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Michael M. Horn
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Michael M. Horn

Partner

973.639.2029
Newark
mhorn@mccarter.com

Michael Horn is a strong business leader in New Jersey with decades of experience representing leading financial institutions. He values the long-lasting relationships that he makes with his clients.

Mike assists financial institutions and corporations with their regulatory, corporate governance, and litigation needs, including securities, corporate governance, regulatory issues, and internal investigations. Bringing decades of experience in the banking industry, Mike serves on and previously chaired the Board of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and chairs the Corporate Governance Committee. He also serves as general counsel to Union County College and counsel to the New Jersey Bankers Association.

With an illustrious career in New Jersey government, Mike brings invaluable experience in finance. He served as a member of the New Jersey State Assembly and member of the Assembly Banking Committee for two years. He also served as the Commissioner of Banking for the State of New Jersey for two years, where he supervised approximately 340 financial institutions, including state chartered banks, savings banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions. He was also appointed as New Jersey State Treasurer, where he oversaw the collection of state taxes, budgeting, and spending of all state funds.

While in state government, Mike served for four years on the Executive Commission on Ethical Standards as both vice chairman and chairman. He was also appointed as a State Advisory Member of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council and was a member of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board, a federal self-regulatory agency that regulates the sale of municipal securities.

Mike is a thought leader in his field who regularly speaks at bank regulatory conferences and seminars. He was one of only five individuals in the nation to receive the National Governors Association’s “Outstanding Service to State Government Award” for his service as New Jersey Commissioner of Banking and as New Jersey State Treasurer.

Representative Matters

Chinatown Federal Savings Bank—Merger and all corporate matters

Represented this community savings bank in all corporate matters, including its merger with Hanover Bank.

Metuchen Savings Bank—Merger

Represented Metuchen Savings Bank in its merger with Manalapan Bank. 

New Jersey Bankers Association—Contracts and corporate matters

Representing this trade association in all corporate matters, including contracts.

Union County College—All corporate matters

Representing the Union County College Board of Trustees and Board of Governors in all corporate matters.

Investors Bank—Acquisition and regulatory matters

Advised this New Jersey–based bank in various regulatory matters and, in particular, the acquisition of Gold Coast Bank and the acquisition of the NJ and Pennsylvania branch operations of Berkshire Bank.

Highlights

Recognitions

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Lawyer of the Year, Banking, New Jersey, 2010, 2014 and 2015; The Best Lawyers in America, Corporate Law; Financial Services Regulation Law; Banking and Finance Litigation, 2010–2021  
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New Jersey Super Lawyer, 2005–2017
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NJBankers’ 2020 Forrey—Gallman Award, 2020
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Icon Award, NJBIZ, 2019
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Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rated 5.0 out of 5
Vice chairman of Chinatown Federal Savings Bank, upon completion of its merger, volunteered, “We want to thank you very much for helping us and CFSB all these years. We deeply appreciate it.”
Ranking Disclaimers: No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. For The Best Lawyers in America methodology, see https://www.bestlawyers.com/methodology. For Martindale-Hubbell methodology, see https://www.martindale.com/ratings-and-reviews. For SuperLawyers methodology, see https://www.superlawyers.com/about/selection_process.html.

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Education

Harvard Law School JD, 1965
Princeton University BA, with honors, 1961

Bar Admissions

New Jersey

Court Admissions

U.S. District CourtDistrict of New Jersey

Memberships & Certifications

New Jersey State Bar Association
Bank Regulatory Committee, Chair

New Jersey Bankers Association
Associate Member

Insights Speaking Panel Mics
Events|Speaking Engagement
The Basics of Bank Regulation
NJSBA
4.8.2022
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News
Michael Horn Named Recipient of NJBankers’ 2020 Forrey—Gallman Award
4.30.2020
Media item displaying Interagency Guidance on Loan Modifications by Financial Institutions for Customers Affected by COVID-19
Publications|Alert
Interagency Guidance on Loan Modifications by Financial Institutions for Customers Affected by COVID-19
Coronavirus Legal Advisory
3.31.2020
Insights Awards Top Stars
News|Recognition
Mike Horn Receives NJBIZ 2019 Icon Award
NJBIZ
7.16.2019
Insights News Contract Signing
News|Press
McCarter & English Assisted Naturalization Applicants in Partnership with the American Friends Service Committee
4.5.2017
Insights News Printing Press
News|Quote
Banking on Change: This Much is Certain — A New Administration Will Have New Priorities. But what will they be?
NJBIZ
11.30.2016
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Michael Horn, Partner at Former NJ Banking Commissioner, Re-Elected Chair of NY Bank, Elected Chair of Council of Federal Home Loan Banks
1.22.2016
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Small NJ Banks Under Pressure to Merge
The Record and NorthJersey.com
10.23.2015
Insights Speaking Seminar
Events|Speaking Engagement
2014 Joint Mortgage Lending Conference
New Jersey Bankers Association
11.19.2014
Insights Speaking Mic and Bottles
Events|Speaking Engagement
South Jersey Roundtable Meeting
New Jersey Bankers Association (NJBankers)
3.27.2014
News
Off-the-Shelf and Customized Solutions Translate into Long-Term Profitability
Commerce Magazine
3.1.2014
Insights Publication Magazine & Glasses
Publications|Alert
SEC Releases Proposed Rules for Regulation A+ under the JOBS Act: A Promising and Innovative Route to Capital Formation for Young Companies
M&E Corporate, Securities and Financial Institutions Alert
1.15.2014
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