For more than twenty years Michael Lumer has fought for victims of police and government misconduct. Michael graduated in 1995 from Brooklyn Law School, where he was a Richardson Scholar, a recipient of the Edward Sparer Public Interest Fellowship, and an editor on the Brooklyn Law Review. Michael received his bachelors degree from Hunter College, graduating Magna Cum Laude from the Thomas Hunter Honors Program.
Michael has written on criminal procedure law and the historical relationship between race and the death penalty in New York. He began his legal career as a criminal defense and civil rights attorney, representing people who had been assaulted, falsely arrested, wrongly prosecuted, or otherwise mistreated by members of law enforcement. Prior to graduating law school, Michael spent several years working as a consultant for J.P. Morgan, and several more in commercial banking.
Michael has also represented individuals, businesses, and corporations in criminal, commercial, and employment litigation in both state and federal courts. Through his extensive experience, hard work and commitment, Michael has consistently achieved outstanding results for his clients, recovering millions of dollars in settlements and judgments.
A long-time resident of New York City, Michael now lives in New Jersey with his wife and children.
Email: mlumer@lumerlaw.com
Bar Admissions:
- New York State
- U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals
- U.S. Court, Eastern District of New York
- U.S. Court, Southern District of New York