Michael L Rich

Michael L Rich
Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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  • 70% Child Abuse
    33 years
  • 20% Education
    30 years
  • 4% Guardianship
    20 years
  • 3% Juvenile
    33 years
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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (15 minutes), Hourly ($180-$330/hour), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • 37 Middlesex Circle
    Unit 21
    Waltham, MA 02452
    Office: 781-373-1582
    Mobile: 781-975-0184
    Fax: 339-366-7662
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  • Law Office of Michael L. Rich
    37 Middlesex Circle
    Unit 21
    Waltham, MA 02452
    Office: 781-373-1582
    Fax: 339-366-7662
    Mobile: 781-975-0184
    View map | Edit this address

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I concentrate my practice in Children's and Family Law, especially child abuse and neglect defense, DSS, DCF, 51As, care and protections, termination of... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ATTORNEY MICHAEL L. RICH”

Posted by: AMAECHI, 10 months ago.

Client Review: HE RESCUED ME FROM A WRONGFUL ACCUSATION OF NEGLET OF MY DAUGHTER. HE CLEARED MY NAME BEFORE THE DCF. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM TO ALL.
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5 star rating

“The Best In the Businesss”

Posted by: Beverly, almost 3 years ago.

Client Review: After going throug 2 other attorney's, I found Mr. Rich. He has the tenacity of a bull and the integrity to match, yet the cool, brilliance,... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

9 endorsements


Christian K. Lassen II

Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

Endorsement from lawyer: Christian Lassen , Philadelphia (PA), About 1 month ago
Howard Robert Roitman

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Howard Roitman , Las Vegas (NV), 3 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

33 years since Michael L Rich was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Massachusetts Active 1979 05/03/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Staff Attorney at Northeast Kentucky Legal Services 1979–1982

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Northeastern University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1979
City College of the City University of New York Political Science BA - Bachelor of Arts 1976

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Reginald Heber Smith Community Lawyer Fellowship Howard University 1979

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Chair Restorative Justice Task Team of the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ 2000–2013
Member Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
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Contribution

Contributor Level 16
Answers: 1,020 Legal Answers
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371 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
168 Answers marked helpful by other users
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Publications

Article Publication Date
More on Corporal Punishment Bill Arlington Advocate 2007
Assessing impact at DSS Boston Globe 2007

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Restorative Justice Experience a Restorative Justice Circle 2013