Biography
Michael Berengarten is a partner in Herrick's Litigation Department.
Michael is a seasoned litigator with broad-based experience in complex commercial and real estate litigation, at both the trial and appellate levels. He has represented clients in a wide range of commercial disputes involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, business torts, securities fraud, business divorces, partnership and joint venture disputes, restrictive covenants, housing-based discriminatory practices as well as zoning laws.
He has extensive experience representing real estate developers, owners, landlords, and tenants in all aspects of real estate litigation involving real estate acquisition, financing, development, operation, leasing and disposition. In addition, he has handled a wide range of matters both for and against government agencies and public benefit corporations related to the interests of real estate owners. Michael has also served as national coordinating counsel for retailers and commercial banks throughout the country in disputes arising from commercial and retail leases and business operations.
Michael has experience both in state and federal courts and several mediation and arbitration venues.