Michael J. Bonneville

Partner
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Distressed Debt Transactions
  • Foreclosure

Overview

Mike is a Partner in K&F’s Litigation Group and primarily represents lenders and secured parties in enforcement of loans and related litigation including judicial foreclosures and enforcement of mezzanine debt in accordance with the Uniform Commercial Code.

Always on top of the most recent legislative and administrative changes, Mike has helped lenders navigate through the fallout of financial crises of 2007-10 and the current COVID health crisis.

Mike’s command over the individual facts of each matter and substantive knowledge of the law enables him to present each case to specific courtroom situations. Mike’s clients appreciate his ability to simplify complex legal issues allowing for strong courtroom advocacy and smoother negotiations. Clients and colleagues value his capacity to work collaboratively and provide realistic and pragmatic solutions.

Representative Matters

  • Eastern Sav. Bank, FSB v Campbell, 167 A.D.3d 712 (2d Dept. 2018): Successful appeal of improperly vacated judgment of foreclosure and sale.
  • 203-205 N8 MB, LLC v. 203-205 N 8th St., LLC, 212 A.D.3d 694 (2d Dept. 2023): Successful appeal and reversal of preliminary injunction in commercial mortgage foreclosure.
  • Madison Acquisition Group, LLC v. 7614 Fourth Real Estate Dev. LLC 134 A.D.3d 683 (2d Dept. 2015): Successful appeal of improperly vacated judgment of foreclosure and sale.
  • Rosemont Props., LLC v. IP Realty LLC (NJ App Div. 2019); prevailed on appeal by City of Jersey City
  • Hello Living Developer Nostrand LLC et al. v. 1580 Nostrand Mezz LLC (34885/2021 Rockland County); (2021-08220 2d Dept.): Prevailed on mezzanine borrower’s attempts to enjoin UCC Foreclosure concerning the ownership interests in a new construction development in Brooklyn.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & MEMBERSHIPS

Prior to joining K&F in 2013, Mike was an associate at a well-regarded law firm on Long Island, focusing his practice on judicial foreclosures and the litigation of real property disputes.

Professional Experience

  • Berkman, Henoch, Pederson & Peddy P.C. , Associate
  • Lemery Greisler LLC, Associate

Memberships

  • Member, Brooklyn Bar Association

Honors & Awards

  • Selected to New York Metro Super Lawyers®, 2020-2021
  • Selected to New York Metro Super Lawyers® Rising Stars, 2015-2019

Education

Albany Law School of Union University

  • cum laude
  • Albany Law School Journal of Science and Technology

Fordham University, B.A.

Admissions

  • State of New York
  • State of New Jersey