Michael E. Camastra, Esq. Email & Phone Number

Carlsbad, Ca, Us

Carlsbad, California, United States

Newark, New Jersey, United States

Environmental Litigation and Compliance; Regulatory Compliance; Complex Commercial Litigation.

Florham Park, New Jersey, United States

Environmental litigation and regulatory compliance.

Princeton, New Jersey

Practice Areas: Environmental Litigation; Environmental Cleanup Cost Recovery; Hazardous Site Remediation; Underground Storage Tanks; Regulatory Permitting, Compliance and Enforcement; Toxic Exposure Claims; Land Use; Commercial Real Estate and Redevelopment; Community Association Matters; and Municipal and Government Entity Representation

Practice Areas: Manage insurance defense and general insurance coverage caseloads in the areas of premises liability, products liability, commercial litigation and personal injury.Responsibilities: Draft pleadings; conduct pre-discovery fact investigation; draft and answer written discovery; attend and participate in depositions; represent the client’s interest at Discovery Court, Motion Court, court mandated conferences; draft coverage opinions and dispositive motions; conduct extensive legal research and draft accompanying memoranda for supervising attorneys and clients. Notable Accomplishments: Drafted multiple successful motions to compel and dispositive motions; negotiated multiple favorable settlements; and advocated for multiple successful dismissals resulting in zero liability for our clients.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Practice Areas: Manage insurance defense and general insurance coverage caseloads in the areas of premises liability, products liability, commercial litigation and personal injury.Responsibilities: Draft pleadings; conduct pre-discovery fact investigation; draft and answer written discovery; attend and participate in depositions; represent the client’s interest at Discovery Court, Motion Court, court mandated conferences; draft coverage opinions and dispositive motions; conduct extensive legal research and draft accompanying memoranda for supervising attorneys and clients. Notable Accomplishments: Drafted multiple successful motions to compel and dispositive motions; negotiated multiple favorable settlements; and advocated for multiple successful dismissals resulting in zero liability for our clients.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Assist General Counsel with contract drafting, development of Foundation Policies regarding collections management practices and ADA compliance, research inquiries relating to international cultural heritage law, PA Privacy and Publicity Law, and the Rules of Professional Conduct as they pertain to the In-House workplace. Lead and facilitate discussion in meetings with various departments including visitors services, finance and publicity, to review my findings and conclusions regarding questions that were asked of the Office of General Counsel.

Villanova, Pennsylvania

Villanova, Pennsylvania

Represent low income taxpayers who are in the federal tax controversy process, i.e., there is a question about the amount or existence of a liability or refund. Communicate with clients and IRS attorneys in an attempt to come to a resolution. Prepare for trial in the event that no settlement is reached.

Four Falls Corporate Center, Conshohocken, Pa

Research and draft memoranda pertaining to discrete issues of law including: enforcement of articles of incorporation and by-laws, employer obligations in employment contracts, responsibilities and obligations of management companies in Pennsylvania, drafting of lease agreements in the interest of the lessor, and compliance with environmental regulations.

City Hall, Philadelphia, Pa

Conducted legal research and prepared bench memoranda regarding preliminary objections and pre-trial motions on a variety of civil cases. Engaged in conferences with the Judge to offer recommendations as to how she should rule on motions and objections. Observed and assisted Judge in courtroom proceedings and pre-trial conferences.

Princeton, Nj

Responsible for the promotion, public education and sale of Bai

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Legal Studies, General

Villanova/UCLA Gameday Sportscase Competition Arbitration--- Second Place ($3000 prize) Tulane MLB Arbitration Competition--Internal.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Criminology, Graduated Magna Cum Laude (3.86 Gpa)

Graduated Magna Cum Laude (3.86 GPA) Vice-President of Alpha Phi Sigma, Criminology Honor Society Public Relations Coordinator.