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Robert J. Ontell, Esq.

Rob is an experienced attorney working with all manner of clients.  He approaches cases from the perspective of an accomplished commercial litigator, anticipating issues and problem-solving from that perspective with both litigation and transactional clients.

Rob has a unique and sympathetic viewpoint with business owners. While practicing law at his previous firm, Rob owned and operated a small Mexican food concept in Brooklyn. The experience of taking an idea from conception to fruition uniquely suits him to help his clients navigate the ups and downs of fast-paced, ever-evolving and competitive industries. 

Rob earned his law degree from Brooklyn Law School in 2007, and his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business in 2004.  He is admitted to practice in both New York and New Jersey state courts, as well as the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the District Court of New Jersey. 

Michael J. Ontell, Esq.

Mike is a seasoned transactional attorney who advises clients on a range of matters, including corporate formation and structuring, operating and shareholder agreements, equity and debt financing, mergers & acquisitions, assignment and sales transactions, employment and consulting agreements, license agreements, equity compensation and management agreements.

Before joining Ontell & Associates PLLC, Mike worked for AM Law 100 law firms, specializing in capital markets.

 Mike earned his law degree from The University of Michigan Law School in 2013, and his Bachelor of Science from Cornell University in 2007.  He is admitted to practice law in both New York and New Jersey. In his free time, Mike likes to ski, hike, cook, go on food crawls and practice yoga.