Meet Michael L. Walker, ESQ
A Bay Ridge attorney who opened his own practice in Brooklyn in 2008, after admission to the New York and Massachusetts bars and work at a boutique immigration law firm in Manhattan.
A Practice Built Around Direct Attorney Attention
Michael L. Walker graduated cum laude from Queens College, City University of New York in 2003, with a double major in Philosophy and Political Science. While in college, Mr. Walker was elected to the Pi Sigma Alpha and Golden Key Honor Societies.
Following college, Mr. Walker enrolled in Albany Law School of Union University, where he graduated in 2006 with a concentration in Business Law. Upon being admitted to the bar in New York and Massachusetts in 2007, Mr. Walker worked in Manhattan at a boutique immigration law firm. He then opened his private practice in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, in 2008.
Mr. Walker is an active member of the New York State Bar Association, the Brooklyn Bar Association and the Bay Ridge Lawyer's Association. He is admitted to practice before the state courts of New York and Massachusetts. He is also admitted to the Federal Circuit Courts for the Seventh and Second Circuits, and the Federal District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. Mr. Walker has represented clients before the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
- UndergraduateQueens College, City University of New York — B.A. cum laude, 2003. Double major in Philosophy and Political Science. Pi Sigma Alpha and Golden Key Honor Societies.
- Law schoolAlbany Law School of Union University — 2006, with a concentration in Business Law.
- State bar admissionsNew York (2007) · Massachusetts (2007)
- Federal admissionsU.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York · U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
- Agency practiceU.S. Department of Homeland Security · Immigration and Customs Enforcement · U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
- Professional membershipsNew York State Bar Association · Brooklyn Bar Association · Bay Ridge Lawyer's Association
- LanguagesEnglish. Attorney confirmation required — any additional languages spoken at the office have not been confirmed and are not published here.
The biography, education, admissions and memberships above are drawn from the firm's own previously published materials. All of it should be reviewed and confirmed by the attorney before publication, and updated whenever an admission, membership or focus area changes.
How Matters Are Handled
The office is a boutique practice built around one attorney. That structure shapes how work is done: the person who reviews your documents is the person you speak with, and the person who appears on your matter is the person who prepared it.
A first conversation is usually short and practical. What happened? What paperwork exists? What has already been filed or received, and when? From there, the office can say whether the matter falls within its practice areas and what the realistic next steps look like — including, sometimes, that a different kind of professional is a better fit.
Nothing on this page is a promise about the outcome of any matter. No attorney can guarantee a result, and prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Lawyers as Guardians of the Law
“The continued existence of a free and democratic society depends upon recognition of the concept that justice is based upon the rule of law grounded in respect for the dignity of the individual, and the capacity of the individual, through reason, for enlightened self-government. Law so grounded makes justice possible. For only through such law does the dignity of the individual attain respect and protection. Without it, individual rights become subject to unrestrained power, respect for law is destroyed, and rational self-government is impossible. Lawyers, as guardians of the law, play a vital role in the preservation of society.”
— A statement long published by this office.
Where the Firm Practices
Ten areas of law, handled from one Brooklyn office.
Bankruptcy Law
Consumer bankruptcy, discharge of debts, and negotiating modifications on loan obligations.
Immigration Law
Deportation defense, the visa process and naturalization — a full-service immigration practice.
Divorce Law
Dissolution of marriage, equitable distribution, custody, visitation, child support and maintenance.
Family Law
Orders of protection, petitions for support, downward modifications, custody and visitation.
Real Estate Law
Proceedings and transactions dealing with real property — land and the structures on it.
Wills, Trusts & Estates
Matters dealing with the distribution of an individual's property at his or her death.
Civil Litigation
Disputes between parties seeking money damages or performance rather than criminal sanctions.
Criminal Law
Criminal matters from the investigative stage through grand jury, plea agreements and beyond.
Employment Law
Litigation brought by alleged former employees seeking compensation for unpaid wages.
Business Law
Incorporation, LLCs, partnerships, shareholder and operating agreements, sales and purchases.
Speak With Michael L. Walker
If your situation may fall within one of the firm's practice areas, the next step is a short conversation about the facts.
Submitting a request does not create an attorney-client relationship or guarantee that the firm will accept the matter. The firm must complete a conflict check before representation can begin.