Michael F. Bachner Has Been Recognized Among the Top in His Industry by the Expert Network©

New York, NY, October 8, 2015 (Newswire.com) - ​​​​​​​​​Michael F. Bachner, Partner, Bachner & Associates, P.C., has joined The Expert Network, an invitation only service for distinguished professionals. Bachner​ has been chosen as a Distinguished Lawyer® based on peer reviews and ratings, dozens of recognitions, and accomplishments achieved throughout his career.

Bachner​ outshines others in his field due to his extensive educational background, recognitions, and career longevity. He graduated with his J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law in 1981. He has worked as an associate for Benjamin Brafman, Esq., served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Rackets Bureau of the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and in the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor for the City of New York, and as an Associate Vice President and Assistant General Counsel for Prudential Securities. He has owned and directed his own firm, Bachner & Associates, P.C., since 1988. 

"The firm has been focusing a lot on areas related to insider trading and securities, both with regards to regulatory and criminal conduct. We also focus on cases dealing with tax-related crimes, not to mention Medicaid errors and Healthcare related fraud…[plus] a lot of securities-related work, stock manipulation and mortgage fraud. We are focused on the areas that have become the focus of criminal justice generally."

Michael F. Bachner, Partner, Bachner & Associates, P.C.

When asked why he​ decided to go into law, Bachner said:

"Well, believe it or not, I have the old Perry Mason syndrome. I started watching that show at the age of seven years old and said that's what I want to do for a living."

With 34 years dedicated to trial law, Bachner​ brings a wealth of knowledge to his industry, and in particular to his areas of expertise relating to a variety of white-collar crime, ranging from securities regulation to health-care defense. He noted:

"The firm has been focusing a lot on areas related to insider trading and securities, both with regards to regulatory and criminal conduct. We also focus on cases dealing with tax-related crimes, not to mention Medicaid errors and Healthcare related fraud…[plus] a lot of securities-related work, stock manipulation and mortgage fraud. We are focused on the areas that have become the focus of criminal justice generally."

As a thought-leader in his industry,​ Bachner routinely tries cases at both the state and federal level and has worked on a number of notable cases, most famously having successfully cross-examined Jordan Belfort, the so-called "Wolf of Wall Street", in a stock-fraud trial. He has represented many famous clients, including The Sopranos star Robert Iler,  former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik, and former New York Giants Wide Receiver Antonio Pierce.

Bachner is a member of The New York Council of Criminal Defense Lawyers, The Top 100 National Trial Lawyers, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He has appeared as a commentator on Court TV, CNBC, Fox Business News, and ABC News. He is regularly quoted by a variety of esteemed publications including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.

For more information, visit Bachner​'s profile on the Expert Network here: http://expertnetwork.co/members/michael-f-bachner/2d6e403c2cb4a9c1​

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The Expert Network has written this news release with approval and/or contributions from Michael F. Bachner. The Expert Network is an invitation-only reputation management service that is dedicated to helping professionals stand out, network, and gain a competitive edge. The Expert Network selects a limited number of professionals based on their individual recognitions and history of personal excellence.