About Michael Salvatore
Michael Salvatore Pascazi is an attorney admitted to practice in New York and before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. He studied law at Albany, where he prepared for a career that has since been rooted in appellate and federal practice. His education at Albany provided the foundation for courtroom work and legal writing that figure prominently in his day-to-day practice.
After completing his studies, Pascazi built a practice centered on matters heard in New York courts and in the federal appellate system. He has represented clients in brief drafting and oral argument settings, addressing procedural and substantive questions that arise on appeal. His work requires close attention to record review, precedent, and the distinct rules that govern appellate procedure in the Second Circuit.
Pascazi’s career has involved a mix of briefing, motion practice, and courtroom appearances. He is comfortable in both state and federal venues. That dual admission allows him to move cases between trial courts and appellate panels when circumstances require. Colleagues describe his approach as methodical; he breaks complex records into manageable issues and presents those issues in concise, written form.
He has maintained a professional association membership since 2006. That long-term involvement in a legal organization has kept him connected to peers and current developments in appellate practice. Over the years, he has handled matters that require coordination across jurisdictions, often tracking parallel state and federal proceedings to protect clients’ interests at each stage.
Pascazi’s practice relies heavily on legal research and the careful construction of appellate briefs. He spends much of his time analyzing precedent, preparing record excerpts, and presenting arguments to judges at multiple levels. In courtroom settings he combines prepared oral argument with responsive engagement of judges’ questions. He currently concentrates his practice on appellate work in New York and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
