Michael Gleason Bersani, Appellate Attorney in Auburn, New York
Over 32 years of legal practice · focused on Appellate, Car Accidents, and Litigation · 5.0/5 rating from 4 verified client reviews
MemberatMichaels Bersani Kalabanka, P.C.
Auburn New, NY
Practicing appellate in Auburn since 1994.
- 32+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 4 client reviews
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Michael Gleason Bersani is a member based in Auburn, NY. The practice focuses on Appellate, Car Accidents, and Litigation. Michael has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Michaels Bersani Kalabanka, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 client reviews.
- Based in
- Auburn, NY
- Experience
- over 32 years
- Known for
- Appellate · Car Accidents · Litigation
- Handles Appellate, Car Accidents, and Litigation matters from Auburn, NY.
- Over 32 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Michael Gleason Bersani: Michael Gleason Bersani is a member based in Auburn, NY. The practice focuses on Appellate, Car Accidents, and Litigation. Michael has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Michaels Bersani Kalabanka, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Michael's practice areas in Auburn
Michael concentrates on appellate, car accidents, litigation, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Michael handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Appellate
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Car Accidents
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Litigation
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Appellate cases in Auburn, New York
Michael takes appellate matters in Auburn, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
Car Accidents cases in Auburn, New York
Michael takes car accidents matters in Auburn, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Auburn, New York
Michael takes litigation matters in Auburn, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Auburn, New York
Michael takes personal injury matters in Auburn, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Auburn, New York
Michael takes product liability matters in Auburn, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
Biography
Michael Gleason Bersani, appellate attorney serving Auburn
Michael Gleason Bersani is a member based in Auburn, NY. The practice focuses on Appellate, Car Accidents, and Litigation. Michael has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Michaels Bersani Kalabanka, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 client reviews. Michael works from Auburn, New York and takes on appellate matters across the region.
Mike Bersani joined the firm in 1995, coming from the Appellate Division, Fourth Department, where he had clerked for 2 years after graduating Magna Cum Laude (top 5% of his class) from Syracuse University College of Law in 1993. He was a law review editor at the College of Law, and was inducted, for his outstanding legal scholarship, into the Order of the Coif and the Justinian Society, and was honored with the “Scribe Award” for outstanding legal writing.
Mike was recently named “Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year” for the Syracuse metropolitan area by the publication Best Lawyers in America. For a lawyer, being listed in Best Lawyers is something like getting a 10 in America's Got Talent. Those who determine who gets listed in Best Lawyers are judges and fellow lawyers who have seen the lawyer at work, watched him in court, or have reviewed his work. Only a few lawyers in each geographical area are elected to this prestigious attorney listing. But Mike’s recognition went even further than a mere “listing” in the publication: He was named “the Lawyer of the Year” in the field of personal injury litigation because other lawyers and judges gave him higher grades than any other personal injury lawyer in the Syracuse Metropolitan area.
Mike has the highest ranking (“AV”) in the prestigious Martindale–Hubbell directory. This “AV” rating means that judges and other lawyers have rated him, compared to other lawyers, “very high to preeminent in legal ability, expertise, experience, integrity and overall professional excellence.”
Mike has consistently been selected as Super lawyer by Law & Politics Magazine since the honor was first established. The title Super Lawyer is given only to those attorneys who are considered to be among the top 5% of all lawyers in the State of New York. Mike is also listed in The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, which includes only those select lawyers who have earned the highest rating in the Martindale–Hubbell Law Directory and have been designated by their colleagues as preeminent in their field.
Mike is also a member of the elite personal injury Million Dollar Advocates Forum. The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi–million dollar verdicts and settlements. Less than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members.
Mike is a highly respected legal writer and lecturer among personal injury and medical malpractice lawyers in New York State. Every year he travels all across New York State to lecture to his fellow lawyers on his annual “Update on Municipal Liability Law” under the auspices of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. Mike is also a widely published author on personal injury law. He has published numerous articles in the New York State Bar Association Journal, the New York State Trial Lawyers “Bill of Particulars”, and the Syracuse Law Review, to name a few. One of his articles on the governmental immunity defense has been cited as authority by the Appellate Division Third Department. He is the Author of the chapter on Municipal Liability in the New York Bar Association Personal Injury Treatise (The Plaintiffs Personal Injury Action in New York State).
Before becoming a lawyer, Mike lived in Spain and France for 7 years, where he mastered both the Spanish and French languages, received a Master’s degree in Spanish from Middlebury College in Vermont, and spent several years teaching and translating English, Spanish and French. He also speaks basic Italian. He has many Spanish speaking personal injury clients.
Mike Bersani is also a community activist. He has served on the board of directors of Farm Workers' Legal Services of New York (providing free legal service to underserved agricultural workers) since 1998, has served as the chair of the Geneva Human Rights Commission, and has served as chair of the board of directors of the Auburn YMCA, as well as the chair of the board of directors of the Boys & Girls Club of Geneva, New York. He also volunteers for the Boys & Girls Club by taking the Club members for weekly swims at the YMCA in Geneva. He also provides free legal services to many Spanish-speaking migrant farm workers.
Because of his commitment to helping others less fortunate than him, Mike Bersani was named 2009 Citizen of Year by Geneva, New York Chamber of Commerce. Mike lives with his wife, Alejandra Molina, and their two children, Sebastian (1996) and Nico (1998) in Geneva, New York. He enjoys bicycling, running, competing in triathlons, reading and traveling. Mike is also a personal injury and medical malpractice “blogger”.
Working with Michael on a appellate matter
Mike Bersani joined the firm in 1995, coming from the Appellate Division, Fourth Department, where he had clerked for 2 years after graduating Magna Cum Laude (top 5% of his class) from Syracuse University College of Law in 1993. He was a law review editor at the College of Law, and was inducted, for his outstanding legal scholarship, into the Order of the Coif and the Justinian Society, and was…
Who Michael represents
Michael reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, car accidents, and litigation matters in Auburn and the surrounding New York area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Michael studied and practices
Syracuse University
J.D. · 1993
University of Colorado
B.A. Middlebury · 1977
Jurisdictions
Michael's state bar admissions
Pennsylvania
1994 · ACTIVE
New York
1994 · ACTIVE
Michael studied at J.D. in Syracuse University and B.A. Middlebury in University of Colorado.
Law school and academic background
Michael completed J.D. in Syracuse University and B.A. Middlebury in University of Colorado. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Michael runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Michael's legal honors and published work
Michael has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Locations
Michael Gleason Bersani's office in Auburn
Michael's primary office is at 17 E. Genesee Street, Ste. 401, Auburn, NY, 13021. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Michaels Bersani Kalabanka, P.C.
17 E. Genesee Street, Ste. 401
Auburn, NY 13021
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Client reviews of Michael Gleason Bersani — 5.0/5 rating from 4 verified client reviews
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How to hire Michael Gleason Bersani — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Michael usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Michael charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Michael will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Auburn, New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Michael
Michael discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every appellate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Michael confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Michael's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Michael Gleason Bersani
How much does it cost to hire Michael for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Michael walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Michael offer a free consultation?
Michael charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Michael's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in New York typically take?
Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Michael gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Michael take my case if I'm outside Auburn?
Michael is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Michael will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Michael?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Michael will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Michael accepting new appellate clients right now?
Michael's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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