Pierson Ferdinand Adds Veteran Litigation Partner in New York
Michael C. Delaney brings deep experience in specialty insurance and construction
New York, NY – May 8, 2025 – Pierson Ferdinand LLP (“PierFerd”), one of the world’s fastest-growing law firms, announces the appointment of Michael C. Delaney as a Partner in its Commercial Litigation Practice.
Michael joins PierFerd from McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney, & Carpenter LLP – bringing deep experience representing and litigating on behalf of insurance carriers, and operators in the construction sector; drawing on nearly three decades of knowledge.
At PierFerd, Michael will continue practicing commercial litigation, representing diversified carriers, those responsible for specialty property and casualty insurance, insureds with environmental, management, and professional liability issues; and clients across the array of commercial litigation nationally.
During his career, Michael has held roles at Peckar & Abramson, P.C.; a top-ranked national construction law firm; and full-service law firm Lewis & McKenna. He was also an Assistant District Attorney for the Kings County District Attorney’s Office.
Between 2008-10, Michael was recognized as a Super Lawyers® Rising Star for General Litigation.
Michael is licensed to practice in New Jersey and New York and is admitted before the United States Courts of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the DC Circuit as well as the United States District Courts for the Southern District of New York, the Eastern District of New York, and the District of New Jersey.
He holds a J.D. from Brooklyn Law School and a B.A. from Hamilton College.
About PierFerd
Pierson Ferdinand LLP is an international law firm serving clients globally from 25+ markets. Its 220+ partners practice in 80+ areas of law, including corporate, employment and executive compensation, intellectual property, litigation, private clients & estates, and tax. Its partners have a reputation for excellence and significant experience practicing in preeminent law firms, corporate legal departments, and government.[1]
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[1] In London, the firm operates as Pierson Ferdinand UK LLP, a limited liability partnership registered in England & Wales with registered number OC449880. It is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with registered number 8006801. Pierson Ferdinand UK is connected with its affiliate in the United States, Pierson Ferdinand LLP, although they are two separate legal entities.
The word “partner” denotes a member of Pierson Ferdinand UK or an employee or consultant with equivalent standing and qualifications.
