Michael K. Stanton, Jr.
Michael K. Stanton, Jr. graduated from
Fordham Prep in 1979 and the College of the
Holy Cross in 1983. He received his Law
Degree from Fordham University School of Law
in 1986 and is admitted to practice in
Connecticut and in New York. He is,
additionally, admitted to practice in the
United States District Courts for the
Southern and Eastern Districts of New York,
the District Court of Connecticut, and the
United States Supreme Court.
Mr. Stanton's practice is primarily
focused in the area of Commercial Litigation
and includes Contract disputes,
Patent/Copyright actions, Construction
claims and Probate/Surrogate Court
proceedings. He has extensive experience in
complex matters in State and Federal Courts
in both Connecticut and New York, and has
represented clients in Arbitration settings
as well.
He is a member of the Fordham Law Alumni
Association Board of Directors and is active
in the Regional Chapters of that
Association. He resides in Stamford,
Connecticut.
Representative Matters:
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Arbitration to successful conclusion
of a matter before the London
Precious Metals Exchange in a
contract dispute between a United
States metal trading group and a
Chinese copper refinery |
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Defense of incumbent Councilman in
NY Election Law Proceeding |
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Defense of Software Developer in
Copyright Infringement action |
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Defense of Private Label Goods
Broker in Design Patent dispute |
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Representation of Wood Preservative
Manufacturer in dispute involving
defective litigation support
database |
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Defense of telecom company on claim
of stock conversion |
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Defense of transportation brokers in
commercial/employment dispute |
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Representation of General Contractor
on disputes involving NYC School
Construction Projects |
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Representation of Tobacco Merchant
in NY based Tax/Escrow action
implicating sales on Native American
Tribal Lands |
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Defense of Paint Manufacturer in
action for birth defects from
pre-natal exposure of mother to
product fumes |
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Defense of Insulation Manufacturer
for claims arising out of exposure
to fumes emitted as part of "spray
in" foam installation |
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Defense of Wood Glue Manufacturer in
action claiming injuries due to
exposure to fumes produced in
sanding/woodworking process |
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