Michael J. Schacher is a Partner in the Westchester office of GRSM. Michael handles all aspects of litigation from the pre-suit stages through trial. He focuses his practice on several areas of civil defense including complex litigation, premises liability, motor vehicle, products liability, construction, labor law, appellate practice, and insurance coverage issues in both state and federal courts in New York and New Jersey. 

Michael has won several motions for summary judgment for the firm’s clients in potentially high-exposure cases. He is an effective and aggressive litigator and has extensive experience handling depositions, arbitrations, mediations, trial preparations, and drafting and orally arguing appeals. His drafting and negotiation skills have resulted in favorable outcomes for the firm’s clients. The firm’s clients have praised Michael’s responsiveness and handling of their cases throughout his years at GRSM. Michael has a strong background in trucking and transportation litigation, and he supports and coordinates the defense of several of GRSM’s national trucking clients.  

Admissions

  • New York
  • New Jersey
  • U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of New York
  • U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey

Community Involvement

  • Legal Services of the Hudson Valley

Education

  • J.D., Florida International University, 2007
  • B.A., University of Florida, Business Administration, 2004, cum laude
    • Phi Kappa Phi

Honors

  • Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch distinction in Product Liability Litigation – Defendants, 2023-2025*

 

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