Massachusetts Lawyers Michael Shiposh to Michael T.

Firm: Massachusetts Attorney General's Office

1 Ashburton Pl Fl 18 , Boston , Massachusetts 02108 Zip code: 02108

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Ropes & Gray LLP

800 Boylston St , Boston , Massachusetts 02199

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

160 Sylvan Street , Danvers , Massachusetts 01923

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

1500 Main Street , Springfield , Massachusetts 01103 Zip code: 01103

Practice Areas: Litigation

Mike's objectives as an estate planning lawyer go beyond creating the framework for a smooth, organized transfer of wealth from his clients to their beneficiaries in a way that minimizes taxes and other expenses. Mike also works to curtail if not eliminate the turmoil that can arise among family members when settling an estate.. Mike's knowledge of corporate matters, taxation, estate administration, probate litigation and related areas gives him a unique insight into the planning process.  By getting to know clients and their circumstances, he is able to help clients avoid problems before they arise.

Firm: Spillane & Spillane, LLP

23 Institute Rd , Worcester , Massachusetts 01609 Zip code: 01609

Practice Areas: Real Estate

Firm: Law Office of Michael St.Louis

One pemberton square , Boston , Massachusetts 02108 Zip code: 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: Brody Hardoon Perkins & Kesten

699 Boylston St , Boston , Massachusetts 02116 Zip code: 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

, San Diego , Massachusetts 92101 Zip code: 92101

Practice Areas: State, Local And Municipal Law, Civil Rights, Employment & Labor, Discrimination, Ethics & Professional Responsibility

, Essex , Massachusetts 01929 Zip code: 01929

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Government, Litigation

Firm: Smerczynski & Conn, P.C.

100 Corporate Pl Ste 104 , Peabody , Massachusetts 01960

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: Michael Strojny, Esq.

83 Partridge Cir , Taunton , Massachusetts 02780 Zip code: 02780

Practice Areas: Real Estate

Firm: Attorney Michael J. Suneson

56 N Main St , Fall River , Massachusetts 02720 Zip code: 02720

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP

60 State St , Boston , Massachusetts 02109 Zip code: 02109

Practice Areas: Litigation

, Gardner , Massachusetts 01440 Zip code: 01440

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Firm: Choate, Hall & Stewart

2 International Pl , Boston , Massachusetts 02110

Firm: General Counsel

Fall River Housing Authority 85 Morgan Street , Fall River , Massachusetts 02721 Zip code: 02721

Practice Areas: General Practice

, Uxbridge , Massachusetts 01569

1 International Pl Ste 3900 , Boston , Massachusetts 02110 Zip code: 02110

Practice Areas: Biotechnology, Drugs & Medical Devices, Intellectual Property , Patents, Intellectual Property

, Waltham , Massachusetts 02451 Zip code: 02451

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Slip and Fall Accident, Animal & Dog Bites