MICHAEL D. NACHT

*** **** **** ******, *** York, New York 10075

adjnr9@r.postjobfree.com

516-***-****

EDUCATION

Brooklyn Law School – Brooklyn, New York

Juris Doctor, June 2011 GPA: 3.408

The Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, Maryland

Bachelor of Science in Psychological and Brain Sciences, May 2008

ADMISSIONS

New York State Courts

New Jersey State Courts

Federal District Court of Colorado

EXPERIENCE

Carmel, Milazzo & Feil, LLP – New York, New York

Senior Securities and Commercial Litigation Associate

April 2017 – Present

Conducts complex, multi-state and multi-forum litigation with primary emphasis in commercial and securities spaces. Representative matters include breach of contract, multifarious commercial torts, proxy contests, derivative action and class-action defense, shareholder disputes, infringement of intellectual property, and fraud.

Prosecutes and defends extensive and diverse caseload in all phases of litigation in both state and federal court, from inception to resolution. Drafts pleadings, discovery demands, motions and oppositions for both procedural and dispositive relief, and all other necessary litigation documents. Conducts and defends depositions. Drafts and argues applications for temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions. Makes court appearances for purposes of arguing motions, conferencing cases before Judges and court attorneys, and pre-trial settlement conferences. Interviews, retains, and works with experts for the production of expert reports, and deposes opposing expert witnesses. Represents clients in mediations.

Acts as litigation counsel both for and against NASDAQ and OTCMKT traded corporations, startup and private companies, investment banks, broker-dealers, corporate officers and directors, as well as individuals. Has successfully defended multiple cases for such clients to dismissal and prosecuted multiple cases to judgment.

Acts as lead attorney and exercises decision-making discretion with respect to much of the applicant’s caseload.

Responsible for supervision, training, and delegation of tasks and assignments to less senior associates.

Engages with firm’s partners in top-level strategic conferences for the firm’s largest clients and cases.

Drafts appellate briefs, and has argued before the Appellate Division, First Department. Gained affirmation of summary judgment defense for mid-sized record label, which turned on contractual construction and decades long chain of title issues, and which pertained to a musical composition on an RIAA platinum certified album.

Negotiates settlements and other pre-litigation resolutions and drafts the written agreements and additional documents associated therewith. Successfully negotiated six-figure settlement terms based upon prior agreement under which client initially invested less than $1,000.

Arbitrates securities disputes before FINRA and the American Arbitration Association for both institutional and investor clientele. Drafts all associated documents including statements of claim, requests for documents and information, 20-day exchange materials, pre-hearing briefs, and all associated motions. Makes telephonic appearances for FINRA an AAA oral arguments, conferences, and hearings. Confirms arbitration awards, including a heavily contested multi-million dollar award.

Appeared before the SEC to represent a client during a regulatory fact finding with respect to several of the client’s “offerings.”

Client facing attorney and point person for some of the firm’s most important clients, provides “non-legalese” explanations of matters and identifies strengths and weaknesses of cases, and advantages and disadvantages of settlements and contracts to help clients make optimal decisions. Has been specifically requested by existing clients to be assigned to any future litigation.

The Law Offices of Michael D. Nacht – New York, New York

Founder

Winter 2015 – April 2017

Managed all aspects of the firm including litigation and transactional case load, client acquisition and client meetings, business development, and practice area development.

Litigated commercial matters concerning contract and business disputes, intellectual property, franchise rights, and real estate transactions.

Acted as corporate counsel to startup companies and performed services associated with startup and compliance, contract and transactions, licensing, and regulatory issues.

Drafted by-laws, operating agreements, joint venture agreements, and other contracts, corporate filings, and various additional startup and business services. Provided continuing general counsel to such clients, including an energy option trading firm which gained $15,000,000.00 in outside backing and a mobile application development firm which gained a “spot” on a nationally broadcast television show.

Negotiated on behalf of clients in matters such as licensing, distribution, and strategic partnerships. Drafted the necessary documents associated therewith.

Advised clients by identifying, enforcing, and monetizing assets including distribution rights, copyrights, trademarks and franchise rights. Assists clients, including an award nominated vendor, in strategic operations.

The Law Office of Thaniel J. Beinert & Associates – Bay Ridge, New York

Litigation Associate

Spring 2013 – Winter 2015

Litigated extensive and diverse caseload, with a focus in commercial litigation and real estate litigation, from inception through trial. Represented diverse clients in complex, high stakes commercial litigation, including a case involving nearly 200 real estate transactions with tens of millions of dollars in dispute, and a lawsuit against a major North American automotive manufacturer.

Drafted pleadings and motions, conducted extensive discovery and multi-day depositions, negotiated settlements, drafted successful appellate briefs.

Organized and directed teams of attorneys and paralegals for various litigation related projects.

Active involvement in client acquisition for firm. Was solely responsible for the pitch and materials used to sign the firm’s largest litigation client and the firm’s largest real estate management client.

Negotiated residential real estate contracts and held closings as attorney for purchaser and seller.

Developed and presented building management pitch to board of directors of 120-unit cooperative building and secured the firm’s largest management contract. Lead management team for building management clients with attention to re-negotiation of unfavorable contracts and service agreements, third-party dispute resolution, building code compliance, and maintenance and improvement projects.

The Law Office of Leon Kucherovsky, Esq. – Valley Stream, New York

Litigation Associate

Fall 2011 – 2013

Represented medical providers in no-fault litigation.

Successfully handled extensive caseload from inception to trial, and for a period handled the vast majority of the firm’s entire litigation caseload.

Drafted and successfully argued motions on various issues, including medical necessity, eligibility of medical providers for reimbursement, and procedural issues.

Conducted trials with victories in multiple venues.

Engaged in negotiations for settlements.

Managed the firm’s entire declaratory judgment caseload with full decision-making discretion.

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