Michael R. Isby
About Michael R. Isby
Michael R. Isby is a lawyer based in New York, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Michael R. Isby is recognized in the following practice area:
- New York, New York
- Environmental Law
Current Firm: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Education: Fordham University, J.D., graduated 1987
Location: New York, NY
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