Michael The Bull | Michael S. Lamonsoff Esq. Accident Attorney

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Who is Michael S. Lamonsoff?

Michael S. Lamonsoff, famously known as "The Bull," is the founder and owner of the Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff, PLLC. Celebrated for his relentless and tenacious advocacy, he has solidified his standing as one of New York’s most highly regarded personal injury attorneys, dedicated to securing maximum compensation for his clients. He and his firm have won some of the highest and record breaking multi-million dollar awards for his clients. As a result of Mr. Lamonsoff’s unwavering dedication to his clients, their glowing reviews have established him as one of the highest-rated attorneys in New York.

Licensed to practice in all New York State Courts and the Federal District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, Mr. Lamonsoff is a commanding presence in the legal arena. His extraordinary accomplishments have earned him widespread acclaim among his peers, distinguishing him as a leader in his field.

Consistently, he is appointed to the Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and elected by his peers to the Super Lawyers, an esteemed rating service recognizing the nation's top attorneys. These accolades reflect his unparalleled skill, outstanding results, and unwavering dedication to achieving justice for his clients.

Born in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York, where he was raised during his formative years, Michael is a true New Yorker through and through. He is also self-made. The proud son of his career United States Army officer father, Robert Benjamin Lamonsoff, Michael Lamonsoff’s rise to success was inspired by him. His father grew up during the Great Depression; his family was so poor that they had to rely upon government relief at times. Nevertheless, his father rose through the ranks from “grunt” to becoming an officer in the United States Army. Similarly, Michael had minimal resources to rise to his position.

During Michael’s quest to become one of New York’s top personal injury attorneys, there wasn’t a job too hard, challenging or humbling.

To afford college and his future endeavors, he worked as a construction worker, bar bouncer, farm hand, bartender, garbageman and porter, amongst many other jobs. Through a combination of hard work, and sweat he was able to pay for his education, earning him a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Arizona. He then attended Columbia University, where he was awarded a meritorious scholarship. He graduated with dual post-graduate degrees: A Master of Arts and Master of Education in Psychology. He went on to attend Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.

In 1994, Mr. Lamonsoff founded the Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff, PLLC. He opened his firm in a tiny windowless office, with one employee, himself. As a result of his aggressive and results-based litigation style, he has built his law firm to become a powerhouse in New York. The Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff one of the largest and most successful law firms in New York. His firm concentrates its representation of victims in construction, premises, and motor vehicle accidents and survivors of sexual assault as well as all other types of accidents caused by the negligence of others.

The Secrets to Michael's Success

While the vast majority of cases settle, Mr. Lamonsoff believes in preparing every case for trial.

"Multi-national insurance companies and their attorneys aim to control every aspect of the process, but my firm refuses to play by their rules. We aggressively and strategically litigate every case as though it’s going to trial. Why? Because the moment a case reaches the courtroom, the power shifts. Control over monetary compensation moves out of the insurers’ hands and into the hands of a jury—a jury made up of people like you and me.

Juries are far more empathetic to the suffering of our clients, and insurance companies know it. That’s why, as trial approaches, their offers get significantly larger.

To take on these powerful corporations, I’ve assembled a dedicated, expert team of aggressive attorneys, skilled paralegals, seasoned experts, and experienced paraprofessionals. Together, we relentlessly outmaneuver the insurance companies and ensure our clients receive the justice and compensation they deserve."

- Michael S. Lamonsoff Esq.

Michael S. Lamonsoff, an NYC personal injury lawyer, pictured with gold bull statue

The Personal Side of Michael S. Lamonsoff

Mr. Lamonsoff was a competitive athlete. As a teenager, he played for his school’s football and wrestling teams. He trained in both boxing and martial arts. Today, he is deeply engaged in several personally significant endeavors, notably he was elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the New York Trial Lawyers. He was also elected by his building’s residents to serve on the board directors of his residential complex. Philanthropy holds a paramount place in his life, both on an individual level and through his firm. He is a steadfast advocate for RESTORE NYC, an organization aiding survivors of Human Trafficking. In his leisure, he dedicates ample time to weight training and boating. Michael is happily married and the proud father of two beautiful children.

Member of:

Board of Directors of NY State Trial Lawyers Association
American Association for Justice
NY County Lawyers Association

Educated at:

University of Arizona
Benjamin N. Cordozo School of Law
Double post-masters degrees in psychology at Columbia University

Awards:

6X Super Lawyers Panel
Million Dollar and Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Memberships and recognitions

Michael Lamonsoff is licensed to practice law in the state courts of New York and the federal district courts for the southern and eastern districts of New York
Mr. Lamonsoff is a member of the New York State Bar Association
He is on the Board of Directors for the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, where he served as subcommittee chairman for the Anti-Runners Ethics Committee
He is also a member of the American Association for Justice and the New York County Lawyers Association
Michael Lamonsoff has been elected by his peers to be a member of the prestigious “Super Lawyers” panel
Because of our firm’s many million-dollar and multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts, he has been inducted into the prestigious Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums
Our firm has been consistently featured in the legal publication, “VerdictSearch’s Top New York Verdicts”

Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion Platinum Award 2024

America's top 100 High Stakes Litigators award

American Association Of Attorney Advocates

Michael S. Lamonsoff, Esq.