Michael Kivowitz, a partner with Russo & Gould, is a skilled litigator, representing a wide variety of clients in New York State and Federal courts. He has won numerous motions for summary judgment and participated in the subsequent affirmation of many of those decisions on appeal. Michael has represented a wide variety of medical professionals at their depositions, met with medical experts in all specialties of medicine, and successfully argued many motions, all in pursuit of securing favorable outcomes for his clients both in court and at mediation and arbitration.

Prior to joining Russo & Gould, Michael was with two other Manhattan firms. He was most recently the Managing Partner of a major medical malpractice defense firm, where he was responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of the firm, as well as overseeing insurance coverage, human resources and employment issues, all while maintaining his own case load. Prior to working in health care and medical malpractice defense, Michael represented insurance companies in civil RICO claims.

A graduate of University of Miami School of Law, Michael was the Senior Articles and Comments editor for the University of Miami Business Law Review. Michael attended the University of Michigan for his undergraduate degree and is an avid Michigan Wolverines fan. He enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. Michael is the treasurer of the Tenafly Little League and former treasurer of the J. Spencer Smith Elementary School HSA in Tenafly, New Jersey.