Michael T. Coutu

Michael T. Coutu obtained his undergraduate degree (Environmental Studies and Political Science) from the University of Vermont, and his legal degree, from the Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College, where he also earned a Certificate in Environmental and Natural Resources Law. Mike also completed trial school at the National Institute of Trial Advocacy and holds a certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution from Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations. He is admitted to practice in the State Courts and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York.

Mike concentrates his practice on the representation of transportation companies, and the defense of corporations and individuals involved in tractor trailer, complex motor vehicle, product liability and construction related litigation. He has spoken on varied legal issues at programs sponsored by the International Young Lawyer's Association, the New York State Bar Association, and other entities. Mike is a member of the New York State and Erie County Bar Associations.