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Michael Hanlon

Attorney

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Michael Hanlon is an attorney at Sequor Law, where he focuses his practice on Cross Border Insolvency, marital asset recovery, and financial fraud. Michael has worked on Chapter 15 Bankruptcy cases, representing Latin American companies in recovering assets valued at hundreds of millions of dollars which insiders concealed in or through the United States.

Prior to joining Sequor Law, Michael worked as a law clerk at Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP, where he prepared financial analyses and detailed support letters for investment based permanent residency petitions. Michael also conducted meticulous research across various industries including renewable energy, housing, and oil and gas in connection with preparing petitions for National Interest Waivers.

Michael earned his law degree, cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law, where he was a Dean’s Fellow in Contracts and an active member of the Brazilian Law Student Association and the Fashion Law Society. He also attended California Western School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.

During his time in law school, Michael interned with Saxe, Dorernberger & Vita as a Summer Associate, where he prepared memoranda addressing insurance coverage disputes, including bad faith claims, policy exclusions, and contractual interpretation. Moreover, Michael’s prior legal internship with the American Friends Service Committee involved interviewing asylum seekers and drafting numerous asylum petitions, demonstrating his commitment to advocacy for vulnerable populations.

Michael is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish

Favorite Quote:
“Todo dia é dia de aprender um pouco do muito que a vida traz.” – Moska, (Muito Pouco)