Michael C. Barrows practices in all areas of matrimonial law at the trial and appellate levels, with a particular emphasis on complex contested divorce litigation. In addition to his divorce litigation practice, Mr. Barrows represents clients in uncontested divorce matters, divorce mediation and the negotiation of separation and pre-nuptial agreements.
As an experienced trial attorney and appellate advocate, Mr. Barrows has successfully prosecuted and defended complex civil, criminal and commercial actions on behalf of clients located in the New York City, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island and Nassau and Suffolk Counties in Long Island.
Mr. Barrows’ commercial litigation experience includes State and Federal matters involving actions for breach of contract, shareholder disputes, fraud and fraudulent inducement, mismanagement, theft, unlawful transfer of assets, breach of fiduciary duty, employer/employee disputes, and commercial collections.
Practice Areas
- Matrimonial & Family Law
- Commercial Litigation & Appellate Practice
- Criminal Defense
Education
- B.A. Philosophy, Politics & Law, Binghamton University; 2000
- Juris Doctor, Brooklyn Law School; 2003
Bar Admissions
- New York
- Eastern District of New York
- Southern District of New York
- Western District of New York
- District Court, Washington D.C.
- Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
In the News
Awards & Recognitions
- Best Divorce Lawyer Long Island- Attorney at Law Magazine
- Nominated best divorce lawyer on Long Island 2021-2025- Bethpage Best of L.I
- Super Lawyer (2015-2025)
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
- Avvo Rated 10.0 (Superb)
- 2020 Top Attorney Award For Divorce & Family Law in Long Island- Attorney.com
- 2020 Top Attorney Award For Divorce & Family Law in Suffolk County- Attorney.com
- 2020 Top Attorney Award For Divorce & Family Law in New York County- Attorney.com
