For more than 15 years, Michael Bottar has dedicated his practice to the pursuit of justice in Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Construction Accidents, and Wrongful Death matters. Mr. Bottar brings a depth of knowledge and experience to every case. He is committed to providing exceptional legal representation.
Mr. Bottar is an accomplished attorney and has received numerous honors and awards. He has been recognized by The Best Lawyers In America and named Syracuse's 2019 Lawyer of the Year for Medical Malpractice and Product Liability. The National Trial Lawyers have named him as one of the Top 100 in New York State. Additionally, he has been honored as a life member in the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums.
Mr. Bottar received his B.A. from Colgate University. In 2003, he received his J.D., summa cum laude, from the Syracuse University College of Law. Mr. Bottar is a Syracuse native. He lives in Manlius with his wife and children.
Since 2004
2010 - Current
Syracuse University
2007 - Current
Bottar Law, PLLC
2015 - 2019
Bottar Ventures, LLC
2006 - 2007
Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC
2003 - 2006
White & Case
2003
J.D.
Honors: summa cum laude (class rank 4 of 247)
2000
B.A.
Best Lawyers in America
The Daily Record
Best Lawyers in America
The Best Lawyers in America
The Best Lawyers in America
Litigation Counsel of America - Trial Lawyer Honorary Society
Upstate New York Super Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers
Order of the Coif
Order of Barristers
Justinian Honorary Law Society
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts