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Michael C Hefter

Michael C Hefter

USA 2026

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USA

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Michael is a trial lawyer with decades of experience leading clients through complex jury and bench trials in federal and state courts. He brings bold solutions and tenacity to clients facing complicated disputes. He is a nationally recognized litigator and trial lawyer with extensive legal knowledge who brings a cutting-edge approach to high-profile and sensitive matters and bet-the-company litigation in cases involving every aspect of corporate and transactional disputes. Michael handles high-stakes litigation for his clients’ most complex and important disputes and has been a part of teams that deliver landmark legal decisions.

Michael represents clients in numerous industries, including energy, power and utilities, insurance, health care, investment and commercial banking, private equity and hedge funds, venture capital, real estate, shipping, accounting, telecommunications, aerospace and defense, chemicals, and computer software.

Education

Emory University

JD

1991

University of Michigan

BA

1988

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: General Commercial - New York

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

Michael Hefter offers extensive experience in a broad range of civil disputes. His commercial litigation practice encompasses many contentious topics including RICO claims, trade secret violations and breach of fiduciary duty.

Strengths

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  • Michael is an excellent litigator and advocate.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • He is a warrior with a smile on his face. He is very good in court and super smooth and quick on his feet.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Michael provides hard work and a dedication to delivering the best results possible. His knowledge in a vast array of areas is simply astounding.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

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California

California: Southern

District of Columbia

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