Michael P. Versichelli
Partner
Michael P. Versichelli
Partner
Michael brings a thoughtful and results-driven approach to his practice. While each case presents a unique challenge, Michael provides personalized advocacy for his clients and strives to level the playing field in high-stakes disputes to achieve satisfying and favorable resolutions.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (516) 357-3431
Fax: (516) 357-3333
926 RXR Plaza
Uniondale, NY, 11556-0926
Practice Groups
Bar Admission
New York
Michael P. Versichelli focuses his practice on commercial and insurance coverage litigation, representing clients in state and federal courts throughout New York and across the country.
A partner in Rivkin Radler’s Commercial Litigation and Insurance Coverage Practice Groups, Michael represents multinational corporations, small businesses, and individuals in lawsuits involving breach of contract, breach of warranty, business torts, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, interference with contract and prospective economic advantage, misappropriation of trade secrets, unfair competition, business defamation and disparagement, conversion, corporate shareholder and partnership disputes, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, and enforcement of restrictive covenants and non-competition agreements.
He regularly represents banks in commercial foreclosure proceedings, enforcement of commercial notes and guaranties, actions involving forged endorsements and signatures, and various consumer-related issues.
In his insurance practice, Michael handles complex first-party and third-party coverage disputes, and routinely counsels insurers on their coverage obligations. He advises and defends carriers in suits challenging claims-handling practices and alleging bad faith, including claims for punitive, consequential, and extra-contractual damages.
Michael also assists carriers in combating insurance fraud in the no-fault arena in matters involving fee splitting and the corporate practice of medicine.
Bar Affiliations
Nassau County Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
Education
Fordham Law School, J.D., cum laude
Hofstra University, B.A., magna cum laude
News & Publications
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New York Courts Expand Virtual Operations To Non-Essential Matters.
April 7 | 2020 -
Chambers and Partners Recognizes Rivkin Radler
April 25 | 2019 -
Versichelli and Misiti Obtain Summary Judgment
July 13 | 2018
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Since 2019, Legal 500 has recommended Rivkin Radler’s Insurance Coverage practice in the Insurance: Advice to Insurers category. The Insurance Coverage Practice Group since 2016 has been included in the Chambers USA directory in the Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer category.
