Michael H. Byowitz
About Michael H. Byowitz
Michael H. Byowitz is a lawyer based in New York, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. Michael H. Byowitz is recognized in the following practice area:
- New York, New York
- Antitrust Law
Current Firm: Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
Education: New York University, J.D., graduated 1983
Location: New York, NY
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