About Michael L.
Michael L. Ricciardello combines legal training and a background in accounting and economics. He is based in Michigan and admitted to practice in the state and in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Colleagues and clients see him as methodical; he approaches cases by breaking down complex financial and legal issues into manageable parts.
Ricciardello earned a bachelor of business administration in accounting and economics from Western Michigan University in 2005. He then attended the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, completing his Juris Doctor in 2011. The combination of business coursework and legal training gave him a practical frame of reference for matters that touch on both finance and law.
After law school he became licensed by the State Bar of Michigan and later obtained admission to the federal bench in the Eastern District of Michigan. Those credentials allow him to represent clients in both state and federal proceedings. He has remained based in Michigan throughout his career and handles filings and hearings across the state when cases require it.
Ricciardello has worked in private practice at DeMatteis & Ricciardello, PLLC. His work often involves exploring the financial mechanics of disputes and transactions. He draws on his accounting background when records and numbers play a central role in a matter. That combination helps him identify issues early and frame questions that affect settlements, negotiations, or litigation strategy.
In meetings and briefings he favors clear explanations over jargon. He prepares clients for what to expect at each step and outlines the options on the table. That practical approach aims to reduce surprises in proceedings and to keep decision-making grounded in the facts.
Outside of court filings and client meetings he maintains memberships in professional organizations relevant to his practice. These memberships provide continuing education and peer contacts that inform his work on technical topics that overlap law and finance.
He currently practices at DeMatteis & Ricciardello, PLLC, handling matters that arise in Michigan state and federal courts.
