Michael Mazzullo

Michael Mazzullo represents his clients in complex commercial disputes spanning breach of contract, intellectual property, real estate, and fraud claims. Mike has litigated in federal and state court up to trial and appeal, and has conducted direct and cross-examinations at trial, argued evidentiary disputes at trial over the scope of expert testimony, and drafted post-trial and appellate briefs. He was a member of a trial team that defeated trade dress infringement claims against a large electronics manufacturer in New York federal court. Mike’s active pro bono practice focuses on voting rights litigation, particularly in challenging unlawful redistricting and disenfranchisement schemes, and also includes individual representations of a Syrian refugee seeking asylum, and a successful litigation to obtain social security benefits for his disabled client.

Mike graduated cum laude from Fordham University School of Law. While in law school, he was a Pro Bono Scholar at Lincoln Square Legal Services, where he represented indigent clients during various stages of criminal and civil matters, including motion practice, plea and settlement negotiations, and appeal. Prior to law school, Mike taught social studies for five years at a college-preparatory school.