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With more than 30 years of trial experience in the area of criminal law, Attorney Topazio has become a well-qualified criminal defense lawyer whose professional skills have become equally suited to the resolution of both criminal as well as personal injury law. Though felony or misdemeanor defense and negligence litigation involve entirely different legal principles and procedural rules, there are many parallels between them that tap into the same skill set and client service values that Attorney Topazio has developed. Both involve the protection of individual rights against powerful institutions — government prosecutors and insurance companies and both often depend on your lawyer's skill with handling evidence — facts relating to guilt or innocence in the former, and facts relating to liability and damages in the latter.  Boston Criminal Lawyer Steven J. Topazio has adopted a tough and aggressive approach to solving cases which delivers the highest legal representation you can obtain anywhere in Massachusetts.

Whistleblower Law Collaborative co-founders Suzanne E. Durrell and Robert M. Thomas, Jr., joined forces in 2003 to represent whistleblowers in qui tam actions under the False Claims Act. Ms. Durrell was the former Chief of the Civil Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Boston, where she spent twelve years supervising and prosecuting False Claims Act cases.  In recent years, the Whistleblower Law Collaborative has expanded its capacity to do this important work with the addition of Bruce C. Judge, Erica Blachman Hitchings, David W.S. Lieberman, and Linda C. Severin. These attorneys fit the mold set by co-founders Thomas and Durrell: all have prior government experience fighting fraud and share a passion for helping clients bring wrongdoers to justice.  Learn more at or call.

We are not your typical lawyers. What makes us different is the fact that we give away our legal knowledge for free. We do this through the numerous free consumer guides I have authored. These guides are meant to help you make the best possible legal decision for your case. They reveal secrets the insurance adjusters don't want you to know. The reason I wrote these guides is because client education is really important to us. We have found that the more our clients know about the process, the better they make out. So before you speak with an insurance adjuster, sign any forms, or hire a lawyer, be sure to check out these guides, so that you are one step ahead of other people looking for a lawyer.. Choosing a lawyer is a very important decision. Make sure you educate yourself as much as you can, so that you will pick the absolute right lawyer for your case.. See what our clients say about us.. When I am not at the office I enjoy spending time with my family. On the weekends you will find me coacing my son's various sports teams, or playing with Barbies with my angelic daughter. I have a good, and full life, and for that, I am grateful each and every day.. Let us know how we can help you.

Warren Fitzgerald is a civil mediator with more than thirty years experience as a trial lawyer.  He has a wide range of experience successfully mediating cases of many types and in many areas including personal injury and wrongful death, premises liability, product liability, business disputes, real estate disputes, construction, labor and employment, intellectual property, professional, legal and medical malpractice, trusts and estates, admiralty and maritime, property damage, insurance coverage disputes, environmental contamination, premises liability, mass tort and class actions. Having represented both plaintiffs and defendants as a trail lawyer, he brings something different to the table than other mediators. He handled and tried to juries many complicated cases of the same types which he now helps settle as a mediator. He served terms as President of the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys and has lectured hundreds of times on trial practice and ADR to law schools, bar associations and continuing legal education organizations. He has been recognized for his work in the ADR field every year by the Massachusetts and New England Super Lawyer surveys and has been inducted into the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, a national invitation only organization of select neutrals, and the American Board of Trial Advocates. For decades has received the highest rating “AV Preeminent” from Martindale Hubbell. He is a member of the MBA and Massachusetts Trial Court ADR Committees. He received a B.A., magna cum laude with distinction, from BostonUniversity in 1976 where he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and a J.D. from Boston University School of Law in 1979 where he was an Editor of the Law Review. He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts, the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts, the First Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Thoughtful and open-minded attorney. Will listen carefully to what you have to say. Will work to protect your rights and achieve your goal.

Susanne represents employees and employers in all areas of Employment law in Massachusetts. Her practice is concentrated on obtaining practical workplace solutions for her clients through effective and affordable counseling and representation. When litigation cannot be avoided, Susanne obtains results for her clients through effective litigation. She has broad experience in state and federal trial and appellate courts, agency proceedings, and mediations.. Susanne’s employment practice includes a wide range of cases, including severance and contract negotiation, discrimination and retaliation, wage and hour disputes, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and employment contract and tort claims. She has extensive experience drafting handbooks, providing workplace trainings, and conducting internal investigations.. Before focusing exclusively on employment law and forming Greene & Hafer, Susanne was an Assistant District Attorney in the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office – widely regarded as the premier state prosecutor’s office in the country. After leaving New York, she joined the the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office where she successfully briefed and argued cases before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (“SJC”) and the Appeals Court.   Susanne has also taught appellate advocacy and legal writing at New England School of Law.. In October 2014, Susanne was recognized by the National Law Journal and the Connecticut Law Tribune as one of Boston’s “40 under 40” Rising Stars and was also recognized in 2013, 2015 and 2016 as a Rising Star by Massachusetts Super Lawyers.

Steve Henry has broad experience in all aspects of intellectual property, with special expertise in the protection of communications and computer-related inventions (hardware and software), semiconductors, instrumentation and other electronic technologies and business methods, including financial systems. His practice spans the entire range of prosecution, litigation, licensing, and client counseling. He is particularly interested in fostering the growth of technology-based companies, large and small, by developing effective IP strategies.. Steve has litigated patent and trademark infringement suits and patent interferences for smaller and Fortune 500 companies, predominantly in the fields of computer hardware/software and telecommunications. He has served as a AAA-appointed arbitrator in technology-related disputes. Several of the patents Steve has written have been successfully asserted in litigation or in cross-licensing negotiations.. Cesari & McKenna, associate attorney and partner, 1978-1985.. RCA, Astro-Electronics Division - engineering intern, 1970-73, research and design of advanced communication and imaging systems for satellites.. American Bar Association. American Intellectual Property Law Association. Boston Bar Association. Boston Patent Law Association. Georgetown Club of Boston. Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. Licensing Executives Society. MIT Alumni Association. MIT Club of Boston. MIT Educational Council. Steve has repeatedly been elected a Massachusetts’ “Super Lawyer” in intellectual property law and has has been named to Best Lawyers in America 2008 Edition. He has also been listed in Who’s Who in American Law and carries the highest possible rating from the Martindale-Hubbell legal directory.. Steve has been elected to Sigma Xi (scientific research society-honorary), received the Robert C. Watson award from the American Intellectual Property Law Association, and has been named as a Certified Licensing Professional by the Licensing Executives Society.. In law school, Steve served as editor of Law & Policy in International Business.. Before finishing law school, Steve participated in three patent infringement and licensing litigations. He was also an adjunct professor at Suffolk University Law School for several years, teaching patent law. He is a frequent writer and lecturer on intellectual property developments and strategies.. Steve holds an Extra Class Amateur Radio license and has held Commercial Radiotelephone (First Class) and Radiotelegraph (second class) licenses from the FCC.. March 2008 - File European Patents Now to Beat April 1 FeeNovember 9, 2007 - Licensing Relationships

Since becoming a licensed attorney, Kevin Crick has garnered a reputation for being fair, straight forward, hard-working, and tough in his advocating for the rights of consumers, and for individuals in general. He understands that individuals can be victimized by businesses.. Attorney Crick is amongst the most active consumer protection attorneys residing in his home state of Massachusetts on a yearly basis. He has been lead counsel in not only class action lawsuits, but also in approximately 200 individual actions in federal courts around the country.. Attorney Crick believes that all citizens and residents of this country should be treated with respect and decency by all individuals and businesses alike, and started Rights Protection Law Group, PLLC to help in ensuring that.

Scott Wittlin advises businesses on a wide range of issues that they may face. He provides his client’s with practical advice through the lifecycle of the business. Scott often assists his client’s with entity formation, joint venture agreements, the buying and selling of businesses and business assets and with raising capital. He also advises his business clients on a variety of tax issues.Scott works with non-profit entities; both public charities and private foundations, helping them to apply for and maintain their exempt status as well as guiding them with their corporate governance concerns.In addition, Scott helps individuals with estate plans that take advantage of tax benefits and maintain flexibility for the donors and beneficiaries. He also assists clients with the probate and administration of estates.Scott also represents real estate developers in connection with the purchase and development of office, retail and residential properties. He handles the acquisition, title, zoning and condominium conversion of such properties. Scott represents national banks, mortgage companies and investors in real estate transactions.Scott brings a breadth of experience to his practice. He began his career as a CPA and focuses on not only the legal needs of his clients but on their business needs. He has been an Adjunct Professor at the Babson College and Suffolk's Sawyer School of Management teaching business law.

RICHARD S. RAVOSA, founding partner of Ravosa Law Offices, P.C., with offices in Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Natick and Salem, has an accomplished record as a trial lawyer, negotiator, and strategist. Mr. Ravosa was one of only fifteen lawyers recognized in 2005 by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as a “Rising Star” for his achievements in representing clients with difficult legal obstacles to overcome. He has successfully tried cases, including jury and bench trials in the Superior Court, District Court, Land Court, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Immigration Court and the Department of Industrial Accidents.. Mr. Ravosa received his B.A., cum laude,from Western New England College and his J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He was a radio talk show host on WBNW 1120AM and WCRN 830AM where he addressed foreclosure and debt relief questions. Mr. Ravosa is also Chairman of the Massachusetts Debt Relief Foundation, Inc., an IRS approved 501(c)(3) non profit corporation and public charity which provides pro bono legal representation to chapter 7 debtors across Massachusetts.  In his free time he enjoys writing plays, fishing, sailing and traveling.

Recently nominated as one of the top 100 criminal defense attorneys in Massachusetts. I have over 20 years of experience in criminal and civil litigation. My focus has always been to obtain the best possible results for my clients in the areas  of personal injury, products and premises liability as well as criminal offenses ranging from DUI and drug offenses, to major felonies.

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Patricia M. Shumaker practices primarily in the areas of complex estate planning, trust and estate administration, elder law, and long-term care planning. Ms. Shumaker provides comprehensive planning for the costs of long-term care including the application and appeal for Medicaid benefits. Ms. Shumaker is a cum laude graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law where she was the articles editor for the ABA Real Property, Trust & Estate Journal and was named to the Order of the Coif.  She is an undergraduate of the University of Massachusetts in Amherst.. Areas of Practice. ·         Estate Planning. ·         Trust and Estate Administration. ·         Elder Law and Long-term Care Planning. Bar Admissions. ·         Massachusetts. ·         North Carolina. ·         South Carolina. Education. ·         University of South Carolina School of Law, Columbia, SC, J.D. cum laude. ·         Law Journal: ABA Real Property, Trust & Estate Journal, Articles Editor. ·         Moot Court Bar, Competition Team Member. ·         President of Women in Law Organization. ·         University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts. Honors and Awards. ·         CALI Award in Professional Responsibility , 1999 – 2000. ·         Karen Lee Scholarship Award, 1998 – 1999. ·         Order of the Coif. Professional Associations and Memberships. ·         Massachusetts Bar Association (MBA), Member. ·         Nat. Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and (MANAELA), Member. ·         Boston Estate Planning Council (BEPC), Member. ·         Trusts and Estates Consortium

Pam Berman is a trial lawyer with significant jury and non-jury trial experience. For more than 30 years, she has represented businesses in complex commercial disputes, assisted clients in employment disputes over trade secrets, allegations of discrimination, and non-competition agreements, and advised and represented broker-dealers and brokers in securities arbitrations and enforcement proceedings. Pam represents a national retail pharmacy in a wide variety of issues from real estate litigation to liquor licensing to operational issues. She has also defended both companies and individuals in criminal and administrative actions. Prior to joining Bowditch & Dewey, Pam represented an aviation manufacturer in contractual and product liability cases.

On August 18, 2014, Best Lawyers named Katherine J. Michon as a 2015 “Lawyer of the Year” based on the high esteem in which she is held by her colleagues.  She was also selected for the 2016 Edition of “Best Lawyers in America.” Ms. Michon co-leads the firm's executive and professional advocacy practice.  She was also named by Boston Magazine as one of Boston’s Best Employment Lawyers, which described her as “one of the best negotiators in the business.” She holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been selected to be named by Law & Politics/Boston magazine in Super Lawyers for ten consecutive years, as well as being listed in its Top 50 Female Super Lawyers in Massachusetts and for all of New England. Ms. Michon is well known for her work on senior executive transition matters, including change-in-control agreements, severance and compensation arrangements, and covenants not to compete. In addition, she advises small companies in sophisticated employment matters. As an established leader in the field, Ms. Michon is a frequent author and speaker on employment law matters, including managing the complexities of executive transition.

Norman Zalkind, the founding partner of Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP, has tried over 120 jury trials, including many high-profile cases. Norman focuses his practice on criminal defense, including murder cases, white-collar criminal defense, and other serious felony cases in federal and state courts across the Commonwealth. Norman is on the forefront in representing students accused of sexual assault and other disciplinary misconduct on college campuses across the nation. His civil practice includes serious personal injury matters and business litigation.. Norman is recognized by Boston Magazine as a “Super Lawyer”, maintains the highest possible rating by Martindale Hubbell, and is listed in Best Lawyers in America for both white collar and non-white collar criminal defense, a recognition he has been awarded for 20 consecutive years. In 2013, Norman was presented with the Balliro Award by the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in recognition of a lifetime of dedication and commitment to the rights of the accused.. Norman has won an impressive number of federal and state jury trials. Norman is a tireless champion for the rights of the accused and is passionate about giving his clients the best defense possible when they have been charged with crimes and their lives and reputations are on the line.. Norman’s criminal cases involve a wide range of offenses, such as murder (including death penalty cases), drug crimes, terrorism, extortion, bank robbery, sex crimes, tax evasion, arson, telemarketing fraud, and Medicaid and securities fraud. He practices in both state and federal courts and handles misdemeanor and felony offenses, as well as related matters like federal extradition.. Norman’s record in trying the most serious cases illustrates his history of success. In about sixty-five percent of 32 murder trials Norman’s clients have either been completely acquitted or have received substantially reduced verdicts. In 2010, Norman obtained an acquittal of all charges for a man accused of first-degree murder where the prosecution’s case included an alleged eyewitness to the crime. Norman has gotten not guilty verdicts in two cases in which the defendants asserted insanity defenses, which are notoriously difficult to convince a jury to accept. In appropriate cases Norman has convinced prosecutors to reduce the charge and to allow clients to plead to manslaughter, which avoids the risk of life imprisonment. He has also won appeals in murder cases and is experienced at preserving the issues at trial that allow defendants to successfully appeal if convicted.. Norman has similarly obtained not guilty verdicts in a number of other serious criminal cases, including white collar cases.  For instance, he has obtained not guilty verdicts in a case in which a client was charged with telemarketing fraud and in a major federal racketeering case involving the alleged assassin in multiple gang-related shootings. Norman has represented hundreds of defendants charged with drug crimes involving multiple tons of illegal drugs. He has won multiple motions to suppress evidence and has won reduced sentences for clients facing decades in prison.. In addition to obtaining not guilty verdicts, Norman has secured excellent results for clients in plea negotiations, including the lead defendant in a multi-defendant federal drug case, who received a 5 year sentence even though the relevant sentencing guideline called for 22 years in prison. Similarly, for a client facing federal Medicaid fraud charges involving $20 million, Norman obtained an agreement of a probationary sentence, which was presented by the prosecution on the eve of trial. On behalf of a client facing federal immigration fraud charges that would normally lead to incarceration, Norman successfully received probation for his client.. Norman believes strongly in students’ rights and for years he has represented students accused of all types of misconduct on campus, including plagiarism, cheating on tests, sexual assault, and even embezzlement. He brings his wealth of experience with the criminal law to these matters, which intersect with the criminal justice system in particularly serious cases.. As campus sexual assault has received enormous media attention and become an enforcement priority for federal officials, colleges and universities have brought increasing numbers of disciplinary charges against students for alleged sexual assaults, including in cases where the facts do not justify such action. Norman has handled numerous cases for students facing sexual assault charges, both during internal college and university investigations and disciplinary proceedings and in the criminal justice system. Norman crafts an individual strategy for each case that considers the factual allegations, the relationship between the students involved, and the disciplinary policies and procedures of the college or university. His strategic approach to these cases has been extremely successful and he has frequently been able to defeat or mitigate the charges.. Norman has worked on many cases where the student has been cleared of wrongdoing or received reduced sanctions.  For example, in one sexual assault case, Norman assisted an undergraduate to prepare for a hearing – including preparing a written statement and teaching the student how to cross-examine witnesses – after which the student was found not responsible for assault.  In a student theft case, Norman assisted the student in preparing the case and argued the case to the university’s general counsel, demonstrating that the school did not have proof to support its case.  The school came to the same conclusion, finding the student not responsible for theft.  In a case where a student was charged with academic dishonesty, Norman worked with the student to craft a memorandum accepting responsibility for the action, but by highlighting mitigating issues they were able to keep the sanction to a minimum.. Norman has an equally broad range of experience litigating civil cases. He has handled many personal injury cases, including a case involving an airplane crash, construction cases, and automobile torts. In a case involving a scaffolding accident on a construction site, Norman obtained an $8 million settlement in the midst of trial on behalf of a bricklayer who was seriously injured in a construction accident. In a case of a pedestrian who was injured as a result of being hit by a hit-and-run driver, he obtained an $850,000 settlement.. Norman has represented plaintiffs and defendants in discrimination, libel, divorce and business litigation cases, including securities litigation. In the case of a client involved in a complicated commercial litigation dispute, Norman won a favorable settlement for the client after taking the case to arbitration. In an employment case, Norman and his partner, Inga Bernstein, won a $7.6 million verdict in a discrimination and retaliation case against the MBTA.. Other Experience. Norman taught criminal trial practice at Northeastern University Law School from 1971 to 1987, and he has lectured at Harvard Law School, Boston University School of Law, and Yale Law School.

Nikiki T. Bogle is the Managing Partner of Bogle & Chang, LLC and  Chair  the  law firm's Immigration, Entertainment and Criminal Law Practice Groups.. Ms. Bogle concentrates her practice in immigration for businesses and families, entertainment specializing in music law,  international business, human rights and criminal appeals.. Her music business practice includes drafting and negotiating management, recording artist, and music publishing agreements.  In addition to her practice in the music industry, Ms. Bogle represents visual artists and literary artists in the protection and exploitation of their intellectual property.. Ms. Bogle is an experienced litigator who began her legal career as a trial lawyer.  Prior to co-founding Bogle & Chang law firm, she was an. Assistant District Attorney in the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office in Boston, Massachusetts.  She was a Point Prosecutor for Child Abuse, Domestic Violence and Identity Fraud, in Boston's busiest courts.  She prosecuted thousands of felony and misdemeanor cases including: possession of a firearm, carjacking, drug distribution, aggravated assault and battery and operating under the influence.  Ms. Bogle was an Assistant Attorney General in the Office of Attorney General, Criminal Division, in Wilmington, Delaware.. As a criminal prosecutor, she conducted over 100 trials before both juries and judges.. IMMIGRATION CASES:. Employment Based Immigration. EB1 - Extraordinary Ability. NIW - National Interest Waivers. PERM Work Green Cards. Nonimmigrant Work Visas:H1B Work VisasK1 - K-4 - Fiancee and family member visasL1 - Intracompany transfereesO1 - Aliens of Extraordinary AbilityR1 - Religious Workers. Marriage Green Card. U.S. Citizenship. Student VisasAsylumCancellation of RemovalFamily Visas (adjustment of status and consular processing). Deportation Defense

My practice is focused on white collar criminal defense, government investigations, and complex commercial litigation for individuals and companies.  In addition to my courtroom work, I have significant experience conducting comprehensive internal corporate investigations and advising clients on their rights and obligations based on the findings of the investigations.. Other practice areas include the representation of college and university students in school disciplinary and Title IX investigations who have been accused of criminal offenses including sexual assault and academic and research misconduct, or who have been victims of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and other offenses.

My practice focuses on three primary areas of litigation: (1) White Collar Criminal Defense - Defending indiviudal and corporate clients in government investigations/prosecutions alleging white collar criminal violations including all manner of fraud (mail fraud, wire fraud, securities fraud, healthcare fraud, insurance fraud, etc.) and other state and federal statutory crimes; (2) Healthcare Litigation - Representing hospitals, medical practices, home health companies, clinics, medical device companies, and other healthcare providers (including individual doctors, nurses, physician assistants, etc.) in civil disputes and criminal investigations including those alleging violations of the False Claims Act, the Stark Law, and the Anti-Kickback Statute; and, (3) Civil Commercial/Business Litigation - Representing companies (including small and large businesses, as well as startups) and individuals in all manner of business/commercial disputes including those with other businesses, former or current employees, and vendors;

My name is Paul Toland and I practice Criminal Defense and Immigration. I am an experienced trial attorney and I started my career as an Assistant District Attorney prosecuting those charged with crimes for about 3 years. I had the opportunity to hone my skills in the courtroom and tried over 100 cases. Since leaving the District Attorney's Office, I worked in two law firms practicing Immigration and Criminal Defense in the private sector. I practice before the District and Superior courts of Massachusetts as well as the Immigration court located in downtown Boston by my office.. Concerning my Immigration practice, I handle all matters before the Immigration Court and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. I handle matters such as Removal Defense, Asylum, Cancellation of Removal, Adjustment of Status, Naturalization, Special Immigrant Juveniles, Nonimmigrant visas, Consular Processing, and Employment Immigration.. Criminal Defense and Immigration intertwine a lot and I have helped dozens of clients vacate their criminal convictions in order to save them from being deported for a criminal conviction. There are certain crimes such as aggravated felonies and crimes of moral turpitude that will render someone to mandatory deportation, permanent exclusion from admission, and ineligibility for naturalization.. Additionally, I am a very experienced OUI/DUI/DWI attorney having handled hundreds of these types of cases in combination as a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney. I know the angles in how the prosecution will prosecute the case as I used to be the one on the other side. There are many defenses I can use in an OUI case and you need someone with experience such as myself to help you navigate through this difficult time.. I also handle any criminal defense charges ranging from misdemeanors to serioius felonies. I have represented clients charged with attempted murder, drug crimes, sex crimes, domestic violence, crimes of violence, weapons charges, theft crimes, breaking and entering, and motor vehicle offenses.

Mr. Dalimonte has extensive litigation andtrial experience in products liability and toxic torts. He was one of the first trial lawyers in the Commonwealth to argue the admissibility of expert testimony at a Daubert hearing. He has tried cases to verdict and successfully resolved others through mediation. Mr. Dalimonte has argued appeals before the Massachusetts Court of Appeals and the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.. Prior to forming his own firm, Mr. Dalimonte supervised a nationwide effort to collect and analyze data for strategic use in the nationwide asbestos personal injury litigation. As such, he oversaw and coordinated local counsel and more than five hundred paralegals throughout the United States. He also supervised processing a global settlement of over 50,000 asbestos cases. Mr. Dalimonte brings a sophisticated business perspective to his practice. As the president of a closely held export company, he was invited by the (then) Soviet government to participate in a medical products trade mission to Moscow and Kiev. As part of this mission, Mr. Dalimonte represented his company in discussions with American and Soviet officials and with business leaders from around the world. He is also a former member of the Board of Trustees of North Adams State College.. Mr. Dalimonte is a 1989 graduate of the Marquette University Law School, where he was a member of the Law Review. He was awarded the Adolf I. Mendelker Scholarship for combined achievement in legal studies and community service and also received the American Jurisprudence Award for excellence in the study of Civil Procedure. While an undergraduate, Mr. Dalimonte studied the British criminal justice system at Oxford University.. Mr. Dalimonte is admitted to practice in Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Federal District Court for the District of Massachusetts, Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin and the United States Court of Claims. He maintains active membership in the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Boston Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, and the American Association for Justice.

Michael Harrington received his J.D. from Villanova University School of Law and a B.A. in psychology and a B.A. in philosophy from Boston College.  Michael has been practicing elder law and estate planning since 2005 when he started his own law practice in Boston, Massachusetts.  In 2008, he opened an office in Nashua, New Hampshire.  Michael enjoys working with elders and their families. He is an ombudsman for Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley.  As an ombudsman, Michael checks in on residents of a nursing home to make sure that they are being cared for in a compassionate and ethical manner.

Michael C. Akashian is a founding partner of Landman Akashian, LLP. Since 1995 he has worked in the Boston office. He is a graduate of the University of Miami School of Law in Coral Gables, Florida in 1983 and a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1980.. Upon graduation he began his legal career as in house counsel for American Mutual Insurance Company from 1984 - 1986. Thereafter, he was an associate and then partner with Laurence Locke and Associates and Wynn and Wynn, P.C. from 1986 - 1995.. He is an active member of the Massachusetts Bar Association Bench/Bar Practice Group, The Worker's Law, Advocacy Group (WILG), and the One Hundred Club of Massachusetts. He has also been a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, Brookline Lodge 886 for over 30 years.. He concentrates his practice in areas of Workers' Compensation, Social Security Disability and Accidental Disability Retirement and has handled thousands of cases since 1983.. He has continuously appeared as a trial attorney at the Department of Industrial Accidents, Social Security Administration, many Retirement Boards, Superior Court, the Appeals Court and the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts.. He is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the United States District Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals. He is also a licensed real estate broker.. He has been named by Boston Magazine to the Annual List of SUPER LAWYERS since 2011. He has also been named by the ALM Media Properties as one of Boston’s TOP RATED LAWYERS since 2012.

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