Michael McCracken

Michael McCracken currently serves as a Staff Paralegal at the Center for Elder Law & Justice since September 2020, having previously worked as a Legal Assistant 2 and Legal Assistant at Gross Polowy, LLC from February 2017 to September 2020. Michael's legal experience includes acting as the primary point of contact for clients and attorneys, preparing for court appearances, drafting legal documents, and coordinating departmental efforts. Prior to legal roles, Michael held positions in the banking and manufacturing sectors, including a Mortgage Processor at M&T Bank and various welding roles at CAF USA and Niagara Transformer Corporation. In addition to professional experience, Michael has an extensive academic background including a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Philosophy from the University of Miami, along with a Bachelor's degree in Art from the State University of New York at Fredonia. Academic roles include serving as an Adjunct Faculty member at multiple institutions where responsibilities encompassed curriculum planning, lecturing, and student counseling.