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Mikhail Shah named managing partner of Messner Reeves NY office
The Denver-based law firm said Shah will lead its New York litigation practice and oversee the office’s growth across state and federal courts.
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Staff Reporter - Sat, 07, Feb 2026
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Mikhail Shah, Managing Partner of Messner Reeves New York City Office / Messner Reeves LLP
Denver-based law firm Messner Reeves has appointed Indian American trial lawyer Mikhail A. Shah as managing partner of the firm’s New York office, the firm announced on Feb. 4.
In his new role, Shah will lead the New York-based litigation practice, representing individuals, businesses, and insurance companies in complex civil and commercial litigation matters. He will also oversee the office’s continued growth and trial-focused approach to client representation.
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“What drew me to Messner Reeves was the opportunity to build something meaningful,” Shah said. “The firm has a strong national presence and an entrepreneurial spirit, which aligns with my goal to represent clients at the highest level. Stepping into this role allows me to lead a team of amazing attorneys and continue building a practice in the northeast that leaves a lasting footprint, supported by the resources and collaboration of the firm,” he added.
The New York office, which opened in 2013 as part of the firm’s expansion into the Los Angeles and New York markets, handles civil and commercial litigation for clients in New York and New Jersey state and federal courts, as well as federal courts nationwide.
Commenting on the appointment, Jim Smith, president of Messner Reeves, said, “Mikhail is an accomplished lawyer and leader who continues to grow our presence in New York City. The future is very bright for Mikhail and Messner Reeves."
As managing partner, Shah will oversee a team of litigators handling disputes involving general liability, commercial litigation, construction matters, and complex defense cases. His practice focuses on trial advocacy and strategic litigation management, with experience in both state and federal courts.
Before joining Messner Reeves, Shah practiced at a law firm in upstate New York, where he worked in its state and federal court litigation department. His prior work included general liability, malpractice, corporate litigation, and commercial and construction defect matters.
Shah earned his Juris Doctor from Albany Law School, where he served as president and director of the Albany Law School Pro Bono Society.
During law school, he clerked at two international law firms, competed in the Karen C. McGovern Senior Prize Trials Competition, and served as a judicial intern for Judge Mae A. D’Agostino of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York. He received his bachelor of science in biological sciences from George Mason University.
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