Michael Semanie
Owner
Semanie Law, PLLC
Full
Member Since: 2015
Original Join Date: 2015
Professional Bio
Michael Semanie is the founder of Semanie Law, a modern, tech-forward law firm that is reinventing the practice of law for today’s businesses. Michael blends deep legal and business expertise with a forward-thinking approach to client service, delivering practical legal solutions that are both efficient and effective. With a strong focus on dealership law, private equity, and emerging technology law, Michael is trusted by business owners and executives to navigate high-stakes legal challenges and to close sophisticated deals.
As a member of the board of directors of the National Association of Dealer Counsel (NADC), the author of “Auto Dealership Buy/Sells: Manufacturer Approval and ROFR Laws,” a quoted expert and contributing author in publications such as the L.A. Times and various national business publications, and a frequent speaker at state, national, and international dealer trade association and industry conferences, Michael brings a deep understanding of not only the laws that are applicable to dealerships, but also the operational and financial levers that drive dealership performance. This business context is critical, as his legal work is designed not just to reduce exposure, but to uncover opportunities for increased dealer revenue, stronger margins, and improved long-term enterprise value.
Passionate about transforming legal service delivery, Michael is building a modern law firm that replaces outdated processes with intelligent systems, ensuring faster, more precise outcomes for clients. He offers a mix of subscription-based, fixed-fee, and results-oriented billing models, making high-quality legal support more predictable and accessible.
Michael is licensed to practice in the federal and state courts of Florida, New York, New Jersey, and DC, and he regularly advises clients nationwide on matters that demand sharp insight, strategic thinking, and relentless execution.
As a member of the board of directors of the National Association of Dealer Counsel (NADC), the author of “Auto Dealership Buy/Sells: Manufacturer Approval and ROFR Laws,” a quoted expert and contributing author in publications such as the L.A. Times and various national business publications, and a frequent speaker at state, national, and international dealer trade association and industry conferences, Michael brings a deep understanding of not only the laws that are applicable to dealerships, but also the operational and financial levers that drive dealership performance. This business context is critical, as his legal work is designed not just to reduce exposure, but to uncover opportunities for increased dealer revenue, stronger margins, and improved long-term enterprise value.
Passionate about transforming legal service delivery, Michael is building a modern law firm that replaces outdated processes with intelligent systems, ensuring faster, more precise outcomes for clients. He offers a mix of subscription-based, fixed-fee, and results-oriented billing models, making high-quality legal support more predictable and accessible.
Michael is licensed to practice in the federal and state courts of Florida, New York, New Jersey, and DC, and he regularly advises clients nationwide on matters that demand sharp insight, strategic thinking, and relentless execution.
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