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.
Experience
- Lutron Electronics in successful defense of trademark claims following multi-week federal jury trial.
- Federal Housing Finance Agency, the Conservator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, in multi-week federal jury trial against class-action securities claims.
- Prime contractor in successful defense in an arbitration related to a military contract against a multi-million dollar subcontractor non-payment claim, and prevailed on a multi-million dollar counter-claim against the subcontractor following a week-long arbitration hearing in Washington, D.C.
- BAPS, a major denomination of Hinduism, in an investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey and the Civil Rights Division of DOJ involving allegations of visa fraud and forced labor relating to the construction of the largest Hindu stone temple in North America.
Credentials
Education
- J.D., cum laude, Fordham University School of Law
- M.A., History, Fordham University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
- B.A., History, Columbia University
Admissions
- New York
Clerkships
- U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, The Honorable Leda D. Wettre