Michael S. Morgan | People

GET TO KNOW MICHAEL

Michael focuses his practice on assisting clients in complex commercial litigation, in addition to supporting the Trial & Litigation Group’s opt-out antitrust practice. Michael’s experience in connection with business disputes covers breach of contract, commercial torts and product liability, class action defense, and appellate litigation. As part of his practice, he regularly handles research and discovery, drafting of legal documents, and civil procedure matters for firm clients. Prior to joining Bilzin Sumberg, Michael served as a law clerk for the Honorable John Michael Vazquez, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.

Q & A

In what way do you approach cases that is particularly helpful in the matters you handle?

I take a strategic approach to the matters that I handle, and make sure to always keep context of the client’s overall business objectives. This requires going beyond “winning” a particular motion, or step, in the litigation, to offering practical and innovative advice that may avoid a trial or legal exposure altogether. In this vein, I take pride in understanding the clients’ business as part of my counsel.

How has your time as a law clerk shaped your current practice?

During my federal clerkship, I received a first-hand look at the best practices for arguing and winning dispositive cases before a trial judge. I understand what makes an argument compelling, how trial judges and clerks analyze different substantive and procedural issues, and which issues may concern trial judges for appeal. My background as a law clerk aids my analysis of each client’s case, because it provides me with a “big-picture” perspective of how a matter may play out, whether on the facts of the case or how it is argued.