Michael Sepe, Esq.
A graduate of Rutgers University and Fordham University School of Law, Michael Sepe first served as a Nassau County Assistant District Attorney from 1996 to 2003. As a prosecutor, Michael investigated and tried major cases including weapons, narcotics, and financial offenses as well as violent crimes. He also supervised several major special assignment investigations and served as Liaison to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Michael, both as a prosecutor and later as a defense attorney, has repeatedly appeared as a guest commentator for COURT-TV. Michael later worked for two major regional law firms from 2003 to 2007. During that time, Michael represented banks, energy suppliers, corporations, universities and individuals in commercial and insurance litigation matters. In 2007, he founded his law practice, Michael Sepe, LLC, in Rockville Centre concentrating in civil and criminal litigation in state and federal courts.
Michael is a past faculty member of the National College of District Attorneys and a lecturer for the Nassau County Bar Association and St. John’s University School of Law. He was also selected as a hearing officer for local municipal police departments, and a court appointed mediator, referee and receiver in multiple cases. Michael has also served as an instructor at Hofstra University School of Law, teaching “Trial Techniques for Practicing Attorneys.”
For examples of Michael’s cases see his business and commercial litigation, white collar criminal defense and personal injury success stories.
In 2011, Michael was elected as a Trustee for the Village of Rockville Centre. Michael’s legislative responsibilities include oversight of the Rockville Centre Police Department, liaison to the Nassau County Legislature and a member of the Board of Ethics. In 2017 Michael was also appointed to the New York State Public Employment Relations Board for the Township of Hempstead, New York.
An experienced litigator who has tried numerous civil and criminal cases to verdict, Michael effectively represents a diverse group of individual and institutional clients.
See a sampling of Michael’s COURT-TV appearances here.
Published Decisions
International Shoppes v. At the Airport, LLC, et al., 131 A.D.3d 926, 16 N.Y.S.3d 72 (2015)
In Re Baugher, 29 Misc. 3d 700, 906 N.Y.S. 2d 856 (Surr. Ct. 2010)
People v. Kiel (NYLJ May 31. 2012)
Hershman v. UNUM Provident Insurance Co., 2007 WL 1217271 (S.D.N.Y. 2007)
Johnson v. Washington Mutual Bank, et al., 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 26729
Moss v. Mc Donald’s Corp., 34 A.D. 3d 656, (2nd Dept. 2006)
People v. Joel Anderson, (NYLJ January 27, 2003)
Published Trial Decisions
Chiofalo v. Ridgewood Savings Bank, 816 N.Y.S.2d 324 (Civ. Ct. Queens County 2006)
People v. Georges, 306 A.D.2d 421, 760 N.Y.S.2d 872 (2d Dept. 2003)
People v. Thomas, 2002 WL 31455334 (Cnty. Ct. 2002), Affirmed, 12 A.D.3d 383 (2d Dept. 2009)
People v. Herrera, 287 A.D.2d 579, 731 N.Y.S.2d 653 (2d Dept. 2001)
