Hon. Michael H. Dolinger (Ret.)

Before entering private practice, Michael H. Dolinger served for over three decades as a United States Magistrate Judge in the Southern District of New York. During his tenure from 1984 to 2016, he managed thousands of cases involving diverse legal issues such as complex commercial disputes, intellectual property, and civil rights. He is recognized for his extensive experience in conducting settlement conferences and presiding over both jury and bench trials, as well as handling intricate discovery matters and international judicial assistance requests.

A veteran of the federal bench with 31 years of experience resolving complex disputes in the Southern District of New York.

Served as one of the longest-tenured Magistrate Judges in the history of the Southern District of New York.

He is highly regarded by legal professionals for his deep analytical skills, thorough preparation, and a balanced, patient approach to resolving high-stakes litigation.