Michael A. Bono
Executive Partner
New York, New Jersey
Professional Experience
Michael A. Bono is an Executive Partner at Wade Clark Mulcahy LLP and a leading New York litigator, whose practice centers on high-exposure property, casualty, construction, and specialty-risk disputes. He represents businesses and individuals, including public figures in media, sports, entertainment, and politics. He also defends regional, national, and international insurers, lawyers and other professionals in E&O matters, property owners and construction entities in Labor Law cases with catastrophic injuries, and transport and art-world clients in complex state and federal litigation.
With more than twenty-five years of litigation and trial experience, Michael has handled cases at every level of New York’s courts— from trial courts to the New York Court of Appeals, where he successfully argued Forman v. Henkin, the landmark decision setting the statewide standard for social-media discovery in personal-injury litigation. Michael regularly serves as counsel to insurers in first-party property claims, including fraud investigations, coverage litigation, jewelers block and diamond recovery, cargo/bailee, art law cases, subrogation, and other specialty risk matters.
Before joining WCM, Michael was a Senior Assistant District Attorney with the Kings County District Attorney’s Office. As an ADA, Michael prosecuted violent felonies and investigated complex narcotic networks and conspiracies. Michael also supervised junior prosecutors and assisted in the training of attorneys and police officers. Michael has also worked for a law firm specializing in the defense of fraudulent insurance claims.
Honors and Distinctions
At Fordham University, Michael served on the Environmental Law Journal and was a member of the Dean’s List. He was also a magna cum laude graduate of Villanova University.
Professional Activities
Michael has been elected to membership in the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel and the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance. He is also a member of DRI, the Professional Liability Underwriting Society, and the North American Contingency Association.
Michael is a frequent lecturer and has conducted seminars before such organizations as the International Underwriting Association of London, the New York State Bar Association, as well as for numerous clients.
Publications
The Poison Pill? Settling Damage Claims Involving Living Artists (co-author Michael A. Bono): International Fine Art and Specie Conference, Rome, Italy.
Sandy’s Impact on Fine Art and Property Insurers IUA Event: London (co-author with Dennis M. Wade).
Fine Art and Collectible Losses: Framing the Value Issues (International Underwriting Association, London, England) (co-author with Dennis M. Wade).
The Basics of Oral Examination: Understanding the Rules and Law of Depositions Pursuant to the CPLR (New York State Bar Association).
The Examination Before Trial: What to Do Before Calling the Court (New York State Bar Association).
What Fine Art Insurers Really Need to Know About the Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA) (co-author with Dennis M. Wade).
The Anatomy of a Bust Out: The Implications of Bankruptcy and Bankruptcy Fraud for Property, Fine Art and Specie Insurers (International Underwriting Association, London, England) (co-author with Dennis M. Wade).
Defending Underwriters, Claim Professionals and Brokers in US Coverage Litigation (International Underwriting Association, London, England) (co-Author with Dennis M. Wade).
Getting it Back: Recovering Stolen Property in the United States (International Underwriting Association) (co-author with Dennis M. Wade).
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Education
J.D. Fordham University School of Law
B.S.B.A. Villanova University
Bar Admissions
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Court Admissions
Eastern District of New York
Southern District of New York
District of New Jersey