Michael Baratz is a partner at Steptoe. He focuses his practice on all aspects of commercial litigation, arbitration, and mediation, as well as judgment enforcement, including many matters with a cross-border emphasis. Michael regularly litigates all phases of commercial disputes in federal and state courts around the country through trial and appeal. He also frequently represents clients in proceedings before a variety of arbitral bodies, including the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the Zurich Chamber of Commerce (ZCC), the American Arbitration Association (AAA), and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).

Michael Baratz is a partner at Steptoe. He focuses his practice on all aspects of commercial litigation, arbitration, and mediation, as well as judgment enforcement, including many matters with a cross-border emphasis. Michael regularly litigates all phases of commercial disputes in federal and state courts around the country through trial and appeal. He also frequently represents clients in proceedings before a variety of arbitral bodies, including the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the Zurich Chamber of Commerc...

Publications

Commercial Litigation Law Guide

Co-author of the United states chapter in the Commercial Litigation Law Guide , published 19 May 2026 , alongside Steven Davidson and Kieran Hawson .

Enforcement of Judgments Law Guide

Co-author of the United States chapter in the Enforcement of Judgments Law Guide , published 12 May 2026 , alongside Steven Davidson and Kieran Hawson .