Michael K. Ligorano

Michael K. Ligorano

Immigration Law

4.0 (1 reviews)
Bridgewater, New Jersey
47+ years experience
Norris McLaughlin PA
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400 Crossing Boulevard, Eighth Floor, P.O. Box 5933, Bridgewater, NJ 08807-5933
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Bio

Bar Admissions:New Jersey New York Florida U.S. District Court (District of New Jersey)U.S. Court of Appeals (Third Circuit )U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Tax Court Michael K. Ligorano is a member of the firm and focuses his practice in the areas of real estate and immigration.Mike regularly works with land developers, construction companies, major corporations, and small businesses in the evaluation of undeveloped land and throughout all phases of the application process. He handles zoning-related disputes, denial of land use permits, exclusionary zoning disputes, and other litigation arising out of the zoning and planning process. Mike has experience in the acquisition, development, and financing of numerous local projects and has served as a municipal attorney and planning board attorney for New Jersey towns.In addition to his real estate and land use work, Mike has an active immigration practice where he works with both small and multi-national businesses to help them gain access and remain in the U.S. He works closely with investors who are starting new companies or establishing branches of their existing business in the U.S. and provides strategic guidance to them on a variety of immigration matters.Prior to returning to Norris McLaughlin, Michael served as General Counsel for the Diocese of Metuchen, overseeing all civil legal affairs of the Diocese, and serving as the supervising attorney for the Diocese of Metuchen Catholic Charities Immigration Program. Bar Admissions:New Jersey New York Florida U.S. District Court (District of New Jersey)U.S. Court of Appeals (Third Circuit )U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Tax Court Michael K. Ligorano is a member of the firm and focuses his practice in the areas of real estate and immigration.Mike regularly works with land developers, construction companies, major corporations, and small businesses in the evaluation of undeveloped land and throughout all phases of the application process. He handles zoning-related disputes, denial of land use permits, exclusionary zoning disputes, and other litigation arising out of the zoning and planning process. Mike has experience in the acquisition, development, and financing of numerous local projects and has served as a municipal attorney and planning board attorney for New Jersey towns.In addition to his real estate and land use work, Mike has an active immigration practice where he works with both small and multi-national businesses to help them gain access and remain in the U.S. He works closely with investors who are starting new companies or establishing branches of their existing business in the U.S. and provides strategic guidance to them on a variety of immigration matters.Prior to returning to Norris McLaughlin, Michael served as General Counsel for the Diocese of Metuchen, overseeing all civil legal affairs of the Diocese, and serving as the supervising attorney for the Diocese of Metuchen Catholic Charities Immigration Program. Michael K.

Practice Areas

Immigration Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Immigration Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025

Education

  • Western New England University School of Law, J.D., graduated 1978
  • Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, BA, graduated 1975

Reviews

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James Mitchell

2 weeks ago

A seasoned and knowledgeable attorney for complex matters

I engaged Michael Ligorano of Norris McLaughlin to assist with a complex family-based immigration petition that had been stalled for some time. With his 47 years of experience and his recognition in the field of immigration law, I felt confident he could navigate the intricacies. His background, including admission to the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals, speaks to a level of expertise that is truly impressive. Mr. Ligorano provided clear, strategic guidance, drawing on his deep knowledge of both New Jersey and federal procedures. He was thorough, patient in explaining every step, and ultimately successful in resolving our case. The only minor critique would be that initial response times to emails could occasionally be a day or two, which is understandable given his likely caseload. Overall, his decades of practice and his calm, assured manner make him an excellent choice for anyone needing seasoned legal counsel in the Bridgewater area.

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