Michael A. Santanasto, Esq.

Michael A. Santanasto is the founder and managing attorney of Santanasto Law, a firm he established in 2011 after gaining valuable experience at a respected Lehigh Valley law firm. Dedicated to providing personalized legal representation, Mike remains actively involved with every new client and is committed to delivering attentive, client-focused service.

A lifelong resident of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Mike returned to his hometown after completing law school and has remained deeply connected to the community ever since. In addition to leading his practice, he actively supports local organizations and community initiatives through service on various boards and committees.

Outside the office, Mike enjoys spending time with his family, working on home improvement and gardening projects, and taking part in the many events and traditions that make Bethlehem known as the "Christmas City."

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Middle District of Pennsylvania
United States Supreme Court

Boards and Professional Activities:
Bethlehem Zoning Hearing Board
Meals on Wheels of Lehigh County – President 2015
Northampton County Bar Association- Member of the Board of Governors
Sun Inn Preservation Association

Former Boards and Professional Activities:
Northampton County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Chair 2011
Leadership Lehigh Valley 2010
Minsi Trails Council – Learning for Life Committee

Memberships:
Northampton County Bar Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Justinian Society
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Awards and Honors:
2014 Pennsylvania Bar Association –YLD – Nominee for American Bar Association Young Attorney of the Year
2014 Lehigh Valley Business Journal Forty Under Forty
2014 Pennsylvania Bar Association Michael K. Smith Award awarded to a Pennsylvania young lawyer who, through his or her              exemplary personal and professional conduct, reminds lawyers of their professional and community responsibilities.

Lecturer:
Merchants Bank Business Succession Planning Seminar
Sterling Educational Services
Greyfriars Institute

Outside Business Interests:
Santanasto Abstract and Settlement Services, LLC
Christmas City Spirits, LLC
LOMAS RE, LLC

Education:
Rutgers University School of Law, JD
Saint Joseph’s University, BA

Personal:
Mike was born in Bethlehem and lives there today with his wife and two children. Mike enjoys: Renovating Historic Buildings, Rugby, YMCA Basketball, Gardening, Running, Crabbing, Tennis, Genealogy, Bethlehem History, Martellucci’s Pizza, music theory.