Michelle Bufano

Michelle Bufano

Experienced attorney, specializing in helping founders, entrepreneurs and small business owners

Mountain Lakes
New Jersey
Licensed in
NJ, NY
Seton Hall University School of Law
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About
Michelle Bufano is an attorney and business consultant with nearly 30 years of experience advising entrepreneurs and business owners. After a successful career at top national law firms, she founded the Law Offices of Michelle M. Bufano LLC to help businesses build strong legal foundations, streamline operations, and manage risk with confidence. Her practice combines deep legal expertise with practical, real-world strategy across business formation, contracts, brand protection, and growth planning. Known for her clarity, responsiveness, and grounded approach, Michelle partners with clients to simplify complexity and support sustainable… read more success. She is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey and enjoys life as a business owner, mom, and lifelong Yankees fan.
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5.0
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Clear Communication
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Knowledgeable
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"Michelle is a force for good. She is a powerhouse, a wealth of knowledge, and incredibly kind. Michelle is the exact person you want on your side - fair, ethical, professional, and always having her clients’s best interests at heart. I have known Michelle in various capacities and in different situations, and she never fails to impress me with her work ethic and her ethical work."

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"recently had the pleasure of working with Michelle Bufano as I navigated establishing my business in a new state, and I can’t recommend her enough. Michelle is a true professional—knowledgeable, approachable, and deeply invested in protecting her clients’ best interests. She not only answered my questions with clarity but also anticipated potential challenges and provided strategic advice to help me maximize opportunities for growth and success. Her ability to explain complex legal concepts in a way that feels empowering, rather than overwhelming, is a rare gift. If you’re looking for a business attorney who brings both expertise and genuine care to her work, Michelle is the one you want in your corner. She has been an invaluable resource, and I’m so grateful for her guidance!"

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Work History

Patterson Belknap

Partner

Aug 2026 - Apr 2023

Engaged in litigation defense for multi-national companies and small businesses; provided transactional work for small businesses; advised and counseled companies and individuals on risk management

Aug 2026 - Apr 2023

Gibbons PC

Partner

Jan 2009 - Jun 2016

Experienced litigator working with multi-national companies.

Jan 2009 - Jun 2016

Gibbons PC

Associate

Sep 2003 - Dec 2008

Senior associate in the products liability litigation department.

Sep 2003 - Dec 2008

Cole Schotz

Associate

Dec 2002 - Aug 2003

Junior associate in commercial litigation practice.

Dec 2002 - Aug 2003

Drinker Biddle

Associate

Sep 1998 - Dec 2002

Junior litigation associate in products liability and commercial/business law.

Sep 1998 - Dec 2002

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