Michele M. Monserrate

Michele M. Monserrate

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O'Connor First

Professional Liability/Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Albany, NY in Albany, NY

Albany, NY518-641-6214
Professional Liability/Medical MalpracticeGeneral/Commercial LiabilityProfessional Discipline and LicensingState and Federal Court Appeals

About Michele M. Monserrate

Michele M. Monserrate is a 1986 graduate of Georgetown University, where she was elected to the Jesuit Honor Society and Psi Chi Honor Society, and a 1989 graduate of Albany Law School of Union University. Michele is admitted to practice in the State of New York, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and in the U.S. District Court for the Northern, Southern and Western Districts of New York. Michele is an officer of the firm and an experienced litigation attorney whose practice focuses on the representation of physicians and hospitals in medical malpractice cases. She also assists physicians, dentists and nurses involved in disciplinary proceedings before State regulatory agencies. Prior to entering private practice, Michele gained significant appellate experience while serving as a judicial law clerk to an Associate Justice of the Appellate Division, Third Department. In that capacity, Michele researched and drafted judicial opinions in criminal, civil and administrative law matters. She has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers of America for the specialty areas of Appellate Law and Medical Malpractice Defense, and is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Michele is a member of the New York State Bar Association, Albany County Bar Association and Capital District Women’s Bar Association. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Michele M. Monserrate included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated Best Lawyers in America, Appellate Law & Medical Malpractice Law (Defense) 2007-2018 Selected to Super Lawyers: 2009-2018 Super Lawyers 2014, 2015, 2016 - Upstate New York Top 25 Women Super Lawyers 2014, 2015, 2016 - Top 25 Hudson Valley Super Lawyers 2015 - Upstate New York Professional Liability Defense Upstate New York Super Lawyers 2019, Professional Liability Defense Best Lawyers in America, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, 2021 Best Lawyers in America, Appellate Practice, 2022 Best Lawyers in America, Appellate Practice, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants & Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, 2024 Other Sources of Feedback About Michele M. Monserrate Included on the 2025Upstate New York Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2024 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2023 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2022 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2021 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2020 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2019 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2018 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2017 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2016 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2015 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2014 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2013 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2012 New York Super Lawyers Super Lawyers list 2011 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2010 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2009 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education

  • Albany Law School of Union University, Albany, New York, 1989
  • J.D.
  • Honors: cum laude
  • Honors: Justinian Society

Non Legal Education

  • Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., 1986
  • B.A.
  • Honors: cum laude
  • Honors: Psi Chi Honor Society
  • Honors: Jesuit Honor Society

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Partner

Bar Admissions

  • New York, 1990
  • Massachusetts, 1989
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of New York, 1990
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1994
  • U.S. District Court Western District of New York, 2007
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 2005

Other Affiliations

  • New York State Bar Association (Member)
  • Albany County Bar Association (Member)
  • Capital District Women's Bar Association (Member)
  • Professional Liability Underwriting Society, Member

Attorney Details

Full NameMichele M. Monserrate
FirmO'Connor First
Address20 Corporate Woods Boulevard, 4th Floor, Albany, NY 12211
Phone518-641-6214
Phone518-465-0015
Websitewww.1stlaw.com
Websitewww.1stlaw.com/blog
New Clients Currently accepting
Consultation Free initial consultation