Michele Cea - New York, NY
Attorney at Cea Legal P.C.
Corporate and Commercial Lawyers in New York, NY
14 Wall St. 20th Floor New York, NY 10005
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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14
Years
Experience
New York Corporate and Commercial Lawyer
Updated: 05/04/2026
Areas of Practice
- Corporate and Commercial
- Real Estate
- Business Immigration
- Hospitality
- Intellectual Property
- Litigation
- Blockchain
- Finance Law & Private Lending
- Sports and Esports
- Entertainment
Attorney Information
Overview
Michele Cea is a founding member of the firm. Mr. Cea graduated from Catholic University School of Law in Milan, Italy (J.D., 2009, with honors), and Fordham University School of Law in New York (LL.M., 2011, Cum Laude).
Prior to completing his LL.M. at Fordham Law School in 2011, Mr. Cea worked in a boutique Italian corporate law firm, where he was primarily dealing with shareholder agreements and various business transactions. In New York, Mr. Cea collaborated as a foreign attorney with a preeminent white-collar law firm in matters related to financial frauds, securities regulation and corporate compliance, among others. Mr. Cea was also employed as an associate in the New York office of an International law firm, where he represented European clients operating in the U.S. In this position, he gained a valuable experience in the business law and real estate practice area, including corporate formation and dissolution, commercial transactions, residential and commercial real estate, trademark registration and business immigration.
Mr. Cea founded his own practice focused on representing foreign nationals and companies operating in the United States. He has extensive experience with international corporate matters, real estate transactions and non-immigrant visa petitions, such as extraordinary ability and investor visas.
Mr. Cea is licensed to practice in New York (2013) and in Italy (2012). Mr. Cea is fluent in Italian and conversational in Spanish. Mr. Cea is a member of the New York City Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association.
Mr. Cea has an extensive background in domestic corporate matters, including but not limited to corporate acquisitions, general corporate counseling, and legal assistance to angel and venture capital investments. His involvement in these areas has equipped him with a nuanced understanding of the strategic legal considerations necessary to facilitate growth and stability for emerging and established businesses alike.
Moreover, he has assisted operators launching enterprises within the burgeoning crypto space, guiding them through regulatory compliance, corporate structuring, and licensing processes. His diverse experience underscores his ability to navigate complex legal environments, providing tailored legal solutions that align with clients’ objectives and industry standards.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Other Sources of Feedback About Michele Cea
Included on the 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Fordham University School of Law,
New York,
New York, 2011
LL.M.
Honors: cum laude
Non Legal Education
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Catholic University School of Law, Milan, Italy, 2009
Juris Doctor
Honors: with honors
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Languages
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Italian
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Spanish
Classes and Seminars
- Common Real Estate Issues For Foreign Nationals Investor Visas
Published Works
Articles
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How much skin in the game?, The Journal of Structured Finance, 2011
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The Regulatory Powers of the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank in the Wake of the Financial Crisis of 2007-2009, Creighton International and Comparative Law Journal, 2011
Bar Admissions
- New York
- Italy
Other Affiliations
- New York City Bar Association, 2014 - Present (Member)
- New York State Bar Association, 2015 - Present (Member)
- American Immigration Lawyers Association, 2015 - Present (Member)
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Contact
14 Wall St.
20th Floor
New York, NY 10005
Phone Number: 212-847-5007
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday - Friday 9AM - 6PM
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