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General Liability and Casualty Defense
Labor and Employment Law
Construction Liability and Construction Defect
Subrogation
New York
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Pace University School of Law
2009
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
2005
Michael Hess brings more than 15 years of litigation experience to Chartwell, with a strong focus
on general liability, labor law, and insurance coverage matters. With a thoughtful mindset and
clear, persuasive writing, Michael has successfully argued numerous dispositive motions and
appeals involving challenging liability and risk transfer issues. His appellate work includes
notable decisions before New York’s First Department, and he has also served as lead counsel in
jury trials in the state’s Supreme Courts.
Michael handles high-exposure matters across a range of practice areas, including construction
defect, employment law, personal injury, premises liability, and subrogation. He is well-versed
in the nuances of New York Labor Law and has developed a reputation for achieving favorable
outcomes through detailed case evaluation, persuasive motion practice, and effective negotiation.
In addition to litigation, Michael has provided risk management guidance to insurers and
regularly presents cases in high-level claim review settings. He also mentors junior attorneys and
values a collaborative work environment, where he is known for his thoughtful, efficient, and
solution-oriented approach.
Michael earned his J.D., cum laude, from Pace University School of Law and his B.S. from
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. He is admitted to practice in New York, as well as in
the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.
Michael Hess brings more than 15 years of litigation experience to Chartwell, with a strong focus
on general liability, labor law, and insurance coverage matters. With a thoughtful mindset and
clear, persuasive writing, Michael has successfully argued numerous dispositive motions and
appeals involving challenging liability and risk transfer issues. His appellate work includes
notable decisions before New York’s First Department, and he has also served as lead counsel in
jury trials in the state’s Supreme Courts.
Michael handles high-exposure matters across a range of practice areas, including construction
defect, employment law, personal injury, premises liability, and subrogation. He is well-versed
in the nuances of New York Labor Law and has developed a reputation for achieving favorable
outcomes through detailed case evaluation, persuasive motion practice, and effective negotiation.
In addition to litigation, Michael has provided risk management guidance to insurers and
regularly presents cases in high-level claim review settings. He also mentors junior attorneys and
values a collaborative work environment, where he is known for his thoughtful, efficient, and
solution-oriented approach.
Michael earned his J.D., cum laude, from Pace University School of Law and his B.S. from
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. He is admitted to practice in New York, as well as in
the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.
