Michael (Miguel) Garcia

Michael (Miguel) Garcia is a tri-state attorney whose practice focuses on insurance defense, mass tort litigation, criminal defense, and municipal law. He represents clients through all phases of litigation, including investigation, motion practice, trial, and appeal. His work involves defending complex claims and advising public and private entities on legal risk, compliance, and dispute resolution strategies in high-stakes matters requiring careful judgment.

Michael earned his J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law and also holds an M.A. in Foreign Languages from Syracuse University Graduate College. He completed his undergraduate education at Dartmouth College, earning an A.B. in Spanish and Government, and studied as a visiting student at the Universidad de Salamanca in Spain. His academic background supports strong analytical reasoning and effective advocacy.

Before founding his firm, Michael served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey, where he was assigned to the Public Protections Unit. In that role, he prosecuted federal crimes, including mail fraud, Social Security fraud, passport fraud, and narcotics offenses, and served as liaison to the U.S. Department of Justice’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section. He later practiced as Of Counsel at a major New Jersey law firm.

Michael (Miguel) Garcia also advises municipalities and government entities, conducting internal investigations involving employee misconduct, harassment, and discrimination. He works closely with township administrators, councils, and department heads to draft ordinances and requests for proposals. Admitted in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and the United States Supreme Court, he is fluent in Spanish and is recognized for disciplined advocacy, public-sector experience, and effective representation in complex regulatory and litigation matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Fernandez Garcia, LLC
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association

Licensed State

• New York
• New Jersey
• Pennsylvania

Education

• Syracuse University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Syracuse University Graduate College
  MA in Foreign Languages
• Dartmouth College
  AB in Spanish and Government

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