Michael James Maloney is an experienced trial attorney who has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of clients. As lead counsel, Mr. Maloney has tried cases in both court and arbitration proceedings. Mr. Maloney guides his clients through the litigation process with personal attention and a hands-on approach. His practice spans a wide array of disputes and claims including civil rights, securities, commercial, financial, intellectual property, personal injury, legal malpractice, and medical malpractice.

Mr. Maloney is an experienced appellate advocate and has successfully briefed and argued appeals in state and federal courts on a range of legal issues. He also advises clients on corporate and transactional matters.

Mr. Maloney has lectured and published on legal subjects including arbitration and civil procedure. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Mr. Maloney studied mechanical engineering.

Professional Activities

• New York City Bar Association
• New York County Lawyers’ Association
• International Bar Association

Representative Matters

Directors & Officers Liability

Mr. Maloney has represented directors and officers in shareholder derivative claims in state and federal courts.

• Zhao et al v. Extremely Bright International Investment Limited et al, 1:18-cv-08257-AJN-SN (S.D.N.Y.)
• Baliga v. Link Motion Inc. et al, 1:18-cv-11642-VM-VF (S.D.N.Y.)
• Grenoble et al. v. Big Twinkie Inc., et al., Docket No. C-75-16 (Superior Ct. of NJ Hudson Cty)
• Meta Advisors, LLC v. Silberstein et al., Adv. Proc. No. 24-01637 (Bank. N.J.)
• Wandel v. Gao et al, 1:20-cv-03259-PAC (S.D.N.Y.)

Securities Litigation

Mr. Maloney has represented securities purchasers and sellers in numerous claims under the state and federal securities laws.

• Winfield v. Eloxx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 19-cv-447-RGA (D. Del.)
• Nash v. Qualtrics, Inc. et al., No. 23-cv-00596 (D.Del.)
• Beaufort Capital Partners, LLC v. Entertainment Arts Research, Index No. 651333/2017 (Sup. Ct. NY Cty)

Arbitration

Mr. Maloney has advised and represented numerous clients with respect to arbitration matters. In addition to representing parties in arbitrated proceedings, Mr. Maloney has represented clients in numerous judicial related proceedings including proceedings to compel or stay arbitration, confirm foreign and domestic awards, and in recognition and enforcement proceedings.

• Zhongshan Tandem Plastic Products Co., Ltd. v. Straightline Capital, LLC, 1:21-cv-02321-JPO (S.D.N.Y.)
• Zhongzhi Hi-Tech Overseas Investment Ltd. v. Wenyong Shi, 1:22-cv-06977-LAP (S.D.N.Y.)
• CKR Law LLP v. Anderson Investments International, LLC et al, 1:20-cv-07937-JSR
• Morales v. Portfolio Advisors Alliance, et al., FINRA No. 16-02143
• Scott et al. v. Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., FINRA No. 13-02511
• Etico Capital L.P., et al. v. Blackbook Capital, LLC., et al., FINRA No. 13-00841
• Martino, et al. v. Blackbook Capital, LLC, et al., FINRA No. 15-00607

International

Mr. Maloney has extensive experience representing parties in international disputes, including claims pending in or related to the United States and England, Hong Kong, China, Korea, Ecuador and other jurisdictions.

• Minnie Rose LLC v. Yu et al, 1:15-cv-01923-ER (S.D.N.Y.)
• Comfortex Company, Ltd. v. Xcel Brands, Inc., 1:21-cv-07326-ER (S.D.N.Y.)
• Texmont Design Limited v. Halston Operating Company, LLC et al, 2:18-cv-10164-CJC-GJS (C.D. Cal.)
• Lantau Holdings LTD. v. Orient Equal International, Index No. 653920/2016 (Sup. Ct. NY Cty)
• Lantau Holdings LTD. v. General Pacific Group Ltd., Index No. 650085/2017 (Sup. Ct. NY Cty)

Commercial Litigation

Mr. Maloney has a deep background representing and advising clients in commercial litigation matters, including partnership disputes, corporate disputes, and commercial torts.

• Kerr v. John Thomas Financial et al, 1:14-cv-09168-KBF-HBP (S.D.N.Y.)
• Williamsen et al. v. Watts, et al., Case No. 14-CVS-22496 (NC Superior Court Cty of Mecklenburg)

Bankruptcy / Creditors’ Rights

Mr. Maloney represents creditors and vendors in bankruptcy-related claims including preference claims (clawback claims), voidable transfer claims, and claims for recovery of unpaid balances from bankruptcy estates.

• Kmart Holding Corporation et al v. Hang Fung Garment Group Ltd., 20-06471-shl (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
• In re Express Inc., No. 24-10831 (Bankr. D. Del.)

Professional Liability

Mr. Maloney has represented numerous claims in liability claims against licensed professionals.

• Laurent v. Bello, Index No. 25661/2016E (Sup. Ct. Bronx Cty)
• Lee v. Leifer, Index No. 159786/2020 (Sup. Ct. NY Cty).
• Bong v. Dr. Paul Im, D.D.S., Index No. 8363-2013 (Sup. Ct Queens Cty)
• Wu v. Weiner, Index. No. 160591/2013 (Sup. Ct. NY Cty)

Employment / Discrimination

• Chen et al v. Xpresspa at Term. 4 JFK, LLC et al, 1:15-cv-01347-CLP (S.D.N.Y.)
• Lenzi v. Systemax, Inc. et al, 2:14-cv-07509-NRM-ARL (S.D.N.Y.)
• Brown v. Ralph Lauren Retail Inc. et al, 1:12-cv-01368-PKC (S.D.N.Y.)

Government / Municipal Liability

• Disaster Warning Network, Inc. v. USA, 1:13-cv-00890-NBF (Ct. Fed. Cl.)
• Devine v. USA, 1:18-cv-00871-RAH (Ct. Fed. Cl.)
• Hall v. County of Ontario, et al, 6:14-cv-06059-FPG-MWP (W.D.N.Y.)

 

Note: This list includes engagements completed prior to joining Felicello Law.