resolution competitions during law school.

Proven verdicts and settlements

$96,906,004Verdict

A Nassau County jury awarded $96,906,004 to a woman who suffered catastrophic brain injuries at age 15 at an intersection the county had been warned about for years, making it the second-largest verdict in Nassau County history.

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

Practice areas

Education

Brooklyn Law School
J.D.
Fordham University
Undergraduate

Bar admissions & credentials

State Bar of New York

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