About Michael A. Licatesi

Michael A. Licatesi is a distinguished New York personal injury attorney and formidable litigator with extensive courtroom experience. He has successfully represented clients in high-profile cases across the Appellate Division, Court of Claims, and Federal courts. Mr. Licatesi is particularly renowned for his advocacy in personal injury litigation and no-fault medical collections, having argued thousands of arbitrations and secured favorable outcomes for his clients.

Dedicated to the pursuit of justice, Mr. Licatesi has spent the majority of his career fighting for victims of serious accidents, including motor vehicle collisions, slip and falls, construction site accidents, nursing home negligence, and medical malpractice. His relentless dedication has resulted in numerous seven-figure settlements and verdicts throughout New York State.

In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Licatesi is a respected educator, frequently teaching continuing legal education (CLE) courses and mentoring law students and newly admitted attorneys at various law schools. He is committed to sharing his knowledge and experience to strengthen the legal community.

Mr. Licatesi earned his Juris Doctor from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, where he was recognized with the Legal Scholars Award and the Public Service Award for his dedication to advocacy and service. During law school, he represented pro bono clients in complex cases involving special immigrant juvenile status, child maltreatment, and abuse. His early courtroom successes included arguing civil mock trials before Nassau County Justices and esteemed trial attorneys.

Beyond his professional achievements, Mr. Licatesi is deeply engaged in his community. He actively supports several local churches and organizations, organizing charitable events such as the Thanksgiving Food Pantry, Back to School Drives, and Mother’s Day Celebrations.

Mr. Licatesi is admitted to practice law in the State of New York and is a member in good standing of the New York State Courts, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Outside of the office, Michael is a devoted husband, father and dog owner.

 

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Automobile Accidents
Posted by Madhu
May 22, 2025
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Working with Michael was a great experience after i talked to many other Michael made the process extremely easy. Overall we were very happy with the hiring and would gladly hire again. Thanks to Michael expertise and dedication, we were able to reach a fair settlement that covered my medical expenses, lost wages, and more. What stood out most was how Michael handled the insurance companies didn’t back down and fought for what I deserved.

 
Automobile Accidents
Posted by anonymous
May 20, 2025
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I highly recommend this law group to help support you during your case. They are very knowledgeable and get what needs to get done to make you feel at ease and comfortable with working with them. They do all the work for you to make it such an easy process. They answered all my questions when ever I had any and they were reliable at all times. I cant thank this law group enough for everything they have done for me during a difficult time with my case!

 
Personal Injury
Posted by kevin
May 09, 2025
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thank you licatesi law. you made a difficult situation manageable for my family. when you are involved in an accident and everyone starts pointing fingers having an attorney who remains calm and does the research makes a world of difference. no fast talk just the facts explained in a simple clear manner.

Personal Injury
Posted by Kristian
May 02, 2025
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Going through an accident is one of the most difficult experiences I’ve ever faced. There’s pain, confusion, and a lot of uncertainty. But having the right legal team behind you changes everything. From the very beginning, Jennifer and Michael brought a level of professionalism, compassion, and determination that gave me both peace of mind and hope. They fought for me when I didn’t have the strength to fight for myself, and in the end, they secured the best possible settlement for my case. I never felt like just another file — they treated me like family. Bethany, their incredible paralegal, was a lifeline throughout the entire process. Whether I had a question, needed reassurance, or was just having a rough day, she was always there with patience, kindness, and a reassuring voice that reminded me I wasn’t alone. Being injured changes your life — but having a team that genuinely cares about your healing, justice, and future makes all the difference. Thank you, Michael, Jennifer, and

 
Automobile Accidents
Posted by anonymous
April 22, 2025
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They were amazing! So helpful and wonderful and won my case in less than a year! I had never sued anybody before. I had no idea what to expect. They explained everything we're professional and very nice. I highly recommend them!

Automobile Accidents
Posted by Deborah
April 18, 2025
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Working with this lawyer was a great experience after i interviewed many. we needed someone who was easy to work with given my schedules. This lawyer made the process extremely easy being flexible with coordinating meeting times. we were also able to communicate via text and email. The attorney built trust with us and we valued the advice given which solved the case. Overall we were very happy with the hiring and would gladly hire again.

 
Automobile Accidents
Posted by anonymous
April 10, 2025
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Michael is a professional and very knowledgeable attorney he won my case faster than I thought. His team was always updating me on my case. More than happy on the outcome of my case. Thank you LLG team I made the best decision in having you handle my case.

Automobile Accidents
Posted by Derek
April 08, 2025
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Hi everybody my name is Derek and I had a lawsuit with this Law Firm and they were exceptional to me I could get in touch with somebody 24 hours a day and I had a traumatic brain injury earlier in life so I have a few problems with my speech and I forget things and they were so helpful with everything when I would forget something they would call and remind me they were so helpful to me, they're like on the movie Jackie Brown they are Junkyard Dogs for their clients and they are so knowledgeable and they help you with everything that's all I got to say, they are so exceptional people, even their paralegals are amazing, I would recommend this Law Firm to any person that's going through any problem in their life thank you for everything

 
Automobile Accidents
Posted by Richard
April 08, 2025
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Highly recommend. Very professional, his team worked hard on my case. Called numerous times to checkup on me with my therapist. Any issues I had, was Ble to call and speak to one of his team members, and they would explain whatever I needed to make it clear for me to understand.

Automobile Accidents
Posted by anonymous
April 07, 2025
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Working with the Licatesi Law Group was great. They really understand you and treat you like family. Micheal is very helpful and I’m thankful for them. They were attentive and will always answer any questions you may have

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Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury 7
    • Wrongful Death
    • Slip and Fall
    • Dog Bites
    • Automobile Accidents
    • Trucking Accidents
    • Head and Spinal Injuries
    • Nursing Home Litigation
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 1
    • Arbitration
  • Real Estate 2
    • Residential Real Estate
    • Commercial Real Estate
  • Medical Malpractice 3
    • Failure to Diagnose
    • Birth Injuries
    • Dental Malpractice
  • RICO
  • Contracts
  • Other 1
    • Health Care Litigation

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    Firm Name
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  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2019, New York
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Maurice A. Deane School of Law
    Class of 2019
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Smeal College of Business at Pennsylvania State University
    Class of 2016
    B.S.

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Partner at Licatesi Law Group, LLP
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423 RXR Plaza, East TowerUniondale, NY 11556U.S.A.

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3857 Kings Highway, Suite 1FBrooklyn, NY 11234U.S.A.

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100-17 Northen BoulevardCorona, NY 11368U.S.A.

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185 Montague Street, Suite 1201-BBrooklyn Heights, NY 11201U.S.A.

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986 McBride AvenueWoodland Park, NJ 07424U.S.A.

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3857 Kings Highway, Suite 1FBrooklyn, NY 11234U.S.A.

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100-17 Northen BoulevardCorona, NY 11368U.S.A.

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Brooklyn Heights, NY

185 Montague Street, Suite 1201-BBrooklyn Heights, NY 11201U.S.A.

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986 McBride AvenueWoodland Park, NJ 07424U.S.A.

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    Yes, Michael A. Licatesi will accept American Express, Visa and MasterCard.
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    Yes, Michael A. Licatesi has a presence in Brooklyn Heights, NY; Brooklyn, NY; Corona, NY and Woodland Park, NJ.
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    Michael A. Licatesi attended Maurice A. Deane School of Law.