Michael P. Cavanagh - Albany, NY
Attorney at O'Connor First
Premises Liability Lawyers in Albany, NY
20 Corporate Woods Boulevard 4th Floor Albany, NY 12211
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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31
Years
Experience
Albany Premises Liability Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Premises Liability
- Products Liability
- Construction Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Employment Law - Employer
Attorney Information
Overview
Michael P. Cavanagh is a 1986 graduate of the State University of New York at Albany, where he graduated cum laude with a double major of English and Political Science. He also competed in ice hockey. Mike graduated with honors from Albany Law School of Union University, receiving his Juris Doctor degree in 1994. At Albany Law School, he was a Note & Comment Editor for the Albany Law Review.
Mike is an officer of the firm and a trial and appellate lawyer who focuses on defending tort cases involving premises liability, construction accidents, products liability and medical malpractice. Mike also practices employment law, representing employers. As a trial attorney, Mike has completed over 40 jury trials in state and federal courts. He regularly appears before appellate courts and has successfully argued before the New York Court of Appeals. Mike is one of the founding members of the firm’s Diversity Committee. He carries an AV rating with Martindale-Hubbell.
Mike is admitted to practice in the State of New York, and the United States District Courts for the Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York as well as the United States District Court for Vermont. He has lectured on trial practice and other civil litigation issues and is a member of the New York State and Albany County Bar Associations. Mike is an avid runner and hockey player. He completed the 1981 and 2003 New York Marathons and the 2000 Boston Marathon. In his spare time, he enjoys coaching youth soccer, hockey and baseball teams.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Super Lawyers 2015 - Upstate New York Personal Injury Defense
- Super Lawyers - Upstate New York, 2008 – Present
- Martindale Hubbell - AV Rated
- Upstate New York Super Lawyers 2020, Personal Injury Litigation, General Defense
Other Sources of Feedback About Michael P. Cavanagh
Included on the 2026 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2012 New York Super Lawyers Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Albany Law School of Union University,
Albany,
New York, 1994
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
Law Review: Albany Law Review, Note and Comment Editor, 1992 - 1994
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Albany Law School of Union University,
Albany,
New York, 1994
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Non Legal Education
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State University of New York at Albany,
Albany,
New York, 1986
B.A.
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Dean's List
Major: English
Major: Political Science
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State University of New York at Albany,
Albany,
New York, 1986
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Classes and Seminars
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Lecturer, “Discovery 2000 – For Experienced Litigators", New York State Bar Association, 2000
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Lecturer, “How to Try a Slip or Fall Case", New York State Bar Association, 2001
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Lecturer, “Basics of Civil Practice – The Trial”, New York State Bar Association, 2007
- Lecturer, “Practical Skills – How to Commence a Civil Lawsuit”, New York State Bar Association
Bar Admissions
- New York, 1995
- U.S. District Court Northern District of New York, 1995
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 2001
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of New York, 2013
- U.S. District Court District of Vermont, 2005
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
Other Affiliations
- New York State Bar Association (Member)
- Albany County Bar Association (Member)
- Defense Research Institute (Member)
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Contact
20 Corporate Woods Boulevard
4th Floor
Albany, NY 12211
Phone: 518-641-6216
Fax: 518-465-0015
Email: Send a message
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