Michael’s primary focus is assisting clients in the construction, manufacturing and supply-chain management sectors, with an expansive litigation practice encompassing both New Jersey and New York state and federal courts. He represents construction companies of all sizes in various matters including construction defects, contractual disputes, mechanic/construction lien law claims, warranty claims, and public-works project disputes. Michael also reviews and drafts contracts for businesses, project owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. Additionally, he serves his clients in defending Division of Consumer Affairs investigations.
Michael is a sophisticated commercial litigator, with significant experience in shareholder-dispute, consumer fraud, products liability, franchise practices, real estate claims and class-action matters. He has extensive experience in defending new and used automobile dealers in all facets of litigation, including consumer lawsuits, franchise terminations, ownership transfers, and warranty reimbursement matters.
In addition to his construction and commercial litigation practice, Michael’s labor and employment practice encompasses most industries and includes representing businesses, directors, officers, and employees in state and federal court against employee claims of unlawful discrimination, harassment, whistleblower, retaliation, and wrongful discharge, wage and hour violations, and breach of employment contracts. Additionally, he advises employers on federal and state wage and hour law issues, including representation in connection with Department of Labor inquiries, investigations, and charges. Michael counsels businesses about all facets of employment law, as well as reviewing and drafting employment contracts, non-solicitation, non-compete, and non-disclosure agreements.
Prior to joining Brach Eichler, Michael was a commercial litigator and corporate services attorney at two New Jersey law firms. In addition, he represented juvenile clients in detention hearings in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Essex County, while acting as a Student Advocate at the Seton Hall Law Center for Social Justice. Also while in law school, Michael served as an Extern for the Honorable Barry P. Sarkisian, J.S.C., of the New Jersey Superior Court, 6th Vicinage.
Michael is a retired, eleven-time National Blackbelt League Sport Karate World Champion.
Michael Spizzuco was exactly what we needed. Mike concentrates his practice in the construction industry and understands the facets of state law... Having a partner like Mike has been an investment for our company and we're forever grateful.
