Michael Thomas van der Veen[1] (born September 16, 1963) is an American attorney who specializes in civil litigation and criminal defense.

He is a founder of the Philadelphia criminal and personal injury law firm, van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim.

[2] His other high-profile clients include: The Trump Organization, Brandon "Bam" Margera, Phil Nordo, the estate of Fanta Bility, and numerous January 6 defendants.

"[8] In 2022, Trump's Save America political action committee paid van der Veen, Hartshorn and Levin $1.4 million in legal fees.

[9] On February 12 and 13, 2021, van der Veen presented arguments for the defense of Donald Trump at the former president's second impeachment trial.

[19] Following the Senate trial, van der Veen angrily argued with CBS News anchor Lana Zak, after she disagreed that evidence was doctored against Trump, and he ended the interview by ripping off his microphone.

[20][21] Van der Veen was played by Pete Davidson in the cold open of Saturday Night Live on February 13, 2021.