Criminal defense lawyer and civil litigator Michael Battle is focused on white collar criminal matters. Having previously served as a prosecutor and judge himself, Michael understands their perspectives and designs compelling arguments that have the best chance of defending his clients and mitigating their exposure to prosecution.
After leaving public service for private practice, Michael has counseled numerous clients on cases involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), healthcare fraud, the False Claims Act (FCA) and disadvantaged business regulatory violations, among others. A proven advocate with keen instinct for effectual negotiation, Michael has defended businesses and individuals faced with high-stakes investigations and claims by drawing upon his broad and multi-dimensional understanding of how government agencies prioritize policy and enforcement objectives.
Experience
- A Barnes & Thornburg attorney acted as the hearing officer in an arbitration related to the termination of a management-level employee by the mayor of a major U.S. city. (*This experience occurred prior to joining Barnes & Thornburg.)
- A Barnes & Thornburg attorney led the investigation and worked with the U.S. government as part of a parallel New York State/U.S. Attorney investigation of potential criminal acts and improprieties related to gaming and other issues involving a sovereign U.S. Indian Nation. (*This experience occurred prior to joining Barnes & Thornburg.)
Credentials
Education
- University at Buffalo (SUNY) School of Law, J.D.
- Ithaca College, B.A., cum laude
Bar Admissions
- New York
- District of Columbia
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York
- U.S. Supreme Court