Michael A. Posavetz

Overview

Michael Posavetz is a trusted legal advisor and skilled litigator dedicated to protecting his clients’ interests in high-stake disputes. In addition to his litigation practice, Michael advises clients on contract negotiations, intellectual property matters, drafting contracts, and guiding start-up companies through regulatory compliance. He provides general business counseling to help organizations navigate complex legal and operational challenges. Michael represents corporations and business owners in complex litigation, focusing on business disputes, construction litigation, mass tort defense, and general liability matters. His strategic approach helps clients minimize risk and exposure while achieving their business objectives. Drawing upon years of courtroom experience defending Fortune 500 companies—from deposition practice to motion strategy, settlement negotiations, and trials—Michael ensures his clients receive the utmost representation. He counsels business entities regarding contract negotiations and disputes, shareholder disputes, employment issues, consumer fraud, product liability, trademark infringement, and compliance with state and federal regulations. As former in-house counsel to various organizations, Michael understands the unique pressures his clients face. His ability to anticipate challenges, proactively mitigate liability, and tailor legal strategies that align with his clients’ goals makes him a valuable asset to those he represents.

Representative Matters

• Successfully recovered business owners misappropriated funds, in the six-figures, with a phone call and no need to initiate litigation.
• Resolved dispute for client owed six-figures by customer who was the victim of a cyber-attack.
• Assisted international client disburse funds in US corporate bank accounts to creditors while reducing any potential personal liabilities.
• Resolved, pre-suit, misappropriation of trade secrets dispute for international client without the need for litigation.