Massachusetts Lawyers Michael Satterwhite to Michelle Axelrod

Firm: Michael Kelly Injury Lawyers

83 Atlantic Ave 202 , Boston , Massachusetts 02110

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

As the Senior Associate Attorney at Michael Kelly Injury Lawyers, I apply my twelve years of legal experience and mediation expertise to help clients resolve their personal injury claims. I have worked thousands of cases through litigation, including serving as a mediator/concilator for eight years in the district, family and probate and housing courts. I have built trusted relationships throughout the Massachusetts Trial Courts.. In addition to my legal practice, I am passionate about serving on multiple nonprofit boards that address housing, food insecurity, and community involvement. I am the Clerk of Board at The Haven Project, the only organization north of Boston dedicated to empowering homeless or imminently homeless young adults. I am also the Clerk of Board at Lynners Against Drug Abuse Inc, a grassroots initiative to combat substance abuse and addiction. I am also the Chairperson for the City of Lynn's Citizen Advisory Board. Furthermore, I am a licensed real estate broker with experience in manufacturing process improvement.. I appreciate your time.. Michael

Firm: Vigorito Woolf PC

100 State Street , Boston , Massachusetts 02109

Practice Areas: Litigation

Born and raised on the North Shore of Boston, Massachusetts. My practice focuses on civil business litigation, including contract disputes, consumer disputes, commercial landlord-tenant disputes, enployment law, alcoholic beverages licensing, and some personal injury matters.

Firm: Rioux Law Office

628 Pleasant St Ste 405 , New Bedford , Massachusetts 02740

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Member of the Massachusetts Bar since 1986.. Graduate of New England School of Law 1985. Graduate of Southeastern Massachusetts University 1982. I have litigated over 2500 criminal cases in my 27 years as a member of the Bristol County Bar Advocates.. I handle both assigned cases and accept private cases.. My primary courts are the New Bedford District Court and the Bristol County Superior Court but I also accept cases in Fall River District Court, Taunton District Court and all courts inBristol and Plymouth Counties.. I am a certified Youthful Offender Attorney - handling both Deliquency and Youthfull Offender matters in the Juvenile Courts in Bristol and Plymouth Counties.. I also handle Care and Protection cases for parents of children who have been taken into the custody of the Department of Child and Family.

Firm: Da Silva Law Group

100 Cambridge Street , Boston , Massachusetts 02114

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration

Attorney Michele J. Da Silva – Principal, Da Silva Law Group. Attorney Michele J. Da Silva is a dedicated and experienced attorney focusing on criminal defense, family and immigration law. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Rutgers University/Douglass College in 2000 and her Juris Doctor from the Massachusetts School of Law. She is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.. Prior to law school, Attorney Da Silva worked extensively in immigration law as Executive Manager and Head Paralegal at the Law Offices of Norka M. Schell, LLC in New York City. From 2000 to 2008, she assisted individuals and U.S. companies with family-based and employment-based immigration matters. Her hands-on experience with the immigrant community and passion for justice inspired her to pursue a legal career.. Following law school, she interned with Boston-based criminal defense attorney Roger Witken, gaining valuable courtroom experience. Today, she leads Da Silva Law Group with offices in Boston and Andover, advocating fiercely for her clients in immigration, criminal, and family law matters.. In her family law practice, Attorney Da Silva represents clients in both contested and uncontested divorces, as well as cases involving child custody, child support, spousal support, and prenuptial agreements. She is committed to providing compassionate guidance and strong advocacy during what is often a difficult time in her clients' lives.. Attorney Da Silva maintains a strong professional relationship with Attorney Norka Schell and continues to collaborate with the Law Offices of Norka Schell, LLC to serve clients across the East Coast. Known for their strategic thinking and client-first approach, both attorneys are respected for their tenacity and creative legal solutions.. Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, Attorney Da Silva effectively communicates with clients from diverse backgrounds, ensuring their voices are heard and their goals understood.. She is the recipient of four CALI Excellence for the Future Awards and is a member of both the Massachusetts Bar Association and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). She also contributes regularly to the Brazilian Times and Asemana newspapers, providing legal insight to the community.

Firm: Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C.

1441 Main St , Springfield , Massachusetts 01103

Practice Areas: Corporate , Elder , Estate Planning, Health Care & Hospitalization, Probate , Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning

Firm: Prince Lobel Tye

1 International Pl Ste 3700 , Boston , Massachusetts 02110

Practice Areas: Domestic Partnership, Family

World Trade Center East   Two Seaport Lane Massa , Boston , Massachusetts 02210

Practice Areas: Civil ,Insurance ,Professional Malpractice

Firm: Gallagher and Cavanaugh LLP

Boott Cotton Mills   100 Foot of John Street Mas , Lowell , Massachusetts 01852

Practice Areas: Business , Construction , Criminal Defense , Employment & Labor , Environmental , Premises Liability, Products Liability, Commercial, Personal Injury, Litigation

Firm: Coveney & McNamara, P.C.

257 Union St # 259 , New Bedford , Massachusetts 02740

Practice Areas: Family, Debt Collection, Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Landlord & Tenant, Litigation

Firm: Van Dam Law LLP

233 Needham St Ste 540 , Newton Upper Falls , Massachusetts 02464

Practice Areas: General Practice, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt

I am passionate about every case.  I know that divorce and custody issues are stressful, and it is my job to guide you through the process during a difficult time in your life.  I pride myself of being keenly aware of the stress of your situation.  I make myself available to my clients 24/7.  I am an aggressive advocate and work tirelessly on every case.

Firm: SHEPSIS LAW

1309 Beacon Street , Brookline , Massachusetts 02445

Practice Areas: Immigration

Attorney Michael Shepsis practices exclusively in immigration law. He assists families and professionals with family reunification, marriage to foreign nationals, fiancé visas, U.S. citizenship, work visas, J-1 waivers, change of status, consular processing, investor immigration, and self-petitioning immigration. Attorney Shepsis also represents domestic and foreign companies with work sponsorships and employee transfers. He serves clients across the United States and globally.. Attorney Shepsis earned his law degree from Northeastern University (2009), and completed his Bachelor's at Boston University (2003).

Firm: Twohig Caplan LLP

25 Pender Street , Boston , Massachusetts 02132

Practice Areas: Lawsuits & Disputes

Experience. Michael P. Twohig is a founding partner of Twohig Caplan LLP.  He is a former partner at a large Boston law firm.  Mr. Twohig has been representing individuals and businesses successfully in a wide variety of civil disputes for over 18 years.  Mr. Twohig is a licensed Massachusetts attorney and appears regularly on behalf of his clients in state and federal courts throughout Massachusetts.  He also represents his clients in alternative dispute resolution proceedings such as arbitrations and mediations.. Mr. Twohig has successfully represented both businesses and individuals and plaintiffs and defendants throughout his career.  Mr. Twohig has represented entrepreneurs, banks, inventors, pharmaceutical companies, architectural and engineering firms and professionals, property owners, real estate developers, employers, employees, and corporate officers and directors.  Mr. Twohig has handled a wide variety of civil litigation, including: contract and commercial disputes, debt collection matters,  employment disputes (wage and hour cases, discrimination, non-compete disputes, etc.), construction and design disputes, warranty disputes, product liability, personal injury, property damage, intellectual property disputes, and disputes over promissory notes and guaranties.. Significant Cases. •Secured a $1.5 million judgment for damages, attorneys' fees, and costs on behalf of a cooperative bank following a week-long jury trial in Massachusetts Superior Court. The case involved enforcement of a personal guaranty of a promissory note and a dispute over the value and sale of collateral securing the loan. Obtained dismissal of the defendants' $1.5+ million counterclaim on summary judgment prior to trial.. •Secured confidential settlement from major hospital on behalf of nurse who was constructively discharged when she attempted to return to work after disability leave.. •Obtained a bank account attachment at the outset of a lawsuit on behalf of an international telephone service carrier, freezing over $650,000 of a contract debtor’s assets. Subsequently secured judgment and seizure of the funds for the client.. • Won summary judgment on behalf of a building products manufacturer obtaining dismissal of various claims against the manufacturer in a lawsuit involving claims of property damage due to water intrusion at a hotel. Obtained a favorable settlement of all claims for the client following the summary judgment victory.. • Represented a highly regarded Boston area architect in a dispute with a client over the design and construction of a new high-end home. Obtained a favorable settlement of the dispute in mediation.. • Represented the purchaser of various lighting system installation and maintenance contracts for shopping malls in different parts of the United States in a lawsuit to enforce its rights to several hundred thousand dollars in payments under the contracts. Obtained a favorable settlement for the client on the eve of trial.. • After a week of jury trial in Massachusetts Superior Court, secured a favorable settlement for a corporate client accused of age discrimination and wrongful termination of its former senior vice president.. • Defeated a motion for real property attachment which would have thrown the client (a real estate developer) into default on its project financing/loan obligations.

Firm: Hedges & Tumposky, LLP

88 Broad Street , Boston , Massachusetts 02110

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Personal Injury, Police Misconduct, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

Michael Tumposky is a talented litigator who has tried numerous cases to verdict in both state and federal courts. He has also represented clients before the Massachusetts Appeals Court, the Supreme Judicial Court, the First Circuit Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of the United States.He has defended a wide variety of criminal cases, ranging from simple misdemeanors such as drug possession, gun possession and assault and battery, to more complex felonies such as money laundering, drug trafficking and murder. He also maintains an active appellate practice, handling appeals in cases ranging from sexual assault and murder in state court, to gun and drug trafficking in federal court.Mr. Tumposky's strengths in both courtroom advocacy and legal research and writing, as well as his in-depth knowledge of the rules of evidence and procedure, allow him to offer a full array of services to his clients. Typically, he will first challenge a case on legal grounds, by moving to dismiss or to suppress physical evidence and any statements made to the police. He will then offer a vigorous defense at trial or reach a favorable outcome which, where possible, preserves a client's record and avoids jail time altogether. Finally, in the event that the trial outcome is unfavorable, he will fight to obtain a reversal of the conviction, either through a motion for new trial or through a direct appeal.He also represents clients in civil cases in both state and federal courts, at the trial and appellate level. He has tried cases to verdict in areas ranging from police misconduct and First Amendment violations, to employment discrimination and common law torts. He has also extracted favorable monetary settlements from municipal and state agencies, as well as private companies.Mr. Tumposky is a graduate of Northeastern University School of Law and got his B.A from Rutgers College. Prior to co-founding Hedges & Tumposky, he worked as an associate for the law firm of Hrones, Garrity & Hedges for five years. In law school, he interned for Judge Stahl of the First Circuit Court of Appeals and defended tenants from eviction while working for Hale & Dorr Legal Services. He recently attended the National Criminal Defense College, located in Macon, Georgia, which is a two-week, intensive program focused on advanced trial practice theories and techniques.He is also conversant in Spanish. In fact, he has successfully represented clients who do not speak English as a first language, as well as those who speak no English at all.. Michael has lectured extensively in topics ranging from evidence to trial practice and theory. He is currently on the adjunct faculty at Northeastern University School of Law, where he teaches Evidence and Criminal Trial Practice. He is also a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College, located in Macon, Georgia, which is a two-week, intensive training program focused on advanced trial practice theories and techniques. He has been interviewed on issues in criminal law by the Boston Globe and the Boston Herald as well as ABC and Fox.. In his spare time, he is the attorney coach for the Northeastern University School of Law Mock Trial Team, as well as the Boston Latin School Mock Trial Team, which won the Massachusetts Bar Association's state championship in 2006 and was the runner-up in 2011. An alumnus of Latin School, Mr. Tumposky was born and raised in Boston.

Firm: Tobin and Tobin, P.C.

735 South Street , Roslindale , Massachusetts 02131

Practice Areas: Real Estate

Firm: Law Offices of Michael Eramo, P.C.

160 Sylvan Street , Danvers , Massachusetts 01923

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

Firm: Coogan, Smith, Mcgahan, Lorinc

Po Box 2320 , Attleboro , Massachusetts 02703

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Civil , Corporate , Criminal Defense , Personal Injury, Probate , Wills, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Criminal Defense, Trusts, Personal Injury, Litigation

Firm: Brody Hardoon Perkins & Kesten

699 Boylston St , Boston , Massachusetts 02116

Practice Areas: Civil Rights

Michael Stefanilo, Jr. is an associate attorney at Brody, Hardoon, Perkins & Kesten, LLP. To date, Attorney Stefanilo has handled hundreds of cases on behalf of his clients with a distinguished record of success. Impressively, he was selected by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as one of 25 'Up & Coming' attorneys in the Commonwealth in 2018. He was also named to the National Law Journal's list of Boston's Top 40 Attorneys Under 40, and has been awarded the distinction of being named a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers every year since 2014, recognizing him as one of the top young lawyers practicing in New England.. Attorney Stefanilo is also a distinguished legal scholar. Not only is he a contributing author to Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE), he has also independently penned multiple law review articles that focus on LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) legal issues in the law and sexual harassment and discrimination in Massachusetts. His work has been published in well-respected legal journals and has been cited by legal scholars in a variety of other publications.. Attorney Stefanilo is a champion of LGBTQ rights and has represented a number of clients who identify as LGBTQ in lawsuits for discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.. Practice Areas & Record of Success. Attorney Stefanilo represents both plaintiffs and defendants. He concentrates primarily in the areas of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) anti-discrimination and harassment, employment law (plaintiff and defendant), civil rights claims (plaintiff and defendant), personal injury (plaintiff and defendant), and insurance defense. Attorney Stefanilo specializes in the representation of victims of unlawful discrimination in the workplace and in public accommodation. He has successfully represented a number of victims of workplace and public accommodation discrimination/harassment, including those adversely impacted by discrimination based on their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity, and those subjected to a hostile work environment.. Attorney Stefanilo is particularly sensitive to and aware of the issues presently facing members of the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) community in the workplace and in public accommodation, and is well-versed in handling discrimination and harassment claims based on sexual orientation and sexuality, gender identity, and gender expression.. Additionally, Attorney Stefanilo represents clients, including municipalities, in claims brought pursuant to the Massachusetts Tort Claims Act, the Massachusetts and United States Civil Rights Acts, and the Massachusetts and United States Anti-Discrimination Statutes. In 2017, in a highly publicized federal case, he prevailed on a detailed and convincing motion for summary judgment filed on behalf of the City of Somerville and its Mayor. The decision received media coverage by the Boston Globe. Also in 2017, he authored and filed two high profile federal complaints on behalf of state troopers who were given illegal orders to alter and shred official documents. His work received local, national, and international press coverage and resulted in investigations by Ethics and the Attorney General.. Attorney Stefanilo has also successfully represented a number of clients in cases involving the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Statute and laws governing unfair and deceptive business practices. He acted as co-counsel for the plaintiffs in a high-profile federal litigation involving Uber Technologies, Inc., and has represented a number of businesses against consumer-based claims under M.G.L. c. 93A. Attorney Stefanilo has also performed litigation work for high profile estates of professional athletes.. Attorney Stefanilo has an impressive record of settling cases in favor of his clients without subjecting them to the entire litigation process through zealous represenetation. In 2013, after prevailing in a number of decidedly contentious discovery disputes, he obtained a significant settlement on behalf of a female victim of sexual harassment and retaliation in the corporate workplace. In 2015, he negotiated two notable settlements on behalf of a pair of female victims of sex/gender discrimination, sexual orientation discrimination, and a hostile work environment. In 2016, Attorney Stefanilo successfully settled a difficult case on behalf of a client who was discriminated against by her corporate employer based on her gender identity, and in 2018, he was also able to achieve a favorable settlement for a client who was discriminated against based on their gender identity and preference.. Attorney Stefanilo's personal injury record is also first-rate for both his plaintiff and defense clients. Recently, he obtained a very favorable settlement for two of his clients who had lost their home and possessions in a devastating Back Bay fire. Additionally, he has achieved dismissal of a number of property damage and personal injury claims against his defense clients based on intricate legal interpretations of governing documents, including convoluted commercial and residential leases and condominium by-laws.. Not only has Attorney Stefanilo been highly successful in achieving the dismissal of complex litigation claims brought against his clients at both the motion to dismiss and summary judgment stages, he also has successfully served as co-counsel in a number of jury trials. In 2016, Attorney Stefanilo served as co-counsel in a four-week long, high-profile federal court trial where he and Attorney Leonard Kesten obtained a favorable verdict on behalf of an off-duty Cambridge police officer who was falsely accused of using racial epithets. Later in 2016, he and Attorney Kesten again obtained a favorable verdict on behalf of a former municipal Chief of Police who was falsely accused of using a racial epithet and, as a result, was alleged to have retaliated against a former employee.. Attorney Stefanilo's pro bono work to date includes the representation of a Massachusetts LGBTQ domestic violence organization in the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination and, in 2015, he was trained to represent victims of domestic abuse as part of the Middlesex District Attorneys Office 209A Pro Bono Program.. Publications, Awards, and Honors. In 2018, Attorney Stefanilo was selected by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as one of 25 'Up & Coming' attorneys in the Commonwealth. The National Law Journal distinguished Attorney Stefanilo as one of Boston's Top 40 Attorneys Under 40. Additionally, he has consistently been awarded the designation of "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers since 2014, recognizing him as one of New England's best young attorneys.. In 2018, he authored an article that was published in the Northeastern University Law Review regarding recent developments in the law under M.G.L. Chapter 214, Section 1C (governing sexual harassment of students by teachers/professors in the educational setting/municipal context). His article can be accessed here: .. In 2013, Attorney Stefanilo authored an article, titled If You Can Play . . . You Can Play - An Exploration of the Current Culture Surrounding Gay Athletes in Professional Sports with a Particular Focus on Apilado v. NAGAAA. His article was published in the Sports Lawyers Journal in April of 2013, 20 Sports Law. J. 21. His article has been cited as an authority by scholars in publications focused on LGBT related issues in sports.. In 2012, Attorney Stefanilo was awarded first place in the Annual Michael Greenberg Law Student Writing Competition, a national writing competition focusing specifically on LGBT issues in the law. His award-winning piece, Identity Interrupted: The Parental Notification Requirement of the Massachusetts Anti-Bullying Law, was published in the spring of 2012 in the Tulane Journal of Law & Sexuality, 21 Tul. J. L. & Sexuality 125. His work has been cited by a number of other scholars focusing on anti-bullying legislation and the protection of minors.. Attorney Stefanilo is also a contributing author to Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, particularly its School Law text. Within the firm, he manages BHPK's law student internship program.. Areas of Practice. Employment Discrimination and Retaliation (race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression)Civil RightsConsumer Protection (M.G.L. c. 93A & M.G.L. c. 176D)ContractsDiscrimination in Public AccommodationInsurance DefenseLGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) RightsPersonal InjuryProperty DamageWage & Hour

Firm: Law Office of Michael St.Louis

One pemberton square , Boston , Massachusetts 02108

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce, Employment, Personal Injury

Providing aggressive legal representation while achieving the best possible client outcomes. we specialize in criminal defense and family law. Licensed in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Connecticut. CALI awards for excellence in legal ethics and criminal law studies.

Firm: Spillane & Spillane, LLP

23 Institute Rd , Worcester , Massachusetts 01609

Practice Areas: Real Estate

Firm: Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, PC

200 Friberg Pkwy Ste 3003 , Westborough , Massachusetts 01581

Practice Areas: Health Care