Michael E. Jones
New York,NY
Summary
Accomplished Attorney offering 34-year record of supporting clients in legal matters. Communicates clearly and effectively with clients, opposing counsel, jurors and judges. Adept at developing lasting professional relationships.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate/Trial Attorney
Hannum, Feretic, Prendergast, & Merlino LLC
New York, NY
06.2022 - Current
- Responsible for all phases of litigation from pleadings to trial in State and Federal Courts in New York
- Specialize in construction Labor Law cases
- Work closely with numerous clients including most major commercial liability carriers, construction general and sub-contractors, public entities and others
- Drafted numerous trial reports and engaged in extensive motion practice. Including summary judgment motions resulting in dismissal of complaint
- Cases dismissed prior to completion of discovery and Note of Issue filed
- Conducted hundreds of depositions of adverse parties and witnesses
- Meet minimum 45-hour weekly billing requirements.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Learned and operated specialized legal software such as Smart Time billing.
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
Senior Associate/Trial Attorney
BARRY, MCTIERNAN & MOORE ESQ, New York City
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Previously employed by firm 8/1994-8/1999
- Responsible for all phases of litigation from pleadings to trial in State and Federal Courts in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
- Specialize in construction Labor Law cases
- Caseload of 40-50 cases
- Work closely with numerous clients including most major commercial liability carriers, construction general and sub-contractors, public entities and others
- Drafted numerous trial reports and engaged in extensive motion practice. Including summary judgment motions resulting in dismissal of complaint
- Cases dismissed prior to completion of discovery and Note of Issue filed
- Conducted hundreds of depositions of adverse parties and witnesses
- Settled numerous cases through mediation and negotiation
- Meet minimum 45-hour weekly billing requirements.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Learned and operated specialized legal software such as Juris Suite billing.
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
NEW YORK STATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY
09.2009 - 01.2020
- Supervised operations of New York State Liquor Authority covering the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk Counties which is responsible for licensure and regulation of 70% of all liquor licenses in New York State
- Duties included: Supervising office units which include, Hearing Bureau, Enforcement Bureau, Licensing Bureau and Counsel’s Office
- Supervising activities of entire staff consisting of 85 employees of varying capacities and assignments.
- Reviewed decisions of Hearing Bureau’s Administrative Law Judges
- Coordinated enforcement initiatives with other agencies including NYPD, Mayor’s Office of Special Enforcement, NYC Mental Health and Hygiene, NYC Buildings Department, and other agencies
- Liaise with community partners, clients and constituents including local community boards and elected officials.
- Worked with department heads to stay current on needs and offer high-level support for day-to-day operations.
- Coached and guided senior managers to improve effectiveness and policy enforcement, resulting in improved employee job satisfaction and higher performance levels.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
Senior Attorney
FINRA MARKET REGULATION, NASD, AMEX DIVISION
10.2006 - 09.2009
- Worked for three years as enforcement attorney to monitor and review activities of securities firms doing business on American Stock Exchange.
- Duties included: Advise and participate in examination and surveillance reviews and complex investigations conducted by Trading Analysis Department pertaining to trading and market making, and sales practice violations by member firms and participate in on-the-record interviews of witnesses and potential respondents
- Responsible for handling over 100 matters against firms and individuals varying from complex technical matters to straight forward broker misconduct cases.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
Assistant Attorney General
NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE
08.1999 - 10.2006
- The Investment Protection Bureau/Securities Prosecution Unit is charged with enforcing the New York State securities law, commonly known as the Martin Act
- Worked closely with other law enforcement agencies including the FBI, U.S. Attorney’s Offices, District Attorney’s Offices, and U.S Postal Inspection
- Coordinated litigation with other regulatory agencies including the NASD (now FINRA), SEC, CFTC, and NY Stock Exchange.
Assistant District Attorney
NEW YORK COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
08.1988 - 08.1994
- Conducted all phases of criminal prosecutions including grand jury presentation, motion practice, hearing, jury selection and trial
- Responsible for over 200 indictments and over 20 felony trials to verdict
- Special assignment to Homicide Investigation Unit for the Gerri Curl Gang case. A murderous drug gang of which five gang leaders went to trial. Over one hundred witnesses testified during seven-month trial.
Education
J.D. -
ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
Queens, NY06.1988
Bachelor of Arts - Government
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
Washington, DC05.1985
Skills
- Establishing Effective Relationships
- Presenting Evidence
- Legal Case Management
- Summary Judgement and Dispositive Motions
- Legal Document Preparation
- Discovery and Document Review
- Case Law and Outcome Analysis
- Litigation Experience
Affiliations
New York State Trial Lawyers
Defense Association of New York
Hogan-Morgenthau Associates
St. John’s Law School Alumni Board Member
Georgetown Alumni Class Ambassador
Admissions
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, NY Southern District, NY Eastern District, New Jersey District, and United States Supreme
Timeline
Senior Associate/Trial Attorney
Hannum, Feretic, Prendergast, & Merlino LLC
06.2022 - Current
Senior Associate/Trial Attorney
BARRY, MCTIERNAN & MOORE ESQ, New York City
01.2020 - 06.2022
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
NEW YORK STATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY
09.2009 - 01.2020
Senior Attorney
FINRA MARKET REGULATION, NASD, AMEX DIVISION
10.2006 - 09.2009
Assistant Attorney General
NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE
08.1999 - 10.2006
Assistant District Attorney
NEW YORK COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
08.1988 - 08.1994
J.D. -
ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
Bachelor of Arts - Government
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY