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Michael Bottar
Biography
For more than 15 years, Michael Bottar has dedicated his practice to the pursuit of justice in Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Construction Accidents, and Wrongful Death matters. Mr. Bottar brings a depth of knowledge and experience to every case. He is committed to providing exceptional legal representation.
Mr. Bottar is an accomplished attorney and has received numerous honors and awards. He has been recognized by The Best Lawyers In America and named Syracuse's 2019 Lawyer of the Year for Medical Malpractice and Product Liability. The National Trial Lawyers have named him as one of the Top 100 in New York State. Additionally, he has been honored as a life member in the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums.
Mr. Bottar received his B.A. from Colgate University. In 2003, he received his J.D., summa cum laude, from the Syracuse University College of Law. Mr. Bottar is a Syracuse native. He lives in Manlius with his wife and children.
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Workers' Compensation
Fees
- Free Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Managing Member Bottar Ventures, LLC
Year: 2015 - 2019
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Adjunct Professor Syracuse University
Year: 2010 - Current
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Attorney Bottar Law, PLLC
Year: 2007 - Current
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Attorney White & Case
Year: 2003 - 2006
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Attorney Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC
Year: 2006 - 2007
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Professional Associations
Onondaga County Bar Association Member (Current)
Advisory Board of the Central New York Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation past-member (Current)
Board of Directors of Contact Community Services past-member (Current)
Syracuse University Law Alumni Association Member (Current)
American Bar Association Member (Current)
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers Member (Current)
New York State Bar Association Member (Current)
American Association for Justice Member (Current)
inMotion, Inc. and Human Rights First pro bono counsel (Current)
Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association Member (Current)
Publications
Robbing Peter To Pay Paul: Medicaid Liens, Supplemental Needs Trusts and Personal Injury Recoveries on Behalf of Infants In New York State Following the Gold Decision Syracuse Law Review: 2003
Survey of New York Law: Civil Practice Syracuse Law Review: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Awards
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Member
Justinian Honorary Law Society
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The Best Lawyers in America: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury
The Best Lawyers in America
Note: 2015-present
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Member
Order of the Coif
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Rockstar Award, President's Award
NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers
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Fellow
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
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Fellow
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
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National Trial Lawyers Top 100
National Trial Lawyers
Note: 2013-present
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Upstate New York Super Lawyers
Upstate New York Super Lawyers
Note: 2013-present, Top 50: 2016, 2018
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Fellow
Litigation Counsel of America - Trial Lawyer Honorary Society
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The Best Lawyers in America: Product Liability
The Best Lawyers in America
Note: 2016-present
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Member
Order of Barristers
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Lawyer of the Year, Syracuse Plaintiffs Product Liability
Best Lawyers in America
Note: 2017, 2019
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Attorney of the Year
The Daily Record 2016.0
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Lawyer of the Year, Syracuse Medical Malpractice Law
Best Lawyers in America 2019.0
Education
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Syracuse University College of Law J.D.
Year: 2003
Honors: summa cum laude (class rank 4 of 247)
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Colgate University B.A.
Year: 2000
Speaking Engagements
Federal Tort Claims Act II: Essential Elements for NY Practitioners, NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers CLE, Syracuse, Albany, Long Island, New York, 2014
Federal Tort Claims Act II: Essential Elements for NY Practitioners, NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers CLE, Syracuse, Albany, Long Island, New York, 2014
Websites
https://www.bottarleone.com/michael-a-bottar.html
Michael A. Bottar's Website Profile
http://www.bottarleone.com/
Bottar Law, PLLC Website
Bottar Law, PLLC
Syracuse Office
120 Madison St, #1300, Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 422-4621